The lights dimmed, and the rustling theater-goers quieted in anticipation. That moment — between reality and the story — prepared the audience for a journey, either of laughter or tears, of entertainment or catharsis. Fourteen Hillsdale students had the opportunity to witness the lights rising on six professionally produced plays this past week at the internationally renowned Stratford Shakespeare Festival...
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Professional theatrical dance company performs Saturday
Looking for weekend plans that involve the arts? The Inlet Dance Theatre, a Cleveland-based company, performs at 8 p.m. on Saturday in Markel Auditorium. The company blends dance with theatrical design, focusing on education through performance. Its goal is to use dance to empower individuals and promote personal development. “It seems fitting to bring them to our campus, given we...
Cinematic storytellers: How Hillsdale prepares students for film careers
When senior Chandler Ryd chose to attend Hillsdale, his passion for filmmaking heightened. Despite the few opportunities to practice film on campus, he said he has learned something even more valuable to film than the technical craft. “I’ve found that studying the seven classical liberal arts has made me a much better filmmaker because they’re all about taking these kind...
The National’s new album puts the beasts to rest
If I’ve learned one thing from the National, it’s that all good things take time. For going on five years, around the time of 2013’s desperate and haunting “Trouble Will Find Me,” Matt Berninger’s mahogany voice has been part of my mental furniture: He’s been there for innumerable road trips, house parties, and long walks with the music low in...
