More than a century after one of the original residents scribbled his name and the year “1883” onto one of the attic walls, Robert Eden is leaving his own mark on the Victorian-era residence. Four different homeowners have resided in the house since it was first built in 1880, entirely by hand. Eden, a Hillsdale professor of politics emeritus, has...
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Alumna and video game enthusiast breaks into e-sports media
When Katie Frates was a student at Hillsdale, she was known for sneaking off from parties to play video games. Now, she’s known for The Daily Walkthrough, an esports and video game newsletter. “I’ve been a nerd my whole life,” Frates said. “I have loved video games forever.” The Daily Walkthrough is a morning newsletter that publishes Monday through...
Pulp Michigan: Astral Projections
Picture yourself in a boat on a river — then scratch that image because the Beatles are lame. Instead, picture yourself lying face up in an open field, your body swathed in a warm blanket, staring out at the October midnight as it opens into the Milky Way’s deep field of stars. Now call your girlfriend — or grab your...
Unsung Heroes of Hillsdale: Nancy Ritz retires after 18 years of custodial service
Known among students, faculty, and college staff for her kindness, sense of humor, and enthusiasm for Christian music, longtime campus custodian Nancy Ritz celebrated her retirement last week after 18 years of service. Ritz has worked in almost every building on campus during her time at the college. Around 30 college faculty and staff attended her retirement party on Friday...
Petersen family chooses Charger football
Most Hillsdale College students are plenty familiar with Dean of Men Aaron Petersen. His care for the students of the college is unrivaled as he aims to “guide young men into adulthood and through the trials and joys of college life.” Hillsdale College recruited Peterson in the 90s from Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids to play football and...
Allen antiques are still in style, despite national industry decline
About eight miles from Hillsdale College, along West Chicago Road, Hog Creek Antique Mall boasts 150 vendor booths selling everything from vintage blow dryers to Pyrex (a current favorite among collectors) to niche pieces like political buttons and clown dolls. The mall is one of several storefronts in a row of antique stores on West Chicago Road, dubbed the “antique...
