When junior Thomas Mullen’s parents told him to take an accounting class, he warned them the inevitable drop in his GPA would be their fault. An economics and applied math double major, Mullen agreed to take accounting — a “very important life skill” according to his parents — and signed up for Principles of Accounting...
Author: Madeline Fry (Madeline Fry)
Monet at the DIA: Framing life around a smudge of suburban snow
Smudges of blue paint like footprints speckle the snow beside a mud-worn path. A traveler in a blue coat, which seems to have been stamped on his torso by a divine finger, ambles forward, proceeding down the muddy trail to leave the town behind. In “Snow at Argenteuil” by Claude Monet, a handful of travelers...
A chance to dazzle
At the beginning of each spring semester, more than 20 students — music and non-music majors — vie for a coveted spot to perform a solo with the Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra. On Monday the music department announced this year’s winners: Sophomore Keely Rendle, junior Thomas Ryskamp, and senior Susena Finegan will perform in the...
Hillsdale takes more than 100 students to March for Life
Junior Kathleen Russo, president of the Hillsdale Students for Life, organized the trip to Washington, D.C., for Hillsdale students, who rode there on two buses the night before the march. “At Hillsdale, we hear about all these big, important ideas like human rights. The march is an opportunity to apply what we learn to real...
Ralph’s got rhythm: prestigious pianist to perform Gershwin
A Michigan pianist with international acclaim will visit campus to perform songs by the great American composer George Gershwin, whose pieces he has been celebrated for performing with warmth and flair. Ralph Votapek, a professor at Michigan State University and winner of the first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will perform at 3:00 p.m. Sunday...




