Writers Archives

Watch the Leaves: A Senior’s Thoughts on Time

What do autumn leaves and mock trial have in common?

Savor the Moment

Two Hillsdale College alumni reminisce on their time here and discuss the importance of the conversations we have in college.

Student speaking with two others at classical school job fair

Senior Year at the Classical School Job Fair

There was added pressure to my senior year’s Classical School Job Fair. This was the opportunity to find my career after Hillsdale—and this is how I did it.

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.

Hillsdale 101: A Freshman’s Thoughts on Her First Week

I left Orientation feeling far more disoriented than when I had arrived. The array of experiences and emotions was staggering. Looking back, I realize that I had joined something bigger than myself and my own journey: it was a time of embracing the challenge of being a Hillsdale student.

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.

Fostering the Good Scholarship: Tori Petersen

“At a place like Hillsdale, young people can discover their purpose in a safe place surrounded by people who will support and uplift them,” said Petersen, an advocate for foster youth and speaker dedicated to sharing the gospel. “Hillsdale College is a place of healing for vulnerable youth.”

Tom Burke Scholarship: Hank Bohl

Freshman James “Hank” Bohl’s path to Hillsdale took some twists and turns, but looking back, he sees the hand of God leading him here.

Ransom Dunn Scholarship: Kate Swope

Senior Kate Swope says she fell in love with Hillsdale when her older sister, Nancy, attended the College and had an extraordinary experience. Kate enjoyed a rich freshman year at Hillsdale, full of learning and relationship-building, but she could not afford to come back for her sophomore year.

Double Bondsmen: Chasing Dreams and Finding Reality

Two deadbeat twin brothers currently work for DoorDash—but are aspiring bounty hunters at heart. One night, out on a delivery, the twins hear a gunshot, discover a body, and decide that now’s the time to chase their dream.