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Art professor gives ‘Glimpse’ into his world: Daughtrey Gallery to feature Professor of Art Sam Knecht’s paintings Feb. 20-March 18
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Art professor gives ‘Glimpse’ into his world: Daughtrey Gallery to feature Professor of Art Sam Knecht’s paintings Feb. 20-March 18

By the time a student graduates from Hillsdale College, he or she will be familiar with at least one of Professor of Art Sam Knecht’s works. His painting, “The Signing of the American Constitution,” graces the cover of the Constitution Reader used for the core Politics 101 course.   But for students who want to...

Mossey library hosts first student art show
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Mossey library hosts first student art show

The Mossey Library announced the winners of the first Mossey Art Show on Monday, with freshman Lauren Schlientz winning the library staff vote and junior Faith Lamb winning the student vote with her self portrait. “I’m honored to have been chosen, especially because there were many other beautiful works,” Lamb said in an email. “Thank...

The 88th Academy Awards: Predictions — DeVoe and Stetzel declare ‘The Revenant’ clear Best Picture winner
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The 88th Academy Awards: Predictions — DeVoe and Stetzel declare ‘The Revenant’ clear Best Picture winner

Best Picture: “The Revenant” The Best Picture nominees this year are “Bridge of Spies,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Revenant,” “Spotlight,” “The Martian,” “The Big Short,” “Room,” and “Brooklyn.” “The Revenant” is most likely to win best picture this year. Alejandro Inarritu’s directing style and the film’s high level of cinematographic quality aside, the film...

The 88th Academy Awards: Predictions — DeVoe and Stetzel declare ‘The Revenant’ clear Best Picture winner
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The 88th Academy Awards: Predictions — DeVoe and Stetzel declare ‘The Revenant’ clear Best Picture winner

Best Picture: “The Revenant” Leading the pack with a total of 12 nominations, “The Revenant” is most likely the best picture winner. This film has been gaining momentum as it continues to garner success at other award shows. It captured both a Golden Globe and a British Academy of Film and British Television Award (BAFTA)...

Kicking up heels in the Hills and Dales: Every semester, dance instructor Alison Plemmons shares the art of Highland dancing with students
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Kicking up heels in the Hills and Dales: Every semester, dance instructor Alison Plemmons shares the art of Highland dancing with students

Feet flitted across the black box floor Wednesday evening as dance instructor Alison Plemmons taught the art of Scottish Highland dance to 16 Hillsdale students. The craft is a traditional Scottish dance which was developed as early as 1054 A.D. when Malcolm Canmore, a Celtic prince, killed another chieftain, according to the Scottish Official Highland...