This past week, the Senate Judiciary Committee debated whether to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Although this confirmation process has not focused on Barrett’s personal history as much as Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s hearings in 2018 did, the Democratic Party has still attempted to taint the judicial process with politics....
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Advice for a busy academic season
You are staring at a long list of assignments, papers, and exams, all of which have fast approaching deadlines. You are stressed, overwhelmed and don’t know how to proceed. Well, take a deep breath and keep reading to discover some helpful tips. 1. Make a List Now is the time to reread the syllabus you...
Unbeleafable: City Council falls short on solving Hillsdale leaf problem
Leaf collection in Hillsdale is still relatively unsolved despite City Council efforts to come up with a solution. Last year, the council voted to privatize the service, hoping it would fix inefficiencies and save taxpayer money. The latest City Council meeting saw intense discussion about their inability to fix the issue. Mayor Adam Stockford said...
The ‘Social Dilemma’ has a message: Put the phone down and listen up
Netflix’s recent documentary “The Social Dilemma” argues that when it comes to social media, we have let the proverbial genie out of the bottle. Individuals, especially young people, are addicted to a device that profits from selling our attention—resulting in disaster for our health and relationships, but wads of cash for Silicon Valley executives. Whistle-blowers...
Michigan Supreme Court rules against Gov. Whitmer
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders are no longer legally enforceable, according to a Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Monday. The ruling follows the state Supreme Court’s decision from nearly two weeks ago which established that the law Whitmer used for her emergency powers violates the Michigan Constitution. Justice Stephen Markman, a distinguished visiting professor of...




