Straw polls conducted on the Hillsdale College campus after the second Republican primary debate on Sept. 16 showed that students favor not the expected politicians, but a candidate with different experience: Ben Carson, retired pediatric neurosurgeon. Twenty-three percent of students said they would vote for Carson the next day. Rubio and Carly Fiorina followed with...
Month: October 2015
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Paintball this Friday
Parents and students, prepare to get shot — with paintballs. Campus Recreation is sponsoring a free paintball event Friday, Oct. 9 from 3-7 p.m. at Hayden Park. “It’s just a free-for-all paintball day. Come when you want to, and paintball it up,” said senior Rachael Hille, co-director of Campus Health and Recreation. The event is...
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‘Virtual reality’ is the future of storytelling
Virtual Reality was a technology poised to transform the gaming industry. Financial analysts predicted it would be a $30 billion market within five years, dominated overwhelmingly by the gaming industry. However, it soon emerged into popular awareness as an ideal technique of all types of storytelling, including journalism. Virtual Reality, commonly abbreviated VR, is the...
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Equestrian team performs well at first show of the year
Michigan autumn days are perfect for horseback riding. “We leave early in the morning and get to the stable when it is still crisp. We see the horses in the pasture. It gives you a whole nother dimension to your life at college that is privileged,” said junior Lillian Quinones, president of the Hillsdale College...
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A walk along the path of history
At a school that emphasizes history in its academics, it only makes sense that Hillsdale considers its own history too. The Alumni Brick Walk, which was dedicated in October 1994, does just that. While originally started to raise money for the college, the Brick Walk has turned into a path of history. It runs from...