The Minneapolis skyline as seen from the Stone Arch Bridge. Courtesy | Unsplash I grew up about three minutes from the stretch of road where Philando Castile, an African American man, was shot by a police officer at a traffic stop in 2016. I remember the lockdowns and the “mostly peaceful” Minneapolis riots of 2020....
Dear seniors, it’s time to die — to yourself
Courtesy | Unsplash “Don’t graduate; you’ll hate it,” was a warning I received from a well-meaning alumna during my senior year. But eight months post-graduation, I can report that I am thriving in a way I did not expect. Fear of graduation is in the air during senior spring, and rightly so. There are many...
Seahawks will win, thank Pope Leo
The Seattle Seahawks will face off against the New England Patriots for Super Bowl LX, a showdown between journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold and rookie Drake Maye. As the Super Bowl approaches, the Seahawks, led by a dominant quarterback in Darnold and bolstered by a legendary defense, are a clear favorite. While the Patriots boast an...
Duck Dynasty members begin Hillsdale’s C.S. Lewis online course
Hosts of “Unashamed with the Robertson Family” are taking the college’s C.S. Lewis online course and discussing it on their podcast every Friday. The podcast features members of the Duck Dynasty family — Al Robertson, Zach Dasher, John Luke Robertson, and Christian Huff — as they take the course, “C.S. Lewis on Christianity,” taught by...
President’s ball aims to bring France to Hillsdale students
Students can transport themselves to France this weekend at the Versailles-themed President’s Ball, hosted by the Student Activities Board, Feb. 7 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the Searle Center. Swing dancing begins at 8:30 p.m. Sugar cookies, cheesecake bites, charcuterie cups, and mocktails will be served. This year’s President’s Ball will feature the...


