Year: 2012

Economics and Political Economy majors looking for internships need look no farther than the Hillsdale College website. The Economics department recently created a page listing 27 internships available for students interest in public policy. The page is linked to from the Economics major page. Professor of Economics Ivan Pongracic said he hopes the page will...

On Nov. 30, Paul Rahe, professor of history, appeared on Glenn Beck’s Blaze Network. He outlined arguments from two of his books “Montesquieu and the Logic of Liberty” and “Soft Despotism, Democracy’s Drift.” Video highlights posted on TheBlaze.com showcase Rahe’s reaction to recent political events, including the recent election results, the future of social conservatism,...

Two Hillsdale College jazz combos, “Rob Roy” and “Noodles and Co.,” will perform Dec. 8 at the Dawn Theater as part of the “Holiday Art Show and Wine & Cheese Tasting Event.” The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature four wines paired with four cheeses. Artists from the college and...

So I’m one of about 20 students graduating at the half-way point. Graduating in December is really melodramatic. The college basically reminds you about your loans, hands you a piece of paper, pats you on the butt, and wishes you well as they send you on your way. Everyone else is asking me what I’m...

Bike theft is a recurring problem on Hillsdale College’s campus. Just this semester, five bikes have been reported stolen to campus security. According to Associate Dean of Men Jeffery Rogers, most bike thefts are committed by non-students who simply take advantage of Hillsdale’s open and trusting campus atmosphere. “People like to think that everything is...