Over the past two weeks, the Hillsdale men’s basketball team improved to a 3-0 season, beating St. Joseph’s College and Lewis University and continuing its flawless home court record. On Nov. 15, the Chargers defeated St. Joseph’s 69-54, thanks to remarkable rebounding numbers and solid defensive execution. Hillsdale pulled down 50 rebounds to St. Joseph’s...
Author: Richard Thompson (Richard Thompson)
Men’s 2012-13 preview
The Hillsdale men’s basketball team kicked off their season last Friday with a 92-62 win over Olivet College. Their strong performance was highlighted by 14 three-pointers as well as 25 assists compared to only nine turnovers. They also dominated the boards, grabbing 46 rebounds to Olivet’s 26. “I loved the fact that we had a...
Fed spends $5,000 on planners
As reported in its annual budget, the Hillsdale College Student Federation allocates $5,000 to pay for 1,200 planners, which students receive for free. Yet many students, such as senior Andrew Holub, do not use them and see such spending as wasteful. “The level of absurdity demonstrated by the financial irresponsibility and wanton spending by Student...
Mock joins women’s basketball as new assistant coach
Jonathan Mock found his life’s calling earlier than most people. His love for basketball came at an early age, but while most students of the game hope to make a career by swishing three-pointers and snagging rebounds, Mock yearned to draw up the plays and give the half-time pep talk. At 29 years old, Mock...
Charger Chatter: Sarah Leitner
Senior Sarah Leitner is one of the hardest working student- athletes at Hillsdale College. A dedicated student, Collegian reporter, and record breaking swimmer, Leitner does it all. As senior swim season starts she still has some unfinished business; qualify for the national meet. How is the team looking this year? The team is...