“The past and the future meet in the present day classroom-studio where the pursuit of beauty in creative expression can become a doorway to a lifetime of joyful discovery,” reads the introduction to “Joyful Discovery,” the Hillsdale College Art Department’s new faculty publication. Hillsdale’s art department will host an exhibit Sept. 28 through Nov. 15...
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College student impact on local economy mixed
While some Hillsdale businesses, like Oakley Riverside Deli and Party Store, anticipate the return of Hillsdale College students to end their July slumps, many others barely notice the additional 1,400 residents. “We love September when students come back,” Jilly Beans Owner Jill Nicols said. “I can’t tell you the exat impact, but it’s definitely significant.”...
Charger Chatter: Michael Vanchieri
Senior right-fielder for Hillsdale’s baseball team, Michael Vanchieri, has learned three languages and showcased his musical talents at multiple Hillsdale events in addition to completing his biochemistry major in the past four years. Why did you choose to attend Hillsdale College to play baseball? It was the best deal financially and I...
Ladies First draws larger crowds
Hillsdale College basketball teams suffered lower attendance at home games this season–and many on campus blame a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) policy that requires women’s teams to play after men’s teams every other season. This year, average attendance for women’s games at Jesse Philips Arena dropped to 168, down from 298 last year....
Niles Emerick speaks about Millenials, Hillsdale
Hillsdale College graduate and Apple employee, Niles Emerick, spoke with students and faculty on March 13. Visiting campus through the a the Hillsdale Executive Speakers Program, Emerick presented advice in a speech titled “Bridging the Generation Gap: Secrets of a Millennial in a Gen-X World.” Emerick began his speech like an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting saying,...