Walking into the Grewcock Student Union any day around 11:55 p.m., you won’t see much – maybe a few students on couches reading or talking quietly. But enter the union at 11:55 p.m. on the Sunday of homecoming week, and you’ll be greeted with blasting music, jumping feet, and screaming students. Welcome to the Banner...
Live country, rock ‘n’ roll, and Disney music rang through the Grewcock Student Union Friday evening after the annual Concert on the Quad moved inside due to weather obstacles. Fresh Meckleys’ Flavor Fruit Farm donuts, hot Checker Records coffee, picnic blankets, and bright sunflowers transformed the regular lounge into a cozy yet loud and crowded...
Since returning to campus, my daily time on Instagram has dramatically decreased to less than 20 minutes. I didn’t closely monitor my social media activity this summer, but I guarantee it was pushing 90 minutes a day. Granted, I have a much busier schedule in September compared to June, and definitely more face-to-face social interaction...
The Muslim call to prayer echoed through the streets of Istanbul at 4:45 a.m. while Hillsdale interns slept undisturbed in their Airbnb. After weeks in a city originally foreign to them, the chanting came to shape the rhythm of their days. “Allahu Ekber Eşhedû en lâ ilâhe illallah Eşhedû enne Muhammeden.” Four students — seniors...
Carl Young, Associate Professor of Classics, delves into mythology and philosophy. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What was your favorite childhood memory? My dad was a police officer and a competitive pistol and rifle shooter, so most of our family vacations were spent going to shooting competitions. I basically grew...