Surprise! It’s a play not put on by theater students. Sword fights, falling in love all of a sudden, and an unexpected ending: G.K. Chesterton’s play “The Surprise” has all the elements to delight audiences and make them think. Independent students will present “The Surprise” this weekend in Mauck Dormitory. Showings of the 80-minute play...
When the future belonged to crowds: How one novelist set the agenda for eight years of foreign policy
If statement is fact, then President Donald Trump will soon be negotiating with North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un — yet another one of the president’s moves to reverse the foreign policy strategies implemented by his predecessor President Barack Obama. When a new president takes office, his first actions are often to trash the...
‘Aslan or Gandalf?’ Students fill Mossey Madness brackets
Amid the hushed voices and page-flipping in Mossey Library, students passing by a white board covered in different handwriting stop and read the answers to the question, “What is the hardest choice in the 1st round of Mossey Madness?” The board gave them a choice: participate or laugh and keep walking. The board is an...
Debate takes 3rd at EMU
Four members from the debate team competed March 10-11 at Eastern Michigan University and John Carroll University, respectively. The Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League held its state tournament at Eastern Michigan University. The two competitors that Hillsdale sent took home The Director’s Trophy for the highest quality overall in addition to winning third place overall school....
‘Red Indian’ Udder Side flavor stirs community controversy
The flavor of the week at the Udder Side is swirling up controversy, as some local residents complain the name of the “Red Indian” soft serve is racially insensitive. The cinnamon-flavored ice cream with a pinkish hue is being offered exclusively Sunday through Saturday as a part of the Jonesville ice cream shop’s weekly...




