As students in American Heritage class discuss political theorist Russell Kirk’s essay in their course readers, the author’s personal books sit perched above them in Lane Hall. More than 10,000 volumes are packed away in boxes on the locked fourth floor. Placed in storage during library renovations more than a decade ago, the books are...
Long ago, the Romans imprisoned and executed St. Valentinus for his faith. While in prison, he cured the jailer’s blind daughter and, just before his execution, sent the girl a note reading: “From Your Valentine.” “Medieval courtly love picked up on that and popularized sending love notes signed ‘from your Valentine,’ on Feb. 14 —...
Known as the “grandfather” of the theater department, Dave Griffiths has had a key role in every play at Hillsdale College for decades. Griffiths has worked as Hillsdale’s technical director and scenic designer since 1974, making him one of the longest serving faculty members at the college. In fact, he has lived in the same...
For those of us who will not be drowning our sorrows in cheap bottles of Chardonnay or whispering sweet nothings to the less-than-amused house cat, today means a box of chocolates and a romantic dinner with that special someone. But why go through the hassle of buying wilting carnations at Kroger or booking a table...
Imagine needing to study, but feeling too cramped in your room, too oppressed in the library, and too distracted in the eerie quiet of an empty classroom. Then you realize the perfect place to study: A.J.’s Café. You arrive, order some food, plop your books onto a table, and prepare to get everything done. Then...