Sophomore Luke Waters won this year’s Simpson Smackdown wrestling competition as the Raging Bull, but Chair and Professor of English Justin Jackson told Waters he was coming for him next year in a displayed video at the wrestling match’s finale. “I destroyed every single one out here on the mat tonight, and if Dr. Jackson or anybody else has a...
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Political scientist explains American counterterrorism
America’s presence in the Middle East traces back to the 1930s and is just one example of the multifacets of counterterrorism, Raphael S. Cohen said in a lecture hosted by the Alexander Hamilton Society. Cohen is the director of RAND School of Public Policy’s National Security Program, Strategy and Doctrine Program, and Project Air Force, with an extensive background with...

Lutheran pastor encourages unity across denominations
Rev. Michael Frese serves as the wing chaplain for the 122nd fighter wing in Fort Wayne and worked as a part-time pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Courtesy | Redeemer Lutheran Church Understanding how to converse with Christians of varying denominations is key to enjoying life to its fullest, Rev. Michael Frese said April 3 in a...

DeYoung speaks on importance of having children
Author and pastor Kevin DeYoung offered a biblical perspective on declining birth rates across the globe in his April 7 Drummond Lecture in Christ Chapel entitled “Family, Civilization, and the Church: The Christian Case for Getting Married and Having Children.” “The most significant thing happening in the world today is quite likely the thing not happening in the world today:...

Documentary class to premiere films on Hillsdale sports legends
The documentary and filmmaking class will also premiere “The Legend of Jack Gohlke,” a story about the Hillsdale College basketball player who graduated in 2023. Courtesy | CNN Students in the documentary filmmaking class will premiere two films about Hillsdale sports legends along with shorter student projects April 15 at 7 p.m. in Plaster Auditorium. The films are “The Year...

Catholic Society to finish women’s lecture series
The Catholic Society three day Lenten Mini-Retreat Series featuring reflections on female identity will end Saturday, April 12. Courtesy | Amalia Hansen Catholic Society Women’s Outreach will host the final part of a three day Lenten Mini-Retreat Series featuring reflections on female identity Saturday, April 12. The mini-retreat will begin with 8 a.m. Mass and adoration at St. Anthony’s Catholic...

Student bands to battle for CHP
Eight student bands will compete for a chance to open for the headlining guest band at Centralhallapalooza during the Student Activity Board’s CHP Showdown tonight from 8 p.m. to midnight. “Showdown is a great way for students to be introduced to different student bands,” Student Activities Board Media Team Member and junior Emma Kate Mellors said. “The three bands who...
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