Missouri is a part of the Midwest. Courtesy | Flickr My home state of Missouri is a weird state, one historically caught in the margins. Because of this, there’s debate over how it should be considered culturally – part of the Midwest or part of the South? At Hillsdale, I’ve found that a handful of...
Year: 2023
Jerusalem ‘epitomizes the human condition’: A Passage through the Holy Land
The Austrian Hospice overlooks the sprawling city of Jerusalem. Hannah Cote | Collegian At 5 o’clock in the morning, Jerusalem is restless. The Muslim call to prayer sounds across the city over loudspeakers; Palestinian Christians commute from the West Bank for work; Catholics prepare for a sunrise Mass. The Holy Land moves so fast...
County courthouse undergoes major renovations
The Hillsdale County Courthouse under renovation on November 10, 2022. Logan Washburn | Collegian Renovations to the Hillsdale County Courthouse that started last summer may not be completed by the planned deadline of fall 2023, according to County Commissioner Doug Ingles. “It all depends on the weather,” said project manager Jake Verhagen of Renaissance Historic...
Men’s Track Kicks Off Season with Top Finishes
The Hillsdale Chargers men’s track and field team found success in its first two meets of the 2023 season. After a week of training, the team hosted G-MAC rivals Ashland University and University of Findlay on Jan. 14, and then sent five athletes to Saginaw Valley State University for the Doug Hansen Open on Jan....
SAB hosts trip to Frankenmuth Snowfest
Students will enjoy traditional Bavarian food, ice skate, and watch ice sculpture competitions during the Student Activities Board’s trip to Frankenmuth’s Snowfest on Sat. Jan. 28. Students will leave campus at 8 a.m. and be back on campus around 6 p.m., according to Director of Student Activities Maddie Clark. “Students will be able to get...



