The most famous haunted house in literature is about six miles from Hillsdale. At least that’s where Shirley Jackson puts it in “The Haunting of Hill House,” her 1959 novel of ghosts and ghostbusters. A character sends driving instructions to Eleanor Vance, so she can travel to Hill House: “You will come to the small...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s now-independent bid for the White House in 2024 promises to add even more uncertainty to a close race. His candidacy could throw a major wrench — for both Republicans and Democrats — into what current trends indicate would otherwise be a rematch between former president Donald Trump and incumbent, President Joe...
What’s worse: finals or midterms? Jason Gehrke, History: “Finals week is definitely better than midterms because all I have to do is talk about history with my friends.” Mardi Billman, Chemistry: “Midterms are difficult because you all look so stressed and sad. Finals are nice because of the finality of it and once it’s finished,...
Americans are blessed not to live in a war zone, but we should be aware of conflicts on the other side of the world. We must pay attention to what is happening between Israel and Hamas. America is a microcosm of the world, filled with immigrants from many backgrounds. One cannot ignore what happens on...
Parents Weekend is the perfect time for your friends to get to know you better than ever before. Friends at Hillsdale know you apart from your parents and family. They likely have never seen your interactions with your family, which form essential parts of your identity that often lie dormant in college. Use parents weekend...