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November 05, 2026November 4, 2026OpinionsBy Collegian Staff

The Collegian Weekly: Convocation renews your partnership

Next Thursday, Nov. 12, most 11 a.m. classes will be cancelled. You could sleep in a little longer, get an early lunch, or scroll on Instagram reels. Or you could take advantage of the event that classes were cancelled for: Fall Convocation. The word “convocation” is derived from the Latin root “convocare,” meaning “to call together.” Yet Christ Chapel draws...

November 05, 2026November 4, 2026OpinionsBy Daniel Johnson

Michigan, say yes to school choice tax credits

Courtesy | Unsplash Parents across the U.S. will soon be able to subtract from their taxes by paying approved scholarship organizations that could contribute to their child’s education — if their state opts in. Michigan should get on board. Individual students can receive a tax credit for up to $1,700, and married couples up to $3,400, for contributions to organizations...

November 05, 2026November 4, 2026OpinionsBy Francesca Cella

Your family deserves priority

I spent the Saturday night of my last homecoming weekend at college tucking six kids into sleeping bags on the floor of my off-campus house. College isn’t just an opportunity to gain independence — it’s pushed me to grow into a strong adult relationship with my family. Students should lean into their relationships with their families as much as possible...

November 05, 2026November 4, 2026OpinionsBy Rebecca Aponte

Horror movies are healthy

Illustrated by Maggie O’Connor. Watching a horror movie with friends doesn’t just give you a thrill — it’s actually good for you. Hillsdale students should watch horror movies because doing so forces them to evaluate the darkness of the world while drawing them closer to the people they’re with. Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have...

November 05, 2026November 4, 2026OpinionsBy Ellie Fromm

Rogers didn’t care enough. That’s why he lost.

Mike Rogers lost the U.S. Senate race in Michigan for many reasons. The pundits have debated them all. I’d like to suggest one more, based on my own interaction with his campaign as a reporter. The Collegian sought a brief interview with Rogers in early October. We hoped to get a few minutes on the phone with him to ask...

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