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Choral evensong reinforces theology
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Choral evensong reinforces theology

  The full, round harmonies of the “Gloria Patria,” the “Magnificat,” and the “Nunc Dimittis,” flew to the oak rafters before falling softly over the bowed heads in the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Church Sunday.  A full choir, comprised of Hillsdale College students, faculty and community members came together to participate in a Choral Evensong,...

International Club discusses European politics, cheese
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International Club discusses European politics, cheese

How do you govern a country with 500 cheeses?  On Monday, the International Club hosted an event to discuss how European nations can maintain their distinct languages and cultures, without disturbing the current balance of power.  The speakers, Marie-Claire Morellec, chair and professor of French, and Assistant Professor of Spanish Todd Mack, discussed current events...

‘School liturgy’: Academy students recite poetry daily
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‘School liturgy’: Academy students recite poetry daily

  When teachers assign poetry memorization for students at Hillsdale Academy, they say the practice is essential for a student’s learning process and ability to converse about weighty things.  As Academy Headmaster David Diener puts it, Augustine couldn’t have written “The Confessions” if he had to look up all of his Scripture references on Wikipedia....