Writers Archives

Cravats and Bluestockings Hosts Regency Ball

Each year, the Cravats and Bluestockings club hosts Regency Ball, a classic night of dancing and socializing modeled after Victorian-era England.

A “Classy” Study Spot

With Greek and Latin dictionaries, owl mascots for the classics honorary, and assorted classic texts, the classics library is a hidden study oasis for students. Dr. Joseph Garnjobst, chairman and professor of classics, even leaves a bowl of fruit and chocolate for students to feast upon as they study.

Elizebeth Smith Friedman: Hillsdale Alumna and American Hero

Students in the Documentary and Filmmaking class, taught by Lecturer in Journalism Buddy Moorehouse, were given the reins to create their own documentary. In six weeks, students researched, wrote, produced, and screened their own documentary film on Elizebeth Smith Friedman, a 1915 Hillsdale alumna, and codebreaking American hero.

Hometown Hillsdale: Rachel Mohning Doty, ’97

Rachel Mohning Doty, ’97, loves calling Hillsdale home because its generations past and present work together to create a strong community. Rachel is accustomed to the close-knit, small-town life. It’s a life she wouldn’t trade; she learned great things, met her husband, and raised her family here in Hillsdale. For Rachel, Hillsdale is home.

How to Pick a Dorm at Hillsdale

Which dorm fits you best? Do you use more muffin tins or more pots? How comfortable are you introducing yourself to strangers? Read on about Hillsdale College’s dorms to find out!

Hillsdale Chemistry Professors’ Book Recommendations: Part 2

You didn’t think scientists could read, could you? It turns out that Hillsdale College’s chemistry faculty is extremely literate and full of wonderful reading recommendations. Our chemistry faculty are so well-read that this article (which is written by a biochemist, by the way), had to be published in two parts.

Studying Well as a Hillsdale Student

Learning to be a Hillsdale College student does involve learning about who the most influential philosophers were, but as you go, you’ll also have to learn how to study well by staying organized and developing note-taking skills.

Hometown Hillsdale: Pam Heckel, ’98

Having spent most of her life in Hillsdale County, Pamela Blonde Heckel, ’98, appreciates all it has to offer—the familiarity, the landscape, and the small communities. The art major and athlete grew up on a hog farm in nearby Litchfield, Michigan, and after a brief sojourn out of state, returned home with her husband, Dr. Christopher Heckel.

Transfer Students Find Joy at Hillsdale College

Most Hillsdale College students arrive freshman year and stay all four years. Students who transfer in, however, bring gratitude and fresh perspectives to the College.

Community Rejoices in the Winter

A Tennessee student shares stories and tips on how to enjoy the Hillsdale winter, and reflects on how the College’s chilliest season changed her perspective on winter and campus community.

A Sense of Belonging: Women’s Dorm Traditions

Men’s dorm traditions may be more famous at Hillsdale, but women’s dorms have plenty of their own. From piano painting to Toga Party, women’s dorm events bring residents and non-residents alike into their special communities.

Hillsdale Chemistry Professors’ Book Recommendations: Part 1

English professors aren’t the only well-read academics on campus! Hillsdale’s chemistry faculty are also avid readers, and some of their favorite books might surprise you.