“Iiiiiiiiittt’s Charger time!” The familiar voice of WCSR’s long-time broadcast icon Tony Flynn trumpeted over the airwaves. Before the start of every football game, Flynn was up in the college press box preparing for another fast-paced segment of play-by-play Hillsdale College Charger coverage. “He would be up in the press box, and he’d stand up...
Hillsdale College hosts hundreds of athletic events every year. These events require much preparation, setup, and coordination in order for everything to run smoothly and for teams, referees, and fans alike to enjoy the event. Behind all of this is one hard-working, unsung hero: Rich Alvarez. Alvarez has worked for Hillsdale College as the athletics...
This past winter break, several Hillsdale students attended the Forge Leadership Network in Washington, D.C. The network provides a venue for young adults ages 18 to 25 to gain a deeper understanding of politics, modern culture, and business through trainings, speakers, and career preparedness. Several Hillsdale students have attended Forge Leadership summits over the years,...
The columns march down both sides of the nave, and are bare now after shedding their protective plywood cases. In the middle of a quiet Thursday afternoon, several workers are fastening a few last tiles of the coffered plaster ceiling with the help of a bucket lift, finishing another arc of dusty white panels lining...
“It was not an average day,” John Somerville, professor of English, said of the South Korean military coup he witnessed while in the backseat of his parents’ Land Rover. “But I wouldn’t trade that world for anything.” Growing up in South Korea, Somerville is one of several Hillsdale students and professors who spent years of...