Courtesy | Unsplash The sun was shining for the first time in a long time over Hillsdale, Michigan. My legs in need of stretching and blood in need of pumping, I went for a walk with my best friend. We caught up on our days as the birds chirped and a gentle spring breeze moved...
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Don’t write off the social sciences
Courtesy | Unsplash The social sciences, especially sociology and psychology, are neither soft nor indoctrinating disciplines. We should stop dismissing them as such. Register for these courses at Hillsdale to develop your critical thinking skills and gain a richer understanding of human behavior. Affirming the intellectual rigor and legitimacy of sociology and psychology is bound...
Sometimes crime is pretty sweet
Courtesy | Unsplash A delivery vanished somewhere between Italy and Poland. Twelve tons of cargo were stolen. The motive remains unclear. The victim? Nestlé. The target? More than 410,000 limited-edition, Formula 1 KitKat bars. It’s a crime that was made to be memed. Every headline begs for attention, but this one deserves it. In a...
Don’t kick your ox into the pit
Courtesy | Unsplash Working on the Sabbath used to merit death. But for most college students, Sunday afternoon is the perfect time to catch up on homework. Last Sunday afternoon, I worked on a few homework assignments. Later that week, I listened to the book of Exodus and heard this passage: “Six days shall work...
Seniors answer: What was your favorite class at Hillsdale College?
Courtesy | Unsplash Thomas McKenna, Editor in Chief Professor of Politics Joseph Postell is the GOAT. Like many other seniors, I find it difficult to pick a favorite class. Courses in history, theology, and literature deepened my understanding of first principles and my relationships with others. But I’m not sure any of them changed my...




