February 2014

Library of Congress

This article is part of a semester-long series following Aubrey Neal’s experiences in the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program (WHIP). WHIP provides Hillsdale College students the opportunity to participate in semester-long internships in D.C. while taking classes at Hillsdale College’s Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center.

The Wide Track is Put to the Test

On February 7 and 8, Hillsdale College hosted its first full invitational meet in the new Biermann Center. The new track is very unique because it is the widest flat 200 meter track in the NCAA.

The Best Part

Looking back, what was the best part of Hillsdale? We have been asking ourselves this question for a good three-and-a-half years now. If you ask a large cross-section of seniors, you will get answers that cover every area of the Hillsdale College experience.

Paul Mittermeier

Paul Mittermeier, Student Federation’s Greek representative for the freshman class, first heard about Hillsdale College through his involvement with the Cincinnati Tea Party and the local liberty groups in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. As a high school junior, he was just beginning the college search but didn’t have a fixed idea of what he wanted in a school yet: “I kind of had an idea of a larger school in a city as my ideal vision, but at the same time, I was also dreading progressive academia and the dreaded idea of ‘indoctrination,’ so I wanted primarily a school that had a similarity of view in values.”

Four Facts about D.C.

A Guide for Surviving the Michigan Winter

The harsh Michigan winter, especially this year’s, has put many freshmen to the test of braving the elements and carrying on with the academic schedule. Many students find themselves trekking around campus in the bitter cold, through drifts of snow, and even slipping on icy pavement. The goal: get to class on time, with all fingers and toes intact. Here are some bits of wisdom from freshmen on how they are learning to survive, and even enjoy, Michigan’s winter wonderland.

Carving up the Slopes: Hillsdale’s Annual Ski Trip

Early on a Saturday morning, just over one hundred adventurous Hillsdale students clambered onto two buses, heavily bundled against the cold and ready to spend the day flying down the slopes.

Aubrie Lupo on Personal Essays

Writing the personal essay can be one of the most daunting parts of the college application process. As a significant portion of the college admissions application, the personal essay is meant to display the unquantifiable elements of a prospective student’s personality, character, ability, and life experiences.

Dr. Anthony Swinehart

By the time he was eight, Anthony Swinehart knew that he wanted to study aquatic biology. His determination was hardly surprising—he had spent the first years of his life fishing the waters of a nearby lake, where ample opportunities for adventure and investigation piqued the interest of a curious young boy.

Pi Beta Phi group photo in front of their Greek house.

An Introduction to the Greek System

The three Pan-Hellenic sororities and four National Interfraternity Council sanctioned fraternities on Hillsdale’s campus represent a vibrant part of both current campus life and the College’s history.

An Interview with Amanda Bigney, Director of Student Activities Office

What is there to do in Hillsdale? At first glance, it might seem like coming to Hillsdale College would be really boring.

Closeup of a man preparing for a deadlift exercise.

Derek Fields

Senior Derek Fields is one of Hillsdale’s most accomplished students to emerge from the economics department. Currently a part-time student, Derek spends the remainder of his time working remote for CrossFit, a fitness company based in Santa Cruz where he worked this past summer, as well as training at the CrossFit gym in Jonesville.