In the past semester, multiple articles in The Collegian have attacked the idea of removing Hillsdale College’s Christian affiliation. Andrew Simpson wrote a letter on Sept. 7 to the editor claiming secularization denies the “timeless spiritual truths” of Christianity and would endanger free speech. Doyle Wang authored a piece on Nov. 9 arguing that secularization...
Despite end-of-the-semester fatigue and no opportunity to warm up or warm down, the swim team conquered Lewis University 179-83 Saturday at the University of Findlay, though it suffered a 175-87 loss to the hosting team. As the Chargers sized up Findlay’s competition in anticipation of the February G-MAC championships, the swimmers placed first, second, or...
The GOP House leadership released its new tax plan last Thursday. Following the Obamacare repeal fiascos of the spring and summer, this bill, known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” marks the latest attempt by Republican lawmakers to prove they are capable of governing effectively in the wake of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The...
It smells like banana bread, but it isn’t. Each week, the aroma of freshly-baked “squash bread” reminds senior Monicah Wanjiru of Bible study. “This scent is associated with this Bible study because I have had it every week faithfully since freshman year,” Wanjiru said. Many Hillsdale students, like Wanjiru, have found community within various groups...
The day following their 54-0 trouncing of Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio, the Hillsdale College Chargers officially put a bow on their 125th season with the annual football awards banquet. Junior wide receiver Trey Brock, an honorable mention All-American last year, was recognized as the team’s Most Valuable Player for a second consecutive season....