Police and Fire Chief Scott Hephner. | Collegian Archives After announcing his retirement last month, Hillsdale Police and Fire Chief Scott Hephner now plans to postpone his departure until February 2026 to help search for his successor. “I made an agreement with the city that I’m going to continue my appointment for a few more...
Year: 2025
Fifth-annual Lessons & Carols coming this weekend
Students and the larger Hillsdale community will get a chance to share the spirit of the Christmas season in song at this year’s Lessons & Carols event. Lessons & Carols will be held in Christ Chapel Sunday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. The program is a joint effort between the music department and the office...
Chargers prep for conference play
Courtesy: Hillsdale College Athletic Department The Hillsdale women’s basketball team split two road games, defeating Lake Superior State University 59–50 Nov. 22 and losing to No. 18 Ferris State University 79–68 Nov. 26, moving its record to 3–2 on the season. “Road wins are huge,” head coach Brianna Brennan said. “I’m really proud because that’s...
Fill your cup with Hillsdale’s best
From the smooth jazz and cozy atmosphere of Rough Draft to the rock’n’roll-vinyl-selling Checker Records, there is a coffee shop for everyone located right here in Hillsdale, Michigan. Less than a mile from campus, Rough Draft offers a cozy study space and many coffee options from their specialty lattes to cortados to breves. Erin Freidenfeld,...
Football chases leg lamp in upcoming bowl game
Illustrated by Caroline Kurt | The Collegian The Hillsdale football team will play for a major award—a replica of the leg lamp from the 1983 film, “A Christmas Story,” at the Albanese Candy Bowl against Upper Iowa University Dec. 6 in Hobart, Indiana. The bowl game will be Hillsdale’s first since 2021. “A Christmas Story”...



