“It was more or less through a fun, happy accident that I am now slinging Turkish rugs in the United States.” The American Dream—or at least an iteration of it which Evan Gage ’14 describes as “objectively quirky.” Gage Goods is a “social slash business experiment” which, vitalized by the aforementioned rug-slinging, grew out of...
The first floor of Tim and Peri Rose Force’s home is made for guests. The shelves, lined with spiritual books, are easy to reach and hang above comfy couches. Mugs sit beside a kettle brewing hot water, waiting for company. Their home, called the Grotto, is a haven for Hillsdale students to spend time in...
Emma McCormick ’19 is “exactly the sort of person” to buy a sailboat, move to Florida, and live in a marina, according to Clara Johsens ’19. And that’s exactly what she did. McCormick, who majored in economics at Hillsdale and works as a financial analyst for General Motors in Detroit, grew restless working remotely during...
A typical weekend for junior Luke Vayder includes a 24-hour shift working to potentially save lives. “If you don’t do well on minimal sleep, don’t do it,” Vayder said. Vayder warned anyone considering any role in medicine — as he plans to pursue throughout his life — that sleep can’t be a priority. Sometimes he...
Tucked away on Oak street, concealed from the road by multiple houses, lies the Halfway House – a hidden house of authentic community, contagious laughter, and lots of music. Halfway House is home to seven senior women, all who have known each other since freshman year. The community of the house sprung from their love...