After concertmaster and senior Mikey Berry walked on stage, an oboe played a strong “A” to commence tuning with the wind instruments, followed by the strings for the Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra’s performances on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon for Parents’ Weekend. More than 72 student musicians and two student vocalists packed the stage of...
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Students to star in upcoming Opera Workshop
The plight of creating a yearly Halloween costume sometimes leads people to dress up in recognizable costumes made with thrifted pieces or Amazon finds, while others hunt far and wide for the perfect enhancement to their extravagant costumes. This year, some Hillsdale students followed current costume trends, but others donned costumes from niche movies or...
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Can Hillsdale prank wars end world hunger?
What do a missing microwave and a lawn covered in plastic forks have in common? According to senior Aidan Christian, it’s revenge. At 11 p.m. on Oct. 18, Christian and the men of the off-campus house Casablanca walked outside and found their lawn covered in dozens of plastic forks. A few days later, it was...
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Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra performs Romantic pieces for parents
The orchestra takes in their applause. Lilly Faye Kraemer | Collegian After concertmaster and senior Mikey Berry walked on stage, an oboe played a strong “A” to commence tuning with the wind instruments, followed by the strings for the Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra’s performances on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon for Parents’ Weekend. More than...
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Hillsdale prepares for Halloween fun
With Halloween just around the corner, Hillsdale is busy gearing up for the holiday. The community offers many events both on Oct. 31 and leading up to it for adults and kids alike. For family fun, the City of Hillsdale’s official trick-or-treating hours are 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, but the festivities...