I spent the Saturday night of my last homecoming weekend at college tucking six kids into sleeping bags on the floor of my off-campus house. College isn’t just an opportunity to gain independence — it’s pushed me to grow into a strong adult relationship with my family. Students should lean into their relationships with their...
Illustrated by Maggie O’Connor. Watching a horror movie with friends doesn’t just give you a thrill — it’s actually good for you. Hillsdale students should watch horror movies because doing so forces them to evaluate the darkness of the world while drawing them closer to the people they’re with. Whether we like to admit it...
Mike Rogers lost the U.S. Senate race in Michigan for many reasons. The pundits have debated them all. I’d like to suggest one more, based on my own interaction with his campaign as a reporter. The Collegian sought a brief interview with Rogers in early October. We hoped to get a few minutes on the...
Illustrated by Maggie O’Connor. Moviegoers fainted and threw up in theaters watching “The Exorcist” when it premiered in 1973 according to Parade. They couldn’t stand the disturbing visuals of a young girl’s demonic possession and the battle to restore her. Horror movies often cross the line between telling a good story with dreadful and supernatural...
The average price of weddings in the United States costs as much as a new car, a home renovation, or a multi-week vacation to Europe. Instead of focusing on throwing the best party for their friends, couples should focus their engagement on preparing for the commitment and sacrifice that marriage requires. According to the financial...