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Students attend United Nations summit
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Students attend United Nations summit

While some students sailed in the British Virgin Islands for spring break, other students traveled further north to the United Nations headquarters in New York City.  A group of 12 students attended the Christian Council International’s United Nations Fellowship which included the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women and a conference on the...

Vesper service begins the great fast
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Vesper service begins the great fast

As Western Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, the Orthodox Lent is just beginning The church is filled with golden icons of Christ and saints, each bearing the same gentle, intent expression. Men and veiled women enter solemnly, bowing and crossing themselves before the ornate images. Following a service, they will turn their gaze from the...

Setting sail for spring break
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Setting sail for spring break

Six women set sail in the British Virgin Islands for a week—the perfect reality TV show or Key West novel. But it’s actually a group of friends from Hillsdale College on spring break.  Senior Grace Hearne has sailed in the British Virgin Islands many times with her family, and she said she was excited to...

Tales from the Speaker’s office
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Tales from the Speaker’s office

Sophomore Tommy Smith shares experience  interning for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Sophomore Tommy Smith knows how to tell a story. Every evening, his classmates look forward to his re-enactment of the most memorable call he received that day. “This is Speaker Johnson’s office. How can I help you?” “Yes ma’am, we do.” “No...

Exploring campus’ hidden library
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Exploring campus’ hidden library

The music department library houses hundreds of pieces of music in Howard   Deep in the basement of Howard Music Hall is the college’s lesser-known library, holding a collection of sheet music that dates back to the 1940s.  Professor of Music James Holleman, who directs the college orchestra and choirs, has been building the music...