The Dow Science building feels like a scene from a pandemic. Walking past someone else means as little contact as possible. Inevitably, they tend toward the wall opposite the one you’re closest to — you do the same out of respect. Empty classrooms pepper the hallways, all of which end at doors littered with signage...
What is 5G? Professor of Physics Timothy Dolch explains technology
Amid the various conspiracy theories surrounding the introduction of 5G—the fifth generation of broadband cell networks—Associate Editor Allison Schuster sat down with Assistant Professor of Physics Timothy Dolch to set the record straight. Q: What is 5G? Dolch: 5G refers to the fifth generation of cellular networks. It provides faster connection speeds to more devices...
Personality tests show true self
If you’re a Hillsdale student, chances are high you’ve been asked what your Enneagram type is. Although the Enneagram—a personality test based on nine different personality types—is popular among Hillsdale students, personality tests as a whole are a good conversation starter, Assistant Professor of Psychology Benjamin Winegard said. Other well-known tests include Myers-Briggs, Big Five,...
TikTok re-wires psyche, professor says
TikTok, the app taking popular culture by storm, is the fastest growing social media platform with around 800 million active users. Despite being a mere five years old, the president of the free world has referenced the app on more than one occasion. How did TikTok become so popular? TikTok is addictive. And young people...
The short squeeze on GME shocks market
GameStop Corp. (GME) made headlines last week after a wild week in the stock market. Shares rose 1,625% in the month of January to $325 per share. That parabolic rise intensified last week and hurt hedge funds like Melvin Capital, who had a large short position on GME. Melvin lost 53% in January on their...




