Thousands of Michiganders braved rain and near-freezing temperatures to catch a glimpse of President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at the Capitol Region International Airport in Lansing Tuesday. “He’s proven himself to be a straight-up American president. He believes in America, religion and all the things that are important to me. I believe he will make America great again,”...
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Campus reacts: Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
The U.S. Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court Monday in a 52-48 vote, making her the third Supreme Court Justice to be appointed by President Donald Trump. Nathan Schlueter, professor of philosophy and religion and Hillsdale’s pre-law advisor, said he was pleased with the civility of Barrett’s confirmation process. “This process was the healthiest political event...
Cafe all day: Penny’s extends daily hours
Penny’s Coffee Shop has extended their weekday hours. The coffee shop is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Previously, the cafe was closed between 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. “We had the idea of opening for more hours,” Penny’s Student Manager and Senior Joy Brower said. “I would sit in Penny’s doing homework when...
Alumna takes reins of WHIP program
It takes a special person to move to a new city to start a job in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jennifer Lessnau ’20, the new coordinator for the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program, is that person. Lessnau took over for former WHIP Coordinator Cassidy Syftestad at the beginning of July and adapted to the unique circumstances with poise. “I think...
Hillsdale goes retro: SAB to host drive-in movie
The Student Activities Board will welcome students to a new event this Friday: a drive-in movie night. The evening will begin at 8 p.m. in the Roche Sports Complex parking lot. “Think truck beds, popcorn, and a spooky movie,” said Small Events Coordinator Claire Lupini, a senior. Viewers can choose to watch from their cars or sit out in lawn...
Two active COVID-19 cases on campus
As new confirmed cases of COVID-19 spike in Michigan, Hillsdale College reported two active cases on Wednesday morning. Another 43 students are in contact isolation and seven await test results. Twenty-eight cases of COVID-19 have been resolved this year, according to a faculty and staff newsletter. Director of Health and Wellness Brock Lutz said there have been no apparent outbreaks...
Dedra Birzer accepts publishing job with South Dakota State Historical Society
Dedra Birzer, lecturer of history at Hillsdale College, has accepted a position as director of research and publications for the South Dakota State Historical Society as well as publisher of its press. “I am very excited about this role and hope to create a vision that will bring South Dakota to people who don’t live there,” Birzer said. She will...
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