Swearing isn’t cool. When a boy in my fifth grade class used the f-word during recess, I knew that what he said was bad. Still, my 10-year-old brain was enamored by the sound of the cuss word. But just because something feels good doesn’t mean it is good. Any Hillsdale student is sure to recall...
Senior advice: don’t take college for granted
My grandmother cried when I took her to the Collegian office. She and my grandfather visited Hillsdale for the first time last fall. I showed them around campus. At the end of our tour, I took them to the Collegian office. I’ve spent hundreds of hours in that room in the back of the Union....
A professor’s opinion: ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Which professor would you like to see host an episode of “Wheel of Fortune?” Gary Wolfram, economics: “I would like to see Thomas Treloar. He teaches Game Theory, and it would be fun to have him offer suggestions to the contestants based on his knowledge of Game Theory. Also, for a math professor, he is a pretty funny guy.” Charles Steele, economics: “The obvious...
My thoughts on Catholic school as a Protestant
Catholic and Protestant debates among students are commonplace at Hillsdale. Between designated Protestant vs. Catholic soccer games, or debates in the union, convicted students openly and confidently share their thoughts on campus. As someone who went to a Catholic high school but is a non-denominational Christian, my fellow students are often surprised that I didn’t...
Healthcare patients deserve a call back
My mornings follow a strict routine: I battle the snooze button, check to make sure there are no spiders in my slippers before putting them on, and call Wade, my neurologist. I’m not calling my neurologist at 7:59 every morning because I want to hear his sweet voice. I am calling because I only receive...