A biographer of Pope John Paul II credited the former pontiff with toppling the Soviet Union and ending the Cold War in a campus speech on Oct. 26. “The collapse of European communism and the revolution of 1989 happened the way it did because Pope John Paul II ignited a revolution of conscience in June...
Volleyball goes 4-2, Mertz sets new all-time program mark for assists
The Hillsdale College volleyball team is now ranked 18th in the nation after a successful weekend of matches and a close loss. The Chargers also celebrated a couple of milestones amidst their weekend sweep of the Ashland University Eagles and the Tiffin University Dragons. Their Tuesday match against the Ferris State University Bulldogs proved to...
Adam Rick leaves Holy Trinity to become full-time college chaplain
Rev. Adam Rick has decided to leave his job as pastor at Holy Trinity Anglican Parish in order to become the college’s full time chaplain. Rick said he moved to Hillsdale in July of 2016 to take on both jobs part-time. As both ministries grew, both began to need a full time position. “After a...
Hillsdale’s Halloween traditions haunt campus once again
After some of last year’s Hillsdale Halloween festivities were cancelled due to COVID-19, the college will return to a full-swing Halloween. The days will include opportunities to contribute to charity, collect candy, and be spooked silly. Spooky Simpson This Friday, stop by Simpson between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to support charity and participate in...
Cardinal Gerhard Muller speaks about denominational divides
Catholics and Protestants can find common ground, said Cardinal Gerhard Müller at a lecture on Oct. 26. “In this life, there is obligation to an authentic following of Christ and a life called into God’s commandments,” Müller said. “This includes not only our responsibilities in our professions, families, and society, but also our responsibilities as...




