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Forging a career through the fires of blacksmithing
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Forging a career through the fires of blacksmithing

In Mrs. Stock’s Park, a flourish of iron leaves reach up to the sky with the surrounding fall foliage. The flower comes to its peak with the pointer of a sundial. The creator of this untraditional sundial is Joel Sanderson. Sanderson gave up studying English to pursue fascination in blacksmithing, which has been his life-long...

Campus Chic: Patrick Lucas
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Campus Chic: Patrick Lucas

How would you describe your style? It’s hard to say. I just wear what I like. I guess that makes me look like a prep at some times and a bum at others, but whatever the style I think it’s always a little edgy. Would you say that your fashion has evolved? Umm yeah. For...

Sharing the joys of nature through Arboretum stewardship
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Sharing the joys of nature through Arboretum stewardship

For Arboretum Program Coordinator Laurie Rosenberg, there is nothing better than exploring the great outdoors and reveling in nature’s beauty — but she didn’t always feel this way. The path leading to her interest in the environment was long and difficult, but ultimately worth it. Now, Rosenberg shares that passion with Hillsdale locals and college...

Second Amendment at Hillsdale:  Gun policy on campus
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Second Amendment at Hillsdale: Gun policy on campus

As a shooting sports educational center, the John A. Halter Shooting Center’s firearms rules differ from those on Hillsdale College’s main campus. The college itself is not the most lenient school in Michigan when it comes to carrying guns on campus. Hillsdale College frequently holds seminars on the Second Amendment, the part of the Constitution...

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Professor Chic

Collin Barnes: How would you describe your style? “Easy like Sunday morning.” What are your fashion staples. Dress shirt with sleeves rolled up. It’s a must do. Who or what inspires your style? One part Hillsdale College history professor. One part Elvis Costello (circa “My Aim is True”). One part Joshua Homme. Where do you...