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By | Anders Hagstrom Collegian Reporter For the fifth year in a row, Simpson Residence won the Hillsdale College Homecoming cup, competing with other dormitories and Greek houses throughout a series of Spirit Week competitions Oct. 19-24. New to the schedule, the GOAL volunteering competition, in which teams competed to gain the most volunteer hours, spanned the entire week. Teams earned points by

The men of Niedfeldt compete in the Mock Rock competition on Saturday evening in the Biermann Athletic Center. Anders Kiledal | Collegian

Senior Anna Barhanovich is announced Homecoming Queen at the football game on Saturday. Anders Kiledal | Collegian

dividing the total number of volunteer hours by the number of peo-

ple in a residence hall. The off-campus house known as the Boardwalk and Koon Residence, the two smallest teams, took advantage of this, claiming first and second respectively. On Monday, the banner contest kicked off the festivities. Simpson’s “Guardians of the Good” banner won first place, followed by Benzing Residence’s “Iron Lady” and Olds Residence’s “Metta Girls” banners. On Tuesday, Simpson again claimed top spot in the Insta-

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gram video competition with a video directed by Simpson resident junior Josh Hamilton. In Wednesday’s Wing Eating contest, each team participating chose a man and a woman to represent them. The Suites, represented by Ian Gensler and Meri Didier, downed their wings first, followed by Sigma Chi and Pi Beta Phi. The photo contest took place on Thursday. The Boardwalk, the only off-campus house to compete, took first place with a reenactment of “Washington Crossing the Delaware,” featuring Professor of History Mark Kalthoff. Simpson took second place, followed closely by Kappa Kappa Gamma. On Saturday, all competing teams built floats to participate in a parade that stretched from Central Hall to Muddy Waters Stadium. Olds won the float contest. Staying true to its “vote for Metta” theme, the float featured the house mom of Olds dressed as Metta Olds, the woman for whom the dorm was named. Simpson and KKG received second and third respectively.

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Senior Cross-Country Captain Emily Oren became Hillsdale’s first GLIAC conference individual champion since 1996 Saturday. Anders Kiledal | Collegian

Oren wins GLIAC title Senior Matt Sauer was voted Homecoming King in last week’s elections. Anders Kiledal | Collegian

Mock Rock, the final competition of the week, in Biermann Athletic Center, consisted of choreographed dance routines to music mashups. Teams choreographed three-minute dance routines to music mashups. Alpha Tau Omega took third place, Chi Omega second, and Simpson first.

By |Evan Carter Web Editor Coming into Saturday’s GLIAC championship meet, senior women’s cross-country captain Emily Oren knew she had a chance to be individual champion, but she also knew she would have to work for it. Oren ran a smart race on a difficult 6K course, maintaining contact with the race’s leaders through the first 5K of the race. Then, with one kilometer to go, she took the lead and never looked back. Oren is Hillsdale’s first GLIAC conference individual champion since Chrissy Garstin in 1996. “I told myself going in that I was going to make my move on the final two hills,” she said. “So then my last 1K was just a sprint to the finish.” Oren defeated Grand Valley State University’s top runner — freshman Gina Patterson — as well as last year’s national champion, Kendra Foley, also from Grand Valley. Competition in the GLIAC conference is some of the stiffest in the nation, and Oren’s finish puts her in contention for an individual national title next month. “Winning conference is something I’ve always wanted to do,” Oren said. “This year I feel like I’m finding my way as a cross-country runner because I’ve always just been good on the track and decent on the cross

course.” Fellow senior Kristina Galat, who will be another runner in contention for next month’s individual national title, placed fourth in the race. Galat was closely followed by sophomore Hannah McIntyre, junior Molly Oren, and freshman Ally Eads in sixth, ninth, and 18th place, respectively. Although the Charger women came into the race ranked No. 1 in Division II and had defeated Grand Valley twice in previous meets, they fell just short. Last year’s D-II national champion Kendra Foley, who had missed the first part of the season due to injury, returned to place third in the race. Hillsdale has now dropped to second in the Midwest Regional rankings and third in the USTFCCCA Coaches Poll. “We were happy with our effort, but not satisfied with the result,” said Head Coach Andrew Towne. Head distance coach Joe Lynn was happy with how his team battled in the race, but believes they can improve by starting the race more aggressively. “The loss was close enough on Saturday that if one girl goes five seconds faster, one goes two-tenths, and another goes nine seconds faster, we win,” Lynn said. The men’s team placed eighth of 15 teams, with junior captain See Cross-country A9

cause I think he realized how helpful it would be for my work on a book about Watergate I was trying to complete. He wanted me to read every transcript from 1972 to 1975 which would encompass the entirety of the Watergate Scandal. And I did so. It was clear to me that the coverage of Richard Nixon — even though history proved fairly definitively that he was engaged in crimes as president of the United States — did not get a fair shake from the industry leader in TV news in that period. Walter Cronkite was not quite the model of journalistic neutrality as he’s portrayed to be. This is pretty well substantiated by Cronkite’s biography. The book talks about how Cronkite arranged for bugging of Republican National Convention in 1952. The book is pretty explicit on how Cronkite would inflect radio commentaries with a liberal point of view. So the idea that the 60s and 70s are some bygone area of studied neutrality on part of the news media is a myth. Today’s news environment is certainly noisier, but I would be hesitant about declaring that our era is uniquely flawed as an era in which to get news at all. What reporting of yours

has had the most impact? Obviously, my reporting on the North Korean nuclear weapons program that resulted in the Department of Justice’s investigation and a lot of associated actions and commentary and controversy would probably be the most influential reporting I’ve done in simple terms of my reporting setting into motion many other things. But in individual areas where general interest may not be as broad, such as my work on Watergate, I like to think that I’ve had a big impact on the literature of Watergate and the Nixon presidency. My book on Attorney General John Mitchell focused on all the different subject areas in which he was involved. That included the killings at Kent State, his dealings to try to reign in the anti-war movement, his effort to desegregate the Southern school system, his role in specific scandals like Watergate, and his role in antitrust law. In all of those different fields, I try to make it my business to bring to the record more or new evidence that the study and literature didn’t yet have. And I know I’ve succeeded in doing that. In every subject I’ve tackled, I’ve See Rosen A2

On the record with Pulliam Fellow James Rosen By |Macaela J. Bennett Editor-in-Chief Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent and author James Rosen completed teaching a two-week course in journalism at Hillsdale College Wednesday, Oct. 28. His work has appeared in publications such as the Atlantic, National Review, New York Times, and Playboy. His latest book “Cheney One on One: A Candid Conversation with America’s Most Controversial Statesman” releases Nov. 2. In an interview with the Collegian, Rosen reflected on the condition of news today, impact of his own reporting, and how the U.S. Department of Justice’s labeling him a “criminal co-conspirator” for his coverage of a North Korean nuclear weapons program impacted his career. How do you respond to people who accuse Fox News of not living up to its motto of “fair and balanced” news coverage? Most of the time, my experience has been — having been at this for quite a while having worked at Fox News for 17 years — the most ardent critics haven’t themselves watched very much Fox News. Some of the things I like to point out in this respect includes various Follow @HDaleCollegian

studies done by the Pew Charitable Trust and other reputable institutions that have found that Fox News’ viewerships, which we can establish is the largest for day-by-day coverage for the last 13 years, also happens to be most evenly distributed along the ideological spectrum. Fox News’ audience is roughly divided evenly between liberals, moderates, and conservatives. Why would that be if Fox News were simply, as President Obama has asserted it to be, an arm of the Republican party? Why would liberals and moderates tune in so regularly to a channel that was simply feeding them Republican dogma? The answer is that Fox News has opinion programming that is often right-ofcenter, if not mostly, but Fox News also has full swathes of programming that are basically straightforward, fair and balanced news, as we promise. And I think that even that even distribution along ideological spectrums is a reflection that people understand Fox News is a valuable place to get news. How would you describe the current condition of the news industry? One word I would use to describe the news industry right

James Rosen, Chief Correspondent for Fox News in Washington D.C., gives an address in Phillips Auditorium on Monday evening. Brendan Miller | Collegian

now is upheaval. That’s not to say that simply because an industry is in upheaval that its future is clouded, or bad, or doomed. It just means that change is afoot. And it may not be entirely clear how that change is going fully to sort itself out. But my suspicion is that as inscrutable as some of the changes we’re seeing are, news will continue. There will always be a need for information accurately and credibly. Do you think there is valid-

ity in arguments saying that it is difficult today for readers to consume fair and accurate news? This is easily disposed of using the Socratic Method. Did you find out when Osama Bin Laden was killed? The news somehow made its way to you. I once had the opportunity to read and make photocopies of transcripts from every CBS News program from 1972 to 1975. Dan Rather himself arranged for me to do this be-

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Hillsdale senior impresses presidential

candidates By | Kaylee McGhee Collegian Freelancer Senior Randy Keefe caught the attention of GOP presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ben Carson over the mid-semester break. Over fall break, he traveled to Washington, D.C. to work for a conference with the Council for National Policy. Several 2016 presidential candidates — including business mogul Donald Trump, retired brain surgeon Ben Carson, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ken.), and former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Penn.) — spoke at the conference. Keefe helped run a photo-op at the conference, and he impressed both Trump and the Carson campaign. “There were about four hundred people who wanted to get pictures with the candidates, and we only had thirty minutes,” Keefe said. Trump complimented Randy and the photographer for moving quickly through the line. “Boy, this guy’s good,” Trump said, according to Keefe. “I ought to hire him.” Trump’s job offer wasn’t serious, but Keefe still took it as a compliment. He also caught the eye of Ben Carson’s campaign manager. “He offered me a legitimate job because he was impressed with my efficiency,” Keefe said. Keefe has kept in close contact with Carson’s Michigan team and said he likes the idea of working with a campaign. “I’m not sure if anything will come from it, but I’m definitely keeping my options open,” Keefe said. Last semester, while participating in the Washington Hillsdale Internship Program, Keefe interned with the CNP. “He was always eager to help and lead where there was a need, anticipating what had to be done next,” Executive Director of CNP Bob McEwen said. Professor of Law Bob Blackstock said he wasn’t surprised Keefe, a “quintessential Hillsdale student,” caught the eyes of the campaigns. “The students here take responsibility for their character and for their growth,” Blackstock said. “They self-consciously try to grow, and I think that Randy is a full expression of this.”

Craig in recovery, will return to campus in January By | Chris McCaffery Student Columnist Professor of Politics Mickey Craig said he is confident about a return to the classroom in January, and his doctor predicts that his symptoms will disappear within a few weeks. “I am recovering, slowly but surely,” Craig said in an email. “While the recovery is taking longer than expected, my condition is steadily improving (and I am now permitted to read, check email, and I don’t have to stay in the dark most of the time).” After a head injury kept Craig from teaching this semester, Professor of Politics Ronald Pestritto has covered Craig’s advisees and administrative duties as chair of the politics department. Craig’s three fall semester undergraduate and graduate courses are being taught by Assistant Professors of Politics John Grant and Adam Carrington and Associate Professor of Politics Kevin Portteus.

Colby Lufkin & Christina Lambert Lufkin is majoring in Physical Education and is a member of Delta Sigma Phi. He was honored to represent his fraternity at Homecoming. After leaving Hillsdale, Lufkin plan on attending graduate school to receive a Masters of Business Administration and a master’s degree in Sports Administration. Lambert is majoring in History with a minor in English. She was honored to be nominated and enjoyed the camaraderie shared by the candidates. She plans on working next year, then going on to graduate school, and eventually becoming a teacher.

Eric Walker & Lucia Rothhaas

Walker is majoring in Economics. After graduating, he plans on getting a job in sales, marketing, or client services. “I love how much I know every one of these people,” Walker said. “I feel like we are super well connected.” Rothhaas is majoring in Exercise Science and is considering becoming a nurse practitioner after graduation. She said being a candidate is exciting, and it’s an honor for her to represent independent women.

Matt Sauer & Marie Wathen Sauer was crowned Homecoming King at the football game on Saturday. “It’s a wonderful surprise,” he said. “It’s a delight, a privilege, and a pleasure to represent Hillsdale in this way.” Sauer is majoring in History with a minor in Latin and hopes to work in admissions or teach high school after graduation. Wathen is majoring in History with a minor in Graphic Design. She was honored to be a chosen as a candidate and enjoyed taking part in the occasion. She is currently engaging with several companies hoping to secure a job in the business field after graduation.

Dan Bellet & Shannon O’Hearn

Bellet is majoring in Financial Management with a minor in Chemistry. He is a member of Sigma Chi and appreciates the privilege of representing his fraternity as a candidate. After graduation, he plans to work at an investment or financial services firm for several years before pursuing a master’s degree in Business Administration. O’Hearn is majoring in Exercise Science and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She plans on continuing her education to be a physician’s assistant. “I felt very privileged to be considered in the group of people I was with, and it was a lot of fun,” O’Hearn said.

Rachael Hille & Matthew Hastreiter Hille is majoring in English with a minor in Communications. Being selected as a candidate was an honor, and the experience was made better because she was able to enjoy it with friends who were also selected. Hastreiter is majoring in Exercise Science. He values the part he played in Homecoming and plans to attend graduate school for physical therapy after graduating from Hillsdale. “It’s a great feeling to know that I made an impact on some of my fellow classmates’ lives,” Hastreiter said.

Dominic Restuccia & Anna Barhanovich

Billy Bird & Corinne Wiggins

Restuccia is majoring in Politics and is a member of Delta Tau Delta. He was honored to be able to represent his fraternity in the ceremony and wants to congratulate the football team on their victory. He plans to attend law school, then join the United States Marine Corps, and eventually go into politics. Barhanovich was crowned Homecoming Queen on Saturday. “It’s just such an honor, and I feel like anyone on the court was deserving of it,” she said. “It was so much fun.” She is majoring in Sports Management and is a member of Chi Omega.

Bird is majoring in Economics with a minor in Business Administration. He is honored to be a candidate representing Alpha Tau Omega. After graduation, he would like to get a job in business. Wiggins is majoring in Exercise Science and is a member of Pi Beta Phi. She is honored to receive the nomination and enjoyed sharing the experience with her friends who were also candidates. After graduating, Wiggins hopes to pursue a career in physical therapy or occupational therapy but is also considering taking a year off to do non-profit work. “I would love to do some missions work,” Wiggins said.

GMOs have merits in food production, Farm Bureau says By | Joe Pappalardo Assistant Editor

Corn, cotton, alfalfa, papaya, soybeans, canola, sugar beets, and butternut squash, all genetically modified farm products in America, were the subject of debate among the Hillsdale County Farm Bureau on Monday. More than 20 people attended a discussion on modified crops Monday. Bob Boehm and Kate Krepps, representatives from the bureau, spoke on the costs and benefits of genetically modified organisms (GMO). Hillsdale County Farm Bureau member Alissa Ferry also spoke. “We really do hope to stimulate some thought,” Krepps said. “and to give [students] resources so that [they] can formulate [their] own opinion about this very hot topic.”

GMOs are crops developed with genetic engineering, or “precise breeding”. This enables scientists to add traits to a plant that are either found in the plant itself or another crop. Krepps compared it to “replacing a page in a book”. The presentation also attempted to counter arguments against GMOs. Large, seedless fruits are not always a result of genetic engineering, Krepps said, and farmers are not required to produce them. Boehm explained that the introduction of GMOs has presented an alternative to insecticide use in farming. The main purpose of altering the crops is preventing wildlife from damaging the plants. “A lot of [changes] are related to how we can solve a problem,” Boehm said.

Boehm explained that the changes made to plants such as corn are not harmful and target specific insects with proteins.

The representatives said modified crops are studied for 13 years before public release. More than $136 million is spent on the research of each. However,

some audience members voiced concerns that GMOs are bad for public health or are designed to make seed distributors rich. “All of these things have risks, and what we’re trying to do is provide safe food,” Boehm said. “As technology moves we learn … there’s a better way.” GMOs must pass the inspection of the USDA, EPA, and FDA to make sure they are safe to grow, harmless to animals and healthy to eat. Boehm said 90 to 95 percent of America’s corn and soybeans are modified, along with 95 to 100 percent of sugar beets. However, these statistics do not imply that most farmers plant GMO crops exclusively. Farmers plant whatever is best for their field, according to Boehm.

They will even plant normal and modified crops on the same farm. “The average population is removed so much from the farm they have no idea what really goes on or where their food comes from,” Boehm said. “One of the biggest challenges we have is having people understand that it isn’t just from the grocery store.” Ferry said a survey of Hillsdale residents showed 86 percent of respondents had never set foot on a farm before. She explained that the choice consumers make between GMOs, organic products, and conventional foods is often uninformed. “Go talk to a farmer. Go talk to someone who does it so you can see their processes and understand,” Ferry said.

College radio station dedicated

By | Vivian Hughbanks News Editor An end to the looping patriotic tunes on Hillsdale College’s new radio station 101.7 WRFH is in sight. Faculty and staff gathered with supporters of the college in the Searle Center Monday to dedicate the radio station. Bold Gold Media Group installed the station’s studio in the Dow Leadership Center last summer and began broadcasting patriotic music on July 10. Dow Journalism Program Director John Miller said he hopes the station will offer students another outlet to learn “excellence in the art of rhetoric.” “We wanted a radio station because we think it will become an excellent device to help them learn how to communicate, to conduct interviews, and become eloquent,” Miller said at the dedication ceremony. “As every radio guy knows, there’s probably no pressure greater than sitting in front of a microphone and having to fill silence with something. We want to train our students in doing this.” The luncheon ceremony also included remarks by Vince Benedetto, president of the Bold Gold Media Group, a speech by Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn, and a toast to the future of radio at Hillsdale College. “I’m a big believer that young people need to get into this industry, and that radio is super important to the future of our country” Benedetto

said. “Radio is about people. It’s about talking, and based on its nature, I believe it’s the most appropriate medium to articulate the types of things taught here.” Benedetto sat down with Arnn and other college supporters in Washington, D.C. this spring to plan the process. He has played a key role in bringing the station to Hillsdale since. “Vince has almost single-handedly made this possible, from conceiving of the idea to applying for the FCC licence to helping us make good on it,” Miller said. According to Benedetto, radio is only just now reaching its golden age, making it a perfect time for Hillsdale students to learn the trade. “There are more people listening to broadcast radio today than at any other point in history,” Benedetto said. “In a nation of over 320 million people, satellite radio has reached an all-time high of 29 million subscribers.” For now, faculty and staff are interviewing candidates for the job of station manager who will organize student-run content. “Radio is an art form. It’s what happens in between the music,” Benedetto said. “When people want to tune out, they go to their music collections. When they want to tune in, they go to their local radio station. There will always be the demand for local, relevant, and entertaining content.”

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At Homecoming with Fox News’ Katherine Timpf In brief: By | Josh Paladino Collegian Reporter Katherine Timpf is a 2010 Hillsdale College alumna. She reports for National Review Online and is a Fox News contributor. She makes regular appearances on Fox News’ “The Greg Gutfeld Show.” Timpf came to campus Friday, Oct. 23 to perform stand-up comedy acts at two Homecoming events for alumni. How did Hillsdale shape your worldview and political beliefs? I’m definitely a libertarian, so I’m not as conservative on some things as Hillsdale is. But I love the idea that the government does not get to decide what this private institution gets to teach. There is so much indoctrination right now. I spent years reporting college news for Campus Reform, and the indoctrination at these schools is absolutely real. If the government controls the purse strings, then they can control the education. Also, the bravery of Hillsdale to do this is amazing. It has shown that a private solution for education is possible and works so well.

You said that you are not as conservative as most of Hillsdale. Does Hillsdale only tolerate one strain of views? There’s a lot more diversity of thought here than you would think. There are Republicans and conservatives but also libertarians. What is libertarianism to you? I define it as free markets and no “judgies.” It means limited government in all aspects. So get it out of economic policy, have a sensible foreign policy, and allow social decisions to be made by the individual. How did you get involved with Greg Gutfeld and the Fox News Channel? I made a video at a feminist conference that became popular. He saw me on a show doing an interview about it, so he asked me to be on “Red Eye”. My background in stand-up comedy helped me on “Red Eye.” We had a good banter going back and forth, so then when he got his new show he asked me to be on it. In light of Fox News being viewed as conservative, what is it like working for a station with which you disagree on

many policies? You just have to know what you believe and why you believe it. Being a libertarian, there is something about me for everyone to hate, but there

is also something about me for everyone to agree on. I think I’m in a very good position to have conversations with people because I can agree with them on some things if not others. What prepared you to be on television? Stand-up comedy and writing helped me a lot. I had to work hard, take risks, believe in myself, not give up, and there was a little bit of luck involved. And talent, I guess I must have a little bit of talent. What was your stand-up tour like? It was great. I mostly opened for people but I also headlined a few times. I got to meet people Hillsdale Alumna Katherine Timpf, a Fox News and figure out contributor, returned to campus for Homecom- what makes peoing. Katherine timpf | Courtesy ple laugh from Co-

lumbia, Missouri to New York City to Los Angeles. I can’t imagine having been on television without doing stand-up first. Stand-up is much scarier than television because on television, no one can tell you that you suck while you’re talking. How did your career begin? Right out of college I pursued my career. I moved seven times. I worked at The Washington Times and Campus Reform, and then I was a traffic reporter before I began to work at National Review and started to make appearances on Fox News. Which article is your favorite or most popular? It might have been the feminist video that got me on “Red Eye.” I was trying to make a video at a feminist conference, but they found out that I worked for a conservative publication, and so the women wouldn’t talk to me. But there have been so many articles I thought were going to do well that didn’t do so well.

Simpson 3FN’s latest video is just ‘My Type’ By | Nic Rowan Collegian Freelancer Students living on Simpson Residence’s third floor north hallway uploaded to YouTube a lip-sync video set to Saint Motel’s summer hit “My Type” on Oct. 3 in an effort to foster dorm community. In one continuous shot, the cameraman moves from room to room to reveal men mouthing the song’s words while others performed various antics in the background. “Nontraditional events like this one build good hall community. The guys just took this one and ran with it,” Simpson 3FN Resident Assistant junior Hank Prim said. “It really worked out great.” Last spring, the men of 3FN recorded a similar lipsync video set to Lou Bega’s “Mambo No. 5.” “The whole project was a community effort, which is why I wanted to do a second one,” the film’s cinematographer, sophomore Chandler Ryd, said. “Over the summer, I just kept an ear out for different songs that I thought would have some good visual cues that I could use to interpret the song into a lip-sync

video. ‘My Type’ just happened to be the one.” Because of the success of last year’s video, Ryd and the film’s choreographer, sophomore Thomas Ganss, said they wanted to do something similar this year to facilitate dorm community with the new freshmen in the hall. “I had a lot of fun — I’d definitely agree that the event brought the hall together,” freshman James Burke said. Efforts like 3FN’s video demonstrate the capabilities of amateur filmmaking at Hillsdale. “The great thing about projects like these is we’re working with so many people over so little time, so a director can’t really micromanage, and it leaves a lot of room for the actors to interpret the material on their own,” Ryd said. “Everything you see on screen, if it doesn’t look planned, then it’s an improvisation on the performer’s part.” The college itself recently has opened up more avenues for students interested in filmmaking. “We have a mass communications minor that’s opening

up in the speech department, nior Josh Hamilton, received “The great thing about which includes a class in film a shout out from the Hillsdale making a film on campus studies,” Ryd said. “There are a College Instagram page for is that there are a lot of lot of opportunities to make a the “killer video.” like-minded people, a lot of film at Hillsdale.” Ryd said it is instances artistic people, who are willBetween Oct. 18-24, the like this, as well as the college ing to make a film for free,” school encouraged a mass of environment as a whole, that he said. “Pretty much anyone amateur filmmaking with the open incredible possibilities who wants to make a film college’s Spirit Week Instafor amateur filmmaking. conceivably could do it.” gram video contest. Students within their respective Spirit Week groups banded together, each trying to make the best video. Simpson’s video won the contest. It featured students placing bets on an imminent drag race between two residents dressed as Superman and Batman. The film’s Simpson 3FN RA Hank Prim stars in the hall’s Saint Motel’s summer hit “My Type” in its creator, julatest video, uploaded on Oct. 3. Hank Prim | Courtsey

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touched — I know that I’ve had an impact. How did your being the object of a widely-publicized Department of Justice investigation impact your career? I was the walking embodiment of the First Amendment for a while. It was something that had different kinds of effects, and some of which were

contradictory of each other. Because you’re now famous and seen as maintaining yourself in a certain way and not disclosing who your sources are, and maintaining a certain seriousness of affair that some others tried to make light of, other sources will come out of the woodwork and confide in you. So it helped me as a

brought something new to the table to advance those historical narratives. In the limited world of Nixon scholarship, and the scholarship of the Cold War, the anti-war movement, Watergate, and race relations — all these things that John Mitchell’s life

reporter in some aspects. By the other side of the token, there were some who, having seen me be involved in a certain situation that carried some legal ramifications, probably didn’t want to have anything to do with me thereafter. So all you can do is do your best and continue doing good work.

I’ve broken a lot of stories since then that show I wasn’t cowed by the government and that I’m still holding powerful people accountable and adding to the record of our times.

Theologian speaks on immorality of contraception By | Emma Vinton Assistant Editor Men, women, and babies attended a lecture by Concordia Theological Seminary’s Professor Gifford Grobien on Monday, Oct. 26. The topic of the lecture was “Culture of Contraception: Scriptural and Natural Law considerations.” The Catholic Society, the Lutheran Society, and Students for Life sponsored the talk. Grobien spoke on how the Bible and natural law reject the modern idea and use of contraceptives, quoting the books of Genesis and Song of Songs. He also explained the changes in contraception

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over time and the progressing views of marriage. He promoted the unitive and procreative ends of marriage. “Marriage becomes oriented around simply the delight aspect,” he said. “It degenerates to a relationship of pleasure.” Associate Professor of German Fred Yaniga, who serves as the stand-in adviser for Students for Life, said through the work of the societies, as well as the help of Kelly Cole, wife of Assistant Professor of Philosophy Lee Cole, Hillsdale College could extend an invitation to Grobien to speak. Last semester, Students for Life hosted Dr. Christopher Stroud, who spoke on the

medical perspective of using contraception. Yaniga said he was glad the groups united to address a taboo topic. “It’s an issue which is both controversial and magnetic in many ways,” he said. “It draws our attention to what is truly human, and it is essential to our identification as human beings.” Professor of English Michael Jordan, faculty adviser of the Students for Life on sabbatical this semester, attended the lecture and Stroud’s in the spring. “I was very pleased that it was talked about openly. It needs to be,” Jordan said. “One thing I would have liked

to have heard was that natural family planning differs from hormonal and barrier forms of contraception in that it does not use artificial means to prevent pregnancy. It follows nature.” “You learn the answers by being married, you learn to love in marriage by being married,” Grobien added. “We all learn as churches by helping parents and children.” Some students, already familiar with scriptural and natural law arguments, found other points more compelling. “I wish he would have talked more about the culture of contraception,” senior Josiah Lippincott said. “What are the effects of contraception on

the family? Can a society of contraception restore a proper understanding of marriage? What can be done about it? He didn’t provide answers to that.” Though Grobien only touched briefly on types of contraception because of time restrictions, the round of questions could have gone on all night. Yaniga said though Hillsdale students disagree on the issue, they are open to learning, approaching, and engaging the topic from an intellectual standpoint. “I wouldn’t expect anything else,” Yaniga said.

Third video surfaces of S.C. officer violence

Iraq to America: We don’t need your ground forces

Paul Ryan nominated Speaker of the House

Congress reaches tentative budget deal

A third video surfaced showing the altercation between Senior Deputy Ben Fields and a student at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina. Fields allegedly slammed a seated teenage girl, and he has been suspended without pay.

Iraqi government officials said they do not want or need American forces in Iraq. Spokesman Sa’ad al-Hadithi said, “We have enough soldiers on the ground.” Instead, al-Hadithi requested help in arming and training forces.

The House nominated Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) as Speaker of the House on Wednesday, Oct. 28. He won the vote 200 to 43. The House is expected to approve the nomination on Thursday, making him the youngest speaker since the Civil War.

On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the House voted 266-167 for a two-year budget deal. The bi-partisan agreement would increase spending by $80 billion over that timespan.

Sigma Chi shatters campus fundraising record By | John Gage Collegian Freelancer

Sigma Chi’s Derby Days, the annual fundraising competition between sororities, nearly doubled the school fundraising record. The fraternity raised $9,300 for Operation Homefront after combining two formerly separate fundraisers, the Fritze Farm 5K and Derby Days. It surpassed the $5,600 record set earlier this month by Alpha Tau Omega. “That’s pretty much the highest we’ve ever reached,” Sigma Chi senior John Bell said. The fundraising began with a 5K run that raised $3,000 in donations and ended with the sororities contributing another $6,000 throughout the rest of the week-long Derby Days. Bell, who led the organizing of the event, said past and present members of the fraternity were thrilled to hear about the new record. “We had a alumni meeting on Saturday for Homecoming and told them how much we raised and they were super excited,” Bell said. The alumnus who organized the fraternity’s first Derby Days attended the meeting and said he was impressed by how much the fundraiser had grown over the years. “They only raised $150 dollars, and we came and raised 10 grand,” Bell said. While fundraiser lasted a week, preparations for the event started well in advance. “This goes months and months in the works,” Bell said. “There is a lot of people in each sorority that worked really hard to get people amped and get people excited about the event.” Kappa Kappa Gamma sophomore Kacey Reeves said she thought the fundraiser supported a good cause. “It was a lot of fun to be able to help the Sigma Chi’s break the fundraising record,” Reeves said. “I know that all three sororities were excited to raise funds for such a great organization.” The money will go to Operation Homefront, which helps support military veterans and their families. “The guys in the house really care about veterans. They care about our armed services,” Bell said. “We realize that it is their sacrifice that we can come to an awesome school like this, that we can be in a fraternity and have great times together.” Sigma Chi chose to give to Operation Homefront because it would support their community. “Almost 90 percent goes back into Michigan,” President of Sigma Chi senior Daniel Bellet said. The fraternity emphasized the success of the fundraiser was a group effort. “We are really thankful for the sororities,” Bellet said. “They worked so hard to raise money for this, and it wouldn’t be possible without them.”

Zombie Run Saturday

By | Breana Noble Assistant Editor Run for your life. The Intramural Program’s annual Zombie Run will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Hayden Park. Racers will run a 3-kilometer route as students dressed as zombies chase them. A group of four makes one zombie team. The program will offer a free T-shirt and hot chocolate to all participants. To register as an individual runner or a zombie team of four, email senior Elizabeth Thistleton at ethistleton@ hillsdale.edu.

Uber delivers kittens in Detroit Thursday, Oct. 29, Uber will deliver kittens to homes and offices across Detroit for a fee of $30. The kittens come from local shelters and will stay for a 15-minute snuggle session. A shelter chaperone will accompany each animal.

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Rock, don’t mock, at Mock Rock By | Stevan Bennett Assistant Editor During Saturday night’s Mock Rock, the hosts — Director of Student Activities Anthony Manno and senior Alex Buchmann — made a number of comments, especially regarding Greek houses, that highlight issues dividing our student body. These comments, although made in jest, were unnecessary and counterproductive to the mission of homecoming. Homecoming is about bringing Hillsdale students, past and present, together. Mock Rock is one of the most popular ways that this is accomplished, as it unites the whole student body around one dance floor to cheer on their fellow students. Throughout the evening, Manno and Buchmann used clever jokes, anecdotes, and campus stereotypes to poke fun at each group before it took the stage, helping to move the event forward. For the most part they made an extremely hard job look easy, and I commend them for that. I respect both of these men, and I look forward to hearing more of their quick wit and confident style should they MC more events in the future. Unfortunately, some of their jokes crossed the line from humorous to distasteful.

“Some of the jokes were distasteful.... ‘Mock Rock was not the right venue.’” “A lot of their stuff was pretty funny and some of it went too far,” said senior Dominic Restuccia, a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. One joke perceived as offensive referenced an incident in which members of Delta Tau Delta spray-painted the cross on the front lawn of Sigma Chi. The comment, made during the introduction to the Delts’ dance, came as a surprise to both fraternities. “I don’t think any of us expected that,” said junior Tom Novelly, vice president of Sigma Chi fraternity. “We understand that students are going to talk, and find out about it, and that’s fine, but to come out on a stage with a mic and say it was unnecessary.” This serious issue was resolved in private by the fraternities and should not have been made into a joke in front of the whole school. Other issues unnecessarily brought to light included Sigma Chi’s social probation from last year, as well as a number of negative stereotypes for the different sororities on campus. Even though most Greeks understood that the comments didn’t come from a malicious place, they were still disappointed. “While I realize that this year’s Mock Rock commentary was in good fun,” said senior Sophia Coyne-Kosnak, President of Chi Omega sorority, “Hillsdale’s Greek system is such a positive force, and I hope that will be better recognized in the future.” The MCs did flaunt various accomplishments, including the admirable philanthropy efforts organized by Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Chi. But Buchmann and Manno accompanied these kind words with negative caveats that could have been dropped without taking away from the show. It is true that having a sense of humor about oneself is important, and accepting comedic criticism can often help us admit our faults to ourselves. This should not be done, however, in front of the whole school in the midst of homecoming week. Interfraternity Council President and sophomore Ian McRae said he believes that the Greek system needs to have a better sense of humor regarding critical joking, but added that “we also need to realize that there is a line, especially in choosing the right venue. Mock Rock was not the right venue.” In my time here, Manno and Buchmann have both garnered my respect, and I stand by this. In this instance, however, I believe that they failed to consider the weight with which some of their words would land. Stevan is a sophomore studying economics.

This week marked the dedication of WRFH, Hillsdale College’s new radio station. Soon, rather than playing patriotic tunes on loop through the student union, Radio Free Hillsdale will put students on air to practice broadcasting. This development for the Dow Journalism Program ought to excite all of campus: It means we have a new opportunity to explore media and it means Dolly Parton’s “God Bless America” will finally stop playing. At the dedication luncheon Monday, President Larry Arnn and Director of

the Dow Journalism Program John Miller both emphasized the college’s desire to provide future Hugh Hewitts and Mark Levins the chance to get their start in school. Radio is about rhetoric and this station is the chance for all students interested to try it out, not just speech majors or journalism minors. A Hillsdale liberal arts education seeks to shape the whole person, but our ability to communicate our ideas is limited not only by our writing skills, but even more critically by our speaking skills.

Radio provides practice for conversation that is both prepared and spontaneous, while academic writing, the Collegian, and public speeches are composed. While news television is composed of soundbites, radio allows real dialogue and sustained soliloquy. It doesn’t care if you’re ugly, and microphones only add 10 pounds if you eat them. More than formal forensics, radio is about personalities: people talking to people. As Hillsdale seeks to win hearts and minds for truth and liberty, personality, that human connection,

will prove as persuasive as well-crafted arguments. Logos is only one piece of rhetoric, and pathos and ethos play the greater part in mass communication. Just as the Collegian allows writers to develop their prose voice, the campus radio station will allow students to warm up their real voices and develop an on-air identity. Calling all wanna-be disc jockeys, aspiring talk radio hosts, prospective sports casters, and chatter boxes. The Collegian is excited for Radio Free Hillsdale, and we hope you are, too.

Cognitive enhancement: Is it ethical? ‘Safe’ study drugs might usher in a dangerous era of hyper-productivity and enslave us to our own work capacity By | Lillian Quinones Special to the Collegian In July, researchers at Oxford University and Harvard Medical School copublished a study that lauded the cognitive enhancing abilities of a narcolepsy drug called Modafinil, suggesting it may be “the first wellvalidated pharmaceutical ‘nootropic’ agent.” Despite the scientific credibility of nootropics, these drugs operate within an inhuman paradigm. “Enhancement” has become the micromanagement of every second in an 80 hour work week. With the discovery of Modafinil as the first “safe” nootropic, our culture threatens to chemically validate a conception of a man who lives to work. Unlike Adderall and Ritalin, prescribed ADHD drugs commonly exploited by college students and Silicon Valley executives, Modafinil promises the cognitive enhancement without the physical and psychological side-effects — an irresistible temptation for many. With 7 in 10 undergraduates saying that it is somewhat or very easy to obtain stimulants without a prescription, the rising illegal use of cognitive enhancers on college campuses exposes a damaging societal understanding: that “human enhancement” equals productivity. Stimulants increase the brain’s capacity for concentration, sometimes to the point where friends and food — human necessities — are forgotten until your midnight paper deadline. Last month, Bobby Azarian of the Daily Beast wrote favorably of Modafinil, imagining the nation’s unparalleled productivity if the drug was normalized into society. In an article on the rise of study drugs by the British

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undergraduates have used prescription drugs, prescription pain medications, sedatives or stimulants for non-medical reasons in their lifetimes.

According to Express Scripts, the country’s largest prescription-drug manager, roughly 2.6 million American adults received ADHD medication in 2012, which marks a 53 percent increase over just the past four years. Use among adults 26 to 34 years old also doubled. newspaper, The Guardian, a British student said, “It’s all coming from the international students. It was the American students that we discovered it from. They’re all medicated and they’ve got prescriptions and they sell them on.” The drugs that chemically enriched us for the societal machine, however, leave us spiritually starved, says the 20th century German philosopher Josef Pieper. In his small book “Leisure: the Basis of Culture” Pieper defends an understanding of true human “enhancement” for body and soul, and it doesn’t require drugs. Pieper grasps what a student on stimulants looks like: “The ‘worker’… is characterized by three principal traits: an extreme tension of the powers of action, a readiness to suffer in vacuo unrelated to anything, and complete absorption in the social organism, itself rationally planned to utilitarian ends,” he writes. Even if Modafinil promises to give the energy and clarity of caffeine without the jitters, the “complete absorption” of a person into the societal machine is an ethical problem. To the workaholic, Pieper delivers the hard truth — lasting human fulfillment dwells outside the sphere of

work. Imagine yourself on Thanksgiving break and after eating the turkey and pumpkin pie, it’s time to round up the cousins and play football in the backyard. However, if you’re a “good” student, your Nov. 24 will be spent confined to a desk writing a Smith paper. Pieper calls the first scenario “leisure,” where man is truly affirming his dignity as a human person. The latter is our enslavement to the almighty GPA. “Leisure is… the capacity of the spirit to soar in festive celebration, the power to know leisure is the power to overstep the boundaries of the workaday world and reach out to superhuman, life-giving existential forces that refresh and renew us before we turn back to our daily work,” Pieper writes. In contrast to Pieper’s effortless image of authentic human enrichment, the 21st century’s understanding of human fulfillment makes Modafinil a vitamin, keeping us healthy for the new normal. To prove that our culture desires soulless men, look no further than the employees of online retail mecca Amazon. In a lengthy New York Times article on the exclusively work-oriented life of an Amazon employee, Dina Vaccari was one of

many currently or former employees interviewed by journalists Jodi Kantor and David Streitfield. “I was so addicted to wanting to be successful there,” said Vaccari, who was at the company from 2008 – 2014. “For those of us who went to work there, it was like a drug that we could get self-worth from. One time I didn’t sleep for four days straight.” Another employee, Liz Pearce, said “I would see people practically combust.” It is not hard to understand the attraction of Modafinil when society tethers an individual’s self-worth to his career. Today’s brewing debate surrounding cognitive enhancers displays a recurrent theme in human history — the instrumentalization of man as a cog in a machine. As college students, we have a dominant voice on this social issue and must consider Pieper’s critical question, “Can a full human existence be contained with an exclusively workaday existence? Lillian is a junior studying biochemistry.

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Fiorina: She’s the man By | Jessie Fox Assistant Editor

On a stage with 10 men, Carly Fiorina stands out as the best choice for the Republican presidential ticket. Her unique businesscentered background, her straightforward and honest character, and her gender make her the strongest candidate to defeat Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton. And Fiorina knows it. “If Hillary Clinton debates me, she can’t talk about being a mother and a grandmother — me too. She can’t talk about being a woman — me too,” Fiorina said in an interview on Fox Business. “What she’s going to have to talk about is her lack of trustworthiness, her lack of a track record of leadership, what her policies will do to this nation, and guess what? On that ground we can win.” In a YouGov a poll in March, 67 percent of Americans said they were ready for a female president. Clinton has relentlessly played the woman card during her campaign, drawing support from the Women for Hillary group and painting herself as a “lifelong fighter for women’s rights.” Fiorina has refrained from using this move, although she has a thick stack of playing cards far more relevant than Clinton’s. After battling breast cancer, burying a stepchild plagued by substance abuse, and climbing from secretary to CEO in a male-dominated workplace, Fiorina knows the difficulties of being a woman. Pitting Fiorina against Clinton would eliminate

the gender bias from Americans who support Clinton because “it’s time for a woman president.” Fiorina is firm in her conservatism. She believes in defunding Planned Parenthood, arming Ukraine to stand up against Russia, and tightening border control. She opposes same-sex marriage and raising the minimum wage. Fiorina is well-educated

they don’t see people change the order of things for the better.” Fiorina’s success is apparent through the results she saw in her years at Hewlett-Packard. Although faced with the worst technology recession in 25 years, HewlettPackard doubled revenues, more than quadrupled its growth rate, and moved from 28th to 11th largest

“Fiorina is trained in business instead of bred in politics.” and certain of her stances. In another stark contrast to Clinton, Fiorina is trained in business instead of bred in politics. She was the CEO of HewlettPackard and the first female to lead a Fortune 500 company. “You know what happens if someone’s been in the system their whole life: they don’t know how broken the system is,” Fiorina said during the CNN GOP debate Sept. 16. Fiorina is stepping into the political realm and using her experience as a powerful woman in the business world to reevaluate how America should be led. “I think one of the reasons that voters feel so disconnected from the professional political class is because they don’t see anyone held accountable,” Fiorina said during an interview on Fox Business. “They don’t see people produce results, they don’t see people actually challenge the status quo,

company in the United States while Fiorina was CEO and after a merger with Compaq. Fiorina’s blunt and striking honesty has also set her apart from her competition in the GOP primary election. After the second GOP debate, Fiorina rocketed from 3 percent to 15 percent in the polls, according to a CNN/ORC poll. CNN also reported that 52 percent of GOP voters deemed Fiorina the debate winner. Americans are beginning to see Fiorina as a serious contender for the Republican ticket. How will Clinton’s debate skills compare? Let’s put Fiorina and Clinton on the same stage by putting Fiorina on the Republican ticket. Whether she’s next to 10 men or one woman, Fiorina stands out. Jessie is a junior studying m a r k e t i n g / m a n a g e m e nt and Spanish.

By | Tom Novelly Student Columnist The Daily Beast last week wrote an article suggesting that conservatives align with the “Star Wars” films’ evil Galactic Empire instead of the Rebel Alliance. Those half-witted nerf-herders have no idea what they are talking about. The article, titled “Why Conservatives Love the Galactic Empire,” assembled various tweets from prominent conservative journalists to construct their argument that conservatives and the Dark Side are closer than Han and Chewie. It’s a shame the Daily Beast was too lazy to do their homework. They didn’t even have to pick up a book. They need only watch “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” to recognize that conservatives could not possibly align with the Galactic Empire. After all, the Empire was born out of liberal power-moves. “Revenge of the Sith” bridges the gap between the first and second trilogies of the “Star Wars” franchise. Episode III shows the birth of the Galactic Empire and Anakin Skywalker’s shift toward the Dark Side. This transformation begins when Chancellor Palpatine befriends an uncorrupted Anakin, and appoints him — illegally — to the Jedi council as his personal representative. Although it is mandated that only Jedi Masters may sit at the council and that they must be elected, Chancellor Palpatine defies traditional law to have oversight of the Jedi’s policies. Conservatives wouldn’t have broken the separation of powers to bypass the democratic process held by the Jedi council, but — as shown in recent years of the Obama administration — executive mandates bypass the constitution regularly. In addition to Palpatine’s

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special appointments and executive mandates, he also evokes FDR by staying in power far past his term. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi famously reminds Anakin Skywalker of this. “Be careful of your friend Palpatine,” Obi-Wan says, “who has managed to stay in office long after his term has expired.” Palpatine issues himself “emergency powers” to stay in office longer and to bypass the Galactic Senate’s authority under the guise of securing the Republic in time of war, clearly mirroring Roosevelt’s World War II presidency. Even as war nears an end, Palpatine does not return emergency powers to the Senate, but rather reorganizes the Republic into a tyrannical empire. As the senate ignorantly cheers the decision, Senator of Naboo and Anakin’s wife Padmé Amidala proclaims how the rights of the people have been taken away. “So this is how liberty dies,” Amidala says, “with thunderous applause.” The Galactic Empire would not have been formed without the disregard of the branches of government and the use of executive mandates, moves that are fundamentally against conservative principles. The Jedi are advocates of the republic in Episode III and defend it courageously throughout the galaxy. In the final showdown between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-

Wan, Obi-Wan explains the madness behind a Galactic Empire and states his commitment to the old order. “Anakin, my allegiance is to the Republic,” Obi-Wan says. “To democracy.” Episode III concludes with the abolishment of free government and the Jedi Republic, leaving the original trilogy to be perhaps the most grand allegory for the American Revolution ever. The original trilogy tells the tale of a small group of rebels who band together against a tyrannical form of government to secure peace for the galaxy. The plot line embodies the founding and the fight for independence very well. The Rebels wear disguises to sneak into imperial bases — reminiscent of Washington’s crossing the Delaware. The Rebels seek allies from various cultures near the end of the war to combat the Galactic Empire, while our own revolutionaries received the assistance of the French at the Battle of Yorktown. It is a science fiction nerd’s and Tea Party conservative’s dream come true. Star Wars may have been set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but the connection of bad liberal policy to the Galactic Empire is just far too relevant in America today. Tom is a junior studying politics.

GOP debate breakdown Trump: 26.8% Carson: 22%

(Statistics, compiled by Real Clear Politics, are an average of current GOP field polling data.)

@shadisrad The real losers so far are the moderators.

Rubio: 9% Bush: 7% @jacelington Where’s Paul at?

@Brendan_Noble Can the candidates just make fun of the moderators the rest of the debate please?

Cruz: 6.6% Fiorina: 5.8%

@laurenslow Didn’t realize we had a 3D TV until Kasich started flinging his hands everywhere. @sacker53 @marcorubio: “The Democrats have the biggest super PAC of all... And it’s called the American mainstream media.” *drops mic*

#HCdebatewatch ‘The Onion’ makes me cry By | Noah Weinrich Special to the Collegian

One of the most striking features of 21st-century public discourse is the rising prominence of satire, particularly online. Satire has played a significant role in Western political and societal discourse for centuries, especially after Jonathan Swift laid the blueprint for the modern journalistic satire in his “Modest Proposal.” It has, however, become more and more prevalent in the digital age, with both websites and television shows devoted entirely to satire, such as The Onion and the late “Colbert Report.” As traditional modes of journalism have waned, the demand for parodies of the news has steadily increased. While thoughtful or particularly witty satire has a place, and can give muchneeded perspective on many current events issues, it has reached a point of stagnation and cynicism, particularly in such straightforward outlets as The Onion. The irony employed in such a publication has become a substitute for genuine, thoughtful arguments, and combined with widespread access to social media, many readers have begun to rely more on satirical news than on real journals, newspapers, and magazines. When one can share a quick, pithy headline that seems to really strike at those one

disagrees with, it can be tempting to do so instead of explicating or developing one’s own arguments. One of the issues with The Onion in particular is that it has fulfilled neither of the two possible options for good satire: It is neither particularly witty nor thoughtful. In fact, the co-founder of the site has revealed the “5-step guide to writing a perfectly satirical Onion article,” which include such formulas as “Religion is Dumb,” and “Write Something as Mean as Possible.” By creating a simplistic and harsh template for a daily site, the Onion’s output has generally been formulaic and callous, perhaps resulting from their “headlines first approach,” which emphasizes catchy headlines with little thought given to the bulk of the article. To be sure, satire doesn’t have to be trite or cruel, even in the internet age. National Review’s Rob Long writes riotous commentary in the form of imagined emails, Tweets, and press releases adopting the voices of characters in the forefront of the national conscience and revealing their outrageous natures. Clickhole, The Onion’s sister site, represents a refreshing new trend in humorous commentary. The site is loosely aimed at lampooning sites such as Buzzfeed and other “clickbait” websites, which often rely on lists and

images, without even pretending to aim for any sort of meritorious discourse. Clickhole has transcended this mission of straightforward parody, and has, at its best moments, become a surreal experience with a genius that goes beyond satire and becomes a stand-alone experience. Without the rigid formulas of sites like the Onion or the singular viewpoint of productions like “The Colbert Report,” sites like Clickhole, Reductress, and The Toast have become veritable variety shows, showcasing the brilliant, absurd, and hilarious comedy craved by the modern generation. In order to create authentic, original, valuable pieces of satire, publications cannot devote themselves to simple formulas and callous ridicule. Parody must be motivated by either a creative sense of humor or by thoughtful reductio ad absurdum construction. Without one of these, it becomes a cheap, pandering tool used to mock the viewpoints of others with little care. In the fleeting, faceless environment encouraged by the internet, careless satire is an unfortunate consequence; a renaissance of more creative, subtler societal commentary is, however, on the rise. Noah is a sophomore studying politics.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Josiah Lippincott’s oped in last week’s paper concerning the placement of a woman on the ten dollar bill was completely uncalled for and atrociously misogynistic. “We can hold off putting a woman on the ten until one of them earns the honor,” he wrote. I’m no feminist. I iron my husband’s shirts, cook him breakfast, and wouldn’t mind being a stay-at-home mom someday. I hate manbashing, but Lippincott took the privilege of being at a conservative college where we can get away with some “un-PC” thoughts and abused it mightily. To say that “no American woman” has done anything worthy enough to put her face on our currency is an affront to every American woman who has ever done anything patriotic or selfless. First of all, we’ve already had women on our currency. Susan B. Anthony’s face donned a one-dollar coin after organizations and members of Congress chose

her, and Sacagawea is on our current gold dollar coin. Secondly, Lippincott could have simply argued for Alexander Hamilton remaining on our currency — or against government bureaucrats deciding that matter for us — without berating the accomplishments of American women throughout history. I’ll concede that I don’t think it is necessary for us to remove Hamilton from the 10 dollar bill. I’d rather see President Jackson supplanted. That being said, at this point, the treasury will swap Hamilton’s face for another. If so, Micah Meadowcroft made a eloquent argument for just why Harriet Tubman should receive the honor. A freed slave who risked her life going back into slave territory to save her people deserves just as much honor as the founder of our national bank. Yet Lippincott said she’s “no match” for Hamilton. “The only reason to award a woman a place on the ten has nothing to do with

achievement and everything to do with politics,” Lippincott said. Why was it, Lippincott, that no stateswomen founded our country? Perhaps because women weren’t allowed (by men) to found countries or fight in wars. Those women, however, did all they could with the resources they had and the social liberties allowed them to defend “so celestial an article as Freedom.” To call them less “great” just because they didn’t hold office or handle a rifle isn’t just an affront to political correctness — it’s an affront to every woman who gave up her husband or sons to bullet wounds, smuggled ammunition across enemy lines, or nursed the men, saving their lives at the risk of their own. So women haven’t earned the honor yet? I believe they’ve been earning it since the beginning of the Republic. Natalie McKee, senior.

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Hillsdale alumni receive preservation award Duane and Bev Taylor honored by Hillsdale County Historical Society for preserving their 19th-century home By | Hannah Niemeier Collegian Reporter Hillsdale college alums Duane and Bev Taylor received a preservation award for improvements on their historic 19th century home on State Road in a reception at the Will Carleton Poorhouse hosted by the Hillsdale County Historical Society Monday. During their annual Renovation, Preservation, and Beautification awards, members of the historical society gave awards to the Taylors and to the Hillsdale Rotary Club for projects that revitalize pieces of Hillsdale’s history. The couple bought the home in 1971, and after purchasing the house, Duane Taylor asked his wife, “Should we bulldoze it

and build a new one?” Bev Taylor suggested that the cobblestone house — which was built in 1853 by Lewis Emery on a land grant from President Martin van Buren —

coming in through the windows,” Duane Taylor said. The Taylors installed a new well and replaced windows and insulation. They preserved the original white wood floors and

torical research. “I love the history,” said Michael Braman, a member of the award selection committee and the board of the Hillsdale County Historical Society. “I

unteering information about U.S. cavalry tack found in the barn, suggesting that the house was used as an army camp in the Civil War. The Hillsdale Historical So-

“People from all walks of life are benefiting from this, that’s what we wanted: something the entire community will use for generations.” should be renovated instead. “I love the history,” Bev Taylor said. “It needed to be preserved.” “The windows were single-paned. I remember playing bridge with a couple of my buddies and feeling the breeze

restored deteriorating stone in the spring house and kitchen. “It’s been a labor of love,” Bev Taylor said. Both for the Taylors and members of the Hillsdale Historical Society, the Taylors’ home is a subject of further his-

get to do a bit of research on the projects, and with these awards we’re able to show our appreciation.” When a question arose about the house’s use in the Civil War, reception attendees erupted into conversation, vol-

ciety also awarded the Hillsdale Rotary Club with the beautification award for repairing Sandy Beach at Baw Beese Lake. Since 2010, the Hillsdale Rotary Club has reinforced the beach with 650 tons of sand, rebuilt the concessions building,

and installed new playground equipment, said Richard Moore, chairman of the development project. The club also plans to build new basketball and volleyball courts, improve landscaping, and reroute the road around the lake. “People from all walks of life are benefiting from this,” Moore said. “That’s what we wanted: something the entire community will use for generations.” “My wife and I go out there on Sunday afternoons,” Braman said. “We bring the grandkids and have a great time. There are lots of other families out there enjoying it.”

Hillsdale teens bring anti-bullying to the big screen Hillsdale County schools host video contest to raise bullying awareness By | Lillian Quinones Collegian Reporter Hillsdale teens are catching bullies on live footage. YOUTH, Young Opportunities Unlimited Throughout Hillsdale, a body of middle and high school representatives from Hillsdale County schools, organized an anti-bullying video contest in response to a survey they took of Hillsdale County students at the beginning of the fall semester. Forty three percent of responses said that bullying is a top issue for teens. YOUTH asked community members ages 12-21 to submit a 60-second video about bullying by Oct. 14. “A well-done video hits home by allowing people to get a better understanding of what it feels like to picked on. People think it’s a joke, but a video shows people that the jokes actually hurt,” high school senior and president of YOUTH Jay Close said. Eight videos were submitted and first, second, and third winners were selected by YOUTH members through a secret ballot. On Nov. 4, YOUTH will announce the grand

prize winner at a redcarpet premiere open to the public at the Sauk Theatre in Jonesville. For the grand prize winner, the video will be shown for 4-6 weeks before every movie shown at the Sauk Theatre. “This was something new

“People think it’s a joke, but a video shows people that the jokes actually hurt.” for us, usually the students make their own videos but they wanted to get the community involved,” said Amber Yoder, adviser to the YOUTH committee. Yoder said the student videos emphasized selfesteem building and the power of a witness to step in and stop the abuse. One video rapidly showed the timeline of a student’s school photos with the message that he was not changing for

other people. MaCayla Visher, a sophomore at Hillsdale high school and vice president of YOUTH, played a bystander in a video about a boy getting bullied for his appearance. Her team spent three days shooting the video in the hallways of Hillsdale High School and took two days to edit the video. A member of YOUTH since 7th grade, Visher also participated in a summer YOUTH community involvement project to simulate homelessness for two days. Put into groups, students began their homeless challenge by getting evicted at Hillsdale County court. Visher’s group slept at the fairgrounds on the cement, only a roof protected them from the rain one night. “It was really hard for participants. But it was an eye-opener for the students and the community,” Visher said. YOUTH members organize four unique service projects every year with specific ends, such as garnering community involvement or raising awareness to an issue.

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City to install high-tech network New fiber optics cable loop to be installed in two weeks By |Phil DeVoe Assistant Editor Hillsdale’s fiber optics network, which began in November of last year with a deal between private provider ACD. net and the Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities, is two weeks away from completion. The fiber has been laid by ACD.net and when testing is done the system will be ready for Hillsdale customers. “[The network] is great for the city. It’s amazing, we’re very lucky to have this, and our BPU is really on the forefront for getting involved in this,” said City of Hillsdale Director of Economic Development Mary Wolfram. Wolfram said she is confident that the network, which is a high-speed internet option, will make Hillsdale attractive to outside businesses, since the network allows for faster, more

efficient data transfer. Typically, fiber optics networks are installed by providers in large cities with a large customer base, maximizing profits, but the BPU was able to secure the contract with the local internet provider for a small town like Hillsdale. “Hillsdale has a great opportunity to attract companies with the network, and it’s huge for economic development in the city,” Wolfram said. The BPU secured cables in the loop — which is a figure eight shape around the north and south ends of the city — to manage its buildings, devices, and substations. “All of our systems will be connected with our own private line, instead of using other technologies, such as cell phones, which make communication more difficult,” said Chad Culbert, BPU electric distribution superintendent.

The BPU will save money on the fiber optics deal, since current inefficient communication systems are costly to coordinate. The fiber optic system will allow the BPU to maximize management of their properties. Kevin Meeker, the project’s coordinator at ACD.net, said the Hillsdale fiber optics network is the first of its size to be built in Michigan. He said since the new system is less expensive and offers faster Internet connection than is available in Hillsdale today, Hillsdale residents will now be able to afford faster Internet than ever before. “I love being on the cutting edge of technology,” Meeker said.

Hillsdale County Halloween Events

Oct. 30

Trick or Treat before Hillsdale College volleyball game | Sports Complex (College St.) 6:30-7 p.m.

Oct. 31

Harvest Free Festival | Hillsdale First UMC (45 N. Manning St.)

12-2 p.m.

Harvest Festival | Hillsdale Assembly of God (4075 Beck Rd.)

4-8 p.m.

Treats inside gym | Free Methodist (150 Union St.)

5-7 p.m.

Trunk or Treat | Bankers Baptist Church (Bankers & Bunn Rd.)

5-7 p.m.

City Sanctioned Trick or Treat Hours for children 12 and under

6-8 p.m.

Candy Town inside | City Church (322 N. Hillsdale St.)

6-8 p.m.

City party | Hillsdale High School cafeteria (30 S. Norwood Ave.)

6:45 p.m.

Costume contest

7 p.m.

Magician

7:20 p.m.

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Farmer makes mammoth find

Chelsea farmer stumbles upon partial woolly mammoth skeleton in his field By |Phil DeVoe Assistant Editor John Bristle stumbled upon the skeletal remains of a mammoth while tilling his farm on Sept. 28. After calling the University of Michigan’s paleontology department, staff from the university excavated the bones and are now studying them to learn more about the ancient environment of mid-central Michigan. Daniel Fisher, director of the University of Michigan Museum of Paleontology, said he was excited to receive the call, because he soon learned that the bones were those of a hybrid Columbian-Woolly Mammoth, unique both for the rarity of mammoth bones and of the mixed-breed species. Most of the calls Fisher receives regard domestic animal skeletons or the more common mastodon skeleton, so the discovery of a mammoth, which rarely traveled through the American Midwest due to the lack of tundra, excited Fisher.

“We negotiated one day of digging at the site, since the landowner was installing a drainage system and working on his harvest, both sensitive to the temperature of the ground,” Fisher said, who is also a professor of Earth and Environmental Studies at the

that they had only a day,” Swinehart said. The team included a dozen university staff, faculty, and students and James Bollinger of Bollinger Sanitation and Excavating in Chelsea, who donated his equipment — including the backhoe — and

just get stuck and sink down into the ground for us to find completely intact; what usually has happened is that we’re dealing with parts of a carcass that were separated from other parts of the carcass and brought to a nearby pond.” Fisher explained that, most

discovered them. A day before Fisher was contacted, Bristle saw what Fisher believes was a rib sticking out of his field and first thought it was a fencepost. Bristle, who was unavailable for comment to the Collegian, told the Detroit Free Press that

“I was surprised that they were using a backhoe in...the excavation, especially since the tusks and skull were attached, which is rare.” University of Michigan. According to Hillsdale College Professor of Biology Anthony Swinehart, even a week-long dig requires a speedy excavation, so one day meant the university team had to work quickly and efficiently to uncover the skeleton. “I was surprised that they were using a backhoe in the video I saw of the excavation and thought it was quite reckless, especially since the tusks and skull were attached, which is rare, until I learned

man hours to help the team complete their job within their time constraint. From the early morning until sundown, the team pulled the animal’s skull, jaw, both tusks, several vertebrae from the neck to lower back, ribs from both sides, a kneecap, and a limbbone fragment. In all, the site yielded 20 percent of the animal. “What we generally find is not preserved and not all connected,” Fisher told the Collegian. “An animal doesn’t

likely, early humans killed or discovered the animal and, after consuming their fill, stored the rest in a local body of water. Since the water and sediment and the bottom of the pond preserved meat well, the group of humans could have forgotten about the meat, moved, or been killed. The other bones either moved with the meat the humans consumed or were at the site of the animal’s death. In any case, the bones were left untouched until Bristle

he was sure it wasn’t a cow or horse, leading him to believe it was something from an older time. The bones, which Bristle generously donated, will rest, in accordance with his wishes, in a special display at the university’s Museum of Natural History. Swinehart has conducted some mammoth digs with his team at Hillsdale in the surrounding area, including one in 2005 at the home of Aaron and Veronica Scriven.

Veronica was collecting wildflowers when she discovered a bone in a pile of discarded dirt, which accumulated in 2003 when she and her husband dug out their pond. “It was very exciting — we had students of different majors, staff, and faculty digging over the course of a week. Terri Martin cooked and brought us themed food and drinks, like ‘Glacier Freeze’ Gatorade and ‘mammoth’ cookies,” Swinehart said. The Scrivens donated their find to Hillsdale, and the bones now rest in the museum at the college. Swinehart added that the department gifted the couple a plaster cast of the mammoth’s ulna as a thankyou for their donation.

Boutique battles breast cancer By | Madeleine Jepsen Assistant Editor Local business owners and Hillsdale alumni combined forces to celebrate a “girl’s night out” shopping day at Maggie Anne’s Boutique in downtown Hillsdale to raise breast cancer awareness on Oct. 10. Hillsdale College alumna Patti Bailey ’87, owner of Maggie Anne’s, and alumna Stacey MurdockWebster ’92, Stella & Dot fashion stylist and director of research and prospect management for the college, hosted their Shop for a Cure event at Maggie Anne’s and featured snacks and Stella & Dot merchandise on sale. “We had champagne, we had cupcakes, and we just tried to make it a really fun time,” Bailey said. The event included merchandise from Vera Bradley, Stella & Dot, and Brighton, each of which donates the proceeds from designated items to support breast cancer awareness and research foundations. This includes several pieces of Stella & Dot jewelry, Brighton bracelets, and Vera Bradley’s line of Katalina Pink items. In addition to the sale of these items, the event included two drawings for a Brighton tote bag and a Vera Bradley backpack. According to Nichole Ellis, local pediatrician and friend of Bailey and MurdockWebster, Shop for a Cure was well-attended.

“I made a special trip to see them and shop. There was a good turnout,” Ellis said. “There were about eight women who were shopping in the hour I was there.” Bailey and MurdockWebster first had the idea to combine forces this year when they discovered that both of their organizations supported a common cause. “Stacey and I were talking, and discovered that between her Stella & Dot line and my Vera Bradley and Brighton lines, both had items that profited breast cancer awareness foundations,” Bailey said. “So we decided to get it all together in one location, and invite everybody to come and celebrate breast cancer awareness day, and make a big deal of it. It just kind of snowballed from there.” They planned the event to coincide with Parents Weekend in order expand attendance beyond their own clientele. According to Bailey, around 50 people attended the event throughout the course of the day. This included freshman Hope Jonker and her mother, who won the drawing for the Vera Bradley backpack. “It was an excellent turnout. I think people really enjoyed it,” Bailey said. “It was about four hours that we were pretty busy, and we looked up, and we were like, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s almost one o’clock already!’” Bailey said the Vera Bradley Katalina Pink line of merchandise was started

because the owner of Vera Bradley wanted to honor the memory of a friend who succumbed to breast cancer. “It’s very near and dear to their hearts because the owner of Vera Bradley had a dear friend that passed away because of breast cancer,” Bailey said. “She wanted to do something to honor her memory, so that’s what they came up with.” The Stella & Dot sales extend throughout the month of October and Brighton will feature a special fundraiser bracelet next month. “They did a neat thing this year where they had three different bracelets that were available,” Bailey said. “They did a follow-up bracelet that came in a few days ago, which is supposed to be promoted throughout November, because they say breast cancer awareness should not just be in October, it’s a year-round thing that women always need to be aware of.” After hosting a successful event this year, Bailey and Murdock-Webster hope to host Shop for a Cure again in the future. “I think we need to. We talked after we were done and said, ‘We need to do this more often,’” Bailey said. “We had fun, the customers seemed to have fun. It’s just nice to have so many people in the store, and all shopping for the same cause.”

Vera Bradley designed the Katalina Pink bag to honor the memory of a woman who passed away from breast cancer. Patty Bailey | Courtesy

The Maggie Anne’s Boutique, located at 50 N. Howell St., hosted a “Shop for a Cure” breast cancer awareness event on Oct. 10. Maggie Anne’s | Courtesy

Courthouse annex offices to move to old Daily News building New economic development project to repurpose empty courthouse annex By |Stacey Egger Collegian Reporter Hillsdale County’s courthouse annex offices will move out of their building on Howell Street as soon as renovations are completed in the old Hillsdale Daily News building, which they purchased last year. City Commissioner Ruth Brown thinks it will benefit Hillsdale to have the old Daily News building occupied again. “That building has sat there for two years, empty,” she said, “Now it will be full, and it’s going to be a jewel.” Some concerns have been raised about the move, and

there is no current start date for the renovations. “It’s nice that they’re renovating what was an empty building,” Zoning Administrator Alan Beeker said, “The old Daily News building is gorgeous, and it’s nice to see it being maintained… The problem is that leaves a building in the heart of downtown empty.” Beeker said that without a developer or anyone “waiting in the wings” to purchase the old Annex Building, he has no idea what will become of it. However, there is also much optimism about potential development in the building. Mary Wolfram, Hillsdale’s Director of Economic Devel-

opment, acknowledged that leaving an empty building downtown is unfortunate, but said there is already extensive discussion about potential development. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is funding a feasibility study on the courthouse annex building. This study, headed by Peter Allen & Associates of Ann Arbor, investigated the building and the area to make plans for possible development and analyzed its potential costs and returns. Brown said the study brought up lots of potential ideas, including a kind of shared coworking space, a cof-

fee bar, a restaurant, or a combination of those things. “They want to get activity downtown, they want to get people walking around,” Brown said. The study, she said, will be a great resource for the county to attract possible developers. Wolfram said that the move shows other positive signs for Hillsdale economically. “The fact that [the county government] bought that building, shows that they intend to have a long-term presence in Hillsdale Downtown,” Wolfram said, “They could be moving out of downtown, and that would be devastating.” Wolfram said that the coun-

ty employees’ presence in the downtown, eating and shopping, makes a big difference to Hillsdale’s economy. “You notice it if there’s a federal holiday when the employees don’t have to come to work. All of a sudden there are all these empty parking spaces,” Wolfram said. Because the courthouse offices cannot stop operating, the process of moving to a new building is complicated. The new building must be completely operational before the first building is vacated. This is further complicated by the fact that the county plans to fund the renovations of the new building with

money from the sale of the first building. Once the Annex building is sold, however, Brown said that renovations should not take more than a year. Wolfram hopes that this could be an opportunity to bring the college and the town together. “It could be a local business incubator, it could be a study spot for kids, it could be both at once,” she said. “I think there’s an opportunity here for some really great synergy.”

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Volleyball

Football Upcoming

SATURDAY, OCT. 24

Hillsdale

Upcoming

FRIDAY, OCT. 23

Saturday, Oct. 31 at Saginaw Valley 7:00 pm

Tiffin

StatS

Hillsdale Grand Valley

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Chance Stewart| 11-17, 154 YRD, 2 TD Joe Reverman | 38 ATT, 276 YRD, 2 TD Jack Wiseman | 4 REC, 38 YRD, 1 TD Brian Newman | 3 REC, 97 YRD, 1 TD Timmy Mills | 1 REC, 7 YRD, 1 TD GLIAC Standings North Division 1. Ferris St. 2. Grand Valley St. 3. Michigan Tech 4. Northwood 5. Northern Mich. Wayne St. 7. Hillsdale 8. Saginaw Valley

Conf. Overall 7-0 7-0 6-1 7-1 5-2 5-2 4-3 4-4 3-4 4-4 3-4 4-4 2-5 2-6 1-6 1-7

South Division 1. Ashland 2. Ohio Dominican Tiffin 4. Findlay 5. Lake Erie 6. Walsh 7. Malone

Conf. 8-0 4-3 4-3 3-4 2-5 2-6 0-8

SatURDay, oct. 24 GLIAC Championships 1. Grand Valley St.-30 2. Hillsdale-38 3. Northern Mich.-69

Kills Digs Aces Assists Blocks

Overall 8-0 5-3 5-3 4-4 2-6 2-6 0-8

GLIAC Standings Conf. North Division 11-0 1. Ferris St. 8-3 2. Michigan Tech 8-3 3. Grand Valley St. 7-4 4. Saginaw Valley 6-5 5. Northwood 5-6 6. Northern Mich. 4-7 7. Wayne St. 8. Lake Superior St. 0-11

Results

fRiDay, oct. 23 1st-Emily Oren-21:11.1 SatURDay, noV. 7 gliac QUaRteRfinalS 4th-Kristina Galat-21:35.6 NCAA Midwest Regional hillSDale-0 wayne St.-5 6th-Hannah McIntyre-21:43.9 at Evansville, Ind. 9th-Molly Oren-19:05.60 11:30 AM

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Overall 22-1 17-6 14-8 17-5 10-12 16-7 9-14 0-18

South Division 1. Ashland Findlay 3. Hillsdale 4. Ohio Dominican Tiffin 6. Malone 7. Walsh Lake Erie

SatURDay, oct. 24 gliac SeconD RoUnD hillSDale-3 Saginaw Valley-5

Men’s Cross-Country SatURDay, oct. 24 GLIAC Championships 1. Grand Valley St.-24 2. Malone-101 8-Hillsdale-179

Ferris St.

Conf. 9-2 9-2 7-4 5-6 5-6 2-9 1-10 1-10

Overall 16-6 16-6 15-6 12-11 10-12 9-17 8-15 6-15

Women’s Tennis

Upcoming

SUnDay, oct. 25 gliac 7th-place match hillSDale-5 walSh-0

Golf Upcoming

Results

Hillsdale

SeaSon leaDeRS

Women’s Cross-Country Results

SATURDAY, OCT. 24

Friday, Oct. 30 VS. ohio Dominican 7:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 31 VS. tiffin 2:00 pm tueSday, NOv. 3 VS. finDlay 7:00 pm

Results

19th-Joseph Newcomb-25:07.0 SatURDay, noV. 7 SatURDay, oct. 26 20th-Anthony Wondaal-25:07.3 NCAA Midwest Regional Trevecca Fall Invitational 1. Trevecca Nazarene-293 24th- Caleb Gatchell-25:30.2 at Evansville, Ind. 2. Ashland-294 3. Bellarmine-299 63rd-Sam Phillips-26:23.9 11:30 AM 4.Hillsdale-300

T8-Peter Beneteau-73 T12-Henry Hitt-75 T15-Joel Pietila-76 T15-Liam Purslow-76 T22-Logan Kauffman-79

Golf wraps up fall season Chargers finish fourth in rainshortened tournament

By | Christy Allen Collegian Freelancer

Members of the 1985 Hillsdale College football team, which won the national championship, line up before Saturday’s football game to be honored in a pre-game ceremony. Anders Kiledal | Collegian

Champions return: A look back at greatness Members of Hillsdale’s 1985 national championship team honored at homecoming By | Andrew Egger Assistant Editor It’s been three decades since the ’85 Hillsdale College football team brought home the Chargers’ first NAIA championship title. But when they returned to Hillsdale this past weekend for homecoming, the members of that historic team were able to turn back the clock. “During our team picture one of the guys huddled us up and recited from memory the team prayer that coach Lowry gave us before every game,” Jeff Lantis ’86 said, who played wide receiver for the championship team. “Another group sat in the old locker rooms that they swore still smelled

the same as they did in 1985.” The 40-plus men who gathered to be honored before last weekend’s homecoming game were once a force to be reckoned with. That year, the Chargers went 11-1-1 in the regular season, winning their last regular season game against Northwood University in dramatic fashion to make the NAIA playoffs. “We played in about four inches of snow and beat Northwood 30-0 on their field to secure the GLIAC championship,” said Mark Baker, the team’s kicker. The early ‘80s were a golden age for Chargers football: the ’82 team had finished with a 12-1 record—the best in team history—only to be disappointed in the NAIA playoffs. But while the ’82 team might have been Hillsdale’s most talented ever, the ’85 team excelled in another category: pure grit. “We were behind in many of the games we won, but we never got down on ourselves or believed we would be beaten,” Baker said. “We were quietly very confident in each other.”

This grit served them well in the NAIA playoffs. In the semifinal game, the Chargers went up against Mesa State, the same team that had unseated the ’82 team three years before. After three quarters, the Chargers were down 21-0 and seemingly headed for another disappointment. As it turned out, however, they had plenty of fight left in them. “Then, as he did all season, quarterback Mike Gatt took over, and like a bolt of lightning the Chargers had tied the game, sending it into overtime,” the Collegian reported at the time. Hillsdale’s defense would go on to stop Mesa short on a goal line stand and win 24-21 in double overtime. In the title game on Dec. 20, they played Central Arkansas to a 10-10 tie to carry home a share in the national championship. The players of the ’85 team are the first to credit their success to Lowry, who coached the Chargers from 1980 until 1996. “He was an amazing coach,” Lantis said. “He was smart, always had us prepared, trusted his players and coaches, and

created a team culture where respect and being respected were vitally important.” “He was always true and fair,” Baker said. “He talked the talk and walked the walk. What more could anyone ask?” The members of the mighty ’85 team have long since moved onto other things in their lives. Their paths have largely diverged. They’re career men now, at Pepsico, or Mechanical Products Company, or even (in Lantis’ case) Hillsdale College itself. But the bonds they formed on the field have proven durable, even after thirty years. “What I remember most is the deep friendships I formed with my teammates,” Lantis said. “It really is amazing to me how many of us have stayed connected over the years.” And in the end, those bonds were what made the homecoming of the ’85 Chargers so memorable. “It was great to see a bunch of the guys again, even though we are all showing what time does to our bodies,” Baker said. “It’s funny what happens in 30 years, but, just for a few hours, we were all 21 again.”

Hurricane Patricia left the Hillsdale College golf team with an unplayable course on the second day of its final tournament of the fall season, hosted by Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. As a result, the 36-hole tournament was cut short, and the Chargers finished in the middle of the pack — fourth out of seven teams — with an 18-hole team score of 300. The Chargers finished only seven shots back from the winner, Trevecca Nazarene, and a single shot behind Bellarmine University. Freshman Peter Beneteau carded the low round for the team and the low round of his college career with a 73. He was followed by freshmen Henry Hitt, Joel Pietila, and Liam Purslowe, with scores of 75, 76, and 76, respectively. Sophomore Logan Kauffman rounded out the team’s scores with a 79. This put all five players within six shots of each other. “This shows the depth that we have on our team and their growth as players. They are getting better week after week,” head coach Nathan Gilchrist said. “It shows how well we push each other. We have such a competitive nature to the team and freshmen who are so solid, that it pushes me to be the best I can be,” Kauffman said. The Chargers drove to Nashville on Saturday morning to make sure they arrived early enough to walk the course and gain familiarity. Interestingly, they walked it backwards. “It was a different approach and one that we had not done before. I think it really benefited us,” Kauffman said. “Most courses design the greens first and work backwards.”

“It gives you a better look, hole by hole, of how you want to play each shot and helps to know where to hit your drives,” Hitt said. That paid off for Pietila, who holed out for a two-shot eagle on the second hole. Because one of the registered teams couldn’t attend, a few Chargers ended up playing together. Hitt was paired with a player from the Trevecca team as well as teammate Purslowe. “Usually you don’t know anyone so it was nice to have a connection with your teammates on the course, pushing each other,” Hitt said. The second day cancellation, while welcomed as a relief to escape play in bad weather, was also disappointing for the team. “Everyone wanted to play, because we didn’t play great on the first day and were only a few shots behind the leader. We wanted the chance to make a charge,” Hitt said. That charge will have to wait until February as the men have entered the offseason, where they will focus primarily on strength and conditioning. “I’ve never done golf-specific workouts before,” Hitt said. “I’m excited to get in the gym and focus on golf muscles and see how much it helps.” Beyond daily workouts, each player will be assigned individual time in the golf simulator. “I’m going to work on becoming more consistent,” Kauffman said. “Golf isn’t about having the best swing, but about knowing where the ball is going to land after you hit it.” The long ride home gave team members a chance to reflect on the season. “When I look to the beginning of the season and see how far we’ve progressed, I’m really looking forward to the chance to make a similar jump next season,” Kauffman said. “A lot of that is thanks to coach. It would be really easy to not believe in a second-year team, and he has believed since day one that we have the ability to break course records and win tournaments.”

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Women’s tennis places seventh at GLIAC tournament Halle Hyman named GLIAC Freshman of the Year and First Team All-GLIAC By | Hannah Leitner Collegian Reporter

The Hillsdale College women’s tennis team closed its season with a 7th place finish at the GLIAC tournament this past weekend. Held in Midland, Michigan, the tournament began on Friday and finished on Sunday. After defeating Wayne State the week before, Hillsdale met the Warriors again in the first round of the tournament and fell 5-0. “I think Friday we were excited to be there, but overall as a team we came out nervous and I don’t think we performed as well as we could have,” freshman Halle Hyman said. On Saturday, the Chargers continued on to the second

round against Saginaw Valley, eventually falling 5-3 to the Cardinals. The three wins were picked up by seniors Sydney Delp and Lindsay Peirce in singles, and juniors Dana Grace Buck and Jada Bissett at No. 3 doubles. Sunday, in the third and final match of the tournament, Hillsdale rallied and swept the courts 5-0 against Walsh University. “We were definitely bummed with our first two matches, but I don’t think that it takes away from matches that were won, or really tough, competitive matches that were fought out really well,” Peirce said. “And I don’t think it takes away from our nice win on Sunday.” Head coach Nikki Walbright said she was happy with the overall effort the girls showed throughout the tournament. “The girls fought hard and we definitely showed improvement from everything we were working on through the season,” Walbright said. At the end of the tournament, Hyman was named GLIAC Freshman of the Year

in a vote by conference coaches. Additionally, Hyman was named First-Team All-GLIAC, an honor awarded to only six athletes. Delp earned honorable mention All-GLIAC recognition. Peirce said that Hyman’s personal achievements this season not only demonstrate a high level of excellence, but give the team something to work towards in coming seasons. “It sets a high bar for the girls that will be returning and for incoming freshmen next year,” Peirce said. “This is where we want to go, this is our potential. I think we all at moments reached our potential, but our next goal as a team is probably to just be there consistently.” Now the team looks forward to a brief break before switching gears and beginning their offseason training. “We work on strengthening and building for our spring season. We’ll add in extra conditioning and work at a more individual level for tennis skill,” Walbright said. “We’re just looking to improve and get stronger for the upcoming seasons.”

Freshman Halle Hyman was named GLIAC Freshman of the Year and was one of just six athletes to earn First Team All-GLIAC honors. Brendan Miller | Collegian

Swim team drops first road meet Lack of divers hurts Chargers in losses to Grand Valley and Calvin College By | Kat Torres Collegian Reporter Every college swim team generally has divers that contribute to the team’s overall total score. The Hillsdale College swim team does not. With the odds stacked against them going into every meet, the Chargers must fight for each valuable point they can. Hillsdale’s lack of divers got the best of them on Friday night in Grand Rapids, as the Chargers fell to Grand Valley State University and Calvin College. The team is now 1-2 on the season after its first road meet. “Swimming and running are not about team wins and losses. At the end of the year, your championships are much more about getting an athlete’s best time and qualifying them for NCAAs,” head coach Kurt Kirner said. “Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to win, but it’s more about time improvement. GVSU was quite a challenge. We beat Calvin swimevent-wise, but they scored 32 points we couldn’t answer in diving.” Senior captain Zoe Hopkins was the leader of the night for the Charger swimmers, winning the 1000 freestyle in

Senior Zoe Hopkins races in a meet against Albion College on Oct. 9. Anders Kiledal | Collegian

10:40.17, four seconds faster than the second place finisher. Later, she also won the 500 freestyle in 5:17.18. Being a national B Cut swimmer last year, Kirner believes that Hopkins is ahead of her pace from last year. “My mentality was just to race. It doesn’t matter if it’s for first or fifth — find someone to race and beat them. Personally, I was excited to get back into my normal events and have fun putting all my training to work,” Hopkins said. “I love to race and cheer for my team. Having fun was definitely my priority at the meet.” Senior Jennifer Wheeler also had a successful night in the 1000 freestyle, placing third. Standout freshman Anni-

ka Ellingson has easily transitioned from high school to college, as she swam into second place in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:08.5. “I feel that the workouts we have been doing and the strength training outside of the pool has helped me significantly,” Ellingson said, “My mentality going into a race is based purely off of instinct. I’ve already swam my race in my head so my body knows what to do. For this sport, you have to practice how you race so you don’t overthink and stress yourself out. You just go out there and do it.” Hillsdale’s 400 freestyle relay team of freshman Suzanne DeTar, freshman Erla Sigurjonsdottir, junior Emily Shallman, and senior Jennifer

Wheeler placed second with a 3:43.16, only two seconds out of the first place spot. Despite the loss, the team camaraderie is better than ever, which is a focus this year in addition to giving high amount of effort in the pool. “If you were on the bus you would never know that we lost because it’s not the focus. No recuperating necessary. In swimming we all know each other’s times so we were extremely well prepared for GVSU to push our athletes to better levels of performing,” Kirner said. Next up, the Chargers will travel to Tiffin, Ohio, on Nov. 7 to face Tiffin University and Olivet College at 1 p.m.

Cross-Country, from but thought the team’s No. 3 runner, junior Caleb Gatchell, A1 had the biggest breakthrough, Joe Newcomb and sophomore Tony Wondaal both earning All-GLIAC honors, placing 19th and 20th. Leaving everything on the course, the team sprinted out with the race leaders from the gun. The course’s punishing hills, however, eventually caught up with the men and many struggled on the last couple miles. Newcomb credits Wondaal with helping him finish the race strong. “I don’t know if I would have been All-Conference if Tony hadn’t been pushing me,” Newcomb said. Despite struggling in the second half of the race, the men were only 23 points away from fifth place and Lynn saw a lot of positives in the team’s performances. “I think we raced like a young team,” Lynn said. “For a lot of guys, that was their first GLIAC racing experience.” Lynn was proud of how Newcomb and Wondaal battled,

running his personal best 8K time. “I think we broke a major wall down with how he finished the second half of that race,” Lynn said. Sophomore Sam Phillips and junior Luke Daigneault rounded out the Chargers’ top five. Although his team’s eighth place finish wasn’t what he wanted, Newcomb is hopeful that the team will continue to grow. “Obviously we have a young team which makes us excited about what we can do next year,” Newcomb said. Over the next two weeks, the men’s and women’s teams will maintain the intensity of their training while cutting down on mileage to keep themselves fresh for the Midwest Regional Meet on Nov. 7. The women are expected to advance to the D-II national meet, while the men are considered a long-shot.

Juniors Caleb Gatchell (left) and Luke Daigneault (right) race at the GLIAC Championships on Saturday. Anders Kiledal | Collegian

Volleyball suffers first losing weekend against top teams Chargers swept on the road by Grand Valley and Ferris State By | Jessie Fox Assistant Editor With 3-0 losses to both Grand Valley and Ferris State this weekend, the Chargers suffered their first weekend sweep and their first losing weekend. The Chargers are now 7-4 in the GLIAC and have dropped to third in the South Division. Head coach Chris Gravel said it’s time to turn it back around. “We need to get back to our winning ways now,” Gravel said. “We’ve taken all the time that we can in losing. It’s time to win.” The Chargers knew that No. 3 Ferris State and No. 24 Grand Valley would be tough competition, but senior rightside hitter Haylee Booms said her team should have prepared harder. “I think we underestimated them,” Booms said. “They were really good teams and we should have prepared a lot more in practice, like working

Seniors Haylee Booms and Emily Wolfert go up for the block in a game against Wayne State on Oct. 9. Anders Kiledal | Collegian

harder, and working on the shots that they hit.” Players from Ferris and Grand Valley watched Hillsdale rally back against Truman University at the Midwest Region Crossover Tournament on Oct. 17, allowing them to scout the Chargers’ offense to more effectively stop it. The Chargers recorded only

27 kills on Friday against the Lakers on 177 attempts. Junior middle hitter Erin Holsinger recorded seven of these kills. The offensive efforts deteriorated further as the match went on. The Chargers hit .152, .051, and .000 percent in the three sets. On Saturday, Hillsdale’s offense still couldn’t find its

spark. In Big Rapids, the Chargers struggled to their toughest loss of the season in a 9-25 first set loss. Ferris is undefeated in conference play and has dropped only one set against GLIAC competitors. The Chargers’ 25 kills were pounded by Ferris State’s 46. Hillsdale hit just .058 as a team, while Ferris had a .395

hitting percentage. Freshman outside hitter Paige VanderWall led the offense, managing eight kills. This weekend marked sophomore defensive specialist Brittany Jandasek’s first conference match of the season after recovering from surgery. Jandasek said her time off the court was long, but she found benefit in watching senior Jenalle Beaman who wore the libero jersey in Jandasek’s absence. “It was very helpful to be able to watch Jenalle, she’s a great defensive player and someone that I look up to. So watching her play definitely helped me learn,” Jandasek said. “But it’s exciting to be back. It was a very long month and a half.” Jandasek led the Chargers’ defense on both days with 20 digs and 14 digs, respectively. Booms said it wasn’t a confidence issue for the Chargers this weekend, but more of a skills issue as the women had become complacent in recent weeks of practice. Gravel agreed, and said the team is working towards a stronger practice mentality. “It’s about creating a new sense of urgency and adversity,” Gravel said. “There isn’t a great athlete that is going to be a great athlete unless they

overcome obstacles, adversity, and some disagreement. We’ve created some of that in the meetings amongst the team.” Gravel saying his team needs to strive towards consistency. “We’re definitely stirring things up this week as far as positions and approach to practices,” Gravel said. “There are things we should be doing near 100 percent of the time that we’re only doing about 60 percent of the time, and that’s what we’re really going to focus on this week. Sometimes it’s as simple as calling the ball.” Booms said the Chargers have watched film from the weekend to expose some of their mistakes. “We’re going back to the basics,” Booms said. “We watched a lot of film, which he haven’t really done in the past, so we broke down a lot of things. It’s crazy and eye-opening.” In contrast to last week’s preparation, the Chargers plan to overestimate their competition this Friday and Saturday. Hillsdale will host Ohio Dominican (10-8) on Friday at 7 p.m. and Tiffin University (612) on Saturday at 2 p.m. “You have to stay on both of these teams, they’re good enough,” Gravel said. “They’re trying to take our spot in the conference tournament.”

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Champions Return Members of the 1985 Hillsdale football team reflect on their championship season. A8

Volleyball suffers weekend sweep Mistakes hurt Chargers against Grand Valley and Ferris State. A9

Women’s tennis falls short at GLIAC Tournament Halle Hyman named GLIAC Freshman of the Year. A9

HOMECOMING

CURSE BROKEN

Hillsdale runs past Tiffin Dragons 38-24 for first homecoming win in five years By | Nathanael Meadowcroft took over that game,” Stewart said. “It made my job a lot Sports Editor easier because they had to respect the run so much that Behind a dominant perit gave us windows to throw formance on the ground and a strong second half, the Hills- the football.” Hillsdale’s offensive line dale College football team helped the Chargers rush for snapped its five-game losing 324 yards as a team, marking streak with a 38-24 win over the first time in four years that the Tiffin Dragons on homea Hillsdale team racked up coming afternoon at Frank 300 or more rushing yards in “Muddy” Waters Stadium. a game. The win bumps the Char“We gelled really well gers to 2-6 overall on the throughout the whole game, season and 2-5 in the GLIAC and honestly we had a lot of with three games remaining. fun,” senior left guard Justice Two redshirt freshmen Karmie said. “We were fired led the charge on Saturup, and even when we were day. Tailback Joe Reverman down at halftime we were carried the ball 38 times for 276 yards—153 of which were having a good time. So we after first contact—and scored went out there and we were two touchdowns. Quarterback motivated, we were focused, we communicated well, and Chance Stewart completed we had a really great time 11 passes for 154 yards and playing a good game.” two touchdowns in his third Head coach Keith Ottercollegiate start. bein said the game played out Reverman’s 276 yards were the way he wanted it to. the second-most ever by a “We always think it’s imHillsdale player. “Our offensive line was able portant to establish the run game. We did that. Up front to control the line of scrimthey did a nice job of getting mage all day and open up big guys covered up and moving holes for me to run through,” the line of scrimmage, and Joe Reverman said. “Our wide ran the ball hard,” Otterbein receivers made a lot of big said. “When we can throw plays so that helped keep the it 17 times in a game, that’s defense off balance and made better for us. That’s the kind of my job a lot easier.” Due to Reverman’s historic football team that we are and so you just hope that games performance, Stewart only unfold that way.” threw the ball 17 times. The Chargers’ first nine “The offensive line played plays of the game — and 18 of tremendous and then Joe just

their 22 offensive plays in the first quarter — were rushing plays. While the Chargers were unable to convert any of their opening-quarter drives into points, they possessed the ball for 12:44 of the opening 15 minutes, keeping the ball out of the hands of Tiffin’s quarterback Antonio Pipkin, who finished the game with 302 yards passing and three touchdowns. Tiffin’s offense got going in the second quarter, as Pipkin completed two touchdown passes to give Tiffin a 14-7 lead at the break. The Dragons received the second-half kickoff, but on the first play from scrimmage Pipkin unleashed a low throw that Hillsdale senior defensive back Todd Frickey intercepted, setting up the Chargers with good field position and changing the momentum of the game. “That was a momentum changer right from the get go,” Stewart said. “Our defense came up with a huge stop and then after that the offense built right off that and dominated the second half.” Reverman scored on a 20yard rush to tie the game after Frickey’s interception. On the first play of Tiffin’s next drive, sophomore linebacker Jay Rose sacked Pipkin and on the play Pipkin hurt his ankle, which affected his mobility for the rest of the game.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Chance Stewart picked up his first win as a starter for the Chargers on Saturday, throwing for 154 yards and two touchdowns. Anders Kiledal | Collegian

Sophomore defensive lineman Drew Mallery sacks Tiffin quarterback Antonio Pipkin in Hillsdale’s 38-24 win on Saturday. Anders Kiledal | Collegian

“That really helped a lot in terms of what he could do productivity-wise, and then the defense rose up,” Otterbein said. “We also had to make plays. We batted some balls down, we broke up some passes and got to the quarterback, so overall I’m just really proud of how hard they played.” The Chargers forced the Dragons into a 3-and-out on that drive, and Hillsdale scored again to take a 7-point lead on a 39-yard completion from Stewart to sophomore wide receiver Brian Newman.

Tiffin never pulled closer than a touchdown after that point. On Saturday, the Chargers will face the Saginaw Valley Cardinals at Harvey Randall Wickes Memorial Stadium. The Cardinals are 1-6 in the GLIAC this season, but Otterbein thinks they are a better team than their record shows. “They’ve had some unfortunate breaks, but I think they’re a good football team,” Otterbein said. “The thing we’re going to emphasize to our team is remember what

allowed you to get mentally, physically, and emotionally ready for homecoming here. Figure that out and individually each man has got to be accountable to get himself to that level and maintain that level throughout the ball game.” “We don’t really focus on the record. They’ve played really strong games against some good teams,” Karmie said. “They’re disciplined and they’re big and strong too so it should be a good game.”

Redshirt freshman tailback Joe Reverman’s 276 yards on Saturday were the second-most by a Hillsdale player ever. Reverman also scored two touchdowns. Anders Kiledal | Collegian

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James Sewell Ballet pirouettes onto campus Friday performance to feature dancing zombies, skiers, and clubbers By | Chris McCaffery Columnist The James Sewell Ballet from Minneapolis, Minnesota, will treat students to a fun, diverse show at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Markel Auditorium as part of the college’s Professional Artist Series. Director of Dance Holly Hobbs, who chose and booked the company, described the James Sewell Ballet as having “a contemporary edge” to its work. “We haven’t had a dance company come in a long time, so we’re excited about that,” Hobbs said.

The final section is titled “Kid Moves,” and is choreographed with movements copied from small children dancing. “We learned all the movements of the kids’ moves,” Sewell said. “The actual movements had come right out of the bodies of 3- to 5-year-olds. There’s a fair amount of funny things that can occur within there.” Two duets will follow “New Moves,” one based on the song “Crazy” by Patsy Cline, and another called “Tryst.” “It’s a separate part of a larger ballet set to

“Snowboard, horseback ride, and fish, we find ways to be inspired by those movements, work them into the piece, and reflect them in dance.” The nine-dancer company was formed in New York by James Sewell and has been based in Minneapolis, Sewell’s hometown, since 1993. It tours internationally, displaying ballet-based choreography with diverse contemporary influences. Sewell promises a wide range of dance styles, beginning with the first piece on Friday’s program, a popular selection from “Le Corsaire,” a classical ballet from the 19th century which will showcase the company’s traditional skills. The next piece presented will be “New Moves,” featuring seven different sections based on movements taken from everyday life rather than ballet class — sections devoted to action movie fight scenes, dancers in crowded nightclubs, and skiing. “Snowboard, horseback ride, and fish, we find ways to be inspired by those movements, work them into the piece, and reflect them in dance,” Sewell said.

Bach music,” Sewell said. “Just people finding each other in the woods — in my mind, fairly abstract.” The program will end with a special Halloween feature called “Grave Matters,” featuring zombies. “One girl wanders in and starts interacting, having an adventure of sorts with the zombies,” Sewell said. “So you can get your Halloween fix here, it’s a lot of fun.” While on campus, the company will also lead a special master class for dance students on Thursday afternoon. Admission to the show in Markel is free, but tickets must be reserved with the Sage Box Office before the show. The Professional Artist Series brings regular music, theater, and dance performances to the Markel stage. The next professional artist scheduled to visit campus is the Lark Quartet on Jan. 23.

James Sewell Ballet dancer Eve Schulte. The James Sewell Ballet performs at 8 p.m. Friday in Markel Auditorium. James Sewell Ballet Facebook page | Courtesy

The treasures of Mossey Library Hillsdale’s bibliotheca boasts rare Whitman, Joyce first editions By | Emma Vinton Assistant Editor The Hillsdale College library owns many rare books — including a copy of James Joyce’s “Ulysses,” published in 1935 and illustrated by famous French artist Henri Matisse. Currently, the book is appraised at $15,000 to $20,000. It is so valuable because it was commissioned by a Limited Editions Club, a kind of group which would enlist contemporary artists to illustrate and sign 1,500 books, classic or otherwise, which were then sent to subscribers. In 1929, the club subscription was only $10. The library’s copy of “Ulysses” is rare because it is signed by both Joyce and Matisse. Matisse, who was not a Joyce fan, originally thought he was illustrating Homer’s “Odyssey.” Therefore, only 250 copies were signed by both author and illustrator. It is one of the most valuable Limited Edition Club books. “We were debating how valuable the book was,” Linda Moore, public service librarian, said. “It was on ‘Antiques Roadshow.’” “Its value could be higher, it just depends on the market value at the time,” Dan Knoch, library administrator, said. According to Moore, Bono, the lead singer of U2, also once purchased a copy of the rare book. “Bono bought a copy for $20,000,” Moore said. “Ulysses” is not Mossey’s only rare book. The library also boasts Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata,” illustrated and signed by Pablo Picasso. “Antiques Roadshow” appraised this book at $5,000 in 2013, and online it goes for even more. Other rare items include a first edition of Walt Whitman’s 1855 “Leaves of Grass,” Machiavelli’s “Discourses on Livy,” and a first complete collection of John Milton’s prose writings. The oldest book is a 16th-century edition of Aristotle’s Works.

The library’s most expensive book is John Locke’s 1690 “An Essay Concerning Human Understanding.” “It is insured for $42,500, so that’s pretty high,” Knoch said. “The first collected set of ‘Journals of Congress’ is 13 volumes, that’s insured for $45,500. Those are the two highest.” But books kept behind glass aren’t much use, as Assistant to the Provost Mark Maier well knows. Maier, a former librarian, is teaching a course this semester called History of the Book. When studying different eras of history, he brings in different rare books to show his students. Maier studied rare books and special collections for his master’s degree at the University of South Carolina, which owns an excellent rare book collection. Maier’s class is based on a class he took there, a class which allowed him to experience classic texts, manuscripts, and handwritten letters. “As a bibliophile it was almost indecent,” Maier said. “It was just too great.” Maier said he enjoys learning not merely how books develop as texts, but as actual printed objects. “Compare that to reading a cheap paperback copy or reading on a Kindle,” Maier said. “It’s a tangible connection to the past and way of experiencing the books as they were experienced by the readers of the time. To see a first edition of ‘Leaves of Grass’ as it was introduced to the world for the very first time is an interesting and meaningful experience.” But the single most expensive item in the library — and on campus — sits on a shelf in the Heritage Room, and it’s not a book. Edward Hicks’ painting “Declaration of Independence” is worth $900,000. “The art world knew about three of them, and this is the fourth,” Moore said. The painting came from John Meader, who gifted the painting to the college in 2010. According to Moore, Meader and Hicks both came from the same area in Pennsylvania.

“The painting is just striking when you look at it,” College President Larry Arnn told MLive when he first received the painting. “I remember being knocked down when I first saw it.” Most of the college’s treasures are donated. Moore said a large number of them, such as the Russell Kirk Collection, are kept in storage, but will be displayed when the new li-

trinkets, such as antique collectible spoons and hatpins. “I don’t know anyone who could possibly value it more,” Arnn said of the college’s appreciation for the special painting. The same is true for many of the library’s other treasures and collections, which Hillsdale values for their beauty, history, and connection to the college and its mission.

Hillsdale’s Mossey Library houses many rare treasures, including a copy of “Ulysses” signed by both author James Joyce and illustrator Henri Matisse. Emma Vinton | Collegian

brary archives are built. People come to look at the books for special projects and theses, but Moore said they try to balance preservation versus use. Moore also has a standing order search on eBay for college materials and

“I don’t know too many other libraries our size that have the kind of library that we have,” Maier said. “We’re very fortunate.”

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Arts News

Music major takes Manhattan

Senior Grace Hertz spent her summer interning at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts By | Macaela J. Bennett Editor in Chief Senior Grace Hertz explored interests related to both her English major and music major during a dream internship in New York City last summer. For two months, Hertz lived in Greenwich Village and worked compiling, editing, and writing playbills for events at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. “It was a life-changing experience,” Hertz said. “It made everything I’m learning in the abstract feel tangible.” Although Hertz has spent past summers completing several arts internships near her home in Indianapolis, Indiana, working at the Lincoln Center was always her “dream job.” With the help of Hillsdale mentors, Associate Professor of Music Mathew Fuerst and Teacher of Music Debbi Wyse, Hertz completed the application process and earned one of only a few highly sought-after positions. Although most arts internships at esteemed venues are highly selective, Fuerst said he was not surprised Hertz was accepted. “In everything she does, she routinely does the best,” Fuerst said. “It wasn’t about whether she was going to get an internship, but which ones she will get and how she will choose one.” The Lincoln Center in Manhattan is comprised of several significant arts buildings, such as The Juilliard School, the Metropolitan Opera, the theater housing the New York City Ballet, and the Lincoln Center The-

Senior Grace Hertz (right) meets composer Pierre-Laurent Aimard (center)with one of her fellow interns (left) while working in New York City at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts last summer. Grace Hertz | Courtesy

ater. Hertz’s internship primarily involved creating the playbills for events, including the Lincoln Center’s renowned summer music festival, Mostly Mozart. Hertz said playbills are an integral aspect of an audience’s experience with a concert because they provide comments, the texts of songs, historical context, and artist biographies. “They offer a dual scope of insight into pieces and artists,” she said, “and allow the works to communicate with people so a piece resonates and is

meaningful.” According to Hertz, at past summer internships she was seldom able to view the fruits of her labors, since most of her projects were for orchestras that were out of session in summer. “This time, I got the complete experience since I would hold the program I helped make and see the performance,” Hertz said. “The arts have always been a part of my life, so it was cool to be the one who helps artists connect with the audience.” Wyse added that the internship’s

fusion of Hertz’s passions prepared her well to pursue future goals. “The internship was a great blend of arts, music, and writing. It was right down her alley,” Wyse said. “And it broadened her horizons by exposing her to many genres of music. It was important she got away to be in a larger city with a lot of cultural centers, doing work you can’t do here in Hillsdale.” In addition to receiving free tickets to Mostly Mozart, one of the nation’s largest classical music festivals, Hertz said highlights of the summer included meeting her favorite composer, Jason Robert Brown. “His music changed the way I look at theater,” she said. She also watched both the dress rehearsal and live performance of the stage opera “Written on Skin,” which had its American premiere at the Lincoln Center. Upon graduating next May, Hertz hopes to break into the music administration profession. She said her job search will include applying for another position at the Lincoln Center. According to her, the summer experience affirmed her love for the city and job. After watching her drive and determination over the last few years, Fuerst said he’s confident Hertz will achieve success in the arts’ limited job field. “Like anything in the arts, there’s only a few jobs, but whatever happens, she will be successful,” Fuerst said. “It will be fun to continue to watch her.”

Oct. 30 Dramatic Reading of excerpts from Edgar Allan Poe by Dr. Kelly Franklin 7 p.m. Grosvenor House, Jonesville 6:45 p.m. Rides from Lane parking lot

Oct. 30 The James Sewell Ballet 8 p.m. Markel Auditorium Sage Center for the Arts Reservations required

Oct. 31 Sigma Alpha Iota Fall Concert 8 p.m. McNamara Rehearsal Hall Howard Music Hall

Nov. 1 Faculty Woodwind Quintet Recital 3 p.m. McNamara Rehearsal Hall Howard Music Hall

Adele says ‘Hello’ to new album

First single from soon-to-be-released record reveals songstress ‘singing to her former self’ By |Kayla Stetzel Collegian Reporter

Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come: Adele is back. After five long years without a peep from the songstress, she surprised the world Friday by announcing the release date of her third studio album “25,” which is set to drop Nov. 20. Adele’s first promotional single, “Hello,” became available to the public last Friday, accompanied by a music video which showcases the artist in all of her sultry, sepia-toned glory. The “Hello” music video broke Taylor Swift’s record for most video views in 24 hours. “Hello,” as expected, is another heart-breaking ballad. But while “Hello” might be dismissed as just another breakup song upon first listen, the artist has made it clear she is singing to her former self, expressing sentiments of regret and a desire to reconnect with those from her past. “Hello, can you hear me?” she asks in the song. “I’m in California dreaming about who we used to be, when we were younger and free / I’ve forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet / There’s such a difference between us.” Although Adele stuns with a smoky, powerhouse voice, her true power is found in her ability to craft lyrics in a way that captures the complexity and delicacy of emotional events. She is able to tap into those universal, difficult-to-express feelings — fear of change and growing older, loss of one’s sense of self, regret — and does so in a way that is relatable and heartfelt. Everyone has a fear of growing older. When we are young, we spend an awful lot of time thinking about the future — whether it is trying to pick a major, deciding whether or not to attend grad school, or finding a job. We worry about trivial things, and

English artist Adele announced the upcoming release of her album “25” by dropping the single “Hello” on Friday. Adele Facebook page | Courtesy

often forget to enjoy the freedoms of being young and having options. Adele is speaking to this notion, wishing she had spent more time enjoying where she was rather than striving to grow up too quickly.

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The chorus hook, “hello from the other side,” suggests the vast difference between Adele’s two life stages. Adele has made it. She is an adult, a mother, a success. But now that she has these roles, she is not sure where to go from here.

Time passes regardless of what one does with it. Adele acknowledges that “the both of us are running out of time.” She is sensing her age, encouraging herself, as well as all of us, to make the most of it and to live while we are young. On Facebook last Wednesday, Adele released a personal statement to her fans. “My last record was a breakup record, and if I had to label this one, I would call it a make up record,” she said in the statement. “I’m making up with myself. Making up for lost time. Making up for everything I ever did and never did.” She also explained the significance of the album’s title. “Turning 25 was a turning point for me,” she said. “Teetering on the edge of being an old adolescent and a fully-fledged adult, I made the decision to go into becoming who I’m going to be forever.” Adele’s most recent album, “21,” was released in 2011. It won her seven Grammys and anchored her in superstardom. She also won an Oscar for her James Bond theme song, “Skyfall,” in 2012. But, after giving birth to her now three-yearold son, Angelo, with her partner Simon Konecki, Adele took a hiatus and even contemplated leaving the music world permanently. This album, an 11-track collection, acts as a retrospective piece for the artist as she comes to terms with her new role as superstar and young mother. For now, the world awaits the remainder of Adele’s record. While little is known about its content, one thing is certain: it is going to be an emotional journey.

Faculty quintet to perform Sunday woodwind recital to feature Barber, Hindemith By | Evan Carter Web Editor A quintet of adjunct professors will carry its audience through three centuries of woodwind music at a 3 p.m. faculty recital Sunday in McNamara Rehearsal Hall. The concert will feature Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 88 No. 2 by 18th-century composer Anton Reicha; Suite, Op. 57 by 19th-century composer Charles-Edouard Lefebvre; “Summer Music,” Op. 31 by 20th-century composer Samuel Barber; and “Kleine Kammermusik,” Op. 24 No. 2 by 20th-century composer Paul Hindemith. “There’s lots of variety in this program,” Andrew Sprung, adjunct clarinet professor, said. Sprung will be performing with Adjunct Professor Jaimie Wagner on flute, Adjunct Professor Kaycee Ware-Thomas on oboe, Adjunct Professor Cindy Duda-Pant on bassoon, and Adjunct Professor Alan Taplin on horn. According to Sprung, no unifying theme ties the program’s four pieces together, but they are all “standards of the woodwind quintet repertoire.” The woodwind family is a diverse group of instruments that is more rooted in history than in acoustic similarity. And unlike other instrumental families, the means of sound production is different for each instrument.

“It’s a much less homogeneous sound than you’re going to get with other chamber groups such as a string quartet or a brass quintet,” Sprung said. Each piece featured on Sunday’s program takes advantage of the different sounds within the woodwind family to create more modern, dissonant harmonies, resulting in unique musical refrains. Unlike other musical families, woodwind quintets perform as five equal partners, each with a role in creating the melody. “You’ll hear movements where everyone is a soloist,” Sprung said. Sprung advised those attending the concert to listen to the canon in the concert’s opening movement, the Lefebvre piece. Each quintet member plays the same musical motif, giving it a unique sound every time. “The quintet should be a lot of fun,” junior Conor Woodfin, who plays trumpet in the orchestra, said. “The virtuosity of our faculty is remarkable and this will be a chance to hear some great music that you probably will not find anywhere else.”

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Whitley dorm mom to be Episcopalian deacon and priest By | Sarah Chavey Collegian Reporter Judith Schellhammer ’06 has lived an exciting life. As licensed nurse, a homeschooling mother, a Hillsdale College history major and classics minor, Whitley house director, and Hillsdale physics professor, Schellhammer is adding on one more title, as she prepares to become a temporary deacon and then a priest in the Episcopalian church. Schellhammer grew up as a Roman Catholic, but after what she said was a cold greeting at the Catholic church near her first school, she began attending Episcopalian services. In the years that followed, she alternated between Catholic, Evangelical, and Episcopalian services until the mid-1990’s when her faith was revived and she began to minister actively in the Episcopalian church. She started the process of becoming an Episcopalian minister in 2006 and will be ordained a priest in June. Schellhammer described the Sunday following 9/11 as one of the most transformative experiences in her ministry. “This Sunday, the church was packed and the rector asked me to be a Eucharistic minister,” she said. “I remember standing up there facing the people for the first time and seeing their hunger for answers. I knew that — for me at least — the answer is in Christ and His sacrifice on the cross and His body and blood. To be able to share that with these people who really needed the love of God was very important.” Since she participates so frequently in ministry, she first noted the ordination would not change much but appearance. “It’s not that different from what I’ve been doing anyway,” Schellhammer said. “The title will change, and I’ll get to wear a collar at church after ordination, but it’s not going to change who I am or what I do.” She later corrected this statement, adding that she will be able to perform priestly duties such as marriage, baptism, and Eucharist as well. “While it is true that day-to-day my ministry will not be much different after ordination than it is now, the big change will be sacramental in that I will be able to consecrate the bread and wine for Holy Eucharist, offer absolution, and pronounce blessings. Being able to participate actively in the sacramental life of the church will allow me to share the love and grace of God through Jesus in a very tangible way,” she said. Schellhammer did not attend seminary, but instead opted for a process known as total ministry. In order for someone to become a priest through total ministry, the entire congregation must support their decision. Schellhammer began the process of total ministry at St. Peter’s Episcopalian Church in Hillsdale, but the process did not pan out in the way she anticipated, causing her to pursue total ministry at St. Michael’s in Cambridge Junction instead. Diana Walworth, a priest there, faulted the congregation at St. Peter’s. “There are expectations of everyone in the congregation, and if your congregation isn’t fully on board with that, it won’t work,” Walworth said. “Even though Judith was passionate about total ministry, the congregation at St. Peter’s as a whole was not passionate enough. It’s a huge amount of work to do what we do. It’s not for everybody.” Schellhammer started attending St. Michael’s in 2010 and immediately became active in ministry. She was added to the preaching schedule and assisted with teaching, training, and administrative tasks. She and a small group studied and discerned her call to the ministry as she took online classes. In order to be accepted, the entire congregation must approve, taking into account the “spiritual gifts” of Schellhammer.

Judith Schellhammer, House Director of Whitley Residence, wearing her nurse’s attire. Schellhammer will soon be ordained as an Episcopalian priest. Judith Schellhammer | Courtesy

“Spiritual gifts are anything and everything. Being a good listener is a spiritual gift. Compassion is a spiritual gift. Being able to work as part of a team is a spiritual gift, it all depends on how you look at it,” Walworth said. “I could go to work every day and do my job and not bring God into the picture, but when I bring God into the picture what I do is ministry.” Schellhammer believed one of her spiritual gifts is teaching, which in part is what she does as a house director and what she did as a physics professor through last year. “Everything that she’s learned along the way obviously enriches her life and heightens her experience so that when she is ordained she brings all that with her,” Walworth said. “All of those experiences maker her more compassionate, understanding, and more wellrounded.” One of Schellhammer’s favorite parts of the process was writing her “spiritual journey,” a spiritual autobiography, and then facilitating the same process for others for two years. Though the document is only four pages long, it helped her think through the catechism she learned as a young Catholic girl and the theology she learned when she attended an Episcopalian adult study group. The other experience Schellhammer described as central in her spiritual journey also occurred during a form of ministry—music ministry as an alto in a choir. It was Christmas time and the choir was singing The Messiah as always. With an angelic soprano soloist behind her, Schellhammer stood almost face to face with the audience. “I looked out at the people and it was almost as though I had a vision. We’re singing the words of salvation, and here’s an audience that really needs to hear these words. Whether it was a vision or just an impression I had it was really striking and life changing,” she said.

FROM PARELL B4 Parell said. Although uncertain, Parell said it was her mother who encouraged her to follow through, just as it was she who first asked her which song she would sing at the talent show eight years prior. Three days after the phone call, she drove to Chicago with her father to sing for the executive producers and, the day after, the judges. “Keith Urban sang with me. I didn’t think I was going to make it but I did, and they flew us up to Hollywood,” she said. During the first round, Parell sang “I can’t make you love me,” Bonnie Raitt Later that evening, she performed with an assigned group. Although Parell didn’t make it through to the next round, she impressed audiences with her unique, mature style, receiving fan mail and becoming the subject of a fan page. Past vocal instructor Doug King described her voice as natural and folky, qualities he worked to maintain as he helped her perfect her technique. “Her natural sound is so unique and smokey,” he said. She even taught herself guitar, and Parell has continued to sing and play in restaurants and other large venues. But it has not been an easy journey. During the Hollywood performance for the assigned groups, she had a line that she was going to sing, but just mumbled her part and bumped into someone during the dance routine. Incredibly upset, she collapsed as she was leaving, and they called the medics. Parell, usually inclined to blend in, has also found the “spotlight” aspect of singing to be a great challenge. “She’s a very humble person,” King said. “While her vocal quality is very natural, we needed to spend an hour walking to the tempo of the music just so that she could learn to move with confidence. Her humility is a great quality unless she’s walking into a room of 1,000 people.” In spite of the many obstacles she has had to face, Parell said that the many experiences and people she has met have made the trials worth it. “I met one of my best friends through singing,” she said. “It has brought so many amazing people into my life.”

Freshman Honor Perrine walks a dog at the Osseo Humane Society. Madeline Barry | Collegian

The staple of fall: Apple orchards and colored leaves

Meckley’s Flavor Fruit Farm located 25 minutes from campus. Meg Prom | Collegian

By | JoAnna Kroeker Assistant Editor The brilliant leaves and brisk October mornings signal to Michiganders that it is time to visit local apple orchards for the freshest cider. Our college’s location makes visiting two fantastic orchards with incredibly tasty cider possible. Both are stocked with bags of apples, fresh produce, and best of all, fresh cider and baked goods Glei’s Orchard and Greenhouses Only ten minutes away, Glei’s Orchard and Greenhouses presses its own cider and treats it with UV light to preserve the crisp taste. The orchard, which has been open since 1918, now boasts more than 300 acres, two acres of greenhouses, and 30 varieties of apples. Glei’s cider is crisp and fresh, and so close to Hillsdale that it easily beats out any supermarket’s cider. They sell

Kyrie Adams, the daughter of students Luke and Danielle Adams, at Meckley’s Flavor Fruit Farm. Meg Prom | Collegian

both Honeycrisp-only cider and regular cider that blends together a variety of apples from their general store, where you can also pick up inexpensive 3 to 5 pound bags of apples that may not win any beauty contests but still taste great. In addition, they recently expanded their business to include a bakery in nearby Coldwater, which regularly supplies them with fresh donuts (including apple cider donuts), quick breads, and pies. Bring friends for a fun time scoping out the farmer’s market style general store, with fruits, vegetables, squash, greenhouse plants for sale, local and kitsch food products, and Halloween decorations. Meckley’s Flavor Fruit Farm Meckley’s Flavor Fruit Farm is 25 minutes away on a scenic drive through the Michigan countryside, which boasts a larger-than-life deer roadside attraction, brilliant fall colors and, of course, cornfields. A lively orchard with more

Meckley’s has an artisan hard cider tap room, and Glei’s Orchard and Greenhouses are only ten minutes away from campus. Meg Prom| Collegian

than 375 acres, an artisan hard cider taproom, and general store, the farm attracts thousands of people every weekend for fresh-pressed cider, hard cider tastings, and piping hot baked goods. This farm is family-friendly, with hayrides, pumpkin patches, games, and live music, as well as ridiculously large pumpkins. Although slightly overwhelming to a newcomer, it is easy to tell what is the most popular: the cider and the donuts. Lines stretch out the door as people wait for their cider or donuts, which are bottled or fried right in front of them. The lines are definitely worth the wait. The unpasteurized apple cider made with old school technology, the “rack and cloth” press, a method that is more than 100 years old. The press takes at least three individuals to operate and creates small batches of cider. People wait in line to buy their cider and watch the production of their quart or gallon, as the apples get pressed

and the cider piped into jugs. With a variety of sweet and tangy apples, the cider is crisp, flavorful, and addictive, and watching the process rounds out the experience. The donuts and other baked goods are made to order: fresh, warm, and delicious, they perfectly complement the cold-pressed, unpasteurized cider, and make a great snack to eat on site. Meckley’s Flavor Fruit Farms is worth the day and the drive needed to experience the freshest cider and baked goods in an environment that perfectly captures Michigan autumns and apples. But, for a fun study break after a day of classes, Glei’s Orchard and Greenhouses boasts the best bang-for-your-buck and the chance to stock up on cider. True fans of the season owe it to themselves to taste both before it is too late.

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Freshman Honor Perrine reaches out to pet a cat at the Osseo Humane Society. Madeline Barry Collegian

Helping hands for furry paws at the Humane Society By | Jessica Hurley Collegian Reporter Between academics and dorm life, Hillsdale students have little opportunity to interact with animals regularly. The humane societies in Hillsdale and Quincy that have teamed up with Hillsdale College’s GOAL volunteer program, however, provide more than enough time. The GOAL program works with local humane societies to set up a volunteer system to make it as easy as possible for students to walk dogs or cuddle with cats. At both humane societies students sign in at the front desk, grab a leash, and pick a dog to walk or play with in the fenced in area, or interact with the cats in the cat room.

“I’ve had a really stressful week, and it’s nice to get out and play with animals especially since I’m not at home and can’t play with my own pets,” sophomore Mikaela Overton said. The Lighthouse, campus’ mental health awareness club, has brought animals onto campus during finals week in order to relieve some of the stress that culminates throughout the week. Senior and President of Lighthouse Jillien Baldwin explained why playing with animals provides stress relief. “It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’ve done, the dogs are still going to love you,” she said. Not only is it a healthy outlet for humans, but playing with dogs and cats increases their adoptability. When a dog is completely aban-

doned, it makes sense that the animal would become aggressive and desperate for attention and affection. Unsocialized dogs have less of a chance of being adopted. Jan Negaldinger, the manager of the Branch County Humane Society, said that the students’ volunteer work is invaluable. “People coming and spending time with the animals is absolutely huge,” she said. “When people come to adopt, the animals just look different.” When Negaldinger first started working at the human society 4 years ago, she was the only volunteer, and there were only 70 adoptions. Now that more volunteers are involved, there were 400 adoptions last year and she predicts even more this year. Junior Cecily Parell, leader of the Humane Society GOAL program, said the volunteer

hours this year quadrupled from last year. She has been working closely with the Greater Hillsdale Humane Society on improvements to help encourage the student body to spend time there with the animals that need the attention. The Branch County Humane Society raises money through community fundraising events and donations. They also have an Facebook page that features events as well as adoptable and adopted dogs and cats. Because of a few hours of human interaction a week, the animals are finding homes. Some people are afraid to go there because they fear it will be too emotional of an experience Negaldinger explained. “It’s not a sad place,” she said.

American Idol contestant: Hollywood to Hillsdale By | Anna Timmis Collegian Reporter When she was seven years old, freshman Isabelle Parel sang a version of Amazing Grace that brought her audience to tears in her first performance. “I thought it was bizarre that everyone was crying,” her sister, junior Cecily Parell, said. “I didn’t realize her talent until that show.” But that talent manifested itself into a far broader audience through the show American Idol. From American Idol and singing with Keith Urban to performing at engagement parties and restaurants, Parell, now a freshman, has plenty of singing experience for her 19 years. According to Cecily Parell, they grew up in a home filled with music. “We would put on music and we’d all just sing along around the house,” she said. After the Amazing Grace performance, Parell waited eight years to submit an online audition tape for American Idol when she was fifteen. “I got a call from California and he said he was from American Idol and wanted me to come to Chicago,”

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Freshman Isabelle Parell performed on American Idol and for Hillsdale’s Phi Mu Alpha Coffeehouses. Anna Timmis | Collegian

Cassidy Syftestad By | Jordan Finney

How would you describe your style?

What are your fashion staples?

Grungy chic. I like to look nice, but I also need to be extremely comfortable.

A lot of black and white clothing, especially my black skinny jeans and white Vans!

Has your fashion evolved recently?

Do you have a favorite piece of clothing?

Yes — California is a lot more bohemian than Michigan.

A soft, white sweater that matches everything.

Where do you like to shop for clothes? Express and Urban Outfitters.

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