A Western-themed prom for young adults with special needs, called “A Hootenanny Shindig,” will feature a live band, line dance lessons, and snacks in the Hoynak Room April 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by the Great Opportunities for Assistance and Leadership Special Education Assistance in collaboration with the Honky Tonk Club. ...
Speaker says absolute autonomy is impossible, unrealistic
Our culture idolizes personal autonomy, but few ever reach that standard and it is a good thing, according to author and speaker Leah Libresco Sargeant. “Dependence is the only thing we’re guaranteed in a human life,” Sargeant said. “Striving for an autonomous life, a life where our strengths are equal to our duties and our...
Radio wins best college audio station for fifth time
Alessia Sandala and Grace Novak with their scholarship awards. Courtesy | Scot Bertram Radio students from Hillsdale College’s WRFH beat out competitors from Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and nearly a dozen other competing colleges to win the Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ designation “Best College Audio Station” for the fourth consecutive year, and the...
Rahe gives historical context of Iran
America has been interested in Middle Eastern oil since World War II, Paul Rahe, professor of history at Hillsdale College, said. The Hillsdale Lyceum hosted Rahe for a discussion on the Iranian War on March 26. “Iran has the potential, if they become powerful enough, to use oil as a weapon and have tremendous leverage,”...
Students log over 7,000 volunteer hours in one semester
Hillsdale College students logged 7,274 volunteer hours in a single semester through the college’s Great Opportunities for Assistance and Leadership program, according to Livia Dodd, junior and director of the GOAL program. As the college prepares for its annual day of service on April 11, students are continuing a tradition of giving back that is...
