Conflict between right-wing populists and mainstream conservatives is a persistent problem, according to Daniel McCarthy, vice president of publications at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s Collegiate Network. McCarthy presented a talk Nov. 13 titled “Is Populism Conservatism’s Future…Or Its Demise?” which was hosted by the Lyceum. McCarthy said there was a civil war on the American...
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Committee begins core curriculum review
Hillsdale College has appointed a committee to review the core curriculum and consider changes such as a possible comprehensive core exam, according to Samuel Negus, director of program review and accreditation. “The freshmen who’ve matriculated this year are the 10th class to matriculate into the new core,” Negus said. “We plan to review, look back...
Smith teaches on Thomas More in new online course
Dean of Humanities Stephen Smith introduces the life and writings of Thomas More in an online course released by the Center for Thomas More Studies Oct. 31, the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s declaration of More as patron saint of statesmen. “He’s a free, artful, and daring thinker who lived and wrote and...
‘True manhood’: Legion XII to table at AmericaFest
Student leaders of Legion XII, a Christian men’s club and nonprofit that aims to teach young men what it means to be godly, are hoping to expand to other campuses after the new year. Founded by junior Luke Waters and other Hillsdale students, including club vice president junior Andriy Pasichnyk, the group hopes to recruit...
Mock Trial competes in last tournaments of preseason
Hillsdale College Mock Trial’s two upperclassmen teams placed third and fourth overall in their respective tournaments Nov. 15–16, with members taking home several individual awards. Upperclassmen team Mens Rea-lity Stars finished third overall at the University of Texas at Austin with a final ballot record of 8.5-3.5. They swept Boston University 3-0, went 1-2 against...