Who wears a bowtie to class every Friday, loves the mind, and can’t stop smiling? Hillsdale’s newest Psychology professor, Joseph Weaver, does all three and more at his first full-time teaching job. “This school is defined by its students, they are motivated and articulate in their desire for greater things,” Weaver said. His previous teaching...
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Twitter war: Professors duke it out in cyberspace
War is brewing on campus. Two professors fight a fervent battle, not for material gain, but for winning the allegiance of all Hillsdale students. Only one shall be victorious. The Twitter war between Professor of Economics Gary Wolfram and Director of the Dow Journalism Program John Miller is not being waged on a typical battlefield....
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Study abroad part three: England
The Oxford professor raises his eyebrows as Senior Evan Gage reads his paper aloud. Surrounded by English history and culture, Gage presents his ideas one-on-one to the professor for examination, discussion, and academic growth. Hillsdale Students spent a month during the summer studying in Oxford. “It honestly surpassed my expectations,” Gage said. “I had the...
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The times they are a-changin’
“People don’t realize how much information and history can be stored in such small objects,” Brenna Henry, technical service librarian said. One person who does realize is sophomore Connor Gleason. Gleason began dealing rare coins in the summer of 2012 as a way to supplement his summer income before coming to Hillsdale. “I was doing...
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Professor spotlight: Christina Meyet
The lights go out, the class is silent, and the teacher stands still in front of them holding a balloon. In one swift move, she raises the lighter to the ball of molecules and with a loud pop, a whiff of ozone, and a fireball, the class is instantly launched into the world of Dr....