The Hillsdale College Chargers narrowly beat Albion College in the Jack McAvoy Natatorium on Friday, Nov. 1 and swept a group meet they also hosted the following Saturday, Nov. 2. Senior Caylee McComb said their goal for the weekend was to be “unflappable”— to “bounce right back when something gets you down.” Head Coach Kurt...
Early 1900s dorm parties are sure to deliver some compelling stories. On May 18, 1916, The Collegian printed this headline: “East Hall Girls’ Party is Novel Affair: Gentlemen leave at 11:30.” I think they emphasized that the boys left exactly at 11:30 a little too strongly. Nobody thought twice about it until they put it...
The Hillsdale College music department opened the first concert in the new Plaster Auditorium with their beloved jazz ensemble — the Hillsdale College Big Band and Little Big Band — in their Friday concert. The event offered attendees the opportunity to usher in a new era of performance at Hillsdale. The night began with...
The full, round harmonies of the “Gloria Patria,” the “Magnificat,” and the “Nunc Dimittis,” flew to the oak rafters before falling softly over the bowed heads in the sanctuary of Holy Trinity Church Sunday. A full choir, comprised of Hillsdale College students, faculty and community members came together to participate in a Choral Evensong,...
After a combined 91 years of working for Hillsdale College, Carolyn Spencer and Joanne Cook are retiring from their current positions in the financial affairs office. Spencer served as the college’s assistant controller, and Cook served as the college’s internal auditor. Both women attended Hillsdale College as non-traditional students, attending classes while working full-time. Spencer...