Something is rotten in the dining hall. No, I’m not complaining about the food. The problem is more perennial; both Jesus and King Arthur have dealt with it. I refer to the question of tables and seating — I believe we should get rid of the long tables near the piano to encourage higher-quality conversation. ...
Author: Zachary Chen (Zachary Chen)
‘Starship Troopers’ discussion covers timeless issues
Mossey Library hosted its fall book discussion this week on Robert Heinlein’s novel “Starship Troopers.” The 1959 science fiction novel is set in a future where humanity has become an interplanetary civilization at war with a giant arachnid species known as “the Bugs.” In “Starship Troopers,” citizenship and voting rights are earned through military service....
‘Starship Troopers’ book talk explores space, politics
Fans of politics, philosophy, and alien bugs will enjoy the library’s upcoming book discussion on Robert A. Heinlein’s “Starship Troopers,” a classic novel from the 20th century’s Golden Age of Science Fiction. The discussion will take place at noon in Mossey Library’s Heritage Room on Wednesday, Sept. 27. A pizza lunch will be provided. “The...
Venture outside the core, take a classics class
Every Hillsdale student should take a classics course because the Greco-Roman world provides us with the guidelines for a life of nobility and glory. As Hillsdale students, however, we are constantly presented with patterns of examples from disciplines as diverse as chemistry, music, and English. Each of us must complete at least two English and...
The soul behind the shot: Erik Teder’s photo philosophy
He’s bold, he’s blonde, and he brandishes a Sony A7 III. In addition to being a musician, officer of Swing Club, and physics major, sophomore Erik Teder is a freelance photographer. Teder has served as a photographer for weddings, portraits, and The Collegian. “To me, photography is always about capturing joy,” Teder said. “From the...




