Hero Taco Libre and side-kick Enchilada Tony fought villains Raging Bull and Udder-taker in a wrestling ring outside Simpson Dormitory to the thrill of fans. Simpson Smackdown, a new dorm social event, based its fights off of the World Wrestling Entertainment to bring heated competition to campus in Simpson’s courtyard. “We crafted a narrative throughout...
The men of Hillsdale College proved their naval prowess on the waters of Baw Beese Lake last weekend. Dozens of student participants and spectators gathered at the local lake on Sept. 30 for the first Naval Battle, a version of capture the flag on water, since 2016. Sophomore Sophia Schlegel helped organize the event. She...
If there’s one thing that jumped out to junior Bridget Whalen about McIntyre’s dorm culture this year, it’s the conversation. “They’re so incredibly willing to engage and initiate conversation, it’s really impressive,” Whalen, the head resident assistant of the girls’ freshman dorm, said. “They look me in the eyes and talk to me, it doesn’t...
This year, female students moved into Koon Residence, bringing with them faux butterflies, garlands, and newfound community. Koon Residence, a tiny dorm located on the south side of campus, may not be at the forefront of someone’s mind at the mention of on-campus dormitories. Founded by Ezra L. Koon in 1959, the dorm has housed...
The women’s residence halls have shifted gears all across campus this year. The Townhouses and Koon Residence both became women’s dorms. New Dorm and Benzing Residence welcomed freshmen and returning upperclassmen, marking a new approach to the women’s dorm life which typically has kept freshmen and upperclassmen segregated. All of these changes have meant focusing...