Homecoming: a time to reconnect with alumni, win a football game, tailgate, and not study Western Heritage. Homecoming was founded in 1914 by then senior Albert DeLapp, who The Collegian proclaimed the “father of homecoming” Oct. 7, 1941, which may be the best title ever held by anyone at Hillsdale College. Today’s festivities include banner-making...
Due to a tough Hillsdale academic schedule, I realized I won’t be able to attend the upcoming rush of Area 51. Instead of falling into a pit of alien-absent devastation, I decided to see if Hillsdale had an Area 51 or at least an area of alien activity of its own. Sure enough, the Collegian...
At the Center for Constructive Alternative lectures, Hillsdale students engage in vigorous note-taking while learning from renowned speakers. For many returning CCA guests, however, the most memorable face is that of ‘bartender Bob.’ Australia native Miroslaw Nej, who goes by Bob because of its simpler pronunciation, has been bartending at Hillsdale College for longer than...
“Debbie Trimble will represent Hillsdale College in the Glamour Top Ten College Girls Contest.” That’s not something you read everyday in the scholarly boondocks of Hillsdale. Surprisingly, in December 1968, The Collegian ran quite the beauty contest. The Collegian published, “Next month Hillsdale College will be participating in Glamour Magazine’s Top Ten College Girls Contest.”...
As overzealous freshmen flood the library halls eager to begin their Hillsdale learning, it is worth taking a second look at this hallowed study spot. At the start of Mossey Madness last year, I could not imagine that this literary establishment had any sour histories, other than the apparent rampant gambling ring being advertised before...