While bold in their intellectual battles, many Hillsdale guys are too hesitant in relationships. Protecting their pride and avoiding the discomfort of rejection, they use the friend-card first, rather than take the risk of asking a girl out. Playing it safe like this kills the art of romance. We should return to old-fashioned, casual dating....
Year: 2019
C.S. Lewis scholar speaks at convocation
On Nov. 14, Christ Chapel opened its massive wooden doors for the first of many convocations. After the faculty processional, accompanied by music from the choir and organist Derek Stauff, assistant professor of music, Provost Christopher VanOrman announced the spring semester’s academic achievements. The all-school average GPA was 3.399. The all-women’s GPA was 3.486, while...
The Weekly: China’s Clock is TikTok-ing
TikTok, the most-downloaded social media app in September, is looking to cut its Chinese roots. And for good reason: Through TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, the Chinese government demands access to TikTok’s user data. And when requested, ByteDance hands it over. Now TikTok wants to move out of Beijing and into Singapore or elsewhere in...
Eight local nonprofits will take part in this year’s ‘The Great Give’
The Hillsdale County Community Foundation will be joined by eight local nonprofits for “The Great Give” on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s Great Give celebrates the global generosity movement “GivingTuesday” and gives members of the county an opportunity to give donations to HCCF and the other nonprofits. Christie Campbell, the...
International Club discusses European politics, cheese
How do you govern a country with 500 cheeses? On Monday, the International Club hosted an event to discuss how European nations can maintain their distinct languages and cultures, without disturbing the current balance of power. The speakers, Marie-Claire Morellec, chair and professor of French, and Assistant Professor of Spanish Todd Mack, discussed current events...




