“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom and of foolishness, the epoch of belief and incredulity, of darkness and of light, of hope and of despair.” Dickens’ words certainly applied to that confusing semester. As spring break of 2020 began, several friends and I...
Fostering the Good: Alumna starts Hillsdale College scholarship for former foster youth
If you ask Tori Petersen ‘18 what Bible verse guides her life, she’ll tell you it’s John 13:33-35, the passage about loving one another as Jesus loves us. “I want people to know my love for Jesus and I want people to be drawn to Him because they see what His love drives me and...
Student-athletes weigh extra eligibility
Black Thursday It was March 12, a Thursday, 11:30 a.m., a seemingly normal day for spring athletes on spring break. Coach Eric Theisen had called the baseball team into the barn for a team meeting. Coach Nikki Walbright typed out an email to her tennis team. The golf team was driving to their first tournament...
How Hillsdale’s staying busy
Colleges all over the country have shut down and millions of college students find themselves back home. Hillsdale College is no different. Several Hillsdale students, however, have found unique ways to embrace their time to make this new adventure memorable. Joshua Pautz, a senior art and math major, built a chicken coop and is now...
10 tips to work/study from home
As COVID-19 spreads, most of the country is forced to stay at home. Since the country is under a strict lockdown, students are now encouraged to stay at home in order to help restrict the spread of the virus. We are all new to the study-at-home lifestyle, so it’s time to change some habits and...




