Last week, I had the privilege of attending the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. for my third time with 142 other students through Hillsdale College for Life. Like other years I’ve marched, I was surprised by the age diversity. Everyone from the elderly to toddlers marched in peaceful protest against the evil of...
Year: 2019
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ is no spoonful of sugar
To produce a decent sequel to any well-loved film is no easy task. To release a sequel to a classic film 54 years later, and still capture the magic and essence of the original film is award-worthy. Unfortunately for Walt Disney Pictures, “Mary Poppins Returns” fails to measure up to its 1964 counterpart. The film...
Students receive professional training at Forge Leadership Academy
This past winter break, several Hillsdale students attended the Forge Leadership Network in Washington, D.C. The network provides a venue for young adults ages 18 to 25 to gain a deeper understanding of politics, modern culture, and business through trainings, speakers, and career preparedness. Several Hillsdale students have attended Forge Leadership summits over the years,...
Dear Pro-Lifers: It’s time to rethink advocacy
As Hillsdale students, we know all about the March for Life. Since 1974, thousands have marched down the National Mall in an annual protest of a 1973 Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion in the U.S. This year was no different, and like many previous years, Hillsdale sent a group to join the protest. Students...
Faculty to perform Mexican trumpet music
Chris McCourry, director of jazz ensembles at Hillsdale College, is bringing Rafael Mendez’s legendary trumpet music to campus in an upcoming faculty recital. “Mendez is kind of a hero of mine,” McCourry said. “He was a Mexican trumpet player, and he was just phenomenal beyond belief. He was one of the greatest soloists ever.” McCourry...




