It is almost impossible to imagine what someone might do on campus in the predawn hours on a weekday. Most dutiful Hillsdalians traffic the same few buildings and walk across the same sidewalks to the same desks in the library almost every day of the week, and then turn back to go home by 2 a.m., at the latest, when...
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WOW air bankruptcy cancels Icelandic trips, brings student nostalgia
Iceland had 2.3 million visitors in 2018, according to the Rejkjavik Grapevine, a prevalent Icelandic tourist magazine. With about 338,000 people living in Iceland, the number of tourists makes up nearly seven times the country’s population. But after Iceland’s ultra low-cost airline, WOW air, went bankrupt at the end of March, many predict Icelandic tourism will be on the decline....
Alien sightings, mail from Ronald Reagan, and run-ins with the FBI
Graduates of the classes of 1959 and 1969 converged on campus for their sixtieth and fiftieth reunions this week. The alumni spent their time touring campus, reuniting with old friends, and reminiscing about a simpler time when McIntyre was called New Dorm and women couldn’t wear pants on campus. Gifts from the Gipper When she worked as a...
Historian and novelist Arlan Gilbert reflects on 38-year Hillsdale career
While considering the job offer for College President several years ago, Larry Arnn came across a historical novel about Hillsdale College — and it was partly what inspired him to take the job. The novel was written by a former history professor named Arlan Gilbert, who taught at the college from 1960 to 1998. Arlan Gilbert taught a record number...
Former professor introduces Great Books program at University of Nebraska
Director of the Newman Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture and former Hillsdale College professor John Freeh is introducing the Great Books program to inspire the “pursuit of wisdom” at their center on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s campus. The Newman Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture, according to its website, is an educational program in the tradition of John Henry...
Lamplighters honorary initiates 70th class
The Lamplighters women’s honorary is entering its 70th year on Hillsdale’s campus, with the selection of eight new members from the junior class. This year’s class includes Sarah Becker, Victoria Addis, Adelaide Holmes, Mollie Beth Dill, Michelle Reid, Emily Skwarek, Avery Lacey, and Natalie Bodnar. The new members are chosen by the previous class of Lamplighters members based on their...
