Hillsdale’s recent change to Self Service was unexpected but long overdue. After 15 years, the outdated and underpowered WebAdvisor has finally been replaced by Ellucian’s Self Service. This is the college’s first entire semester with Self Service, and students are beginning to integrate the program into their day-to-day lives. At first, the idea of changing...
Year: 2022
Harry James Orchestra takes Searle Center by storm
The Harry James Orchestra, directed by Fred Radke, had its fourth annual performance at the Searle Center on Nov. 5. The orchestra specializes in jazz and big band music from the early 20th century. Radke has directed the Harry James Orchestra since 1989, a year after trumpet player and composer Harry James’s death. “It’s a...
Listen to Christmas music before Thanksgiving
When the leaves go from green to red, it seems fitting that my Spotify playlists should match. I added the first few Christmas songs to my most recent playlist in mid-October, because there’s no such thing as a time too early to listen to Christmas music. Streaming Christmas music should depend on when you’re thinking...
Get inked: Hillsdale students showcase body art
Zach Tong spent his first spring break getting matching tattoos with his parents. “The first time I got a tattoo, it was spring break of my freshman year, and my parents and I got matching tattoos of the quote symbolizing ‘God is greater than the highs and lows,’” Tong said. Tong now has four tattoos,...
Comedy & coffee for charity
The sound of a man singing the lyrics to Lizzo’s “Juice” echoed through the Chi Omega sorority living room before a round of applause. It’s Chi O Coffee House, one of the sorority’s most popular philanthropy events of the semester. The Nov. 4 event raised money for Make-A-Wish Michigan. JuniorMary Ann Powers, community service director...




