Senior psychology major Claire Lupini and senior biochemistry major Spencer Rothfuss were crowned queen and king of the president’s court by Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn at the annual President’s Ball on Saturday night. “Claire and Spencer are both exceptional representatives of our Hillsdale College campus community,” Chairwoman and Associate Professor of Chemistry Courtney Meyet said in an email. “Not...
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Student Fed impeaches treasurer, announces campus outreach events
The Student Federation impeached its elected treasurer and instated a new treasurer at its meeting on Feb. 11. Because former treasurer and junior Frank Vitale is a part-time student this semester and was unable to attend the federation meetings, members voted unanimously to impeach him. “We don’t like to do this, but it’s important for the federation to fulfill our...
Prestley Blake, donor of Hillsdale’s Blake Center for Faith and Freedom, dies at 106
Prestley Blake — founder of Friendly’s restaurant chain and friend of Hillsdale College — died in a Florida hospital last week at the age of 106. Blake, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, donated a large part of his estate in Somers, Connecticut, to the college. The property, which includes a replica of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, was established by the college...
Federalist Society guest speaks on First Amendment and compelled speech
The “no compelled speech doctrine” was designed to nip tyranny and authoritarianism in the bud, according to Richard Duncan, a professor of law at the University of Nebraska College of Law. In a virtual talk hosted by the Federalist Society on Feb. 4, Duncan explained the meaning of the doctrine and detailed several major cases in which it played a...
Profs weigh in: Christian right to revolution
Christians have the right to revolt when authority fails, but making this decision requires prudence, according to Assistant Professor of Philosophy Blake McAllister. “There is no avoidance of making difficult judgments on when violence is called for, and when it’s not. None of this entails that violence is always or even usually justified,” McAllister said. “As a matter of fact,...
Gen. Robert Neller to teach one-week course on leadership
Gen. Robert Neller will teach a special course next week on leadership in the Marines. The former commandant of the Marine Corps will focus on examples of leadership invWorld War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The one credit class will meet in the evenings on Feb. 22-26. “The class will offer the students an opportunity to consider...
Rush Limbaugh, radio legend and friend of college, dies at 70
Look up “Rush Limbaugh Hillsdale College” and the first thing that pops up is Hillsdale’s “Rush Limbaugh Challenge,” where you can take a Supreme Court quiz and get a free pocket Constitution from the college. The long-time Hillsdale College supporter and radio talk show host died Wednesday, Feb. 16, after a battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Limbaugh was 70...
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