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Two male and two female students performing music at an outdoor concert

A Closer Listen: Concert on the Quad

During a season in which social gatherings are tough to come by, Concert on the Quad was a breath of fresh air to the Hillsdale community. Though I played at my final Concert on the Quad this year, I am certain it will continue to be a font of happiness for me and those who grace the campus in the future.

Four female students stand in a dorm kitchen with a plate of homemade tortillas

‘Hillsdining’: How to Make the Most of Mealtimes During COVID-19

Because of COVID-19, eating arrangements look different this year. But, thanks to Hillsdale’s new takeout options, the possibilities for student dining are endless. Here are a few of our favorite ideas for mixing up your mealtimes.

How to Throw the Best Friendsgiving Celebration

Celebrating Friendsgiving on campus this year? Here are six tips to help you make the best of it.

Running with the Grizzlies: When Hillsdalians Tackle the Montana Trails

This year, the Le Grizz ultramarathon in Polebridge, Montana, had some Hillsdale flair. How exactly did these busy people fit training for an ultramarathon into their daily schedules? As it turns out, there’s always time for a run.

Mr. Moeggenberg sitting at a dining table

Dear Freshman Me: Get to Know the People

Dear Freshman me: One thing I’ve come to realize is that most of the staff members here are friendly people who want to have conversations with you as a person, not just in a professional meeting all the time. Case in point, allow me to introduce you to Mr. Moeggenberg.

Watch the Leaves: A Senior’s Thoughts on Time

What do autumn leaves and mock trial have in common?

Savor the Moment.

Two Hillsdale College alumni reminisce on their time here and discuss the importance of the conversations we have in college.

Blue Charger Football helmet on the sidelines

Karl Taylor Creates Football Camp

Karl Taylor’s love for Hillsdale has extended far beyond his college years. A 1993 graduate, he served as the captain of the football team and as president of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, and he earned a degree in finance.

Student speaking with two others at classical school job fair

Senior Year at the Classical School Job Fair

There was added pressure to my senior year’s Classical School Job Fair. This was the opportunity to find my career after Hillsdale—and this is how I did it.

A Newfound Appreciation for Quarantine

Like many other students, I was skeptical of the rules and regulations surrounding COVID-19—but when I got quarantined, I gained a newfound appreciation for the policies.

Hillsdale 101: A Freshman’s Thoughts on Her First Week

I left Orientation feeling far more disoriented than when I had arrived. The array of experiences and emotions was staggering. Looking back, I realize that I had joined something bigger than myself and my own journey: it was a time of embracing the challenge of being a Hillsdale student.

Three female students play instruments for a small audience

Everyone Enjoys a Serenade

Being a Hillsdale student can be tiring, and sometimes at the end of a long day, all you want is to sit down and enjoy some good music. This is part of what Sigma Alpha Iota provides to campus through their dorm serenades.