Student Life Archives

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?

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.

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.

Listening Closely: Music on Campus with Asa Hoffman

In moments of distress, music is a timely reminder of the joy we all can know. Join me as I take a close listen to the Hillsdale music scene. But first, let me introduce myself.

Laughter is Good Medicine: Improv Underground at Hillsdale

At a school that prides itself on serious academics, a decidedly unserious event draws students from across campus. Discover Hillsdale’s secret antidote for midterm blues.

Hillsdale’s Own: Small Business Edition

Check out student and alumni small businesses, from stickers to jewelry, rugs to greeting cards.

On the Run in Hillsdale

Are you a runner? Wondering what the running scene is like on and around Hillsdale’s Campus? Check out this list for a few ideas.

Top 10 Online Resources to Help You Continue Learning this Summer

Industries are often bolstered by technological advancements, and education is no exception. Here are ten top digital resources for college students.

A Habit of Mind: The Things We Bring Home From Hillsdale

What do LaCroix costumes and summer reading lists have in common? The extraordinary people I’ve met at Hillsdale, who inspire me to keep pursuing excellence and fun, even when I’m not with them.