There’s an open letter addressed to Hillsdale College that is making the rounds on social media — a letter that essentially accuses the college of participating in, or at the very least not preventing, racism. Surprisingly, this letter was penned by a Hillsdale grad and signed by dozens of others. The author wants Hillsdale to...
Author: Kaylee McGhee (Kaylee McGhee)
Beneath banners of white and blue
This past month has been one of lasts. Last assignments, papers, to-do lists. Last late-night gatherings, convocations, well wishes. As graduation approaches, we, seniors, are moving on. There will be new cities, new jobs, new friends — so much to look forward to as we clutch our degrees and show the real world our best...
Sajak to take the helm on board of trustees
After decades of faithful service to Hillsdale College as its Chairman of the Board of Trustees, William Brodbeck ’66 is stepping down and will be replaced by Vice Chairman Pat Sajak. Unlike Brodbeck, Sajak — who is famous for running the TV show “Wheel of Fortune” — did not attend Hillsdale, though he’s served as...
Whitmer’s gas tax hurts taxpayers more than it helps fix roads
There’s no doubt about it: Michigan’s roads are notoriously bad. But a new state budget proposal by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is even worse. If Whitmer has it her way, Michigan residents will face an additional 45-cent tax at the gas pump in October to help fix the state’s roads. The cost would vary depending on...
Yellow vest protesters wreak havoc in Paris
Paris — The world looked on as yellow vest protesters set their city on fire for the eighteenth straight weekend. Glass littered the streets of the famous Champs-Élysées as luxury store owners shattered their own windows to replace them, and French law enforcement rushed visitors away as a national bank went up in flames. Men...