Professor of Philosophy Donald Turner was honored by Hillsdale College faculty March 3 after he resigned due to the development of cancer. Collegian Archives | Courtesy College faculty gathered March 3 to honor Donald Turner, professor of philosophy, for his 18 years of teaching and service. Turner officially retired at the end of February due...
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Mammal skeletons, plant fossils, and turtle shells donated to Daniel M. Fisk Museum of Natural History
Tony Swinehart, professor of biology and curator of the Fisk Museum of Natural History, holds one of the tortoise shells donated by Brian Johnson. Madeleine Jepsen | Collegian An array of ornate turtle shells and rare mammal skeletons will soon bedeck the shelves of the Daniel M. Fisk Museum of Natural History for visitors to...
Communication breakdown
“The Sacred Rite of Trump will commence tonight’s meeting at 11:59 sharp,” an ironic and anonymous yakker announced. “Please remember handbooks, new members.” Another yak: “There is a special circle of hell set aside just for Trump.” A brief and obnoxious theological tit-for-tat followed. The mockery and vilification coming from both sides is causing problems...
Ted Cruz is the last best hope of the GOP
As we pass the half-way mark of the primary season, we need to home in on the candidate most likely to fulfill the duties of the office of President with prudence, integrity, and legality. We need to agree on the man most apt to be our nation’s executive. We need to decide who we want...
Collegiate Scholars should change more
I enjoyed telling people I’m an “honors student.” There were few compliments greater than the looks of shock, awe, and disgust I received. They told me I “didn’t seem like that type of person.” Though amused, this “type” concerned me as both a member of the program and a student at Hillsdale College. So a...


