“Before there was Ronald Reagan, there was Barry Goldwater, and before there was Barry Goldwater there was National Review, and before there was National Review there was Bill Buckley with a spark in his mind.” This bold, but not unwarranted, claim was made by libertarian-conservative commentator George Will when discussing Buckley’s contribution to President Ronald...
Start scholarships for athletes wanting to study in Washington
When students return to Hillsdale after a semester in the Washington Hillsdale Internship Program, they have confidence in their abilities, assurance of their career path, and maybe even a job lined up for after graduation. Every year, however, one-quarter of Hillsdale students can’t take advantage of one of the college’s best educational opportunities due to...
Alums release new post-pop album ‘When the sun gets low’
When the sun gets low, the musical genius of Rourke Michael rises to dawn. Senior John Szczotka and alums Carson Waites ‘20, Jake Rummel ‘20, and Ryan Burns ‘19 wrote, recorded, and produced their album “When the Sun Gets Low” under their band name Rourke Michael. This is their second full length album, available...
More than 70 students released from quarantine this week
As fall break approaches, more than 70 students have been released from quarantine and only 35 remain in contact isolation. There are four active cases of COVID-19 among students on campus and 17 resolved cases, according to a statement made by the college on Wednesday morning. There are two students in isolation currently awaiting test...
Celebrate popcorn for all of October
There’s a reason an entire month is dedicated to popping popcorn. It’s the best snack, not just because of its history, great taste, and many flavor options, but also because it’s the most accommodating, least controversial snack out there. October is National Popcorn Poppin’ month. I learned that this summer when I was doing some...




