My freshman year, there were maggots and metal shavings in the food at Saga. It sounds like a joke, but it isn’t. If you don’t believe me, download Jodel and scroll back about three years — you’ll see some pretty heinous pictures. I get why freshmen and sophomores complain about the food. It’s because they...
Hillsdale College boasts a diverse array of unfunded club sports. These athletic groups serve as more than just avenues for physical fitness. They also serve as crucibles for instilling core values like teamwork, leadership, and discipline in the student body. The need to ensure the continued flourishing of these club sports becomes evident in the...
What is your best job-hunting advice? Charles Yost, history: Don’t be ashamed to rely on your network of family and friends. Roger Butters, economics: 1. Start by becoming the best version of yourself. 2. Be genuine. 3. Be interested. 4. Follow-up. Remember, interviewing is all about signaling potential productivity. The firm doesn’t want you; they want what you can produce. Michael Tripepi,...
Something is rotten in the dining hall. No, I’m not complaining about the food. The problem is more perennial; both Jesus and King Arthur have dealt with it. I refer to the question of tables and seating — I believe we should get rid of the long tables near the piano to encourage higher-quality conversation. ...
A few years ago, this fun thing started happening: I cried every day over my family members’ inevitable deaths. Not shockingly, I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder this May. After a trial round of medication and lots of consultation with my general physician, I’m feeling a lot better than I have in a long time. I was scared to voice...