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‘Margaret Thatcher approved’: Snowy Shenanigans
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‘Margaret Thatcher approved’: Snowy Shenanigans

Dorm rivalries melted away as the men of Hillsdale made the most of the snow before spring break, competing in Thatcherball before uniting to shovel snow for sororities and building an igloo on the quad. The adventures began with Thatcherball at 10 p.m. Friday night.  According to senior Luke Turnbow, Thatcherball has been a tradition...

Growing up bilingual:  Professors’ kids speak multiple languages
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Growing up bilingual: Professors’ kids speak multiple languages

While many Hillsdale students are struggling to learn a new language as part of the core curriculum, some of the town’s youngest residents are already fluent in two.  Several professors are raising their children to speak more than one language. Some chose to do so because their native language is not English, others to give...

QUICK HITS: Catherine Kuiper
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QUICK HITS: Catherine Kuiper

Catherine Kuiper poses with her husband, Andrew, and three children, two of whom were involved in a baptismal cake fiasco. Courtesy | Catherine Kuiper In this quick hits interview, Assistant Professor of Education Catherine Kuiper talks Bruce Lee, baptismal cake, and the NFL.  What is an especially strong or beloved childhood memory?  Growing up in...

Quick Hits with Rebekah Dell
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Quick Hits with Rebekah Dell

Rebekah Dell stands in front of her first home. Courtesy | Rebekah Dell  In this quick hits interview, Associate Dean of Women Rebekah Dell talks southern France, comfort food, and floral arranging. What is your go-to coffee order? Lavender oat milk latte from Penny’s. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?  Don’t miss...