From new technology to new locks on classroom doors, Hillsdale College’s security team has been making serious improvements to campus this past year. Director of Campus Security William Whorely said while the college and its surrounding community is a generally safe place to live, work, and study, he and his team are always preparing for the ‘what if’ scenario, especially...
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1844 Society hosts opening membership drive
The 1844 Society, an alumni and student organization aimed at fostering a spirit of thanksgiving towards the college, held its first membership drive of the year at Rough Draft last Thursday. The organization invited students and current members to an evening of socializing, complimentary drinks and desserts, and a chance to learn more about the society. After mingling, attendees drifted...
No student COVID cases, college reports
After a week of in-person classes, no Hillsdale College students have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Dean of Men Aaron Petersen. Five students who showed symptoms have tested negative, and five more currently await test results. “I think the students came here ready to do their part, especially with all the precautionary measures to help us get through these...
College’s social media metrics break records
More than 20 million people now view Hillsdale College’s social media accounts each month, according to recent data from the college’s marketing department. That’s about the size of Florida’s population. The college’s social media growth has exploded in recent years. Since 2014, its total follower count across all accounts increased from 122,000 to more than 1.4 million. Hillsdale’s YouTube channel...
Pizza, Instagram, and a SWAT team: Hillsdale College employee experiences digital harassment over username
It was a normal night in November 2019 at the Cote house. The boys were heading off to their basketball games when Shanna Cote received four unordered pizza deliveries from four separate pizza stores. The next night, the Cotes received the same unordered deliveries at their new, but not yet occupied, house. “My younger kids were a little freaked out,”...
History professor retires after 32 years
After 32 years of teaching at Hillsdale College, Associate Professor of History Lucy Moye has retired from the history department. Originally hired as a medievalist, Moye taught the old Western Civilization to 1648 course, in addition to the Heritage sequence. She also taught a variety of history courses ranging from Medieval England to Medieval Christianity as well as a now-discontinued...
Mossey enacts new late fee policy
Mossey Library patrons are now responsible for replacing overdue items, instead of paying small late fees. As of July 1, 2020, the library will no longer charge overdue fines for anything but reserves, which will remain $1 per hour. Items will now be considered lost after a 21-day period. Instead of issuing a late fee, borrowers will be responsible for...
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