John Luke Robertson speaks on the “Unashamed” podcast. Courtesy | Juan Dávalos Members of the Duck Dynasty family will take Hillsdale College’s online course on the book of Genesis and discuss it on their podcast, in a partnership with the college. Every Friday, starting Aug. 29, hosts of “Unashamed with the Robertson Family” will discuss...
Coney’s and Swirls closes after 23 years
Coney’s & Swirls in Hillsdale. Cal Abbo | Collegian Hillsdale restaurant and ice cream parlor Coney’s and Swirls has closed permanently after 23 years of business. Coney’s and Swirls, located at 44 E. Bacon St., shut down earlier this summer when real estate agent Darin Spieth purchased the business and auctioned the ice cream equipment...
Hillsdale admits most competitive freshman class
Lucia Bosco | The Collegian Hillsdale admitted 19.31% of its applicants, making the class of 2029 the most competitive freshman class, according to Associate Director of Admissions Benjamin Strickland and preliminary data shared with The Collegian. There are 386 students in the freshman class with an average 31 ACT score and an average 3.95 GPA,...
From German churches to Oxford spires: students discuss summers abroad
Students packed a suitcase, hopped on a plane, and flew across the world for schooling in another country this summer. From learning the difference between garden peas and mash peas to arguing in German over a town’s best church, four students tell their stories. Würtzberg, Germany Senior Lance Lintuerer ate pretzels and sipped Helles beer...
Princeton Review ranks Hillsdale No. 2 in community service
Hillsdale College came in second place for being the most engaged students in community service, the most politically conservative students, and the most religious students, according to Princeton Review’s 2026 rankings released earlier this month. Each year, the Princeton Review, a college prep company, surveys college students to determine how colleges place in various categories....




