What started as an art night in the Student Union turned into a surprise delivery to cheer up elderly residents in the Hillsdale community. The “Adopt-a-Grandparent” GOAL program held an art night on Friday, Feb. 19 in the Student Union TV lounge. Junior Emily Brickey, who leads the GOAL program, brought the finished paintings to...
The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is considering repairs. According to the Hillsdale Daily News, part of the building is suffering from cracking, water damage, and exterior deterioration. Lt. Jason Stiverson, the Superintendent of the Hillsdale County Jail said a recent structural analysis identified problems in the building. “We have some brick that looks like it’s...
The average softball fan or player loves the game for what it is: an intense, fast-paced team game that is a good and exciting spectator sport. The average baseball fan or player loves the game for what it is: a complex game noted for its extraordinary difficulty, its uniqueness, and its profound impact on American...
According to the Hillsdale College website, the GOAL program “promotes service above self, thereby providing unity and focus to existent campus-wide volunteer activities.” Is it really “service over self” if the reason you’re volunteering is to help your team win a campus-clout-earning competition? “Homecoming Week volunteering is about giving a marketing boost to GOAL programs,”...
On a brisk morning in April, 1965, about 20 Hillsdale College students gathered on the steps of Central Hall with posters reading “Yes, Liberal Education,” and “Where Have All Our Teachers Gone?” They were picketing against the college’s low professor salaries. But they were also picketing for the very soul of Hillsdale College as it...