“Reuss!” The frisbee soars through the air, and Junior Andy Reuss takes off in pursuit. He slops across the muddy quad before losing his footing and splashing into a mud puddle. Everyone laughs. Undeterred, they play on. The Ultimate Frisbee Club started a competitive Frisbee league to increase involvement. The club runs loosely structured pick-up games throughout the year for...
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Study abroad part two: France
Looming above the students is the Eiffel Tower. The structure is iconic but also serves as a reminder that they are finally in the country and culture they love so much. Hillsdale students spent the summer taking classes in France to polish their language skills and experience the French culture. “Studying in Paris enabled me to connect my affinity for...
Counseling in faith
Think your minimum-wage gig this summer was sweet? Think again. Hannah Weikart got paid to watch other people work. Weikart, a counselor for SpringHill Camps, spent her summer bringing faith back into the daily life of high school students. Wiekart was one of many Hillsdale students who spent their summer investing in youth at a summer camp. Part of the...
Study abroad part one: Spain
Three young girls slip into a train car that looks like something straight out of Harry Potter. The sign on the door is in German, which none of them speak, so they shrug and take a seat. The overnight train rattles across Europe. Next stop, Vienna. Nine Hillsdale College students spent the summer studying and experiencing Spanish culture through the...
Freshman overcomes disabilities, excels in athletics
He plays baseball and basketball. He was on his school’s varsity tennis team. He biked 250 miles over eight days. He trekked through the mountains of Filmont, NM with his boy scout troop. He did all of this with one arm and two prosthetic legs. Meet Greg Rybka, a freshman who refuses to let his body get in the way...
Student Fitness is more than meets the eye
While obesity rates are constantly increasing throughout the United States, Hillsdale students appear to be staying relatively fit and active. However, the appearance of fitness may often be deceiving. A lack of obesity does not mean a healthy body. “Some students may look the part,” said Bill Lundberg, manager of Hayden park. “But how is that healthy heart? How is...
