Just say “no.” Nope, I’m not talking about saying no to drugs. I’m talking about saying no to one too many extracurricular activities, coffee dates on full days, and paper-writing sessions on Sunday nights. The goal of a liberal education is to form the mind—to shape the person by shaping his thoughts, teaching him to...
Month: October 2015
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Campus Chic: Mark Naida
How would you describe your style? Louisiana bayou, if it existed in Michigan in the winter. Where do you like to shop? I don’t. I just find things or have people shop for me and piece it together. What are your fashion staples? Wool pants, wife beater tank top, and sandals. Would you say that your fashion has evolved? Definitely. People tend to dress very nicely at Hillsdale, and I would rather rebel against it,...
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New textbooks provide foundation for Latin tutoring
For Latin students at Hillsdale Preparatory School, studying a dead language brings learning to life. Hillsdale College student tutors presented new textbooks to their students at Hillsdale Preparatory School this week, providing new structure in a Latin program that gives students a strong foundation in language. “The college was very accommodating when we said we’d...
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Forensics team starts season strong with success at second tournament
The Hillsdale College forensics team won third in its second tournament of the year. The Sept. 25 competition, held by the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League, was for novices only. Hillsdale’s team had finalists in three different events. “We did pretty good,” forensics coach Matthew Warner said. “For half of our folks it was their first...
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Swipe in and give back
For many students, Steve Casai makes the Hillsdale experience. We complain about the academic workload, we fret about future internships, we gripe about the college town, and—above all—we whine about the food. But the moment a student steps inside Saga (or Bon Appétit, or whatever we’re calling it now), swipes his ID, and hears Saga...