“Every single thing Russell touched became magical,” Annette Kirk said of her husband, the late historian and conservative thinker, Russell Kirk. In a tribute to Russell Kirk’s long-lasting influence on both conservatism and Hillsdale College, Annette visited Hillsdale and spoke there on Wednesday, along with Alan Cornett, a long-time friend of the Kirks; Professor of...
Awesome Autumn to highlight fall in Hillsdale
Scarecrow decorating, pumpkin painting, costume judging, and around town exploring are just some of the activities part of the Hillsdale Business Association’s Awesome Autumn event that will take place Oct. 23 from 5-8 p.m . Awesome Autumn was founded by Jane Stewart, owner of Smith’s Flowers and a member of the Hillsdale Business Association. She...
The Weekly: Stop complaining about the chapel
When it comes to campus amenities, students can easily adopt an entitled, “It’s-my-world-and-you’re-just-living-in-it” attitude, without even realizing it. But the college’s purpose is to prepare students for life, and at no point during our lives will all things align for our convenience. Often, the best things — most beautiful things — take time and drag...
Hillsdale should invite Kavanaugh to speak at its 2019 commencement
Brett Kavanaugh will be President Donald Trump’s greatest legacy. For the first time in generations, the Supreme Court has a conservative majority. To celebrate this new era of American politics, Hillsdale should invite Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh to speak at its 2019 Commencement. Kavanaugh is an audacious choice for commencement speaker. Just like Hillsdale,...
Flavors of fall coming soon to AJ’s
AJ’s Café is welcoming chilly weather and exciting new drink and food options to complement the coming fall season, ranging from kombucha to the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte, simply called the “PSL.” Within the next month, AJ’s Café will be offering autumn-inspired lattes, including a Cinnamon Brown Sugar, Pumpkin Spice, and Maple Spiced latte, hot...




