In last week’s Collegian (“Hillsdale Isn’t Athens. This is Sparta.”), junior Nic Rowan compared Hillsdale College to Sparta. According to him, a Hillsdale education more closely resembles the rigorous military training of Spartan youths than the open inquiry that characterized Athens. But, really, Hillsdale isn’t much like either of those ancient cities. In fact, the...
Construction on the new residence hall for upperclasswomen may not even be completed yet, but that hasn’t stopped its house director-to-be Rosemary Pynes and the group of girls that will become its resident assistant team next year from setting ambitious goals for themselves. According to Rebekah Dell, assistant dean of women, a new residence hall...
James Matthew Wilson is an associate professor of religion and literature at Villanova University and the author of several books, including “The Vision of the Soul: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in the Western Tradition” and a collection of poems titled “Some Permanent Things.” He gave a talk on Monday, sponsored by the Lyceum, titled “Faith,...
Everyday, it seems like new allegations of sexual misconduct ruin another famous entertainer’s reputation or new scandals erupt from Washington, D.C. Already, 2018 has given Americans a lot to feel discouraged and pessimistic about. That’s why we need the Olympic Winter Games more than ever. Even when the daily news challenges our faith in this...
Starting this weekend, Sauk Theater in Jonesville is putting on a production of Jeff Daniels’ “Escanaba in da Moonlight,” which will run through Feb. 18. “The last time we did this show was ten years ago,” Trinity Bird, the executive director of the Sauk, said. “Now, it’s back by popular demand. Deer hunting is...