College is the awkward bridge between teenage years and “real” adulthood. We write 20-page research papers but still rely on our parents to do our taxes. We’re not children, but we don’t cook our own food every night either. It’s easy to forget that we’re living the lives our 10-year-old selves dreamed of. We spend...
Author: Collegian Staff (Collegian Staff)
WEEKLY: Find peace in application season
It’s February, so people have probably started asking about summer plans. Handshake pings you with so many job opportunities, your inbox feels like a game of whack-a-mole. The spring semester always comes with a slew of unanswered questions concerning next year’s housing and post-graduation jobs, resulting in a stressful thought spiral. It’s easy to fall...
The Weekly: Be romantic, celebrate Valentine’s Day
We have lost enchantment. Gone are the days of chivalry. Gone is the era of sacred mystery. Gone is the age of wonder. That’s why you should celebrate Valentine’s Day. Think of it as a chance to learn from the faith of St. Valentine. Moreover, it’s a moment to enjoy a culturally-sanctioned time to remind...
The Weekly: Build relationships like Trump’s cabinet
President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prove it’s possible to find common ground in a politically divided America. As of Feb. 5, the U.S. Senate has confirmed all of Trump’s nominees — most recently former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general. Trump is excelling at something rarely tried in today’s partisan political climate:...
THE WEEKLY – Culture isn’t always pretty
Last week’s edition of The Collegian contained a review of A24’s film “Babygirl” in the Culture section. Some readers were upset by the article, arguing that The Collegian’s coverage undermined the college’s responsibility to avoid “sponsoring pornographic or otherwise dehumanizing films,” as stated in the Hillsdale Student Handbook. But The Collegian did not sponsor a...




