Let’s face it gang, dating is hard, especially at Hillsdale, where people treat a first date with the same level of commitment as a twenty year fixed mortgage. People feel the need to run a level-three background check before even considering a 30-minute coffee date. You know so much about the person before you go...
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A ‘Hillsdating’ solution
I, Aidan Cyrus, have discovered the cure for “Hillsdating,” the problem that has plagued this school for too long. The problem of the Hillsdale dating scene is the belief that you need to be madly in love with someone to ask them out. I spent the past week or so contemplating the possible remedies and...
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Dear Dale,
I have liked a guy for a few months. We hang out regularly but haven’t gone on any official dates. How do I know if this is hillsdating? Is hillsdating socially acceptable? -Confused Candace Candace, Happy Valentines Day! In this romantic week it’s hard not to wonder about our dating lives. And hillsdating is its...
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Bowling teams take on dating in the ’60s
What do busy college students do when they want to merge date night with intramural sports? For Hillsdale students in the 1960s, the answer was simply to join a couples’ bowling league. While this activity is usually reserved for middle-aged partners trying to revive their competitive spirit, the activity was remarkably popular at Hillsdale. A...
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Dear Hillsdale: Nobody likes conservative daters
While bold in their intellectual battles, many Hillsdale guys are too hesitant in relationships. Protecting their pride and avoiding the discomfort of rejection, they use the friend-card first, rather than take the risk of asking a girl out. Playing it safe like this kills the art of romance. We should return to old-fashioned, casual dating....