Surrounded by books, the seminar students wrestled with Cicero’s ideas of wisdom, virtue, and eloquence, while the senior assistant and professor listened, reanimating the occasional lulls. In restructuring the 5-year-old honors freshman seminar this semester, Collegiate Scholars Program Director Richard Gamble included three senior assistants, who bring an experienced perspective and a sense of responsibility...
Month: March 2016
Post
Chargers advance to GLIAC semifinals
For the first time in four years, the Hillsdale College men’s basketball team will compete in the GLIAC’s final four. Six different Chargers scored in double figures as Hillsdale defeated the Lake Superior State Lakers 97-73 on Tuesday night in the opening round of the GLIAC Tournament to set up a semifinal clash with the...
Post
Abandoned Oakley to get a caffeine kick
Starting this fall, hungry Hillsdalians will be able to enjoy sandwiches at Oakley again, with an added perk: Checker Records-inspired coffee drinks. Derek Spiteri, son of Checker Records owner John Spiteri, plans to open a sandwich and coffee shop in the Hillsdale Street building that housed the sub shop Oakley until it closed in October...
Post
Senior coaches Academy’s Women’s JV basketball team
Senior Betsy Thistleton has always been more of a volleyball aficionado. But it’s hard to grow up with eight brothers without picking up some basketball too. So when Mike Roberts, the athletic director at Hillsdale Academy, offered her a job coaching the junior varsity girls’ basketball team last fall, she didn’t hesitate to accept. “It...
Post
Women’s track takes second at GLIACs
The Hillsdale College women’s track and field team fought through the storm that is the GLIAC Championships this weekend at Tiffin University. Despite being ranked No. 1 in the nation, the Chargers took a backseat to Grand Valley, placing second. The Chargers utilized every facet of the team to score 101.5 points in total. Sophomore...