Olivia Rodrigo beat the curse of the sophomore slump with her new album “Guts,” released on Sept. 8. “Guts” follows Rodrigo’s transition from her teenage years to her early 20s. The album, which Rodrigo describes as “the confusion that comes with becoming a young adult,” is a homage to the feeling of being scared of adulthood. Following the release of...
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Film club combines novel projects and classic taste
For those that find themselves scrambling to see the newest Christopher Nolan films, raving about the Coen Brothers, or even simply appreciating the classics, the Hillsdale Film and Production Club offers a place for film enthusiasts to watch, discuss, and produce the newest blockbusters. “It has sort of become a catch-all for everything on campus that’s related to films —...

Market blooms with fresh finds
For the class of 2027, the Hillsdale County Farmers Market is opening doors to new friendships and a deeper community. Freshmen Sophia Miller and Maria Graziastroik, who live next door to each other in Olds Residence, met during orientation sessions but quickly started grabbing meals and attending mass together. Last Saturday morning, they visited the market together after mass. With...

The soul behind the shot: Erik Teder’s photo philosophy
He’s bold, he’s blonde, and he brandishes a Sony A7 III. In addition to being a musician, officer of Swing Club, and physics major, sophomore Erik Teder is a freelance photographer. Teder has served as a photographer for weddings, portraits, and The Collegian. “To me, photography is always about capturing joy,” Teder said. “From the very beginning, it was always...
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