El Niño is affecting Michigan’s weather, causing leave to change colors later. Sophia Mandt | Collegian Southern Michigan’s fall leaves are predicted to change colors later than usual this fall. Last year, Hillsdale had almost full leaf drop by November 1, according to Jason Blake, director of the City of Hillsdale’s Department of Public Services....
Students to start new bowling club on campus
A new campus bowling club seeks to give Hillsdale students a chance to bowl together more often and improve their technique. The club’s president, junior Kirsten Lopez, said he hopes to have bowling nights at Hillsdale Lanes or Litchfield Lates in Jonesville every other week, open to around 20 to 30 students. “We’re going to...
Mock trial prepares to kick off fall season
Students on the Hillsdale College Mock Trial team have been reviewing case materials and developing legal strategies in preparation for the first tournaments of the season this month. “We’re all excited for the competitive season, especially with our stellar group of new freshmen,” sophomore Nathan Emslie said. Emslie said Hillsdale College gave him his first...
Pi Phi hosts annual Mr. Hillsdale fundraiser
Freshman Joshua Underwood took home the title of Mr. Hillsdale at the annual male talent show hosted by the sorority Pi Beta Phi in Plaster Auditorium on Oct. 6. “I love this kind of stuff — it’s simultaneously so stupid and funny,” Underwood said. “Plus, this particular pageant was for charity, and who doesn’t love...
Freshmen start co-ed club swim team
Courtesy | Hillsdale College Athletic Department Four freshmen are starting a co-ed club swim team to provide non-varsity student-athletes with an opportunity to represent Hillsdale College Athletics through swimming as well as to build community. Freshmen Finn Fleischer, Dylan Glover, Nick Rutkoski, and Hayden Stolzenberg are working together to bring their love of swimming to...




