Sorority girls armed with Sharpie markers swarming Sigma Chis all over campus is obnoxious. When these girls haul bags full of coins into the union and march up to a table to dump them all in, it’s natural to roll your eyes. Sigma Chi Derby Days, which occurred at the end of October, and other...
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You can help improve campus
Despite a prevailing college-age notion that we are ruled without consent by college authority, the administration welcomes ways to make Hillsdale better for its students, as it keeps the interests of its pupils at the heart of its mission. This week, the Collegian Opinions page features several students with ideas for improving campus. This is...
There was always an England
The Collegian recently published a tribute to Hillsdale resident Aimee England, who died last week. England was a dedicated advocate of Hillsdale, even creating her own news site on Facebook, Hillsdale Community News, in which she published statuses and pictures of local and college events. She rarely missed a city council meeting and ran for...
You keep disagreeing, Hillsdale
Less than a week from today, Election Day 2014 will arrive. Indeed, thanks to early voting and overwhelming media coverage, it has, for all intents and purposes, arrived already. To Hillsdale, this means a bit more than to students at other campuses. In 2012, students not only traveled to the key swing state of Ohio...
“Almost, Maine” was authentic provocation
Last week the Tower Player’s production of the 2004 play “Almost, Maine” shocked some of the more conservative elements of Hillsdale College. Professor of theatre Michael Beyer asked students to come in with an open mind and perhaps leave with the door slightly ajar. Instead, some audience members left visibly offended. Yes, theatre often does...