For a few minutes on Tuesday night, it looked like the Hillsdale College men’s basketball team was doomed to suffer through last season’s growing pains again. But after giving up a double-digit lead in the second half, the Chargers pushed back, holding off the eighth-ranked Indianapolis Greyhounds for a 92-87 season-opening victory at Nicoson Hall....
Theology of the bawdy
Watch out. According to the manufacturer, Sin-a-Yum Bun ice cream — sold at AJ’s — is “sinfully” sweet. The premise here is that if something is enjoyable enough, it must be morally wrong. This is a rather common theme in advertising, but it reflects a dangerously confused understanding of ethics. While Ashby’s condemnation of their...
Women’s basketball victorious in first two games of season
If Hillsdale College women’s basketball head coach Todd Mitmesser was worried about a learning curve in implementing his up-tempo and aggressive game strategy, then early widespread scoring shows that his team has passed the test. The Chargers presented a strong, unified force against Illinois-Springfield and McKendree Friday and Saturday, as the Chargers opened the season...
Davis Middle School removes historic sign
Davis Middle School sports a new LED sign after maintenance staff finished installing it Oct. 30, causing an uproar on social media as it replaced the historic stone sign. Hillsdale public schools are switching out its build- ings’ signs with electronic ones that will display school and community events. In addition to Davis Middle School,...
Archery club flies into Hillsdale
Hillsdale College’s new Archery Club hopes that by next year, it will be recognized as an official campus organization with a competitive team and ability to apply for funding. The club held its first informational meeting Thursday to communicate its presence to students and elect officers. At this first gathering, the club also gained eight...


