Since the release of megahit “Walking On A Dream” in 2008, Empire of the Sun’s stadium bangers have dominated high school proms and après-skis around the world. Their new album, “Ask That God,” succeeds in recapturing the thrilling and imaginative synth-pop that Empire of the Sun has trademarked. The Australian band, comprised of vocalist Luke...
Tower Players perform ‘Silent Sky’ among the stars
Even STEM majors may want to wander into the Fine Arts Building this week to watch the stars of “Silent Sky,” which tells the story of the astronomers who discovered Earth’s position in the galaxy. The Tower Players’ production of “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson will take place in Markel Auditorium from Oct. 2-5 at...
Professor’s Picks: Stephen Smith, professor of English
Song: Mozart, Finale, “The Marriage of Figaro.” (1786) Come for the famous overture but stay for the great finale. Do you desire beauty, forgiveness, and a taste of real joy? Share the glory of Mozart. As the final chorus sings: “Only love can resolve / this day of torments, / caprice and folly,...
Hunting and gathering: men compete for Chick-fil-A
When sophomore Thomas Potter walked into the thrift sale at Sigma Chi, he didn’t expect to purchase the shoes that he had traded the night before. Potter had surrendered his shoes to win points for the Simpson Scavenger Hunt, and the next day, he accompanied friends to the fraternity thrift sale. “I look, and there...
Theatre students travel to Stratford festival
The Hillsdale College Department of Theatre has hosted an annual trip to the Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada, for more than 30 years. This year, 13 students and three faculty departed for the trip on Sept. 5 and returned on Sept. 8. The itinerary included five productions in four different theaters: “Get That Hope,” an...




