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Historic Hysteria: Homecoming highs
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Historic Hysteria: Homecoming highs

Homecoming: a time to reconnect with alumni, win a football game, tailgate, and not study Western Heritage. Homecoming was founded in 1914 by then senior Albert DeLapp, who The Collegian proclaimed the “father of homecoming” Oct. 7, 1941, which may be the best title ever held by anyone at Hillsdale College. Today’s festivities include banner-making...

‘Conquering Freshman Year’ marketing video series  employs comedic approach
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‘Conquering Freshman Year’ marketing video series employs comedic approach

To educate freshmen on how to deal with legitimate college challenges, Marketing Department Video Producer Chandler Ryd ’18, with the help of junior Gabriel Listro, sophomore Jane O’Connor, and sophomore Victoria Nuñez, created a “Conquering Freshman Year” video series. The typical model for the five videos in the series, aimed at educating freshmen on the...

Visiting dance company ‘life-changing’
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Visiting dance company ‘life-changing’

  Giordano Dance Chicago company dancer Adam Houston said his experience with Giordano has been life-changing.  “You could be a dancer involved with it, you could be a board member involved with it, you could be a dance enthusiast coming to our shows, and it’s truly a life-changing experience once you feel that energy and...

Pence pays surprise visit to Hillsdale Constitution Day Celebration
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Pence pays surprise visit to Hillsdale Constitution Day Celebration

Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to Hillsdale College’s Constitution Day celebration in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.  Pence had positive words for Hillsdale, offering his and President Donald Trump’s support to the college and its efforts. “They’re training the future leaders of America,” he said of the school.  The vice president took to...

WSJ leaves Hillsdale out of college rankings
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WSJ leaves Hillsdale out of college rankings

U.S. News and World Report released its list of the 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges on Sept. 9, and Hillsdale College ranked 64th, a 12-point jump from last year’s rankings. On Sept. 5, the Wall Street Journal released its national college rankings, and Hillsdale was again excluded from that list. The Wall Street Journal...