Arlan Gilbert, who retired from teaching at Hillsdale College in 1998, died on Feb. 22 at Drews Country Living in Hillsdale. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on March 2 at Hillsdale First Presbyterian Church. He was a professor of history at Hillsdale for 38 years, beginning in 1960. He served as chairman...
Year: 2022
Chargers lose to Midwest powerhouse
The Hillsdale College women’s tennis team lost to Ferris State University 2-5 during an away match on Feb. 21. Senior Sophia Spinazze said having played against Ferris State for 3 years, she was prepared for difficult competition. “They have good talent and the determination to grind out tough matches. I give them a lot of...
We need more minimalism
When everyone had months to stare at their belongings and decide what to clear out, the internet saw a spike in Marie Kondo-type content. Minimalism emphasizes the shift in focus from quantity to quality. By curating a more intentional set of belongings, people are able to focus on personal relationships and other more important aspects...
Q&A: Ashton Mills, pursuing portraits
Senior art major Ashton Mills only began to seriously pursue art during her sophomore year at college, but has since become one of Hillsdale’s prominent portraitists. What mediums do you use? Oil paint, drawing, graphic design, and I’ve taken sculpture and photography, but those are not my preference. Oil painting is my favorite and I...
Six tries, five letters, four reasons to play Wordle
Only six attempts stand between you and the best victory of the day: solving the Wordle. The game takes only five minutes, but considering you only get to play once every day, that short period is exhilarating. The game consists of guessing a five-letter word in six attempts. Either you guess correctly, or fail the...




