A mock trial freshman won an individual award at her first-ever competition at the Notre Dame Golden Dome Invitational Tournament Nov. 1-2. Freshman Margaret Ellen Jackson earned a 17-rank witness award in the tournament, while team co-captain and senior Valerie Check took home an 18-rank attorney award. “Margaret Ellen had a couple of difficult cross-examinations where she had to defend...
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‘You are a fundie’: Freshman defines Hillsdale student body
Every Hillsdale student is a fundie, according to a presentation for Citizens for Self-Government Oct. 28 by freshman Isaiah Sasser. “Not all fundies are created equal,” Sasser said. “The fundie spectrum is an axis of sorts, and various social behaviors, life experiences, and personal background details contribute to one’s fundiness or contemporariness on the axis.” Sasser spoke on the definition...
SAB combines Fall Fest and Maker’s Market
Students and parents enjoyed live music, fall treats, a student market, and outdoor activities at the Student Activities Board’s annual Fall Fest and Maker’s Market Oct. 24. This year, SAB combined the Fall Fest and Maker’s Market events into one event featuring crafts, food, vendors, games, and live music. “Students get to come with their friends and families. You can...
Mock trial sweeps Harvard
Team Actors Reus. Courtesy | Aaliyah Dobson All three of Hillsdale College Mock Trial’s teams competed in tournaments Oct. 25-26, with veteran upperclassmen team Actors Reus winning first place at Tufts University’s invitational tournament. Actors Reus finished with a final ballot score of 7-1, sweeping Harvard University 2-0 in the first round, splitting with Rutgers University 1-1, and defeating Haverford...
Hungarian ambassador speaks on the ‘good life’
Leadership means acting as a guide for a group’s journey, according to János Csák, former Hungarian ambassador and minister of culture and innovation in Hungary. The President’s Office sponsored Csák’s visit last week. He delivered two speeches: “Leadership: Virtues and Techniques” and “Offense vs. Defence: Challenges to Western Civilisation.” In his first speech, he said it is important that leaders...
New ski club to help students hit the slopes, aims for Austria
Just in time for colder temperatures, Hillsdale students have formed the college’s newest athletic club: Hillsdale College Ski and Snowboard Club. The Ski Club plans to give students the opportunity to hit the slopes, regardless of skill level, according to club president junior Connor O’Donohue. “We want to give students the opportunity to enjoy Michigan winters, whether they’ve skied before...
Congressman speaks on the future of American education
A Republican is someone who believes in the foundational principles of the country, according to U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg. Hillsdale College Republicans hosted Walberg for a talk about the government shutdown and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Oct. 29. “I’m a Washingtonian,” said Walberg, who represents Michigan’s fifth congressional district. “Most of you understand that Washington never won political...
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