Alpha Tau Omega member Gerald “Spike” Hennessy saved Hillsdale College in the 1950s by paying its expenses, according to an upcoming student documentary. Thanks to his efforts, the college was able to survive without turning to government assistance. Today, the fraternity he was part of continues philanthropic efforts. Senior Christopher Chavey, ATO’s current philanthropy chair,...
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Professors’ Picks Christina Lambert Assistant Professor of English
Song: “Paul Revere” by Noah Kahan and Gregory Alan Isakov (2022) “Paul Revere” by Noah Kahan with Gregory Alan Isakov. Don’t sleep on this collaboration between everybody’s favorite grumpy New England folk pop star and that lovely farmer singer Isakov. And if you haven’t listened to Isakov’s album with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, do...
Babylon Bee movie undercuts media narrative
“Certain dates echo throughout history,” Vice President Kamala Harris said in a speech on Jan. 6, 2022. “Dates that occupy not only a place on our calendars, but a place in our collective memory. Dec. 7, 1941. Sept. 11, 2001. And Jan. 6, 2021.” Harris’ speech reflects the liberal trend to equate the events of...
Greek Spotlight: Chi Omega raises $1,600 in first Wish Week
Hillsdale College’s Chi Omega sorority hosted their annual fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Charity, known as “Chi O Coffeehouse” on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. “For it being a night crazy full of campus activities, we had an awesome turnout,” senior Dorothy Roland said. “I think that’s a real testament to the number...
Opera Workshop performs ‘Highlights in Harmony’
Vocal students performed scenes from operettas, operas, and plays in the eighth annual Opera Workshop Oct. 25 and 26. “Each night, we sang to a full house and were rewarded with a standing ovation,” said Emily Douglass, co-director of the opera workshop and voice coordinator, opera director, and artist-teacher of music. “This warm response is...




