Ava Downs, Olivia Krauss, and Joy Chen at competition Courtesy | Ava Downs At 7 years old, Ava Downs went to a shooting range with her dad and uncle to pull clays for them. A few weeks later, she began learning how to shoot. Now in her third year at Hillsdale and a star on...
Year: 2025
Personality makes a comeback: Cracker Barrel customers spurn soulless corporate branding
Over the last decade, too many companies have swapped their signature looks for so-called “blanding.” Tech giants like Google and Spotify, as well as prominent fashion houses such as Burberry and Yves Saint Laurent exemplify this phenomenon. Many companies have also streamlined their visual logos beyond fonts, as evidenced by the Pringles mascot’s gradually disappearing...
Summer blockbuster: ‘Jaws’ still eats after 50 years
“Jaws” made waves in Hollywood when it premiered in June 1975. Director Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece continues to strike fear into the soul of anyone who even thinks about setting foot in the ocean. Re-released in theaters over Labor Day weekend this year for its golden anniversary, the movie opened in second place at the box...
Hillsdale accounting students rank first in Michigan
Hillsdale College accounting majors work hard to succeed after graduation. Courtesy | Pexels Hillsdale College accounting students ranked first in Michigan on an accounting licensing exam. Hillsdale ranked eighth out of 793 schools in the nation, or in the top one percent, for first-time test-takers of the Certified Public Accountant Exam, according to data from...
Chargers gear up for home opener
Charger men’s cross country poses with their trophy. Courtesy | Hillsdale College Athletic Department As the men’s and women’s cross country teams gear up to start their seasons with a home meet Sept. 5 at Hayden Park, both teams are looking toward exciting possibilities throughout the next few months. The men’s cross country team is...




