When I read an email soliciting me to come “hear one of America’s best investigative reporters” speak on the dangers of the #metoo movement, I was startled. What could Heather Mac Donald possibly say that would trump empowering women standing up for themselves? As I listened to her lecture, it became increasingly clear that she...
Every year, Hillsdale College puts on four conferences that attract visitors and donors to campus by the hundreds. Students, on the other hand, are forced to attend one session of the Center for Constructive Alternatives during their time at Hillsdale, and the topics could be more interesting. Here are some ideas that would pique student’s...
The City of Hillsdale is looking to remove the Mill Pond dam. The Department of Public Services had recent intentions of placing a plastic liner inside the Mill Pond dam, because the corrugated metal pipe that helps waterflow through the dam was deteriorating. As excavation began, it was determined that the metal pipe...
In last week’s Collegian (“Hillsdale Isn’t Athens. This is Sparta.”), junior Nic Rowan compared Hillsdale College to Sparta. According to him, a Hillsdale education more closely resembles the rigorous military training of Spartan youths than the open inquiry that characterized Athens. But, really, Hillsdale isn’t much like either of those ancient cities. In fact, the...
Guitar riffs and melodious voices rang through Grange Hall as student bands fought for the honor of opening for Seeb, this year’s Centralhallapalooza feature band, at the Student Activities Board’s CHP Showdown on Friday. Penny and the Mandimes took first place, followed by The Village Idiots in second and Trophy Wives in third. Seven bands...