Matthew Walther is the editor of The Lamp, a Catholic literary journal, and a contributor to the New York Times. He was previously a national correspondent for The Week. The following has been edited for length and clarity. What is The Lamp? The Lamp was a response to two needs, real or perceived, in journalism....
From driveway hoops to record books
Fifth-year senior Grace Touchette has the fifth-most career points in program history. Courtesy | James Gensterblum Since sixth grade, Grace Touchette knew she wanted to play collegiate basketball. “I started playing in fifth grade, and then by sixth grade I was like, ‘I want to play in college or play in the WNBA and go...
Senior Q&A: Olivia Kroh
Olivia Kroh performs as Elvira in “Blithe Spirit” at Hillsdale College in 2021. Courtesy | Olivia Kroh Olivia Kroh is a senior studying theatre, music, and German. She has been a part of the Tower Dancers for the last four years. What was the first play you ever performed in? The first play I ever...
Tower Players explore feminism and isolation in their newest production
The Tower Players performed an adaptation of “Helen” that put a new spin on the story of Helen of Troy. Courtesy | Wikimedia Commons King Menelaus enters the Quilhot Black Box Theatre stage via elevator to visit Helen of Troy in her bright purple, blue, and yellow Egyptian hotel room, detailed with a stuffed Trojan...
Hillsdale sweeps matches, Hackman earns award
Sarah Hackman and Melanie Zampardo led the team to secure doubles points. Courtesy | Hillsdale College Athletics Department The Hillsdale women’s tennis team secured two wins against Ursuline and Walsh over the weekend, breaking a four-match losing streak as senior Sarah Hackman earned Women’s Tennis Player of the Week. After traveling to Ursuline College, the...




