“It’s more than just putting on a ring and saying ‘Oh I’m waiting until marriage to have sex.’” A young man in a white T-shirt and jeans stood in the middle of the gym. He is older than the middle and high school students in the bleachers. A hint of stubble shadowed his jaw and...
Author: Jordyn Pair (Jordyn Pair)
At Hillsdale, professors self-censor to teach best
Professor of Sociology Peter Blum wore black the day after the November election, mourning the results. Now his lapel sometimes sports a safety pin, an expression of solidarity with those who may feel unsafe in Trump’s America. Nevertheless, Blum said he doesn’t align himself with any political party. “Why should I?” he asked. “I’m not...
Lockdown worsens Wi-Fi woes
Students lacked two things during Wednesday’s lockdown: information and Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, one caused the other. When Security Director William Whorley sent the campus-wide email announcing the school was on lockdown, what seemed like all of campus had the misfortune of being in the Grewcock Student Union. Students already complain about spotty internet connection during the...
Funeral home gives students rent-free living
Michael Zabik’s room in an off-campus apartment is fairly plain. With deep purple carpeting and tan walls, the color scheme is hardly exciting. The Hillsdale College senior has hung two flags, Irish and Polish, as a nod to his heritage. A music stand with crumpled music faces a window, and a Bible sits on a...
Anime club reanimated
The East meets the West at the revived Hillsdale College Anime Club. The club meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in Lane 337 to watch and discuss anime, a form of Japanese art. Members said the club looks to bring a taste of Eastern culture to a college that has heavy emphasis on the Western tradition....




