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Trump reclaims the White House: faculty, students surprised by decisive Republican victories
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Trump reclaims the White House: faculty, students surprised by decisive Republican victories

Trump points to the crowd at the 2023 Turning Point Action Conference in West Palm Beach, Florida. Courtesy | Gage Skidmore, Flickr Former president Donald Trump won his second presidential election Tuesday with at least 295 electoral votes, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee.  “I am glad of the result, more glad that...

Greek spotlight: ATO builds philanthropic legacy
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Greek spotlight: ATO builds philanthropic legacy

Alpha Tau Omega member Gerald “Spike” Hennessy saved Hillsdale College in the 1950s by paying its expenses, according to an upcoming student documentary.  Thanks to his efforts, the college was able to survive without turning to government assistance.  Today, the fraternity he was part of continues philanthropic efforts.  Senior Christopher Chavey, ATO’s current philanthropy chair,...

C.S. Lewis scholarship to speak on his idea of university
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C.S. Lewis scholarship to speak on his idea of university

Melinda Nielsen is a graduate of Hillsdale College and associate professor of classical literature at Baylor University. Courtesy | Baylor University Hillsdale alumna and C. S. Lewis scholar Melinda Nielsen will speak on Lewis’ “idea of the university” in Conrad Recital Hall Nov. 8, hosted by the C.S. Lewis Society.  “Dr. Nielsen has lectured to...