Brimming with newfound confidence and a stack of plaques, the Hillsdale College debate team returned from its tournament Oct. 20 and 21 at Central Missouri University several awards richer, including 2nd in Overall Sweepstakes and multiple First Speaker awards. “We got second in Overall Sweepstakes thanks to the stellar performances of our novices,” junior Lauren...
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October 19, 2012July 12, 2022Features
Student pianists entertain Saga-goers
As students dressed in suits and skirts weave their way around the crowded dining room balancing plates, searching for seats, and chatting with friends, soft music fills in the space underneath the noises of Sunday brunch. Tim Morrison, CEO of Saga Inc., started Sunday brunch on Hillsdale College’s campus in 1988. That same year, he...
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October 19, 2012July 12, 2022Features
Cubby-hole coffee shop
At first glance the little coffee stand tucked away in Lane Hall seems somewhat unnecessary. If viewed during class time, the little shop may even appear to be a waste of space. Then comes the 10:55 a.m. rush. The halls fill with people. Professors and students alike crowd around the kiosk, getting that in-between or...
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October 19, 2012July 12, 2022News
Debate wins sweeps, invidvidual awards in Pennsylvania
The Hillsdale Debate team travelled to Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. on Oct. 6 and 7, where they competed in the Lafayette Ocho, winning the Overall Sweeps, as well as several individual awards. “The team did really well, showing a marked improvement from our last performance at Western Kentucky University,” Junior Bryan Brooks said. The...
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October 19, 2012July 12, 2022News
From books to Botswana
Professor of Biology Daniel York will be spending next spring in a different ecosystem. Each semester, groups of professors go on sabbatical, which consists of one or two semesters away from teaching in order to focus on other aspects of their discipline. Currently, five Hillsdale College professors are on sabbatical leave, while another seven plan...