Liam Martin Archives

Brotherhood in Virtue: Greek Life at Hillsdale

Liam never expected to join a fraternity. Yet at Hillsdale, he discovered the unique way in which Greek life can serve the mission of Hillsdale College and help him practice the values taught in the classroom.

The Transformative Power of Literature: Dr. Brent Cline

Dr. Brent Cline has been teaching classes part time at Hillsdale for years, but last semester he officially joined Hillsdale’s English faculty full time. From reading Russian novels to teaching Great Books classes, Dr. Cline shares his experience and his passion for literature at Hillsdale.

The Inklings at Hillsdale

The Center for Constructive Alternatives seminar on the Inklings drew hundreds of students, donors, and friends of Hillsdale to study the works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. However, Lewis and Tolkien have already held a special place in the hearts of Hillsdale students and have shaped campus culture for years.

Snow and the Iron Lady: Thatcherball at Hillsdale

Thatcherball is a time-honored winter activity for the men of Hillsdale. Played in the dead of night after the first major snow of the semester, the sport centers on the statue of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Fighting for Life in Fort Lauderdale

While most students headed home for Christmas break, some flew to Florida to support the pro-life cause. Working with the Susan B. Anthony List, they spent a week knocking on doors, talking to voters, and advocating for the rights of the unborn.

Faith and Friendship: The Grotto at Hillsdale

The Grotto, a small off-campus house, serves as the faith hub for Hillsdale’s Catholic population. Students, including many members of other faith traditions, gather there to pray, worship God, listen to speakers, and just hang out.

From the Monastery to Hillsdale

Colton Duncan, ’23, first came to Hillsdale in 2012. After his freshman year, though, he decided to enter seminary. Now, back at Hillsdale as house director of Niedfeldt Residence, he is looking to complete his degree in classics and international business.

The Long Road to Victory

For the first time in dorm history, the men of Niedfeldt Residence win Mock Rock, the annual campus-wide Homecoming dance competition.