Brothers from Another Mother

VOlume IX, Issue I the.Hillsdale.Forum August 2008 sOUND bITESbITES University of Maryland political science professor Thomas Schaller and Harper’s Magazine Senior Editor Luke Mitchell as quoted in a July 2008 article entitled “High Noon for the Republican Party: Why the GOP Must Die” SCHALLER: To do better than 50.1 percent, the Dem- ocrats are going to have to mobilize some previously under-or-under mobilized groups. And there are a of different possibilities in that regard. MITCHELL: Which groups would you suggest? SCHALLER: Latinos are ob- viously part of it. They increasingly tend to vote for Democrats, and they also are increasing as a proportion of the electorate—a double whammy. Unmarried adults likely will soon outnumber married adults, and they don’t seem to like Republi- cans that much. … One out of thirteen new marriages is an interracial marriage, for instance, and that proportion will continue to grow. in.this.ISSUE Brothers From Another Mother the Ultimate Guide to CHRISTINA MILLER new spirit to government.” Sound the answer was not particularly Harvard University now has the Hillsdale College STAFF WRITER familiar? If it makes you think of informative. Obama is great from John F Kennedy School of Govern- PAGES 6-7 Obama’s claim to be a “new kind a script, but stutters in Bushian ment and Obama was editor of the He’s handsome. He talks pretty. of politician,” you might be onto fashion when faced with an open Harvard Law Review. = He dreams big dreams. He may something. forum. If Obama is elected, he will come Summer Movie not be entirely qualifi ed to be pres- Both candidates also seem to be These two candidates have also into a foreign policy situation sim- ident. He has something of a cult energized by speaking to inordi- seen their heritage come under ilar to Kennedy’s. Once again the Reviews following. His eyes are “dreamy.” nately large crowds. At the Demo- scrutiny. Kennedy faced an uphill world is polarized between two PAGE 10 No, we’re not talking about crat convention, Obama will not battle with anti-Catholic senti- extreme ideologies and America’s Barack Obama. Well, not just speak at the Pepsi Center, where ment. Obama has seen his African next president will have to deal = Obama. John F. Kennedy was the all the other speeches were held. heritage, Muslim education, and with it. Break Out Your original, and here, we take a closer Instead he will declare his cani- even his American citizenship And lest we forget, the granddad- look at what the two men have in dacy at at Ivesco Field, a football challenged and questioned. But dy of all the similarities: the Berlin Leather Pants (and common: stadium that holds many more Kennedy challenged these trou- speech. Kennedy and Obama have Save Money Doing It!) Consider that JFK was America’s people. Kennedy pulled a similar bles effectively where Obama has both stood at the Berlin Wall and last senator elected president. stunt when he moved his DNC fl oundered. given speeches to the German PAGE 8 Obama, too, is a senator. Howev- speech to LA’s Memorial Stadi- Kennedy and Obama are also people. However, Kennedy gave er, Kennedy had served two terms um. known for their visual appeal. a speech that lifted up America’s = in the Senate where Obama served Obama and Kennedy also have Kennedy, at 43, is America’s capitalist system and called out “Real Hillsdalians less than one. Kennedy also served a winsome way with the press. youngest president. Obama would the fl aws of communism. Obama of Genius” in Congress. However, it’s safe to say that Ken- be the second youngest at 47. They stood in front of 200,000 people But it doesn’t stop there. Ken- nedy was better on his feet than are both seen as a departure from who can’t vote for him and pro- PAGE 8 nedy frequently spoke to enrap- Obama is. Kennedy could come usual presidents. ceeded to trash his country. HF tured crowds about bringing “a up with an answer easily, even if These two are Harvard-educated. = 2 news August 2008 The world has done an ex- The French equivalent of the cellent job of raising aware- FCC banned channels from Summer Experiences Shape Students ness about Darfur and the marketing programs to those genocide and other human three years of age or younger respected in D.C.” and that “the dent of Catholic Society, and injustices happening there. in order to shield them from JULIE rOBISON experience has given me an even signed up thinking she would be EDITOR-IN-CHIEF However, when the UN’s the “developmental risks” deeper appreciation for the lib- improving her Spanish skills as International Crime Court attributed to young children For most, getting away from eral arts education that Hillsdale well as her spirituality, but little (ICC) approached Sudanese watching television. home seems to be imperative, provides.” did she know the impact the trip President Omar al-Bashir re- which is why most feel it neces- Cara Burke ‘10 took summer would have on her life. She went garding the crimes against A recent study finds that the sary to go to school in a pseudo- courses this humanity occurring under Amish population has more Narnia environment (it’s always summer, but him, he and his government than doubled over the course winter but never Christmas in not to fulfill not only were outraged at the of the last 16 years, and ex- Hillsdale, MI). This may be why class require- allegations, but emphatically pansion of over 130% in some most jump for joy at the chance ments for the denied them. Perhaps over states. to return home for the summer college at a lo- 300,000 bodies isn’t enough to months, where they can re-co- cal university convince him, but it certainly Rudy Giuliani will be the key- operate from the harsh academ- in her area, has impacted their fellow citi- note speaker for the Republi- ic months in their bed or by the as many HC zens of the world. al-Bashir can National Convention in pool side. Others, unable to en- students do. has also recently rejected the Minnapolis/Saint Paul. Oth- joy such luxury due to a hatred Rather, she deployment of UN troops to er guests include First Lady of boredom or sufficient lack of partook in the the Darfur region. Laura Bush, Joe Lieberman, funds, get jobs to fill the hours Oxford Study and Mitt Romney. and their bank accounts. Oth- Abroad Pro- Though he attends a Method- ers, however, enjoy the road less gram, which ist church in Texas and Epis- They finally made her go to taken: unpaid activities that ac- she heard photo by Katie O’Donnell copal services when in Wash- rehab, and she said no no no... Two weeks in Honduras not only allowed Julia Spiotta tually leave them with less pe- about through ington D.C., President Bush is Amy Winehouse is back in to brush up on her Spanish, but helped her to make cuniary funds than before, but Dr. Calvert. reportedly considering con- rehab. Again. some amazing memories as well. open up worlds of opportunity She decided to verting to Catholicism when and experience for them. spend 8 weeks he leaves office in January. New York City Mayor Mi- Trevor Shunk ‘10 is one of those in the UK because “at Hillsdale in with a self-sufficient mindset, chael Bloomberg proposed such people. As a Health Policy I learned about studying for its the kind that starts each sentence Universal Music has just August 19th to develop wind- Studies intern at the Heritage own sake, and decided to apply with “I” instead of relying solely awarded a group of Cister- turbines to fit atop many Foundation this past summer, it to the summer as well as the on Christ’s strength. Spiotta and cian Monks a recording con- of NYCs famous skyscrap- Shunk has school term.” She the other college students on the tract after a YouTube video of ers and bridges, a plan that been able had an excellent trip stayed at Casa Guadaloupe the group singing a Gregorian would supply the city with up to get an experience, and with the Franciscan Friars of chant “blew record producers to 10% of its energy needs. inside look enjoyed having the Renewal a few days prior to away.” of the “nuts close relation- the mission, but for the actual The new Blackberry Bold is and bolts ships with her mission, they lived with fami- Famed Olympian Mark Spitz set to hit shelves in the United of modern tutors. “Personal lies deep in the mountains. Her claims that in his prime, he States in early September. politics.” relationships group stayed in Majadas, Agua would have “tied” modern He met helps you learn Blanca, where she interacted swimming sensation Michael John McCain has announced many influ- more, and to re- with people “who endure so Phelps. that he will reveal his running ential pub- spect your teach- much suffering on a day-to-day mate at an Ohio rally on Au- lic figures, ers,” said Burke. basis, who have so little to offer Despite promises to pull out gust 29th, his seventy-second had exclu- She hope to be and yet willingly give more than of Georgia, Russian troops birthday. sive tours able to study in they can afford, whose lives are show little proof that they in the White Oxford again, an unending cycle of uncertain- intend to, indeed, leave the Using his granddaughter’s House, Pen- and considers the ty, hardship, and pain, yet they country. pink Barbie fishing rod, Da- tagon, Cap- experience “defi- have the strongest faith I have vid Hayes caught a record 21 itol build- nitely worth do- ever seen.” The experience was LeRoi Moore, long-time saxo- pound catfish on August 5. ing, and ing.” Her chief extremely rewarding for Spi- photo courtsey of Burke phonist for the Dave Mat- Mt. Vernon, Cara Burke enjoying the beautiful advice for those otta personally, but she believes thews Band, died August The United States and Iraq and was in- sights of Oxford. considering the one does not have to go on a 19th after complications from have reportedly drawn up a volved in program is to mission trip to experience it. an ATV accident in June. detailed security agreement lectures, a “work hard and “Christ is knocking on the door that has American troops re- conservative book club, and a don’t be shy.” of your heart anywhere and ev- American Airlines became the turning stateside as early as “rigorous op-ed writing class After working for most of the erywhere,” said Spiotta, “wait- first airline to offer in-flight June 30, 2009—it still requires taught by one of the top editors summer at home, Spiotta decid- ing for you to let him in.” Katie internet and e-mail services acceptance by Iraqi leaders, O’Donnell ‘09, Jaimie Conley in the country.” For Shunk, the ed to take two weeks off to go on on its longer flights; service is however. internship was life-changing, a mission trip to Honduras with ‘11, and Anne Morath ‘12 joined available for $12.95. and has made him eager to re- the Missioners of Christ. She Spiotta in Honduras.HF turn to campus. He reported that heard about the trip through Ka- “our professors are very highly- tie O’Donnell ‘09, former presi- 3 August 2008 nEWS This monthly the series will highlight the activ- STATEHOUSE Hillsdale Forum ity taking place at your state capitol. State staff g o v e r n m e n t is frequently Emilia Huneke-Bergquist overlooked for the bigger pie Julie Robison in Washington, James nesbitt EditOrs in Chief but actions here THE EYE ON staff writer often times have Dave Wasmer greater influence on the lives of Legislature (CONTINUED) Michigan residents. Therefore, we AssOciate EditOr $61,359 — Office Budget per turn our eye from the east and di- Senator rect it to the north, bringing you the 132 — # of Days Spent in Session Heather Shell silly, the pointless, and the critical During 2007 (Senate) directly from Lansing. To begin our COpy EditOr 110 — Members of the House series, here are some eye-opening 58—Democrats numbers of your state government: 52—Republicans Nate Anderson State Spending 24 — # of Standing Committees Matt Cole Total Budget for FY 2008: 134 — # of days spent in session Calvin Freiburger $28,361,609,500 during 2007 (House) Increase from Prior FY Budget: Terms Martin Kraegel III Hillsdale senior Craig Kreinbihl only recently returned $361,609,500 31 — # of Membership Changes Nathan Lichtman from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China where he in Most Recent Election Governor 2 — Number of Years/Term Christina Miller spent over a week as a guest of Coca-Cola Corporation. 8 — Number of line item vetoes 3 — Total Number of Terms/ Here he stands in front of the famed Tiananmen Square. by Governor, 2007 James Nesbitt Representative Allowed 24 — Number of members in Scott Rozell 8 — # of Membership Changes in Governor’s cabinet Most Recent Election Staff Writers THE IRAQ WAR: Terms 4 — Number of Years/Term CONGRESS’ PLAN FOR EARLY RETIREMENT? 4 — Number of Years/Term 2 — # of Terms/Senator Allowed White House. 2 — Terms/Governor Allowed by Kate Martin MATT COLE by Law So stances have been changed Law STAFF WRITER Compensation & Benefits DC COrrespOndent because Obama wants to maintain 2010 — Next Gubernatorial $79,650—Legislator’s Annual With fewer American troops dying his moderate voting base and Election Compensation each month and insurgent deaths Democrats are just happy America Compensation & Benefits Dr. Larry Arnn $12,000 — Legislator’s Yearly speculated to be 19,000-25,000, is winning…right? Or perhaps $177,000 — Governor’s Annual Expense Allowance Rachel Elliott the deployment of an additional it is the millions of dollars that Compensation 2nd — State Rank for Highest Lizzy Shell 20,000 troops to Iraq has proven to Democrats are now making. 3rd — State Rank for Highest-Paid Paid State Legislators be quite successful. Originally Democrats made Governors in 2007 CONTRIBUTERs Staffing Naturally Republicans are quite such a big issue about how long (Behind CA & NY) 5—Staff per Majority Senator pleased with the way things are America has been in Iraq because $60,000 — Governor’s Annual Guided by the 3—Staff per Minority Senator going, but surprisingly, so are every year part of the $500 billion Expense Allowance 2—Staff Members/Representative principals of liberty, Democrats. While time tables and spent on the war has found its way (Housing and automobile/ Legislation freedom, and justice, troop withdrawals are still being into Republican pockets. airline transportation 2,706 — Number of (House) Bills demanded, such demands have Republican members of Congress provided by the State) The.Hillsdale.Forum introduced in last session been reduced to almost realistic have been making money since the Staffing 1,521 — Number of (Senate) is a monthly student- levels. start of the war due to their heavy 84.2 — Number of Full-Time Bills introduced in last run publication of Most notably, Sen. Barack Obama, investment in companies such as Equated Positions legislative session Hillsdale College who maintains he has never altered Halliburton which has had almost 78 — Number of Office Staff 221 — Number of Public Acts his firm anti-war stance, has called exclusive rights in building the Budget striving to inform and passed in 2007 for extended time tables for troop new oil refineries, pipelines, and $5,317,300 — Appropriations to educate its readers Budget withdrawal in light of recent chemical plants of Iraq. Such the Governor’s Office $114,504,000 — Appropriation to about today’s ever- events, and attempted to downplay companies were granted substantial Legislature the Legislature for FY changing Conservative his initial disapproval of the troop military contracts from Republican 4 — # of States with full-time, 2008 political climate. surge. Congressmen. professional Legislatures $50,759,900 — House Many have argued recent As operations in Iraq move from (CA, NY, PA, and MI) Appropriations Democratic behavior is simply combat to security, the reason for CONTACT US: 38 — Members of the Senate $34,895,200 — Senate party politics, and despite being recent Democrat enthusiasm has 21—Republicans Appropriations raised to prominence with the aid become more apparent. Despite 17—Democrats $24,315,000 — Other Legislative of the far Left, Obama and his denouncing the war, over the HILLSDALEFORUM 19 — Number of Standing Appropriations @GMAIL.COM fellow Democrats plan to ride the Committees wave of moderate America to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 4 the rOundTable August 2008 CALVIN FRIEBURGER, 2011 It should be noted that this is not a roundtable. Far from a record of the intellectually KATE MARTIN, 2010 The highlight of my summer in stimulating conversation found on every sidewalk, in every classroom, and at every party— My summer seemed to revolve good ol’ Fond du Lac, Wisconsin this is, instead, an abridged version of The Hillsdale Forum’s summer. Just think of it as a around music. As a nanny by day, would have to be my summer job written version of those “getting to know you” games you loved so much in high school. I spent hours trying to determine as a Comfort Inn housekeeper, which Jonas Brother is the cutest which was turned on its head (I’m a Kevin fan), hairbrush- when housekeeping management NATHAN LICHTMAN, 2011 CHRISTINA MILLER, 2009 lipsynching to Miley Cyrus’s 7 at was temporarily outsourced to I drive a truck. I drive a fairly big truck. Too be more specific for all those This summer I ran Washington, Things, and wondering whether a villainous, incompetent janitorial truckologists out there, I drive a Ford F-150. One evening this summer, D.C. under the auspices of interning Demi Lovato will actually be able service called Jani-King, which I was out to dinner with my parents and some family friends and had to for the National Journalism Center. to make something of herself. At drove the hotel straight into the leave before the rest of them. Walking out of this chic Greek restaurant During the summer, I wrote articles night, I got to leave the Disney ground, and failed to pay us until in Los Angeles, I was approached by a woman in a Prius. This lady was for WorldNetDaily, rode the Metro Channel circuit for my evening job Comfort Inn kicked ’em out and your average Obamaniac environmentalist who apparently had a bone to at odd hours of the night, fended as Event Staff at a local concert took legal action. With the intruders pick with me. She started screaming that I was contributing to the demise off drunk reporters, and learned center. The rock bands and vanquished, it only took days to get of the earth through the high emissions of my truck and that I was killing the ins and outs of D.C. traffic. country stars provided excellent the business back on its feet, letting my offspring by overheating the planet. After patiently listening to her That is to say, once you get in good background music as I confiscated us clean toilets and collect garbage rant, I finally replied that I had to take off and that I was already running luck getting out. I turned around at binocular flasks and danced with in peace and happiness (wait a late for a book burning followed by a KKK meeting. I had a wonderful the Pentagon a lot. I saw Al Gore drunks. Some shows were great minute…). My non-janitorial summer. HF talk about environmentalism and (Kenny Chesney was probably hours were spent reuniting with then hop into his Secret Service my favorite), some were different high school pals, indulging in JULIE ROBISON, 2010 motorcade to pick up his private jet (The Cincinnati Symphony played Welcome to Cincinnati, Ohio, where my family has resided since 1837 a probably-unhealthy amount ride home. I heard Canadians beg us the music of Led Zepplin), and (that’s right, we’re more established than Hillsdale College), a place I of video gaming, obsessively not to change our healthcare system some seemed pretty unnecessary can’t throw a stick without hitting a cousin, or at least someone connected observing the ever-shifting because they will have nowhere (Weird Al), but each night gave me to my family. Nonetheless, it was wonderful being together, at least for political landscape (and writing to run if we do. I discovered that opportunities for dance parties and the summer. My large nuclear family kept it interesting, whether we were about it to my local paper and in the real world is vastly overrated. great stories to share. Even seeing having competitive croquet matches or vacationing up East; my extended the blogosphere), and partaking in You have to pay bills and fend my 35th presidential gravesite, families had regular get-togethers, and a good number of my close high local pro-life activism, primarily for yourself. Avoid becoming a (leaving only three to go-Nixon, school friends were still in town, which made my nights disappear. a week-long stint operating a Pro- grown-up for as long as possible. Ford, and Reagan), had a musical My days were spent doing research and editorial work at my father’s law Life Wisconsin booth at our local Now I am back at Hillsdale for my quality, as the road trip to Tennessee firm and working for a daily paper an hour away from my house. Why go county fair. HF senior year. This means I have only created the opportunity for family so far, one may ask? It’s all about experience, baby. Experience writing, two more semesters to complete sing-alongs and iPod time when experiencing people I’m not related to, experiencing a different socio- this phase of my hostile takeover the family bonding got to be too economic lifestyle, experiencing my first fair…okay, so maybe “county MATT COLE, 2011 of the world. HF much. As a sufferer of constant fair” wasn’t on my top ten list, but it was an experience I’m glad I survived. I spotted her from across the room. stuck-song-syndrome, I am always One could make the argument that, between working on my tan inside I straightened my bow tie as my looking for an occasion to burst the two offices I rotated between (I think I counted another freckle or Martin Kraegel III, 2009 sleek dress shoes floated me across into song or tap out the beat, and two), running with my dog Heidi, the amount of reading I consumed, and As an intern for Northwestern Mu- the dance floor towards her. I looked thankfully, this summer provided notebooks I filled with writing, I had a very productive summer. HF tual this summer, he got to fufill his deep into her eyes and sweet-talked those opportunities in spades. HF dreams of being a full-fledged young her with my best pick up line, “Hey urban professional. He spent a lot of time engaged with the market, though baby, I go to Hillsdale.” She stared NATE ANDERSON, 2010 as a political science major his real passion is watching elections. Sadly, back at me with fiery passion in her Having already written my first article as a glorification of the motorcycle the 2008 presidential contest has been a real snooze fest thus far. So Mr. eyes and said, “Beep beep beep.” (a grossly hazardous, beastly machine, that ensures an untimely death for Kraegel has been watching C-SPAN’s Book-TV for entertainment instead. 8:00 a.m., back to reality and time all young thrill seekers, as I sagely informed my impetuous roommate He also worked on two books of his own in his spare time, while finding the for my seven mile run and then off last semester), I want to remember this summer as the one that I realized time to put in forty hours a week at the office. College is going to be easy! HF to work. Another day of six year church is not important. Between this revelation, which struck me like olds chipping balls in front of my a peal of light, and the little thunder god (i.e. motorcycle) which soon EMILIA HUNEKE-BERGQUIST, 2010 mower, mosquitoes attacking me as followed, I had an interesting summer. However, while the two events So, I haven’t played tennis in two years, in a competitive sense, that is. I plant flowers and paint buildings, may be linked by a quiet anti-institutionalism they are not related by any Back in the day, I held my own—playing on both a traveling team and for and my boss eating steak in the idolatry. The most practically stirring book I read this summer was Pagan my high school. This is the preface to the really good story that follows. shade, yelling at me to worker Christianity by Frank Viola and George Barnes. The book does a remark- Having just arrived home from the gym, I was on the phone with my best faster as I sweat and burn in the able job of demonstrating how the Church today, or for that matter the friend—who abandoned me this summer to earn mad cash as a waitress summer sun. Such was my summer last 1700 years, is little more that a composite of pagan accretions picked eight hours south of our hometown—and Taco Bell was the topic of as a mini-golf maintenance worker. up over the centuries. Even the no- conversation. No, not the ninety-cent taco-stand of drunken choice, this is But this was not my whole tion of an official pastorate they the Taco Bell Western Slope Open. summer. By day I was just a grunt doing manual labor, but as my shift lambaste as unsubstantiated by Colorado’s largest tennis tournament welcomes hundreds of players of came to an end each day my Hillsdalian nature took over. My evenings the Bible and truly detrimental to all ages and skill levels to the mesas of Grand Junction in late July, and were spent indulging in great pieces of literature such as Charles the body of Christ. I realized after she and I decided that 3.0 doubles wasn’t a signed death sentence. Dickens’ “Great Expectations,” Robert Paxton’s “The Anatomy of pondering Pagan Christianity that Two months and an eight-hour drive over the Rockies later, we played our Fascism,” Giovanni Baccaccio’s “The Decameron” and Patrick Suskind’s after all this tearing down the great first match and lost to a pair of old ladies. Depressing? Yes. Devastating? “Perfume.” Work had my body, but it would never have my mind. challenge is to build back up. But, Not entirely. Our pride bruised, we came back to win third place in what When not focusing on physical and mental workouts I enjoyed life’s I find nothing unbiblical in the idea should be made in to an epic, Rocky-style, comeback movie. Meh, it simple pleasures: swimming in Lake Michigan, visiting old friends, and that we must be emptied, especially won’t happen, but if it did, it would go straight to DVD. HF watching over 200 movies. Most of all, I spent my time this summer of the mindless traditions that sup- looking forward to coming back for another amazing year at Hillsdale. HF port us, if we are to be filled up. HF But wait, there’s more! Scott Rozell and James Nesbitt are on page 12! 5 August 2008 sPOTLIGHT A MOST REMARKABLE DECLARATION ting what we deserve. Our empire laration are more remarkable when solve the political bands that have tions, arrests candidates, expropri- Dr. Larry Arnn building and our “xenophobic in- one remembers that it is an act of hILLSDALE cOLLEGE PRESIDENT connected them to another, and to ates the property of it opponents, tolerance” are the causes of our treason carrying the risk of death assume among the powers of the it sneers that it acts for the moth- Friday morning, July 4, our na- coming decline. These sentiments to all who supported it. Especially earth, the separate and equal sta- erland. If in these countries the tion marks for the 232nd time the are as common in the academy as at the end, where the resolve of tion to which the Laws of Nature people are allowed to work and signing of the Declaration of Inde- snow in the Midwest (apologies, the signers becomes particular and and of Nature’s God entitle them, to save for their families, it is be- pendence, which we have always global warming). grim, one can see that the docu- a decent respect to the opinions of cause the interest of the state justi- regarded as the event that makes Increasingly our politics revolve ment contemplates sacrifice fies it. If that interest changes, us what we are. Also we have re- around the fashions of other na- as the price of liberty: then their rights are forfeit. garded it as the event that marks tions or of that vast entity, com- And for the support of this SELDOM NOW DO OUR Notice the class politics of the us a special nation, a nation hold- manding and yet impotent—“the Declaration, with a firm re- “POLITICIANS HEARKEN TO THE current presidential race: does ing out a light to guide the rest of world,” or better, “the rest of liance on the protection of this idea not have a foothold the world. the world.” Seldom now do our Divine Providence, we mutu- GREAT DOCUMENTS OF OUR here, too? politicians hearken to the great ally pledge to each other our REPUBLIC, THE DECLARATION We might remember then, Always, that is, until lately. documents of our republic, the Lives, our Fortunes and our this Fourth of July, that our Declaration and the Constitution, sacred Honor. AND THE CONSTITUTION, TO nation may not be perfect, but Today critics celebrate that the to guide their actions or restrain A lovely sentence, it contains GUIDE THEIR ACTIONS OR it can make a claim available world is passing us by. Fareed their ambitions. We are reaching, one of the four mentions of to no other: in the name of the Zachariah declares: “America re- perhaps, the place where America God to be found in the Dec- RESTRAIN THEIR AMBITIONS. rights of all, it was built from mains the global superpower to- does not matter. Many think this a laration. As it forms a link to ” the first to belong to its people day, but it is an enfeebled one.” happy place. God, so it forms at the same and not to their rulers. China and India will soon tower Before we call it happy, we might time a band of brothers, Adams mankind requires that they should It is not given to any nation to be above us. just revisit this old and neglected pledging his life to Jefferson, and declare the causes which impel guaranteed preeminence of power; Amy Chua writes in her book friend to see what he has to say. Jefferson to Franklin and Hancock them to the separation. certainly we did not have it at our Day of Empire that we are get- The universal claims of the Dec- and all the others. It is the mood Is this not remarkable to read in an beginning, and we may not have it of the battlefield. It age dominated by relativism and in future. Never mind: if we cling is the prayer of the multiculturalism? We may think to the principles that brought us to soldier before the today that morality changes with life, we will use whatever power charge is sounded. the individual, right and wrong we have for good. If others na- Aeronautics, and awarded it to WAR FROM PAGE 3 How curious then is different in one nation than in an- tions do that, we can live with the European Aeronautic Defense the contrast between other, but our fathers did not think them in peace and celebrate their last five years Democrats have and Space Company. Many this solemn and that. They thought rather than our strength as much as they. If they invested heavily in companies speculate it is because of the large resolute conclusion rights are written “as with a sun- do not, then we should remember such as IBM, which provides much congressional investment in the to the Declaration beam, in the whole volume of hu- the resolution of our fathers before of the computer hardware for foreign company. and its majestic and man nature by the hand of Divin- a certain despotic King. military surveillance, and Johnson Such decisions are all too universal beginning. ity itself” (Alexander Hamilton). The Declaration, you see, remains & Johnson, which provides soaps, common place in Congress as You have read the Look about the world today and “the last, best hope of mankind on shampoos, deodorant, and many Representatives place making words: you will see that many powerful earth.” other grooming products for the money above the safety and well When in the course nations proclaim precisely the op- troops. being of those they represent. of human events posite of the Declaration of Inde- These companies received only Currently 151 members comprised [meaning any time, pendence. The doctrine of China, minor military contracts in the of both parties in Congress have not just 1776, and official and lately reiterated, is that Reprinted with permission from Dr. early stages of the war, but such large personal investments in not just today] it be- the suppression of religion and Larry Arnn, this piece originally appeared at Townhall.com on investments have now become companies dealing with Iraq, comes necessary for free speech by the privileged and much more lucrative. Democrats amounting to $78.7-195.5 billion July 4th, 2008. one people [mean- the powerful is the only proper = are beginning to support the war in profit. How long the war will ing any people, not form of “democracy”. When the Dr. Arnn is available for contact at because they too are now getting last may be determined largely just our own] to dis- Russian government cooks elec- [email protected]. paid. on how much money members of While making decisions that affect Congress can potentially make. the lives of all Americans, several While we mourn for those whom Congressmen are voting based on America has lost in the war along personal financial gain as opposed with the time troops have had to the well being of our beloved to spend away from home, at nation. least we can rest easy knowing Just recently American our representatives are making a lawmakers withheld a $35 billion killing. HF contract typically given to Boeing 6 7 August 2008 Open Forum August 2008 Parentless, unpacked, and ready to conquer the Dale with your campus map in-hand, the odds of you fi nding the library and health A center are excellent, but what about the things that they’ve neglected ARBORETUM Home of “Shakespeare in the to describe in your offi cial informational packet? Arb,” the famed Garden Party, Not just a brush-up on your remedial alphabet skills, this guide and, where true Hillsdalians propose marriage ensures that you won’t be the one with the distant and confused look the next time someone tells you they’re headed “Up the Hill.” DR. ARNN The namesake of several Hillsdale College Facebook groups, he also runs the big show (and by show, we mean school). He enjoys tell- (Continued) ing jokes, piña coladas, and get- d (continued) h L P s w DETROIT the HONOR CODE LIBERTARIANS PASSPORT SUNSHINE (Sir) WINSTON CHURCHILL ting caught in the rain 90 miles East of Hillsdale and- A promise to Hillsdale that they, The other conservatives at Needed for travel to experience Rays of sunlight (See Tan) The only one smoking anywhere hometown of winners like Tim indeed, picked the right appli- Hillsdale, typically found in the the civility of the Mounties, the near the new snack bar Advice to a

AIRPORT SHUTTLE Allen and Kid Rock, it really is as cant to accept Economics department and/ laid-back air of the locals, or to A fi fty-dollar scenic tour of US College Student scary as it looked in 8 Mile or discussing philosophy over get drunk at a dance club on your WAL-MART Highway 12 HILLSDALE COUNTY FAIR Lucky Strikes in the old snack 19th birthday Your one (and only!) stop shop (Circa 1530) Self proclaimed the “Most Popu- bar t for everything you’re going to lar Fair on Earth,” the fair’s TAXPAYER DOLLAR need over the course of the next 1. Fear God. Be humble before attractions include a demolition REFUSAL several months; however, think God. Have a fi rm faith. Pray e derby, mule pulling contest, and The collegiate equivalent of fl ip- twice before you support the that your faith may be ac- B EAGLES deep-fried Snickers bars ping the bird to big Government company that requires employ- tive in charity. Pray for your BROAD STREET MARKET While an exact count is unavail- q ees to reguarly update the “Wal- country-parents-friends. Though labeled as a “grocery able, the numerous winged Always end prayers with the the QUAD TAN Mart Watch.” and party supply store,” it is not symbols of freedom adorning M A skin tone achieved only Lord’s Prayer. Use the Te Deum The newly grassy areas available where you usually go to pick of a campus are a constant reminder the MAG MILE as an act of praise. Read between Central Hall, Grewcock, through artifi cial means in the that someone picked out the Slang for Chicago’s Magnifi cent three chapters from the Bible loaf of bread and quart of milk and the Dow Center; a likely state of Michigan wrong mascot. I Mile, it is a particularly potent every day. IMPRIMIS drink found only at Chicago Wa- hangout of the Vicious Cycle “TOWNIES” Quite possibly the reason you’re ter Grill in Jonesville, MI Juggling Club, quad soccer, Fris- x 2. Be reticent-more willing to here… bee players, and, now, Margaret An affectionately derogatory eXPULSION listen than to speak. Thatcher! term for the colorful permanent The punishment for violations of residents of Hillsdale the honor code and other general FFacebook 3. Try to learn Hebrew and shenanigans determined worthy c The utterly addictive social net- Greek as well as Latin; and CHARGER by the respective dean’s offi ce working website certain to docu- some history, and some philos- Offi cially, a car manufactured ment every move you make over J ophy, and some science. by Dodge; also, the bona fi de the course of your fi rst few weeks Hillsdale mascot. (See Eagle) JITTERS r u at school N Found in Lane, this is the coffee NIGHTLIFE ROCK BAND UP THE HILL 4. Keep the body clean and the Ex: “John just fi nished the fi rst para- A location, specifi cally, campus clothes tidy but do not wear CCA cart that keeps (some) students Hillsdale’s after-dark activities, Played between meals, classes, y graph and is not going to bed until Ex: “She went Up the Hill about clothes that will cause com- Occurring four times annually, from snoozing through those including, but not limited to: studying and sleeping, this addi- YOU TUBE he has fi nished his ten pager that is dreaded 8 a.m. classes Lord of the Rings marathons, tion to the college has let student an hour ago to get some studying An online video website where ment. two of these lecture series are re- due tomorrow.” quired for graduation. Sneaking Scrabble matches, and dancing with no musical talent whatso- done.” some college students choose to 5. Don’t eat too much. Don’t out is frowned upon, and may J.CREW atop the speakers at a frat house ever experience rock-stardom display their funny dorm room Finish Line drink too much. result in a grade reduction, so The unoffi cial uniform of moments and activities around With its NASCAR wallpaper and campus, as well as their poor be- choose wisely Hillsdale College: gentlemen, RUSHING cheap eats, this greasy spoon is prepare your eyes for seersucker For gentlemen, formal is during havior (see honor code & eXpul- 6. Keep your conversation Hillsdale’s number one hang- dresses and cardigans, and, the school year, in both the fall v sion) cheerful, and moderate, and over cure. ladies, yes, that guy does have and spring. For ladies, formal is VISITING HOURS free from malice. lobsters embroidered on his in January. Also a great way to The times, in which, as a mem- o meet a variety of people. ber of the opposite sex, you are --- d OFF CAMPUS PRIVILEGES allowed to spend time with your DEMOCRATS Rights famously reserved for friends/paramour/study bud- z The above appeared in the G dies in their dorms. Clearly out- writings of Heinrich Bull- People typically found on the cor- GREWCOCK males and senior females with ZERO ner of Broad Street and Carleton 90+ credit hours lined on every available surface The number of classes you inger from the 16th century, The freshly built student K as quoted in The Early Ref- in said dormitories, should miss per semester, drinks Road protesting the Iraq War center featuring a snack bar, KENDALL HALL while sporting the ever-fashion- ON-LINE SHOPPING sSAGA housemothers enforce these you should take if you’re under- ormation on the Continent A building accessible three ways: cozy seats by the fi replaces, by Owen Chadwick (Oxford able Birkenstock and sock combi- the tunnel, the circular sidewalk, An art worth perfecting, that is, Where hungry students eat, get rules with the iron fi sts they ac- age, times you should light a pool tables, campus mail- University Press, 2001). nation. If found Up the Hill, seek or across the damn grass (Note: unless you prefer the couture seconds, and then complain. quired upon acceptance of the cigarette, and likely number of shelter and notify campus secu- boxes and the biggest TV you No coffee cart here, so come pre- offered by the local likes of Wal- Be sure to say hi to Steve and job, with the assistance of their people who will heed these wise rity immediately. have ever seen pared) Mart, Fashion Bug, or Peebles “Thank You” to your servers. mininions, also known as RAs. words. reprinted with permission from ISI 8 OPINION August 2008 the Hillsdale and the Hogs CONTACT US and at least two of those were owned of thought conducted by their hf NATE ANDERSON by faculty members. This number professors, and bikers who have STAFF WRITER has been relatively constant, and as cautiously followed the endless Submissions to The Hillsdale Forum are encouraged but are of yet, there has been no jump in road atop their hogs. However, subject to editorial changes in regards to both length and Today’s best answer to the motorcycle registrations for next motorcyclists have traditionally content. Authors will recieve notification of all edits prior shortage of black gold is a surge semester. borne a stereotype that has proven of shining chrome. As politicians to printing and submissions are published at the discresion The relative nonexistence of as persistent as it is false. Ever debated which regulations to pass, of the editorial staff. Letters to the Editor must be signed motorcycles on Hillsdale’s campus since classic biker films such as, what fuel standards to mandate, is a bit baffling. Not only be the “The Wild One” and “Easy Rider,” and all items become property of The Hillsdale Forum once and (proving that pure sophistry ideal means of transportation for motorcyclists have been consistently submitted. will never cease to dazzle some) college students generally, but stigmatized as causeless rebels and speculated whether higher gas Hillsdale students particularly, countercultural free spirits. We can PO BOX 122 taxes may alleviate the problem the themes engendered at the hope that the astigmatism caused [email protected] at the pump- the people began Hillsdale, MI sight of a motorcycle couple quite by Hollywood’s lens and will to settle on their own solution. 49242 E-MAIL: well with the lessons espoused soon heal, as the powerful force WRITE: Anecdotal evidence, as well as a in Hillsdale’s classes. Hillsdale of practically pushes the Norm’s recent report from the Motorcycle commonly stands for limited and Ned’s into laying aside their Industry Council verifies that two- conservationism as opposed to reading glasses and grabbing their citizen to obey their political in the eyes of liberals, joined with wheeler manufacturers are reaping radical environmentalism, defends driving goggles. forebears and religious dictums them in the ranks of enviro-cooks. the benefits of Washington’s the notion of manly men who One will hardly hear a Hillsdale without sacrificing traditional The “hybrid” logo prominently negligence. require no protecting, encourages professor or student attack Al Gore cultural allegiances. A caller nearly displayed on so many new vehicles While motorcycle production has a socially communitarian ethic and his regiment of global warming- castigated by Rush Limbaugh for smacks of the same self-righteous accelerated around the country, and boasts of a fiscally libertarian mongers without first referencing purchasing an environmentally advertisement that a bright daisy Hillsdale seems to maintain a streak. the conservationist efforts friendly car evidences the cultural general aversion toward these CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 These seemingly disparate themes forwarded by conservatives like baggage that automatically alluring vehicles. Director of are parts of a comprehensive Richard Weaver, or giving notice accompanies this well intentioned Campus Security, Mike Wertz, culture, one that is, in part, to the biblical command to be good choice. He did not attack the could not recall more than five shared by Hillsdale students who stewards of the earth. Motorcycles man’s motives, but he did relate registered motorcycles last year, have doggedly tracked the trains allow the conscientious good that the conservative caller, had, PELOSI PULLS THE PLUG Republicans learn to discuss in the dark as Democrats turn out the lights on offshore-oil discussions

applause from Capitol Hill tourists (not to mention environmentally consumption, yet only 25% of that debating drilling in general, and CALVIN FRIEBURGER reckless) exporters like the Middle is produced domestically. STAFF WRITER in the galleries. In a relatively bold ANWR in particular, since Bill move, GOP lawmakers not only East, Venezuela and Nigeria ought Aside from the traditional Clinton’s presidency, which was— Imagine you’re the Speaker of pledged to do the same every day to be a more immediate priority. caterwauling over environmental you guessed it—ten years ago, the House of Representatives. You of the next week but also began After all, the United States devastation, which modern proving again that, a lengthy wait promised “the most honest, most circulating discharge petitions that consumes nearly 20 million barrels technology and US environmental for results is no argument against open, and most ethical Congress in would force votes on a range of of oil daily, an amount equal to regulations more than alleviate drilling; if anything, it’s a reminder history,” but instead you’ve driven energy-related legislation. nearly a quarter of worldwide (indeed, in Alaska, porcupine of the urgency of action. the body’s approval rating to an Why can’t offshore drilling caribou actually like to Hailing from one of the most liberal unprecedented low of 9% . What be put to a vote? Pelosi told mate near the nice, warm, cities in America, Pelosi feels free to do you do for an encore? ABC’s George Stephanopoulos pipelines), liberals scoff at put radical environmentalism ahead If you’re Nancy Pelosi, you block in an August 3rd interview, “We expanded drilling, contending of the average American and the movement on energy exploration have a planet to save.” The that efforts would produce democratic process with impunity. as the American people struggle San Francisco Democrat also futile amounts of oil, that, With even 51% of Californians with $4-per-gallon gas. At 11:23 dismissed offshore drilling as a they continue, would take now in favor of offshore drilling, it AM on August 1, the California Republican “decoy;” claiming nearly ten years to develop. A appears that the Speaker may have Democrat adjourned the House for that, in fact, “what you saw in 1998 US Geological Survey overplayed her hand, especially if summer recess without permitting Congress this week was the report estimated that the Artic Capitol Hill Republicans persist in a vote on legislation that would war dance of the hand maidens National Wildlife Refuge could their defiance. Already presiding have expanded offshore drilling. of the oil companies.” hold up to 16 billion barrels over the most disliked Congress in Turning off the lights and kicking Though laudable, the goal of oil, while the Department history, Pelosi remains well on her out C-SPAN, Pelosi and the of alternative, renewable, Al Gore sits opposite Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Energy believes about 120 way to alienating the entire nation. Democrats exited, leaving almost energy is, indeed, something as they discuss the finer things in life, such billion overall barrels remain So much for “the People’s House.” fifty House Republicans to discuss to work towards in the long- as private jets and impeaching President undiscovered and recoverable HF the matter and bemoan Democrat term,however, independence Bush. It should be noted that the lamps in the rest of the country. inaction, meeting thunderous from corrupt and volatile pictured are, in-fact, turned off. Indeed, America has been 9 August 2008 OPINiON JEWISH COMMUNITY TAKES A “RIGHT” TURN and full civic participation.” Dr. Larry Greenfi eld, the California pro-Israel; the left in America has and therefore see that their views NATHAN LICHTMAN Kramer continued by observing Director of The Republican Jewish recently become the anti-Israel, STAFF WRITER closely align with their cousins that, “Jews fi gured out who their Coalition, explained that, “the anti-war party. They have gone so of the Religious Right and the As The Republican Jewish friends were,” and therefore tended Jewish conversation is broadening, far as to push boycotts on Israeli patriotism of the Right in general. Coalition of California signs to be left-wing with regard to their bringing a wider diversity of goods. In fact, Walter Russell Jews are expected to vote for up its ten-thousandth member politics. In 1992, only 11% of Jewish political thought. Subsets of Mead, a Senior Fellow for U.S. John McCain in unprecedented and is awarded the Chairman’s Jewish voters voted Republican. the Jewish community, including Foreign Policy at the Council on numbers. Some Jews, especially Republican Leadership Award by In 2004, The Jewish Journal of Persian Jews, Israeli-Americans, Foreign Relations, says that, “Since the elder ones of Florida, are the California Republican Party, it Greater Los Angeles published Russian Jews, Orthodox Jews, Pro- 1967, liberal support for Israel has disillusioned with The Democratic affords us a wonderful opportunity an article about how Jews were Israel/National Security voters, gradually waned, and conservative Party because they were supporters to think back on the way that Jews suddenly becoming a two-party Social Conservatives, Libertarians, support has grown.” Greenfi eld’s of Hillary Clinton. Some Jews are have slowly but surely moved minority. In 2005, The Los Angeles and younger Jewish voters all have second issue that aligns Jews with concerned with Obama’s apparent towards the right politically. Daily News published an article concerns with the leftward tilt of conservatives is that Jews are pro- lack of support for Israel. Some Dr. Neil Kramer, a lecturer of titled “Republican Revolution the Democratic Party with regard to entrepreneur, pro-free market, pro- Jews see McCain as the maverick history at the American Jewish among Jews.” Michael Medved both domestic and foreign issues.” trade, and economically savvy; politician they have been waiting University, explained that “from and Dennis Prager, syndicated Greenfi eld outlined three major liberals increasingly have produced for. Whatever the reason, the 1789 to 1989, progressive conservative radio talk-show hosts, issues that are leading Jewish voters beliefs, bills, and legislation that Jewish people are becoming more governments tended to support have brought Jewish conservatism to become more conservative. stifl e the economy. Thirdly, Jews conservative politically. They are Jewish emancipation, equal rights, into the mainstream. The fi rst is that Jews are largely are both religious and patriotic, becoming a two-party minority. HF MOTORCYCLEMOTORCYCLE FROM PG 8 oror,, if clutch is engaged, a simple as the modern successor of the nod will do. Riding down some of horse. Motorcycle terms such as A Freshman Perspective:

the most racially divisive streets saddlebags, the cross-country trips Why one incoming freshman thinks you did 25 years ago. of Grand Rapids where Louis many bikers take, the care riders Conversely,Conversely, a motorcycle Farrakhan’Farrakhan’ss racist rag, “The Final commonly give to their bikes, as have nothing to worry about Call,” is commonly distributed, I well as the boots and cowhide that proclaims neither a retreat before advanced than I in their collegiate have even exchanged waves with protect them, all serve to entrench LIZZy SHELL an impending environmental adventure may have some advice my black brothers. Milling the this conception. The motorcycle guest writer eschaton nor a leap into the Age of their own for me, having already same oil apparently means more is a natural carrier and teacher of It feels like I have been getting of Aquarius. While a European taken on that challenge head on than bleeding the same blood. The many lessons that we left to the advice about college at least bubble car might claim similar and conquered thus far. However, communitarian spirit is genuine and horse and buggy days, and of many once a day for the last two years. gas mileage, a motorcycle has an I believe (correct me if I’m wrong) manifests itself in motorcyclists who lessons that Hillsdale believes need “Make sure you get really good undeniable thumotic element. ToTo that I will be hearing advice for the unreservedly approach one another to be reintroduced and perpetuated grades – colleges only look at be without thumos is to be without a rest of my life – on what to do with to strike up a bike chat, as well as in today’stoday’s culture. For this reason, your GPA.” “Grades don’t really chest. If you lack one, a motorcycle my life after undergrad, on whether dozens of sprawling motorcycle no Hillsdale student should plug matter – colleges only look at your will either quite literally tear what to marry, when to marry, who to clubs (many of which have little their ears at the rev of a v-twin or SAT scores.” “Don’t get senioritis little you have clean out of you, or marry, etc. in common with more notorious simply scoffscoff at those who forsake – you’ll regret giving up on high aid in cultivating the portion you So, that being said, I have some Hell’Hell’ss Angels and others), like the the safety provided by iron cages. school for the rest of your life.” have protected, despite today’ today’ss advice for you. Take all the advice CMA (Christian Motorcycling Imitating our conservative icons “Just have fun your senior year often emasculating culture. It is that you hear with an exceptionally Association) and various localized we should give proper obeisance – those are the memories that will a concrete conduit of that famous large grain of salt - maybe even groups. This remarkable attitude to the columns that uphold the man stay with you for the rest of your Greco-Roman virtue and deserves more like a half-teaspoon. We’re perplexingly goes hand in hand made structure we work and play life!” And my favorite “Choose proper awe. Though I have only grown-ups now. We get to make our with a nearly libertarian ethos. in, better known as our culture. ‘X’ college because….” Everyone been a member of this peculiar own choices. It’s our turn to make Not only does biking bring on Among these columns few stand has his own opinion on every issue brotherhood for a scant two those mistakes they keep warning the fullest realization of what is erect, the rest having tottered in in my life. I respect each of them months, his truth has hit me with us they made. From now on, every meant by “freedom of the road,” one direction or another as the for their perspective and their particular force. Bikers do not one of my successes is entirely my but, collectivelycollectively,, bikers help make overall frame began to crumble; experiences. I know they advise merely have modern self-esteem; own. My mom’s nagging – I mean, many of W Washington’sashington’s proposed but, among these few,few, surely stands me because they care about me. they have respect for themselves encouragement - didn’t assist me, strictures needless. the biking culture. HF They don’t want to see me suffer and other bikers. WithoutWithout fail, my dad’s disciplinary measures The classic biker fi lm, “Easy Rider,”Rider,” the negative consequences of their every motorcyclist I pass gives me and guidelines didn’t help me, my famously portrayed the motorcycle bad choices and they do want me the signature lowlow,, left hand wave, teacher didn’t initiate any aid, and to delight in the effects of their I excelled all by my big self. And positive choices. It’s often hard for although some choices may lead to me to listen to their advice without desperate failure or heartbreak, I am some sense of defensiveness – a sort actually looking forward to claiming of “who-are-you-to-tell-me-what- SUBSCRIBE TO those completely as my own, too. to-do” pride, a spirit conscious of With so many millions of alternate an independence not yet granted paths, so much I could potentially to me. Now, fi nally, the big day be, my choices now affect the rest has come. Stepping into college, I of my life in a new, fear-striking, THE HILLSDALE FoRUM am about to take on a much heftier awe-fi lling, wonderfully exciting portion of that adult independence way. I, personally, am looking that comes so heavily laden HF see page 12 for details with responsibility. Those more forward to each one. 10 Arts&Entertainment August 2008 Kayne Remembers Fireworks SUMMERSUMMER MMOVIEOVIE REREVIEWVIEWS Over Lake Michigan a man/ should told you fi rst/ but including Mos Def and Dwele, The second Narnia movie install- JULIE rOBISON I told somebody else/ and that’s he also has singers, techno, and ment is just as exciting as the fi rst, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF what made shit worse.” West instrumentals in the background if not more. The fast-moving pace understands the worthlessness of of his songs, which juxtapose Kayne West’s newest album, of the fi lm keeps all intrigued, and holding grudges, and went on to against West’s own voice. Summer Graduation, may offend those the excellent actors enliven the Jack Black easily carries this hu- say, “Here’s some advice from your favorite ‘Stronger’ features who are not able to see past certain minds of the audience. Fervid Lew- morous fi lm with his voice, but the kid brother/ if you admire someone/ “Harder, Better, Stronger, Faster” vocabulary usages or subject is fans be warned: the screenplay plot is one both adults and children you should go ahead and tell them/ by Daft Punk, and ‘Homecoming,’ matter; others may not like it if strays from his original tale, but can embrace, adding deeper mean- people never get the fl owers/ a standout song about going back their ears are not accustomed to with stepson Douglas Gresham’s ings of life, forgiveness, and new while they can still smell them.” to his home town of Chicago, following the jagged sound of hip- blessing, the plot is fl uid and does beginnings to a seemingly juve- In ‘Everything I Am,’ West features Coldplay’s Chris Martin hop. Nonetheless, West’s latest justice to Lewis’ Narnia, as well as nile movie. The supporting cast is discusses modern African- singing and playing the piano. album is a phenomenal musical wet the appetites of those who have also excellent, and will keep you American culture, saying that West is from inner-city Chicago, achievement; he spins tales from and have not read the books. –JR laughing. The fi lm is friendly for his life, and pulls his listener into “people don’t usually rap this/ but and even with his good-will the whole family; even so, I saw it its solid beat and has them relating I have the facts to back it” and for message within songs, he is still with six other 20-somethings, and to meaning within his chords. West saying so, he can “say good-bye no soft-core rapper, and will not all went away satisfi ed. –JR be found rapping at bat mitzvahs tackles controversial topics as to the NAACP award/…they’d An animated fi lm set in the fu- or birthday parties any time soon. well as the usual focus on women, rather give me the ‘Nigga Please’ ture, WALL*E it tells the story of West still gets prime time in the lime money, drugs, and the fast lifestyle, award” and seems to be suggesting a robot left behind by humans on light, but perhaps it is for this very but isn’t afraid to put a different that he wants them to rise above a decaying planet Earth. Though spin on it amidst the melodies. the excuses, because “people reason that he seems to understand slightly political in nature, it still It’s the day every man dreams of: In “I Wonder,” West discusses talkin’ shit/ but when the shit hit that rap and his songs is the way he tells a story of self-discovery and his best friend/the woman he’s in the women who come to see the fan/ everything I’m not/ made can reach a whole generation, trying friendship using the charming wit the love with asks him to be her him perform, and he poses the me everything I am.” This song is to give them hope to “reach for the that made PIXAR famous. A fun maid of honor. Misadventures ga- question of “How many ladies in perhaps is a light in the dark tunnel stars so then you can land on the see for the whole family, its worth lore, male-female dynamics, and the house? / How many ladies in of rapper culture, which includes clouds” and teach them about life. renting. –EHB plenty of tender moments fi ll this the house without a spouse?/… living high and fast, where killing He has a great sense of pride for movie to the brink; added bonus of all the independent shit/ trade another and spending time in jail Chicago and where he came from, Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky ref- it all for a husband and some merely gives one ‘street cred.,’ and believes he represents “Chi- erences, which Hillary most likely kids/ you wonder what it all opposed to West’s opinion that Town.” It is for this very reason that West takes his rap so seriously, did not appreciate in the midst of really means?/ you wonder if “killing’s some whack shit,” There is not much one can expect taking such care in his work and her presidential campaign. Moral you’ll ever fi nd your dreams.” and is critical of how the Black from a self-proclaimed “Stoner- writing autobiographically in order of the Story: stick with the sweet- ‘Big Brother’ discusses his community may be perpetuating Action” fl ick except a couple of to better reach the masses, which heart you’ve always had, and don’t tumultuous relationship with his their own disastrous cycle. laughs in the slap-stick sense. De- only leaves his audience wanting wait for her to get swept up by an- mentor and fellow rapper Jay- West’s album displays how spite the decent acting, there was more of West’s slammin’ hip- other man in a kilt. –JR Z; West shows a wise side to his versatile rap music can be; while a sense of misplaced time, and a hopology. HF lyrics, when he recounts how he he still features fellow rappers wondering of what else one could “should talked to you like you like to accompany him in his songs, have been doing during that time slot. On an interesting note, al- the hillsdale forum presents... though the fi lm started off seem- Christian Bale’s raspy voice as ingly pro-legalizing marijuana (as Batman may make you giggle in Real Hillsdalians of Genius well as historically inaccurate), the beginning, but he will have you it left the audience with neither a watching intently and earnestly, pro-pot nor anti-doobie feeling, but Here’s to you, newest freshman of Hillsdale College (otherwise known as “fresh meat”). cheering him on every step of his merely leaves it as an established epic battle against Heath Ledger’s You arrive to campus over-packed, over-fed, and brimming with anticipation. You’ve fact, and leads one to wonder if the magnifi cent portrayal as the Joker. just realized that your roommate situation isn’t going to be a nightmare, that you will miss high is worth the overall cost. –JR The other supporting roles are just your momma’s home cookin’, and that this may be the scariest-most exciting with as strong, and you feel a tug in a capital ‘P’ee in your pants kind of day: D-Day, that is, Declaration of freedom your chest when Batman wins and loses at love, showing how money Day With dozens of designers signing as you jump start the next phase of your life. on to be a part of the Sex and the is only half the equation. The other City movie, it is no shocker that, half is ethics, and one’s character, You have no idea of what lies before you, but you’re excited, and you’re eager, and you’re at some points, the movie felt like which the Bat repeatedly proves ready—much like a puppy at a dog park. The next four years are to be some of the best of a very long commercial for Louis he has both as he saves a thank- your life (or so you’ve been told), and the people you meet will change your life forever. Vuitton. Far from worthy of the less Gotham repeatedly, only to be doomed to a life on the run. It is a So pull up a seat between your parents at commencement and soak up the wise words of Dr. hype, it is a chick-fl ick worthy of “Girls Night In” but, whatever you long movie, but with such a strong Arnn. Welcome to Hillsdale College—where your best hasn’t been good enough since do, don’t make the boyfriend sit cast and superb special effects, it 1844, and your future has never been brighter. -JR & EHB through this one. –EHB keeps you wanting more. –JR 11 August 2008 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT After over 40 years in the music business, this With a variety of artists, an assortment of venues, and “Cheeseburger in Paradise” isn’t rotten yet! four writers to explore them all, this summer’s music Buffet Knows Best: scene was hot no matter where you were. From coast KATE MARTIN to the next level. Ninety percent the opening line “She came down to coast and back again, the HF Staff put their musi- DC CORRESPONDENT of concertgoers arrive in some from Cincinnati…”). Whether sort of tropical attire, from a few you are laugh at them for trying cal tastes aside to explore the likes of Jimmy Buffet, Parrothead: An extreme Jimmy strings of lei, to men in little more to sneak in jello shots under their Gavin DeGraw, Radiohead, and OneRepublic without Buffet fan. One who often than hula skirts. They come on a coconut bras, or joining them in any disappointment in sight. dresses up in hula skirts and shark mission to have a good time, and screaming the unwritten words to hats before coming to a concert. are quick to dance with anyone ‘Margaretville,’ it is impossible Each year, the Jimmy Buffet they feel is not having enough not to have fun when you are concert is the biggest show in fun. No matter how much time with a Parrothead. In turn, that No Apologies Needed: Cincinnati. Selling out in under these Parrotheads seem to spend leads to an extremely enjoyable OneRepublic Returns to Colorado 5 minutes, tickets are the must in ‘Margaretville,’ they never concert, making it one of the have items of the year. Through seem to have any problems doing best that I saw all season. HF Emilia Huneke-Bergquist stage right on time, quickly my super-sweet job at the local the ‘Fins’ dance (popular here for EDITOR-IN-CHIEF wooing the audience with concert-center, I experienced my their soft and soulful sound, fifth Buffet show. As always, Wedged between a demolition reminiscent of bands like Kings of Buffet failed to disappoint. derby and a variety of carnival Leon and the Killers. Handpicked From the stage elaborately Oh Chariot... I’m rides just one screw away from by the headliners, they played decorated like a beach, to the collapse, the stage stood small in songs from their newly released giant remote-control shark that the middle of the rodeo arena at album One Hundred Million roams above fans heads, the Singing Out Loud the Mesa County Fair. The black Lights before opening the stage place certainly looked the part. mesh backdrop transparent to OneRepublic. Then bring out Buffet himself Julie ROBISON top of the piano, singing loudly enough to see an RV sitting idly Wasting no time between sets, who has great stage presence, along with the swaying audience. backstage, hundreds of fans sat OneRepublic took to the stage doing everything from his EDITOR-IN-CHIEF His encore was notable, as well as uncomfortably perched upon quickly, playing several songs classics to his cover of ‘Brown- Let’s just say that Gavin DeGraw enjoyable: he came out, sang a few metal bleachers, heads careening before pounding out their number- Eyed Girl’ which almost makes is not my cup of tea; I have no songs, talked about his down-and- for a glimpse of the band. Usually one hit “Apologize.” Showcasing me say “Van Morrison who?” protests towards the man or his out days in NYC, and ended with the reserved for up and comers, the their raw musical talent using an His easy back and forth with music, it is just not what I would corresponding song “Sometimes fair scene is an unlikely place to array of instruments, the music is the audience and his band, ‘The normally listen to on a day-to-day You Need a Few Drinks to Fall in find OneRepublic, a band with classifiably rock with undeniable Coral Reefers’ adds to relaxed, basis. So when my friends suggested Love.” His timing was impeccable, two international number-one undertones of both jazz and folk. yet energetic, atmosphere of the we go see him at Bogart’s, a local and added laughs to the concerts hits. An excellent live performance, show. Nevertheless, it is the music venue, I said, why not? whenever people would shout at Before the big show, however, OneRepublic is certainly worth Parrotheads, just as it is every I openly admitted my cynical him. When someone yelled out, The World Romantic took the seeing. HF year, which truly take the show attitude towards the quality of the “Take off your pants!” he replied show, but was intrigued by the earnestly, “You first baby, you first.” long line of people who wrapped Now, I am not a Gavin DeGraw around the block to see him. convert. I did not leave the concert, Gavin walked on stage already get into my car, and blast him as sweating in a gray shirt (not a I drove away (as other fans did), Nothing “Creep”y About Radiohead Live good combination) and had an nor did I go out and buy his cd. Rachel ElliOTT “15 Step” from their latest album over two hours, returning for two easy-going manner. You could tell Nonetheless, there is a deeper GUEST WRITER In Rainbows, the über talented encores and wrapping up with Kid he wasn’t going to leave the stage appreciation for the man, as well quintet from across the pond A’s “Everything in Its Right Place”. until everyone had a good time and as his musical abilities. If there’s Fact #1: I don’t cut it as a hard-core swept us away with their energetic Towards the end, Thom bent down his shirt was a darker color gray. one thing to be said about him, it Radiohead fan. Dead Air Space is enthusiasm and pure performance and reached out to the crowd as if Gavin’s voice grates when you is that he relates to the people, is not my home page, nor do I check perfection. Topping the exquisite he’d decided to go crowd surfing. first hear it; it is raw and gravely, one of the people, and sings for the At Ease everyday. I don’t even own pleasure of hearing performed But it was just more of his crazy and makes you want to cook people. When he introduced the a Radiohead poster or know all the live such masterpieces as “How dancing, and him waving farewell him soup for his vocal chords. members of the band, you knew words to a single Radiohead song. to Disappear Completely” and and thank you. I think we all left He sang a combination of well- he appreciated them. DeGraw Fact #2: Despite this shortcoming, “Paranoid Android” was seeing a feeling we’d bonded with him known and lesser-known songs, gives the impression that he does Radiohead’s concert at Cuyahoga spectacular light show, courtesy and the other genius musicians, played the guitar and piano, this concert not for himself, but for Falls rocked my world. Yes, it was of energy-efficient LED lighting. sometimes accused of being cold and had a charisma all could you, the audience member, and all my first time seeing them live, so Another highlight for me was and distant. This show proved the embrace, drawing the audience he wants is for you to be happy, it might have hit me harder than watching Thom Yorke get into opposite, and left me wishing I was (ages ranging from high school and to have a good time. When a it hit more seasoned Radiohead the music with his crazy dancing, one of those hard core fans who kids to middle-age couples) into a lady shouted out, “I love you!” to fans. But judging from the keen infecting me and other fans with had bought tickets to more than body-rocking beat, bringing even him, he didn’t ignore it and keep on reaction of the thousands filling to a similar madness. Nor could you one Radiohead concert. To make the most reluctant of audience playing. He said, “I love you too. I capacity the spacious and beautiful ignore Ed O’Brien, perpetually up for it, I’ll have to feed on all the members into a foot-tapping, don’t know who you are, what you Blossom Music Center, I don’t standing in a cool, rocker stance beautiful memories from this one. hand-clapping frenzy, to the point look like, or what you believe in; think I was the only one to feel and unbuttoning more and more of HF of singing along to songs they did but I think everything’s going to part of a surreal, almost religious, his smart black shirt as the show and did not know. The pinnacle of work out just fine.” HF musical experience. Opening with went on. The band rocked for the concert had him standing on 12 the.Last.Laugh August 2008 JAMES NESBITT, 2009 agents also have developed the theory that subject 354 may have played a This summer, agents observed role in establishing this center. He James Q. Nesbitt (subject 354) was observed at a press conference subverting government authority announcing the launch of the new XXXXXXXXXXXX in Columbus, center and may have obtained other Ohio. During the day, subject 354 sensitive data now publicly available was observed in many different on the site. Although agents invested government buildings around Capitol significant resources XXXXXXX to square, completing subversive duties uncover subject 354’s personal life, it on behalf of the Buckeye Institute was discovered that he had none. HF for Public Policy Solutions. Subject 354 was frequently observed in close For your safety and security, minor redactions proximity of Auditor Mary Taylor’s have been made to this account by the office, although agents have not ruled Department of Homeland Security. out the possibility that he was simply traveling to his office on the floors SCOTT ROZELL, 2009 above. Subject 354 obtained capital I interned at a real estate broker- budget bill requests of numerous state age specializing in land and high legislators, which agents believe could end homes for the summer. I took be very damaging to key political two vacations, one to Jackson figures if released to the public. In Hole, WY and the other to Sonoma addition, agents suspect subject 354 County, CA. The sights and sounds is the brain behind the username of the my travels was spectaluar. XXXXXX of ohiosunshine.org, a One particular highlight was play- website established by the Buckeye ing golf, with and thanks to Chasen Institute’s new Center for Transparent Drackett, under the shadows of the and Accountable Government, which Grand Tetons without another soul After visiting Rocky Mountain National Park this summer, artist Gretchen Birzer (daughter of Dr. threatens to expose details which could on the course. I am excited to get and Professor Birzer) was kind enough to provide us with a picture of her time there. From the looks jeopardize the status-quo operations of back to Hillsdale for one more of it, there was some rain, some sun, and a beautiful rainbow!

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