People are disillusioned with the political process, Lucas Freire said in a talk at Hillsdale College. Freire, professor of political science and economics at Mackenzie Presbyterian University in São Paulo, Brazil, led a discussion on Brazil’s 2018 Presidential Elections and populism in South America. The event, hosted by The Alexander Hamilton Society on Nov. 9,...
Finessing hook shots, layups, and dunks, a group of Hillsdale College professors face each other in a competitive game of basketball at the gym’s indoor courts every Tuesday at 6 a.m. before class. Christopher Heckel, a biology professor at Hillsdale College, initially organized the group as a way to do some fun cardio. They started...
Grace Pfeifer cheered on her campers as they slid their fingers into each mountain crag, inching their way up its side. No matter how challenging the route was, or whether they were climbing the upward or leeward side, Pfeifer always encouraged them to finish every climb. This past summer, Pfeifer, a junior, worked as a...
A common misconception about professors is that they only read books regarding their field of study. It makes sense because they teach it— at least it does to most. Revealing some truth into this shared misunderstanding, a few chemistry professors talked about their favorite genres and books, which might shock some students by how similar...
Why did you choose Hillsdale? I was more sold on Hillsdale more for the athletics. When I came and visited though, I really liked it and saw good stuff here that I can see potential for. But now as a senior looking back, if I could make the same decision with the knowledge I have...