May 2021

A Different Kind of “Campus Culture”

Curious about campus culture? Sophomores Griffin Johnston and Lucy Cuneo have a literal answer for you—each week, they cultivate true “culture” by brewing kombucha, a fizzy fermented tea.

The Joys of Baking

Whether they’re making muffins, gluten-free hummingbird cakes, or dozens of cookies, students unwind and enjoy themselves by baking in their dorm kitchens—and the leftovers aren’t half bad, either.

Dear Freshman Me: Take Care of Your Brain

Dear Freshman Me, there is really no reason not to open this door. The quality and quantity of mental health services here at Hillsdale are like nowhere else you will have in your life.

Keeping the Study of Latin Alive in the Hillsdale Community

The vitality of Hillsdale’s Latin Teaching Program hints that Latin, the “dead language,” is very much alive.

Summer of Shooting

Ida was recruited to our seven-time national award-winning shotgun team her sophomore year of high school and returned from nationals last fall placing sixth in the women’s division. With the summer quickly approaching, Ida has a lot more shooting to look forward to, but she’s also staring down the barrel of the MCAT.

Northern Exposure: Spencer Stegenga’s Ventures in the Vineyard

For decades, northwestern Michigan has been a mecca for ski lovers, cherry lovers, and fall color seekers. In more recent years, the region has gained fame for another industry—winemaking. For 30 years, Spencer Stegenga, ’95, and his family have been at the forefront of this industry, uncorking the secrets of the vine for a growing national audience to enjoy.

Using Science for Justice

Crime is gruesome and prevalent. How can a Hillsdale education give you the support you need when you’re at the scene of a crime, and how can your Hillsdale experiences prepare you for what comes next back at the lab? Alumna Danielle Wilhelmsen walks us through a day in the life of a Forensic Scientist DNA Analyst.

Training for the Battlefield: Hillsdale Students and the Civil War

Over 300 students from Hillsdale volunteered, fought, and died fighting for freedom and equality in the Civil War. How are modern students like us impacted and inspired?

Ten Things You Need for the Perfect Night Stargazing

With all its inexpensive yet awe-inspiring potential, we should definitely take the opportunity to give ourselves a break through stargazing. But what do you actually need for the perfect night of staring at the heavens?