Month: February 2021

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‘Learning through doing’: A sweet enterprise
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‘Learning through doing’: A sweet enterprise

Libyan baklava shop Oea Bakery launched online on Feb. 1, sharing Hillsdale alumna Nour Hmieida’s heart for her family’s delicious, unique pastry recipe and beloved culture.  Oea Bakery, named thoughtfully as a reference to the ancient Phoenician city Oea, sold about 60% of the available batch on the first day. The rest sold out before...

Enneagram and your career: Get to know the real you
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Enneagram and your career: Get to know the real you

“You’re an eight, aren’t you?”  Students took turns guessing their friends’ enneagram type as they sipped their complementary Penny’s drinks and awaited the start of Career Service’s “Enneagram and Your Career” presentation. Hillsdale has no lack of enneagram enthusiasts, and the coffee shop buzzed with excitement about learning how to apply one’s type to their...

Apple Music vs. Spotify
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Apple Music vs. Spotify

Sending a song to someone is always a risk. What if they don’t like it? What if they think you’re trying to make a move? What if they use a different streaming service?  People often debate the advantages of Spotify compared to Apple Music, and according to respected sources, there’s not a lot of difference. ...

Team battles despite loss
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Team battles despite loss

The Hillsdale College women’s basketball team suffered a 72-68 loss against Findlay on their home court on Saturday, Feb. 6.  Head coach Charlie Averkamp said he was proud of his players for their performance, especially in the first half of the game. “I thought we came out really aggressive from the start,” Averkamp said. “We...