When Scot Bertram, the general manager of Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM, came into work on Wednesday morning, he was greeted by three men dragging something heavy out of the doors of Dow Hotel and Conference Center. He spotted limbs on what he originally thought was a large piece of luggage, and as he parked...
Author: Jordyn Pair (Jordyn Pair)
Believe women, but verify their allegations
Trust, but verify. This Russian proverb — popularized by former President Ronald Reagan — is a mantra for journalism. Trust sources, but check what they say. It should be the mantra for investigating sexual assault too. When a woman comes forward with an allegation of sexual assault, the first reaction should be to believe her....
Alumna and video game enthusiast breaks into e-sports media
When Katie Frates was a student at Hillsdale, she was known for sneaking off from parties to play video games. Now, she’s known for The Daily Walkthrough, an esports and video game newsletter. “I’ve been a nerd my whole life,” Frates said. “I have loved video games forever.” The Daily Walkthrough is a morning...
Fulbright scholarship recipient studies ancient philosopher abroad
Kirsten Anderson cares about ancient Christian philosophers so much, she traveled overseas to study them. Anderson ’12 is a recipient of the Fulbright Scholarship, an international student-exchange program that provides a grant to U.S. students to assist in research projects or English teaching assistant programs. She is currently at the University of Bonn in Germany,...
SAB, Phi Mu Alpha partner for Concert on the Quad
The Student Activities Board and Phi Mu Alpha is teaming up to host a Concert on the Quad on Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. behind Central Hall. The concert will feature 12 student performances and have refreshments available. One of the performers is sophomore Taryn Murphy, who is singing with her sister Ryan,...