The Society of Physics Students is driving to the University of Michigan to attend a physics presentation on April 12 titled, “A Viking Navigational Aid: Polarized Light.” “You’d be interested in this event if you’re interested in nature in the physical world and history to some extent,” said freshman Joshua Ramette, president of the society....
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Student Fed approves group proposals
Student Fed approved $4,321.85 in funds at its last meeting after receiving eight proposals from student clubs and Campus Health and Recreation. The group granted funds to Praxis, Cravats and Bluestockings, Kappa Mu Epsilon math honorary, Students for Life, Mu Alpha, and the Hillsdale College Pep Band. Student Fed approved only half of Campus Health...
Garrett West presents paper at UNC conference
When junior Garrett West presented a paper on Medieval philosophy at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, a student said they’d never met a theist who could actually have a conversation about philosophy. “Being there really made me appreciate me being at HIllsdale. I recognize how rare the sort of education we receive here...
Unfinished business delays diplomas
As seniors near graduation, failure to take care of business could delay their diplomas and consequently their job search. On April 7, Registrar Douglas McArthur sent out an email saying,“We have reason to believe that not everyone who intends to graduate in May has submitted a graduation application to the Registrar’s office.” McArthur’s email hinted...
Teaching students survival 101
When the polar vortex struck Hillsdale College, nine-foot snow banks loomed over the campus quad. Sinister patches of black ice stretched across the sidewalk. The days were nasty, brutish, and short. Perfect weather for camping. Joe Kellam, the instructor for next semester’s wilderness survival class, set up camp with friends when few Hillsdale students dared...