Halloween is almost here, and when this classic spooky holiday arrives, student celebrations should include more wholesome fun and less revealing devil costumes. Halloween, in the innocence of my youth, was one of the most fun times of the year. I would dress up as anything ranging from a princess to a gunslinging cowboy. My...
What happened in Israel is not about Palestine. Every innocent life lost on both the Israeli and Palestinian fronts is tragic. Right now, however, is not the time to discuss so-called territorial disputes. Whether you agree with the current lay of the land or not is a different story. Israel is a nation and deserves...
The most famous haunted house in literature is about six miles from Hillsdale. At least that’s where Shirley Jackson puts it in “The Haunting of Hill House,” her 1959 novel of ghosts and ghostbusters. A character sends driving instructions to Eleanor Vance, so she can travel to Hill House: “You will come to the small...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s now-independent bid for the White House in 2024 promises to add even more uncertainty to a close race. His candidacy could throw a major wrench — for both Republicans and Democrats — into what current trends indicate would otherwise be a rematch between former president Donald Trump and incumbent, President Joe...
What’s worse: finals or midterms? Jason Gehrke, History: “Finals week is definitely better than midterms because all I have to do is talk about history with my friends.” Mardi Billman, Chemistry: “Midterms are difficult because you all look so stressed and sad. Finals are nice because of the finality of it and once it’s finished,...