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Tiny physics department offers personal attention to ambitious students

The ground shakes from the construction upstairs, the dusty display cases are empty and a bunch of old computers sit neglected on the floor. A teacher is helping a student in one of the nearby labs. The barren hallway buzzes under the fading fluorescent lights while the ladies' restroom sign has disappeared. (0) comments

A "smiling moment" is something sophomore Shannon McCleary can only share with her best friend. It occurs when there is little to say but much to grin about. Then the two girls look at each other, understanding each other's contentment without words. McCleary said having her best friend come to Hillsdale College was serendipity. (0) comments

On Valentine's Day 2002, in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, junior Kathryn "Andy" Anderson decided to join the U.S. Army National Guard, a decision that came naturally to the patriotic 17-year-old. "I didn't have love for anything more than I did for my family and country," says the Reno, Nev. (0) comments

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