Hillsdale College’s core is about to get a workout. Over the past year, professors and administrators discussed, deliberated, and formulated a new core curriculum. They didn’t always agree, said former Dean of Faculty Paul Moreno. “There were differences of opinion, much like the Constitution,” Moreno said. “But when we came to a decision, it was...
Month: September 2012
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DSP striving for healthy fraternity
Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, after the loss of its house last semester, intends to spend this year focusing on improving their chapter. The fraternity hopes to build a positive image on campus through academics and philanthropy. DSP received below average marks on its accreditation by its national organization for the last six years, fraternity president...
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‘Bigg’ changes for the Student Activities Board
The charm of campus life was too satisfying for Amanda Bigney `11 to simply leave behind after graduation. This summer, Bigney, a graduate of Hillsdale College, was hired to replace outgoing Student Activities Director Kevin Boyle. As the new director, Bigney oversees the daily operations of Grewcock Student Union, the Spirit Club, men and women’s...
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Firearms Club replaces Shotgun Club
The Firearms Club, previously known as the Shotgun Club, is making changes this year to make club leadership stronger and the club more organized. “We need stronger organization this year to be able to reach out to more students who want to have fun and gain experience shooting in a comfortable setting,” said sophomore Matteo...
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Married couple heads Suites
Five student and three adult house directors found themselves directing new residences this fall. Many student positions were left vacant after spring graduation, others because of residence changes, and still others because the deans believed some house directors to be a better fit elsewhere. “We lost our director for Sigma Chi because he graduated,” said...