February 2019

Closeup of a crab apple tree during the winter, covered in snow.

Surviving (and Thriving!) during Michigan Winters

It can be difficult to adjust to Hillsdale winters, but you can learn to be snug and cozy like a true Michigander. Veterans of Michigan winters weigh in with their favorite tips and tricks.

How Google Landed Me a Summer in England

As a college student, it’s easy to resent the question, “What are you doing this summer?” A simple Google search turned that resentment into excitement for me as it opened up an international opportunity I never would have dreamed was possible.

It’s the People—and Their Pets: Meet the Furry Fellows of Hillsdale

If you are looking to brighten your day, simply keep an eye out for your fellow Hillsdalians and their furry friends.

Thankful for Hillsdale Listicle

We’re grateful for the education and community our College provide, but here are a few specific, quirky reasons we love the Dale.

Women of Spirit

Through weekly practices and performances at home games, the cheer team works hard to excite students about Hillsdale’s athletics.

Taking Chances to Change: A Reflection on My Time at Hillsdale

Opportunity may not be a lengthy visitor, but it certainly is a frequent one. It took me a year at college to realize this truth.

Mapping the Music of the Mind

After a ten-year research investigation, Dr. Melissa Knecht has published a book of musical exercises that aim to improve music cognition and help advancing string musicians develop their musical mental maps.

Students studying around a library table.

Beauty Across the Lines

The life of a college student is stressful and tedious sometimes, but it’s worth it because our education lets us seek things that are true and beautiful, things we can find outside our own field of study.

On Speaking A Foreign Language: A French, a German, and a Spanish Major Share Their Thoughts

The presidents of the French, German, and Spanish honoraries share stories about speaking their languages abroad, their respective departments, their favorite classes, and what you can do with a foreign language major.

“Rush Mock Trial!”

If you’re looking to prep for law school or for a family atmosphere; if you’ve been competing in mock trial for years or have never heard of it; if you’re up for a challenge or simply looking for some fun: Mock Trial is for you.

Students walking outside Chi Omega Sorority

Hillsdale Sororities: Striving toward Excellence

The Greek system at Hillsdale is unique. And for all of the same reasons we chose Hillsdale, we choose Greek life to connect us in working toward something far greater than ourselves—as a group of competent, successful women.

Let The Boys Play

Sometimes the men of Hillsdale just need to unwind a bit and fight a good old-fashioned naval battle.