It began with twin brothers, a fledgling college radio station, and a lot of “zazz.” Now “Off Topic” is Radio Free Hillsdale’s longest-standing radio show and an Intercollegiate Broadcast System finalist for best talk show. The show’s three hosts characterize “Off Topic” as a discussion of obscure topics and events, interspersed with comedic...
Homecoming Weekend Successful BLUE DERKIN STAFF WRITER This past weekend, Hillsdale College again welcomed its returning alumni to a mix of sport, pageantry, and fun. Indeed, this year’s Homecoming celebration offered much to those who made the journey back to their alma mater — Central Hall, after being under construction for some time, was...
On Saturday, Sept. 15, Keith Otterbein stood on the sideline for the 179th time as the head football coach of the Hillsdale College Chargers. The stakes were high; the Chargers were on the road, under the lights, facing the No. 12 team in the country. One thing was on Otterbein’s mind: beating the Ohio Dominican...
In Houston, two Hillsdale students braved the heat and the unknown to pursue their passions. Working among students from the likes of Brown University, University of California Berkeley, and Princeton, seniors Nicholas DeCleene and Caroline Andrews spent the summer conducting research at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the No. 1 cancer center...
While most students were settling into their weekend routines, Hillsdale biology students were entertaining their scientific interests by lighting swamp gases into flames in northern Michigan this past weekend. On Sept. 16 and 17, 40 students along with the professors of the biology department had an opportunity to explore and enjoy the outdoors at the...