Students are not the only ones who endure the rigors of examination at Hillsdale College. For over a year, the Hillsdale faculty has been consumed with the process of filling eight faculty openings for the upcoming academic year. This year’s committee looked to fill positions in psychology, politics, English, history, finance, biology, mathematics, and theater. Seven of the spots have...
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Seniors admitted to graduate school
When most students reach the last month of spring semester, the constant refrain is “we’re almost done!” Those seniors heading to graduate programs, however, have only just begun. After forcing down an alphabet soup of tests, including the MCAT, GRE, and LSAT, students have finally heard the verdict on where they will spend the next four to six years of...
Alumnus’ company allows users to pay with a purpose — charity
Over the course of his 20-year career, Derik Lolli ’98 has designed children’s toys, website interfaces, and most recently, Benefit Mobile, a fundraising app that contributes a fraction of the purchase toward a cause of the user’s choosing. Lolli, who studied art while at Hillsdale, said he has always enjoyed design. He also taught himself how to use design programs...
‘Staying chaste’ at Niedformal
“Most of all, stay chaste.” The room erupted into laughter as senior and Niedfeldt House Director Mitchell Moutard walked off the stage, the signal to officially start the award ceremonies. The Niedfeldt Residence Hall formal was off to a roaring start. Featuring a dinner catered by Bon Appetit, a tongue-in-cheek awards ceremony, and dancing, the formal is an opportunity for...
All the bald young men
The bathroom of a college male can be a scary place. Dried toothpaste covers the faucet, beard clippings litter the counter, the shower liner molded months ago and everyone pretends not to notice. But this is expected of bachelors in their early-20s. Hair loss isn’t. On top of a cabinet in senior Samuel Potter’s bathroom rests a box of blue...
Getting a taste of Manning
Take a walk down N. Manning Street. Start at Central Hall, pass the parking lots, stop to listen to The Wineboxes performing by College Baptist. Cross the street, gather at the beer tent for a cup of Coors. Then slalom from house to house: taste the mac ‘n’ cheese, grab a waffle, and don’t forget the chili. At Taste of...
