As a child, Valentine’s Day is about candy, maybe a sugar high or two, and that cute boy in the front row. I remember an old childish desire to bring the best Valentine treats to class. Today, the pressures of fitting into that perfect red dress for the big date have brought a new meaning...
Year: 2013
A Valentine’s Day virtuoso
This Valentine’s Day brings a musical treat: violin and viola students in Professor of Music Melissa Knecht’s studio are performing a virtuosi concert Feb. 14 in Markel Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. “It is designed to be a fun concert to showcase the violins and violas that we have at Hillsdale,” Knecht said. “We really have...
Q&A: John Jeremiah Sullivan
Visiting Writer John Jeremiah Sullivan came to Hillsdale College Feb. 11 and 12 to share his work with students. He is the author of “Pulphead: Essays” and “Blood Horses: Notes of a Sportswriter’s Son.” How did you get started writing? I got my start from my mom and my dad. My dad, obviously,...
This week in… Hillsdale History
1835 – About five years old, Hillsdale County is granted legal and political jurisdiction “by the Legislative Council of the Territory of Michigan” (Michigan did not acquire statehood until 1837). In the same week in 1831, Jonesville had been declared the county seat—a privilege that only lasted until 1843. 1892 – Ezra L. Koon (pictured...
Charger Chatter: Dave Johnston
A dedicated fan and essential volunteer to the Charger athletic program shares his story on how the last four decades as a member of the Charger Family has impacted his life.“Diamond Dave,” as head men’s basketball coach John Tharp calls him, has given up thousands of hours to assist the Charger football, volleyball, and basketball...