April 2021

What to Do During Your Last Few Days at Hillsdale

Everyone tells you what to do during your first few days of college . . . but what about the last few days?

Journalism in a Changing Age

Wall Street Journal editorial writer Barton Swaim talks journalism, traveling the way of Joseph, and why a liberal arts degree is never a bad idea.

Saving Louis the Space Otter: The Remarkable Origins of @Charger_Chalk_Draws

From intricate portraits to quick, cartoony doodles, the drawings left around Hillsdale College’s campus reflect bits and pieces of students’ lives. Ryan Littley, a custodian for the college, has taken it upon himself to share these works of art through Instagram.

Gather ’Round and Listen: Pianos and Dorm Bonding

Every piano that resides in a Hillsdale College dormitory plays an important role in bringing housemates together.

Student Amber Mango outside Central Hall

Why I Chose Hillsdale: Amber Mango

It was truly Providence that brought me to this special place in southern Michigan, but it didn’t take me long to realize that this is no regular college.

Charger Football Tailgate: A Hillsdale Tradition

The Post-Game Tailgate is an unique part of Charger culture and the special nature of autumn Saturdays in Hillsdale.

TV Lounge: Hidden Gem in the Student Union

Though only a small, unassuming corner of the Union, the TV lounge is an important part of the student experience at Hillsdale College. There are very few places on campus that serve so many purposes and impact the student body on a daily basis in the way the lounge does.

Greek life: An Ancient Alternative

Have you ever considered Greek life? No, I don’t mean a sorority. Community at Hillsdale is present in the classroom and a good community of students can make a hard class the best class.

The Commencement Daisy Chain Tradition

Commencement traditions come and go at Hillsdale as circumstances, facilities, and class sizes change through the years. One tradition—the Daisy Chain—has long been out of practice but was a popular and beloved part of Commencement in the first half of the 20th century.

graduating students facing clocktower with blue skies

A Lament for the Month of May

Seniors graduate, seasons change, relationships come and go. Things happen; that’s all they ever do. But how can we preserve friendships? Practicing intentionality in friendship and grateful reflection on shared experiences can help you prepare yourself for when May comes around.

Taking to the Azure Skies: How a Hillsdale Math Degree Jumpstarted a Career in Aerospace Engineering

Looking for a career in aerospace engineering? Find out how a Hillsdale Math Degree can land you a job at the world’s largest aerospace company.