When the class of 2017 graduates in May, America will be facing four years of either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton as president. We’re going to need a darn good commencement speaker. For the most part, the fresh batch of graduates will venture into the world much like other Hillsdalians who have gone before: as...
After an undefeated weekend at the Findlay Invitational, the Hillsdale College volleyball team will carry a 6-1 record into conference play this weekend. The Chargers defeated Clarion University, Malone University, and Pitt.-Johnstown university, ending the tournament with a perfect 3-0 record. After two weekends of non-conference play, the Chargers will transition into GLIAC competition this...
For the second straight week, the Hillsdale College football team showed off its new run-pass option offense. Once again, an opposing defense was unable to stop it. The Chargers eased past the Walsh Cavaliers on Saturday night 28-10 behind a balanced attack on the ground and through the air. Sophomore tailback Joe Reverman tallied 128...
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was the dream commencement speaker for Hillsdale’s politicos-to-be. This year, the book nerds deserve a turn. Hillsdale should invite author and translator Anthony Esolen to be our 2017 commencement speaker. Giving a good graduation speech is no easy task. In twenty-odd minutes, the speaker must establish personal credibility, demonstrate an...
This summer in Hillsdale, one little boy thought he saw Jedi. What other explanation could there be for barefooted men wearing brown robes and rope belts? The “Jedi” were actually Franciscan Friars Minor, visiting Hillsdale for the biennial mission trip run by St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. They nearly ended up moving to the city to...