wering bookshelves, a group of costumed men, women, and children gather for some Halloween socializing and karaoke. Two teenage girls sing, “Jeremiah was a Bull Frog,” with heart, if not pitch. An old upright piano stands against the wall, slightly dusty and frequently used. Atop the piano, beautiful landscapes hand-painted by a local artist add a touch of culture to...
Culture
Faculty Jazz ensemble to perform
The Hillsdale Hepcats, Faculty Jazz Ensemble, will perform a variety of jazz hits Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. in Phillips Auditorium. The ensemble will play favorites “Nica’s Dream,” “Peace,” and “Jungle Juice.” The Ensemble includes Director and Teacher of Music Chris McCourry on trumpet, Lecturer in Music Jon Gerwirtz on saxophones, Lecturer in Music Mathew Endahl on piano, Lecturer in...
Movie review: ‘Skyfall’
“The old ways are sometimes the best.” This refrain in “Skyfall,” the third James Bond film of the Daniel Craig legacy, gives anchor to the overlying theme to the film: after fifty years in the business, Agent 007 is a classic character who still has a lot to give. The film follows Bond as his loyalty to M, the director...
The Carrot or the Stick
In first grade I wanted to be a bunny rabbit. I spent the first month or so at school that year under the table hopping and nibbling on whatever I could find that looked most like a carrot. Studying was beneath me. Bunnies don’t need to know math or grammar, or anything else. I just needed my carrots. After Professor...
