The controversial COVID-19 vaccine has been subject to rumors, speculation, and legitimate concerns since it was first rolled out on Dec. 14. While about 11.1 million people have already taken their first dose of the vaccine according to the New York Times, others believe that the vaccine will actually increase their health problems. But what exactly is the COVID-19 vaccine,...
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‘I’m very happy to be here’: Alumna returns to teach math
When Paulina Volosov ’14 began her job search, she did not hesitate to apply for a position in the mathematics department at Hillsdale College. After earning her master’s of science in applied mathematics and Ph.D. in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Volosov began teaching as an assistant professor of mathematics and has come to enjoy being on Hillsdale’s campus once...
Conservation Club, AEI Executive Council host professor panel discussion about climate change
We can’t keep going on the way we’ve been going, losing control of earth atmosphere,” Chairman and Professor of Physics Kenneth Hayes said. “If you love life and care for those who come after you, you have a moral obligation to do what you can to make things right.” On Nov. 27 at 7 p.m., the Conservation Club and American...
Hillsdale’s ACS chapter honored with ‘Outstanding Chapter’ Award
Hillsdale College’s American Chemical Society (ACS) chapter won the Outstanding Chapter Award for the 2017-2018 calendar year. Out of more than 400 chapters, only 69 were selected for Outstanding Chapter. “The award is a testament to how active the Hillsdale College ACS chapter has been, both on and off campus,” said Chairman and Professor of Chemistry Matthew Young, who is...
Bon Appetit encourages local sourcing, embraces environment
The environmental impact of the food supply has come under scrutiny as numerous studies have pointed to food production as a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Bon Appétit Management Company, which operates a cafe in the Knorr Family Dining Room, has made reducing emissions a priority. According to their website, in 2007, Bon Appétit set and achieved its goal...
Biology students present research, Brown wins award
Senior Aubrey Brown was selected for first prize winner this past summer after she presented her research to the Michigan Entomological Society on how climate change affects spiders’ ability to build webs. Brown is one of nine Hillsdale College biology students who are presenting thesis research on campus this semester. Senior Monica Toohey recently presented on the accuracy of retail...
Hillsdale promotes interest in both M.D. and D.O. programs
Before Delaney Lehmann ’18 entered the pre-med track at Hillsdale, she had never heard of osteopathic medicine. After being exposed to both osteopathic (D.O.) and allopathic (M.D.) schools, however, she felt a D.O. degree would align best with the education she had received at Hillsdale. “When I read the osteopathic tenants, the two that stuck out to were that the...
Students discuss Juul trend, FDA attempts to regulate the sale of Juul products
“Hitting the Juul” has become a common phrase as high schoolers and college students increasingly turn to Juul as a “cool” form of e-smoking. Juul is a brand of e-cigarettes that delivers an aerosol mix of chemicals, nicotine, and flavoring to the user, according to the American Cancer Society. One Juul can contain as much nicotine as an entire pack...
Ph.D. candidate, alumna inspires current students with molecular biology research
After earning her Bachelor of Science in chemistry, Kathryn Wierenga ’16 is now a Ph.D. candidate working in the laboratory of James J. Pestka, Ph.D. at Michigan State University in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. On Nov. 7, Wierenga came back to Hillsdale College and inspired students to attend graduate school through a proposal presentation of her thesis...