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Vol. 145 Issue 22 - March 10, 2022

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Patrick Cartier scores G-MAC Player of the Year again

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Economics professors sign statement against 'irresponsible' Biden agenda By Elizabeth Troutman Assistant Editor

Junior Charger forward becomes first player in conference history to win second POTY award By Christian Peck-Dimit Sports Editor The Hillsdale College men’s basketball team cleaned up the G-MAC individual awards, with junior forward Patrick Cartier becoming the first player in the conference’s ten-year history to win a second Player of the Year award. Guard Joe Reuter took home Freshman of the Year and fifth-year senior Austen Yarian was named to the second team All-G-MAC. The Chargers have also made the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year despite being knocked out of the G-MAC tournament in the semifinal round. After becoming the first sophomore to win the award last year, Cartier is now only the second junior to win it.

He now owns 20% of the G-MAC Men’s Basketball POTY awards ever given out. He was also selected to the first team All-G-MAC for the third straight year. “The awards I get and the points I score have, a lot more than people realize, to do with my teammates and coaches, whether that’s drawing up specific plays to get me in really good positions or my teammates getting me the ball in really easy spots for me to score layups,” Cartier said. “It’s really cool to receive the award, but I think whenever you achieve

something or get an award like this, it’s important to reflect on the people that made it possible and contributed to your success.” During this season, Cartier averaged 21.9 points per game, tying him for 10th in the nation, while shooting 65.25% from the floor, which ranks seventh in the nation. “The beast is the beast, and we appreciate the beast’s greatness, and we think he’s not only one of the best players in the league, but in the region and the country,” Head Coach John Tharp

“We think he's not only one of the best players in the league, but in the region and the country.“

said. “Pat is one of the hardest working guys that we’ve had. He’s a terrific player and he’s pounded on and beaten up every single time he’s on the court, and he finds a way to handle it.” Cartier wasn’t the only one taking home individual honors from the conference, as Reuter became the second Charger, along with Cartier, to win G-MAC Freshman of The Year. Reuter posted double-figure scoring games in 10 of the last 14 of the season, including 20-point outings in wins against Malone and Lake Erie. He also ranked second on the team in three-point percentage during conference play, shooting 44% from outside.

“Film Noir,” the last Center for Constructive Alternative lecture series of the year, explored a genre of film characterized by its bleak energy. Its impact on film and culture at large is more present than ever, according to professor R. Barton Palmer of Clemson University. “Film noir was not a self-conscious artistic movement,” Palmer said. “The filmmakers involved did not set up collectively to produce films that went against the Hollywood grain.” In his overview of the

genre following a showing of John Huston’s 1941 film “The Maltese Falcon” on Sunday evening, Palmer explored how film noir became a popular genre that is still present today. He discussed the rise of these films after World War II and how film noir was explored first by French cultural movements and sociologists. Monday’s showing was Robert Siodmak’s “The Killers” (1946). Alain Silver, a director, producer, and film historian, delievered a lecture on cinematography Silver went on to describe and analyze more than 70 different film stills from noir movies.

“I subscribe to the concept of film noir as a movement, something that cuts across genre and is kind of like Italian neorealism or the French new wave,” Silver said. “In his 1972 essay ‘Notes on Film Noir,’ Paul Schrader asserted that ‘film noir was first of all: style – because it worked out his conflicts visually.’” The lecturers said the French new wave movement was pivotal in film history, originating in Paris in the 1950s. It emphasized existential storytelling and avant-garde directing techniques. Tuesday’s showing was Jacques Tourneur”s “Out of the Past” (1947). The

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'Film Noir' CCA explores culture through movies By Alexandra Hall Assistant Editor

Four Hillsdale College economics professors signed a statement denouncing the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better agenda featured in the Wall Street Journal on March 1. Hillsdale College Chairman of Economics, Business, and Accounting Charles Steele, Professor of Economics Ivan Pongracic, Associate Professor of Economics Michael Clark, and Director of Economics Gary Wolfram signed the statement from the America First Policy Institute alongside more than 370 other economists. “In short, it is socially and fiscally irresponsible and potentially destructive,” Steele said. AFPI said in a news release that it wanted to refute a letter from the Biden Administration on behalf of the plan signed by more than 50 economists. “The White House recently touted a letter signed by 56 economists who favor the policies in the President’s Build Back Better agenda,” the joint statement signed by the economists said. “They claim that this latest multi-trillion dollar government spending increase would ‘alleviate some of the strain caused by inflation.’ We fundamentally disagree. In

fact, the policies in the Build Back Better agenda would increase inflation, increase the federal debt, reduce the number of people working, badly misallocate capital, and hobble economic growth.” The $1.7 trillion bill would appropriate funding for clean energy, universal prekindergarten, subsidized child care, housing, and elder care, and expand the Affordable Care Act. Funding for the plan would come from changes to the corporate tax code, including a new corporate minimum tax, and tax-increases on high-income individuals, the Wall Street Journal reported. The bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives in November. The Senate continues to deliberate on the agenda. AFPI is a research institute promoting the free market, limited government, and strong national defense policy. AFPI asked a number of economists to speak out against Biden’s proposal. James Sherk, one of the AFPI directors, is a 2003 Hillsdale economics graduate. Wolfram said he opposes the plan because it expands the scope of the federal government, leading to greater inflation because the Federal Reserve will monetize the deficits the plan would cause.

evening's lecture was by host of TV networks Noir Alley and Turner Classic Movies, Eddie Muller. His discussion on “Elements of Classic Noir” emphasized the importance of keeping these films alive. “I want to make sure that these films are watched by successive generations,” Muller said. “I don't want young people to turn away from black-and-white movies. I don't want them to assume that that's all in the past and it has no reference or anything to what's happening today or in the future.” Wednesday’s showing was Otto Preminger’s “Lau-

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Madelyn Clark '21 to take over as director of student activities at the end of the semester By Ben Wilson Editor-in-chief Madelyn Clark ‘21 will take over as director of student activities at the end of the semester, replacing current director Zane Mabry ‘20. Mabry plans to move to South Bend after marrying Hadiah Ritchey ’20 in June. “I am very excited to join the SAB squad,” Clark said. “As a student at Hillsdale, I always thought it would be fun to be a part of the SAB team, and I am excited to be able to do that post-college.”

Clark graduated in December and was a member of the Hillsdale Volleyball team. “It is tough to be leaving but SAB will be in good hands with Maddie,” Mabry said. “She has a good head on her shoulders and I am excited to see her take things over.” Clark is currently working in the Student Activities Office with Mabry. “I am shadowing him while he is helping me learn the ropes of being the director of student activities,” she said.

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Former radio student wins national award By Ben Wilson Editor-in-Chief WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM won its fifth-ever national first-place award from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards last weekend. Former student Ryan Young won “Best Production Director” in the college radio category. Young was a junior at Hillsdale when he transferred to Grove City College in January to be closer to family and pursue opportunities in the communications field, he said. “Ryan's outstanding work for WRFH deserved to be rewarded and I'm pleased the judges saw fit to acknowledge him with this honor,” said Scot Bertram, general manager at WRFH. “The work of a production director sometimes can fly under the radar, but it makes up the nuts and bolts of what makes any station sound the very best that it can.” Young said it’s an “immense honor” to receive the award and credits Bertram for helping him on his journey. “I’m extremely grateful to receive this award, and for Mr. Bertram, who inspired me to continue to grow and learn in this skill of production,” Young said. Bertram gave Young creative freedom to learn the craft while sharing his knowledge of the industry, he said. “He held me to a standard while not micromanaging

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President Joe Biden’s plan shows his distrust in the free-market because it distributes resources to a central planner, he said. “As Ludwig von Mises pointed out in 1927 in his book, ‘Liberalism,’ when the government intervenes in the economy it causes unintended consequences, which leads to more government intervention, more unintended consequences — the economy moving towards central planning,” Wolfram said. “This will result in less economic growth and a lower standard of living for the masses.” Clark said he agreed Biden’s plan will lead to inflation. “If we wanted to correct the macroeconomy, this particular plan does not even fit the current economic circumstances as the increase in government spending would likely lead to an increase in inflation,” Clark said. “The Build Back Better plan is a politically correct sounding approach to justify more government management of the economy — something those in power appreciate as they believe they can serve the public.” Clark said the Build Back Better plan is a “Trojan Horse” for the Biden Administration’s extreme agenda. “The Build Back Better program has a specific bent towards solving inequality and promoting climate justice,” he said. “Plans like this often create unintended consequences that do more harm than good, oftentimes even when we only consider their own stated goals.” Build Back Better would increase the national debt and take resources from the private sector, Steele said. “It would fund bad projects that hurt American society and the American economy

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Junior Carly Boerema, a member of SAB’s Creative Team, said Mabry will “definitely be missed.” “Zane’s leadership has carried this team through some amazing events,” Boerema said. “I’ve learned so much about diligence, humility, and true servant-leadership from Zane.” She added that the group is incredibly blessed to have Clark stepping into the role. “I’ve already witnessed her

me,” Young said. “I ended up finding a deep love for creating these types of projects.” He also credits his father, Randy, who works in the radio industry for helping him grow. “Part of my initial desire to even get involved with radio was from my father’s guidance,” Young said. “He gave me the tricks of the trade.” Bertram said Young helped the station with his attitude and work ethic. “WRFH benefited greatly from the passion and commitment that Ryan showed in working on his audio productions," Bertram said Senior Rachel Kookogey, program director of WRFH, said she will miss having Young on her team. “Ryan did so much valuable, quality work for the station,” Kookogey said, who was a finalist in the “Best Comedy Program” category. Several other students were finalists at the awards for categories like “Best Women’s Basketball Play-By-Play” and “Best Talk Program.” WRFH was also a finalist in the “Best College/University Radio Station (under 10,000 students)” category. "I'm extremely proud of our other finalists this year,” Bertram said. “These IBS categories are incredibly competitive, and it truly does mean a lot to be named among the top four or five entries in the county."

over the longer run,” he said. “For example, it would fund universal preschool for all 3 and 4 year olds — that is, it would put American preschoolers into programs run by the government and teachers unions, the very people who are currently ruining education by turning it into brainwashing and propaganda with garbage like Critical Race Theory.” Steele said the plan would pour funds into “green” energy projects, which he called technologically and economically unsound. Wolfram called the plan “legalized plunder” by taking from some and giving to others. “The Biden administration believes those who control the federal government should determine where resources should be allocated, not the market economy driven by individual preferences — hence the title ‘Build Back Better,’” Wolfram said. Wolfram said his alternative to the Build Back Better agenda is to reopen the economy, reduce the taxation of production of goods and services, and reduce the federal government intervention in the private sector production of goods and services, namely in the energy sector. Steele said the Biden administration should stop increasing government spending. “Most of the current activities the federal government is engaged in are not Constitutional and the federal government is not good at them,” he said. “I would cut the administrative state and shrink the federal budget.” Wolfram cited Nobel Prize winning economist Milton Friedman, who said “There is no such thing as a Free Lunch.” “Biden clearly believes the average American thinks he can provide a free lunch for everyone,” Wolfram said. passion for the mission of SAB in the short time since she’s joined the team,” she said. “I appreciate the way Maddy has integrated herself into the team dynamics in such an intentional and kind manner.” Clark will continue to work with Mabry through the semester. “I think both Maddy and Zane have handled this season of transition well, which speaks to their character and love for this team,” Boerema said.

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Associate Professor of Theology Jordan Wales and Visiting Assistant Professor of History Miles Smith IV (left to right) act out an impromptu scene as Batman and Robin, respectively. Josh Newhook| Newhook| Collegian

First-ever Faculty Revue draws crowds, laughs By Josh Newhook News Editor Laughter filled a packed Plaster Auditorium March 4 as faculty members took the stage for the first-ever Faculty Revue talent show, hosted by the Student Activities Board. Professor of History Ken Calvert, the event’s host, began with stand-up comedy, which he did many years ago. “It was 1988 the last time I did this sort of stuff,” he said. “I haven’t done a stand-up since then, outside of class.” First up, Professor of Philosophy and Religion Nathan Schlueter played his guitar and his banjo, which he jokingly called “The Terror of Delp Hall,” while his wife, Elizabeth, harmonized. They played songs like “Ruby” by Dave Rawlings Machine Band, and bluegrass, Appalachian-style folk song “Cripple Creek.” “They say behind every teacher is a rockstar wannabe,” Schlueter said. They finished their set with “Hard Times” by Gillian Welch, a “clawhammer style” piece they often played during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. "We are going to make it to the end of the road. / Singing

hard times ain’t gonna rule my mind no more,” they sang. Calvert returned with more standup comedy. Having forgotten where he put his schedule, he threw many napkins and paper out of his pocket, before sending a roll of toilet paper flying into the audience. Next, he called up Chair and Professor of Art Barbara Bushey, Assistant Professor of Art Julio Suarez, and Teacher of Art Brian Shaw for a game of Pictionary. “Where’s my Sharpie?” Suarez said. Suarez drew numerous pictures for Bushey and Shaw to guess, based on words and phrases like “honk,” “Dante’s ‘Inferno,’” and “Star Wars.” In response to the prompt “your self-portrait,” Suarez drew an exaggerated image of himself with huge muscles. Shaw guessed the answer correctly. “He’s seen me at the gym,” Suarez said. Next, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Ian Church told entertaining stories, like his encounter with the Italian mafia in St. Louis, and when his kids offended a whole Scottish church congregation in Edinburgh. Associate Professor of

Theology Jordan Wales and Visiting Assistant Professor of History Miles Smith IV took part in several improvisation skits. After starting out as Batman and Robin, the duo reenacted a film noir scene on a train when a dead body had just been found. With subtle jazz saxophone music in the background, Wales and Smith acted in character as the audience perpetually laughed at their jokes. Finally, Smith and Wales had to create an infomercial about a product that eliminates body odor using obscure items like a lampshade and a dust cleaner. “This is really gross,” Wales said, laughing. The show closed with Calvert rapping to the beat of a live bass player. Riley Arlinghaus ’21, assistant director of SAB, said there were more than 300 people in attendance. “We were very happy to bring together different parts of campus and loved seeing students come that don’t frequent SAB events,” she said. “It was awesome to see both the attendees and the participating professors enjoy the show so much." She said despite several

last-minute changes to the program in the days leading up to the event, SAB was happy with how it turned out. “The SAB team put in a lot of creative effort to pull the event together,” she said. Arlinghaus said the AV department also deserves credit for rolling with changes and making the event look and sound fantastic. She especially thanked the professors for making the event happen. “We couldn’t have done it without confident, talented, and witty professors,” she said. Senior Eli Kwong said the event was an absolute blast and a much-needed break from midterms. He also said it was a good chance to see the professors' less serious side, which was amusing and sweet. “It was a good reminder that our professors are just normal people with families, hobbies, and a desire to have a good laugh. Seeing them on stage making a fool of themselves just made me love them even more,” Kwong said. “This event really seemed to unify the campus, and I hope it becomes a yearly tradition.”

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" plays in the Union TV Room, as part of the first movie night since the TV received Disney+ on Thursday. Kate Miller | Collegian

Student Union offers Disney+, ESPN, Hulu

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The Student Activities Board added a new feature to the Grewcock Student Union — Disney +, ESPN, and Hulu for student use, free of charge. On Thursday, SAB hosted a screening of “The Pirates of the Caribbean” to celebrate the new feature. One attendee, freshman Kate VanderWall, said she is excited about the new streaming services because she is not able to afford paying for a subscription herself. “I definitely think people

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are going to use it more, as a lot of people are in the same situation where they or their families don’t have every service,” VanderWall said. Assistant Director of SAB Riley Arlinghaus said SAB felt this subscription was the best option for students to watch sports, movies, and TV shows. “In the past, the AV department had provided ROKU sticks and Youtube TV. However, Roku removed support for Youtube TV, so we needed to find another option,” Arlinghaus said. Arlinghaus said SAB received permission from the business office to use SAB funds

for a monthly subscription. Arlinghaus also explained that the remote for the TV will stay by the TV as long as it doesn’t go missing. “I certainly love Disney + content, and it's been fun to think about as an office. Trying to play programs like March Madness on the Union TV . . . . I think it's a fun opportunity for events with friends and I hope that lots of students get to use it and enjoy it,” Arlinghaus said. Olds House Director and Residence Life Coordinator Rachel Marinko said SAB started working on the project around Christmas break of 2021. She then worked with

the business office to organize the funds for the subscription. Marinko explained that in the past the union has had subscriptions such as cable and fire sticks, but there has not been a subscription for a while. Marinko said SAB didn’t initiate this last year because of COVID-19 and groups gathering in the TV lounge. “We just wanted to bring it back because we think it's a fun space for people to hang out,” Marinko said. Marinko also said she is planning on having more movie nights and other planned gatherings in the TV lounge in the future.

Law, and Advertising.” The CCA will end today with a faculty roundtable featuring Professor and Chairman of History Mark Kalthoff, Chairman and Professor of Theatre James Brandon, Associate Profes-

sor of English Brent Cline, and Associate Professor of Spanish and Department Chair Todd K. Mack. “I have really enjoyed the CCA so far,” freshman Kara Miller said. “It’s great to hear such intelligent

speakers talk about these films. Cinema and film are newer forms of media that we can consume and discover new things about. It opens up an opportunity for students to learn.”

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www.hillsdalecollegian.com Associate Dean of Men Jeffery "Chief" Rogers officiates a wrestling match between Thomas Luehrmann (far) and Jonathan Ummel on Sunday. Josh Newhook | Collegian

Philosophy and religion hosts lecture on mental disorders in the church By Nikoleta Klikovac Collegian Freelancer

Niedfeldt wins Charger Rumble in final Man Up event of the year By Ciaran Smith Collegian Freelancer

Men from Niedfeldt Residence, Galloway Residence, Simpson Residence, and the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity competed at the college’s first official wrestling tournament, Charger Duels, on Sunday, sponsored by Man Up. Niedfeldt won first place after three rounds of wrestling. The Charger Rumble, the name of Hillsdale’s previous wrestling event, was a fairly easy-going wrestling competition, junior participant Aidan Johnson said. Students challenged their friends to a one-on-one scrimmage without dedicated brack-

ets. This year’s competition introduced brackets and a tournament structure. Johnson, after talking to the Dean of Men’s Office, took over organization of the competition. He reorganized the wrestling competition into an official tournament with teams and rankings. “We have done the charger rumble in the past,” Johnson said. “I wanted to make it more official and a team thing.” The dorms and fraternity each sent an eight-person team that wrestled each other in a series of bracketed duels for the championship. “Wrestling is one of the sports that it's up to you whether you are success-

ful,” Associate Dean of Men “Chief ” Jeffery Rogers said. “It teaches you personal responsibility”. Rogers said he hopes this sport will encourage the men on campus to become more active. “It develops strong comradery,” Rogers said. “It's the oldest sport in the world.” The Charger duels ended with Niedfelt coming in first, narrowly beating Simpson. “I competed last year in the less organized competition,” sophomore Tomek Ignatik, a member of the Niedfeldt winning team, said. “I really liked the Chargers Duels better and I am excited to participate next year.”

court knows that. “Roe, Casey, and Dobbs are supposed to be interpreting the 14th amendment,” Girgis said, “and the 14th amendment doesn't say anything explicit about abortion.” Girgis outlined the three possible answers for “middle ground” and rejected all of them as weak. He said the court could appeal to text, history, or precedent. Girgis said the text fails because the 14th amendment says nothing concerning abortion and no other documents support this claim to a right. He said Roe already tried and failed to appeal to history. “The problem with that is that Roe’s history was bad history,” Girgis said. “And it was effectively debunked over and over in the years following Roe.” Girgis said Roe and Casey both provided the right to abortion up to viability, the age when a baby can survive outside the womb. Girgis said this meant that both Roe and Casey opposed the Dobbs case.

Barrett questioned the burden of parenthood as a legitimate reason because of the accessibility of quick adoption in all 50 states. “It is very hard to find a basis for this right at all,” Girgis said. “And it’s because the right is made up because there’s nothing in the Constitution that tells you that the right exists.” Girgis concluded saying the Supreme Court would grant this issue to the states, which would not criminalize abortion, but would allow each state to regulate the decision alone. “That’s why I am quite certain that in the next five months, the court will overturn Roe and Casey and send this issue back to the states for the first time in 50 years,” Girgis said. “It’ll completely transform our politics and our understanding of constitutional law and the relationship with the courts.” Schlueter said he appreciated Girgis’ optimism and perspective of the court, which is different today than in the 70s and 90s. “I think Sherif 's analysis of the makeup of the court that we have right now was very intriguing, specifically his point that we have a group of justices much less willing to intellectually compromise on issues like abortion than we have had in a long time,” Schlueter said. “It is easy to be cynical about the supreme court, but Sherif was surprisingly optimistic.” Freshman Sarah McKeown said she was also impressed by his analysis of the court. “Professor Girgis’ knowledge of the justices was especially insightful when remarking on his predictions for future decisions,” McKeown said. “It certainly left the audience with much to consider.” Schlueter said he is unsure what the court will do, but sees Girgis’ answer as highly probable. “I think he makes a very persuasive case,” Schlueter said. “And he is in a good position to make the kinds of claims he does about the sort of decision processes the court is likely to deploy.” McKeown said she appreciated hearing from Girgis on this topic. “I am constantly amazed by the accomplished speakers that come to campus to speak with, and educate, students,” McKeown said. “It is such a wonderful opportunity to learn from such knowledgeable and experienced people, and it is a part of what makes Hillsdale so special.”

Notre Dame professor predicts the overturn of Roe v. Wade By Michaela Estruth Collegian Reporter

The U.S. Supreme Court will overturn its Roe v. Wade decision later this year, predicted a speaker hosted by the Federalist Society on March 3. Professor Sherif Girgis of the University of Notre Dame Law School said the overturning of the landmark case would allow the states to make their own laws on abortion. “It’s a great thing to be in college when history strikes,” Girgis said. “And I think you will have been in college at a moment of world-historical significance, because I am very confident that the court this year is going to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and send the issue back to the states.” Girgis is a family friend of senior Leo Schlueter, who invited him to speak. “I've known Girgis for a long time,” Schlueter said. “He's very close with my uncle, they went to undergrad together, and so he was sort of a family fixture who I would see at Thanksgiving and such.” Schlueter said he wanted Girgis to come speak at Hillsdale because of his great philosophical knowledge and his connection to many at Hillsdale. “Sherif has done some incredible work in the field of natural law in the public policy sphere, writing papers on topics ranging from political philosophy to marriage,” Schlueter said. “ He has a lot of great intellectual clout which supplements the things we learn in class here very well, I think.” Freshman Anna Tencza said she enjoyed the talk. “It will be interesting to see what happens in June,” Tencza said. Girgis defended his claim regarding the abortion decision by explaining that the Supreme Court has virtually no other option besides redirecting the decision to the states. He explained the history of both previous cases, Roe and Casey, and the most recent abortion case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. Dobbs considers the legality of Mississippi’s 15-week abortion. Both Roe and Casey rest on the 14th Amendment, but lack support for this new case, Girgis said. “My main reason for thinking that there’s no way that the court will do anything to overturn those cases is that there’s no legal support for a middle ground,” he said. Girgis said the use of the 14th Amendment for Roe and Casey is not valid and the

“I am very confident that the court this year is going to overturn Roe v. Wade." “Roe and Casey clearly condemn Mississippi’s law, which bans abortion for 15 weeks,” Girgis said, “so you cannot claim precedent either.” Girgis said the Supreme Court wants to avoid making a new claim or law because they have little to no support for it. “They want to be able to say, ‘my hands are tied. The law made me do it,’” Girgis said. In the Q&A section, Girgis explained more about the details of the Dobbs case and the oral arguments heard before the court this past fall. He said Dobbs argued upon the same bases as Roe and Casey. “Roe and Casey both have the same bottom-line argument for a right to an abortion,” Girgis said. “It says interest in fetal life is not weighty enough to override a woman’s interest in aborting until viability.” Girgis said in the oral arguments before the Supreme Court, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Amy Coney

Psychology and religion do not get along. At least, that was the attitude for decades when it came to treatment of mental disorders, argued Kate Finley, professor of philosophy at Hope College, at a lecture on March 4. Finley spoke to students on “The Relationship Between Mental Disorders and Religion” during a lecture sponsored by the department of philosophy and religion. There are now shifting views on the connections between psychology and religion, Finley said. “A lack of certain kind of attention is being paid to this topic,” Finley said. “This was surprising given how prevalent mental disorders are even within the Christian community.” She said there are studies about the interactions between mental disorders and religious engagement, and she herself conducted two. The first study found that out of 157 participants with mental disorders that had contact with the Christian church, 44% saw the contact as positive. While some see it positively, church engagement is not a solution to mental illness. “Prayer and meditation

doesn’t make the pain positive,” she said. “It doesn’t make the mental pain positive. It does make it a place where learning can happen.” The first study discovered this information using a lengthy questionnaire and a follow-up interview. Negative interactions came from what Finley referred to as the “Emotional Prosperity Gospel,” which is the idea that some Christians struggling with mental health believe that faith alone will cure it. Unfortunately, this is not true and actually causes negative interactions, she said. Junior Dylan Leebrick said Finley’s work is fascinating and relevant research that I want to be a part of. The second study focused on how the narratives taught in Christian churches affect mental disorders. From questionnaires and interviews with 42 participants, Finley determined that the narrative does have a strong impact on those with mental disorders in terms of how the afflicted view themselves or their disorder after significant contact with the church. Another attendee, Professor of Psychology Collin Barnes, said he found Finley’s dive into a field outside his own doctoral realm of philosophy to be a “welcome effort to bring psychology and religion into conversation.”

Finley referenced one separate study by another researcher in which groups with schizophrenia in the United States, India, and Ghana were interviewed about their auditory hallucinations (i.e. hearing voices). In the United States, the voices were overwhelmingly hateful, telling the afflicted individual to hurt themselves or others. In India and Ghana, the schizophrenic patients tended to like their voices, which spoke kind words and told them to take care of themselves. The contributing factor to this phenomenon is society’s view of the role that the mind plays. In the United States, the mind is typically viewed as something belonging to the individual. In India and Ghana, their culture and religion guide the view of the mind as a form of a community. The recommendation that Finley provides is a simple one: While the church shouldn’t be more integrated into psychology, we should “spend more time and effort to try to elevate the level of understanding in congregations about mental disorders.” Simply put, the congregation should be informed about mental disorders in order to provide a more supportive community to its afflicted members.

Security Office moves to Knorr Student Center By Linnea Shively Collegian Freelancer The Hillsdale College Campus Security Department is moving this week to new offices on the lower level of the Knorr Student Center after nearly 10 years at 25 Galloway Drive. It will take over the former Information Technology Security offices, across from Career Services. “This new office location makes us more centralized and easier to find for students, visitors, and staff,” said Joe Callum, associate director of security and emergency

management. According to Chief Administrative Officer Rich Péwé, the new location will be more convenient for students. “Students won’t have to walk across the street to get to security,” Péwé said. The new office space is a similar size but organized more efficiently with easier access to campus, Callum said. “The foot patrol will be parked outside nearby, so it gives them quick access to their vehicles,” Callum said. “We have a larger briefing room for when other entities come in and a conference

room, which we did not have before.” Additionally, the college renovated the new office spaces. According to Callum, they added a Plexiglas window with hallway access. Freshman Carlie Steele said it will be helpful to have student resources near each other after the security offices move. “Security has done such a great job of being a resource for students and making their presence known that they’re here to support us,” Steele said. “The move will only make that ease even more obvious.”

'Faith and Life' series concludes with lecture on truth claims By Sean Callaghan Assistant Editor Man cannot help but make “truth claims,” said Professor of Philosophy Gregory E. Ganssle at the last lecture of the “Faith and Life” series on March 3. “If we can avoid these types of truth claims and we can avoid holding them, we can work toward developing cooperation rather than causing conflict,” Ganssle said. Ganssle spoke about the confusion that has occurred in the modern age in sorting out morality in relation to truth. “Moral disagreements get mired in accusations of arrogance,” Ganssle said. He continued in speaking about the role of personal freedom and its power to urge men to deeply seek the truth in life. Throughout his lecture, Ganssle compared the views of modern German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche with the commands of Jesus. He introduced Nietzsche’s book entitled “The Genealogy of Morality” in its new way of challenging the traditional understanding of the value judgments of good and evil. “Is the whole practice of making moral judgements good for human flourishing or not? Have they up to now obstructed or promoted hu-

man flourishing?” he asked. Ganssle said Nietzsche was concerned with human flourishing and therefore, was interested in whether morality promoted personal freedom or not. Ganssle presented the perspective of morality stemming from a source of resentment. “In communities, the strong weed out the weak and exploit them,” he said. “Exploitation produces resentment.” Therefore, moral judgment becomes a source of strength for the weak people to exact revenge against the strong. Ganssle also talked about the ascetic ideal, which obligates man to submit his passions to some higher goal or calling. Yet, Ganssle also warned listeners to be careful in studying Nietzsche. “He does believe in truth, but we have to be suspicious of how he posits his truth,” he said. He continued to emphasize the role of truth in compelling man forward for meaning. “We make truth claims about how we should live our lives — our quest for freedom, to find meaning,” he said. “In our quest to be human, to find meaning, purpose and freedom, we need to navigate the world in terms

of reality.” After talking about Nietzsche, Ganssle transitioned by making the connection between Christ and the truth. “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” Ganssle said, quoting Jesus from the Gospel of John. From here, he spoke of the relationship between sin and the truth. Sin is the greatest obstacle to achieving this truth as it breaks man’s relationship with God. “Sin is our rebellion against the relational purpose for which God created us,” he said. “We walk away from our dependence on Him.” Ganssle ended his talk by encouraging students to put these “truth claims” into action by living out the Gospel through listening and engaging with other people. “I thought it was a really instructive way for interacting with the world beyond ourselves,” senior Zack Miles said. “There’s a lot of insight into the approaches you can take that are not traditional which is a really useful skill to have.” Senior Stephen Whitney also commented on the mission approach of the talk. “We’re called to proclaim the kingdom of God and how to stand up for it,” Whitney

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No big spring break plans? Don’t feel bad With spring break right around the corner, students are already talking about the exciting trips and fun plans they have lined up. If you decided to stay in Hillsdale this year, don’t fret. Rather than listen begrudgingly as your friends rattle off every landmark and hotspot they plan to hit, focus on the bright side of staying in this spring break: the chance to either recharge or catch up on work.

If you’re staying in Hillsdale over break, you can use the time to catch up on sleep and do things you wouldn’t normally get to during a busy school week. If a book on your shelf has been calling your name, now is the perfect time to crack it open while sitting outside and enjoying your favorite drink. Or, maybe there are shops in downtown Hillsdale you’ve been wanting to visit.

You could also use the extra time to read or get ahead on papers. While doing work isn’t necessarily the most exciting spring break idea, it could put you ahead of students who spent their break at the beach, and, as a result, have no idea what “The Wasteland” is about. You could also put in some extra hours at work. Some on-campus jobs, like the Contact Center, will still be open over break and

need students to come in and help. If you work over break, you could put that money toward a fun summer trip. Don’t feel bad about staying in Hillsdale this break. A break in Hillsdale might not be what you want, but it could be exactly what you need.

Where are our girls going?

The convenient silence of feminism on sex-selective abortion By Njomëza Pema

In China, from 2010 - 2012 there were approximately 119 men born for every 100 women. From 2013 - 2015 that sex ratio was 117 to 100. At a mere glance, these are just numbers, but what do these statistics actually reveal? What significance does the average birth of nineteen more males than females annually suggest? What significance indeed, when the natural sex ratio turns out to be a mere 105 men to 100 women – a fourteen digit difference. “China has 30 million more men than women,” declared Chinese journalist and author of “One Child,” Mei Fong, “30 million bachelors who cannot find brides,” Five years later, that disconcerting number remained unaltered. Until 2021, the same statistics persisted in India. These trends seem to indicate a disquieting reality – girls are going missing. The question is – what happened to them, and why is no one talking about this? It should come as no surprise to learn that, among other nations, China and India experience absolutely staggering rates of female foeticide and sex-selective abortion. According to researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia, by 2030, 6.8

million fewer female births will occur in India because of the constant reliance on selective abortions. “In China,” argue researchers Therese Hesketh, Li Lu, and Zhu Wei Xi, “there is now clear evidence that sex-selective abortion accounts for the overwhelming number of ‘missing women.’” Given pre-existing cultural prejudice against female offspring, female infanticide has been common practice within many parts of Asia. “Sons are preferred because they have a higher wage-earning capacity (especially in agrarian economies), they continue the family line, and they usually take responsibility for care of parents in illness and old age,” Hesketh, Lu, and Xi noted. There are also specific local reasons for son preference: in India, the expense of the dowry; and in South Korea and China, deep-rooted Confucian values and patriarchal family systems. These cultural implications, compounded with national efforts such as China’s infamous One Child Policy, further incentivized the preference of male children to female. “When you create a system where you would shrink the size of a family and people would have to choose, people ... choose sons,” argues Mei Fong.

Yet, with the emergence of newer ultrasound technology in the early 1980s, the number of female fetuses and infants killed in the Asian continent skyrocketed well into 2005, leading to the extraordinary sex ratio imbalances we see today. This phenomenon went on largely unaddressed until the repercussions of such imbalances inevitably manifested. In 1989, the People’s Republic of China went so far as to criminalize all prenatal sex determination and India followed suit in 1994 through the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act. To this day, in both countries, sex determination is considered a medical malpractice. Perhaps this is disquieting information for those of us born and raised in the West, where gender reveal parties and preparations mark many of the expected celebrations associated with pregnancy. But in nations where fetuses are most likely to be aborted the moment female genitalia are observed on the ultrasound, medical procedures can’t afford to be as lenient. Despite the intentions of these legal efforts, female foeticide and sex-selective abortions are still conducted with impunity by qualified doctors and personnel in both in India and China. The most disturbing point to consider is the fact

that this erasure of women via abortion doesn’t appear to be relegated merely to Asian nations. As argued by economist and researcher Nicholas Eberstadt, the global sex ratio at birth reached unnatural levels in the early 2000s. “Sex-selective abortion is by now so widespread… that it has come to distort the population composition of the entire human species: this new and medicalized war against baby girls is indeed truly global in scale and scope,” Eberstadt said. It thus remains a tragic, undeniable fact that given increasingly advanced ultrasound technology, abortion has become the means by which so many women around the world never make it beyond the womb, simply because of their gender. In light of all this, one has to wonder where the feminists went. Why has no rallying cry emerged from the West, the most vocal opponent of sexist oppression and the epicenter of calls for legal gender reform? One must wonder why there has been such deafening silence instead. Can it be that while we were protesting at Women’s Marches, condemning the lack of access to abortion, we forgot who actually pays the price of that practice around the world? How can organizations like the United Nations recognize the

More girls are killed by abortion than boys. Courtesy | North Carolina Health

skewed sex ratios, appalling rates of female foeticide, abortion, and infanticide and yet continue to advance abortion as a medical procedure necessary for the rights of women? How did the Western feminist movement let so many women disappear without so much as an attempt at opposition? This is where the terrible irony lies. While Planned Parenthood advocated the seemingly sacred right of women to destroy the unborn, it is females who are bearing the brunt of that destruction. What a terrible disillusionment, to realize the great defenders of womankind advance that practice which destroys our numbers every day. When did the feminist movement advocate selective support of the oppressed creatures it claims to stand for? The fight for justice for women apparently devolved into one only for those outside the womb – who then re-

mains to fight for those still in utero? “If abortion is about women’s rights,” asked abortion survivor Gianna Jessen at a 2015 House Judiciary Committee Hearing, “then what were mine?” India and China are lessons, not myths. The warning signs reared themselves decades ago, and the 23 million missing women are the undeniable casualties. Neither the pro-choice movement nor self-proclaiming feminists can afford to support platitudes like “My body, my choice.” Such euphemisms come largely at the expense of female fetuses. And on that note – Happy Women’s History Month. Njomëza Pema is a freshman studying the liberal arts.

Learn how to drive a car with a manual transmission By Josh Newhook At the corner of N. Hillsdale Street and Ball Road, I undergo an invigorating experience every Friday afternoon: it’s the bond between me and my 2010 Volkswagen GTI. One thing connects us: its manual transmission. Clutch in. Shift from 4th to 3rd gear at 35 mph. I stomp on the brake pedal while tapping the gas with my heel. Clutch out. Hear turbo sing all the way up to the 6,200 rpm redline, and it’s time to repeat the process. Driving a manual transmission car is just plain fun. Since I learned how to drive manual at age 11 in the state parking lots of New Hampshire on Sundays, I have been passionate about manual transmission cars, teaching friends and family the joys of driving. But manuals also have practical purposes. That’s why college students should consider learning to drive and owning man-

ual transmission vehicles. A manual transmission car, as opposed to an automatic, requires the driver to select gears manually using a shift lever (or stick), and a clutch pedal, an extra pedal operated with the left foot which allows the driver to select gears. Shifting between gears allows you to get the most power out of your car. Your involvement with the car makes a ride more than going from point A to point B; instead, the driving becomes an event itself. Driving a manual transmission vehicle at least once will give you a taste of the bug for which enthusiasts have fallen. Why do so many car enthusiasts want to add more work to their driving? It has to do with the engagement. With a manual, the driver is in control of the car. Every shift, good or bad, is the driver’s responsibility. The driver can’t just throw a brick on the accelerator pedal and steer. He is an integral part of the car – the car isn’t driving him, he is

driving the car. Manuals also have practical benefits. They are usually cheaper to buy new, as automatic options increase the price by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Additionally, manual transmission cars, especially sports cars, are much more valuable on the used market than their automatic counterparts. For instance, a 2013 Chevy Corvette with an automatic is worth 10% less than a vehicle with a manual transmission, according to Hagerty, a premium car insurance and car valuation company. Fixing manual transmission cars can also be less expensive. They are less

complex than automatics, and manual parts last longer when used correctly. For students buying older cars, a manual can be a great option. Manuals also often get better gas mileage. Parasitic power losses from the torque converter and hydraulic pump can rob an automatic-equipped car of fuel efficiency. Depending on driving style and road conditions, drivers can increase their fuel economy by as much as 15%, according to Consumer Reports. While automatics are getting more advanced and can be faster in some cases, an average 10-year-old car

“Driving a manual transmission vehicle at least once will give you a taste of the bug for which enthusiasts have fallen”

with a manual accelerates faster than an automatic counterpart. For example, a 2009 Honda Civic goes 0-60 mph in eight seconds with a manual, but it takes almost a full second slower with an automatic. Have you ever needed a jump start for your car? You won’t need cables with a manual. If you need to start a manual with a weak or dead battery, just ask for a push, roll it down a hill, or push it yourself and jump in. Pop the clutch, and you have started your car without battery power. While manual transmissions account for only about 2% of sales in the United States today, as much as 80% of the vehicles sold in Europe and Asia have manual transmissions, according to Edmonds.com, so manual drivers are prepared for driving overseas. It can also be more costly to rent an automatic car in other countries. Finally, owning a manual transmission car can also make you a better driver. With a manual, you have

to have your eyes on the road and be aware of traffic changes around you. You’re in control of the car in a different way than you are in an automatic. Your gear selection is based on speed, but also traffic situation, terrain, and weather. This could benefit a younger driver in an age of many distractions. Besides keeping you attentive, downshifting and upshifting can help decrease speed without braking and gain traction on slippery surfaces, making manual transmission cars safe when good tires cannot help. Like cooking a handcrafted meal or making an artisan cup of coffee, manual transmission cars aren’t the quickest or easiest way to an end. It’s taking the road less traveled. They can be hard to learn at first, but the extra effort brings an unequal reward. Josh Newshook is a junior studying German and journalism. He is an editor at the Collegian.

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By Gabrielle Bessette Although there are more than 70 churches in Hillsdale County, not every student feels at home in a local congregation. Many students go “church shopping” and visit a new church every week until they find their home. During my freshman year, I tried 10 different churches in the area, but after each Sunday, I was left wanting more. Each person encounters the Lord strongest in a different environment. I have always felt most comfortable in a non-denominational, contemporary church. But I was often told that no congregation in Hillsdale fit this descrip-

tion. From dozens of on-campus bible studies, to spending quiet time in Christ Chapel, to conversations up the hill, college life at Hillsdale is uniquely conducive to spiritual growth. Yet, growing in faith should not exclusively reside within the bounds of our collegiate lives. After livestreaming home church services freshman year, my RA invited me to her church in Jackson, 45 minutes away. Without a car, and clueless as to what was in store, I gave it a try. When I entered Radiant Church Jackson, I knew that I was never going to miss a Sunday. Pastor Mike Popenhagen is “passionate about

helping people become followers of Jesus, live in freedom, and discover their God-given purpose in life.” The messages are rooted in the truths of scripture, the worship team is moving, the community is inspiring, and the room is always spirit-filled. They are the prayerful community I longed to join. I now serve for Radiant as a videographer, and it is astounding to capture the moments of transformation, prayer, worship, and joy that take place in this community. It is around the corner from Spring Arbor University, so I have gained new friends and a community away from Hillsdale. Traveling to church has

taught me to respect the sabbath and be present. In the hustle of Hillsdale, many of us fall into the habit of making church attendance an object on our to-do list. But, that’s not easy to do when you travel almost an hour for a service. On the way to church, friends and I appreciate our time and intentional conversation together with no obligation other than to be present. The ride back is usually a discussion of what we thought of the sermon, often turns into an impromptu bible study, and is a true emotional, spiritual, and physical reset to begin the week. As a freshman, I did not stop my search for a church that would make me feel spiritually healthy and push me to grow, and if I have any advice to give, you should not stop either. Hillsdale College is beautifully Christian, and some of the most encouraging, thought-provoking, and interesting conversations I’ve had here are with people who do not share my faith background. If you’re missing your home congregation, do not stop visiting other churches. Encountering the Lord is certainly worth a drive. Gabrielle Bessette is a junior George Washington Fellow studying political economy.

Blessed are the peacemakers By Kenneth Calvert The world of the Roman Empire was made possible by the military exploits of Alexander the Great and the citizen armies of the Roman Republic. Out of Alexander’s military campaigns emerged Hellenistic culture which was then married to the Roman world as that small, Italian city-state became master of the Mediterranean. It was not lost on the ancient Christians that this Greco-Roman world was established by the providence of God particularly for the central act in all of Salvation History; the Incarnation of the Christ. Peaceful roads, seas, provinces, and borders, as well as schools of philosophy, common languages, and unified notions of culture made it possible for the Gospel to be proclaimed. Of all the New Testament writers, St. Luke portrayed the Roman

Empire not only as the authority that crucified Jesus, but also as a system of government that allowed the Apostles opportunities to speak openly concerning the Christ. One is hard put to find in any of the Gospels a condemnation concerning the work of soldiers. In fact, Luke records an exchange between a faithful centurion who desires that Jesus would heal his servant. Jesus praises the Roman officer saying, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” The humility of this warrior is recalled in the liturgy of many churches; “I do not deserve to have you come under my roof.” The “peacemakers” of the Sermon on the Mount, as recorded by Luke, are, “ones who actively establish peace.” That this can mean those who have assisted in the establishment of military and political treaties is important to understand.

In the history of Christianity such men as Constantine and Charlemagne might be seen as “peacemakers.” Within the safety of peaceful, well-guarded borders Christian evangelists, theologians, philosophers, and apologists were able to do their work. My father was among the modern peacemakers I have known. In response to the evil that had emerged in Europe, in part due to the dithering of Neville Chamberlain, my father and his friends were called to war. At 19, rather than study chemistry at MIT, he went to kill Nazis. This experience forever weighed on his mind and soul. But he refused to be a victim. We saw him as a hero. He was a man who helped make peace in a world where a lack of diligence and planning for war had created only greater danger. I am grateful that I can spend my life as a professor

owing, in no small part, to my father and to the many men who fought bravely to establish the peace I enjoy. In a recent meeting, the Hillsdale College faculty voted unanimously to establish a Center for Military History and Grand Strategy. I am so very proud that Hillsdale, once again in contrast to the rest of the academic world, will work to understand the importance of peacemaking. We will continue to promote the need for diligence in the creation of spheres of peace that allow for study, for happy family life, for prosperity, and for the free worship of the One who is the Author of peace. Kenneth Calvert is a professor of history at Hillsdale College.

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SCOTUS picks should be about more than race By Ashley Kaitz

be excluded from the president’s nomination process.” Shapiro’s concerns about Biden’s exclusionary criteria are well-founded. Blatantly advertising that the search for one of the nation’s highest offices would be restricted to roughly six percent of the population is very troubling, and unconstitutional to boot. According to Jonathan Turley writing for The Hill, the 1977 case of Regents of the University of California v. Bakke found that quota and affirmative action admission policies based on race were not legitimate. “While the justices were fractured on the logic, a clear plurality on the bench supported the view that preferring ‘members of any one group for no reason other than race or ethnic origin is discrimination for its own sake [...] this the Constitution forbids,’” Turley reported. Biden has since defended his decision, saying in a speech on Feb. 25 that the selection process would be “rigorous” and that he would pick “someone extremely qualified, with a brilliant legal mind, with the utmost character and integrity.” However, the damage has been done. While Jackson is no doubt equipped for the role – she graduated from Harvard Law School and serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit – her qualifications will always be secondary to her race, not because of Ilya Shapiro and other critics, but because of Biden and his need to be validated by the Democratic Party. His desire to virtue signal created a situation that is unfair to everyone involved. It is unfair to Jackson because she is now being regarded as an affirmative action pick when, regardless of her political views, she is as qualified as any other Supreme Court judge. And it is unfair to the 94% of the population who are not black women and were therefore eliminated from the race before it even began.

Liberal Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Stephen Breyer will step down this year to make room for another liberal appointee. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, a younger, more liberal appointee. Breyer’s retirement served an ulterior motive, and so did President Joe Biden’s choice of replacement. In a Jan. 27 tweet, Biden announced that his pick –Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson– would be “the first Black woman nominated to the United States Supreme Court.” According to SCOTUSblog.com, Breyer began facing calls from Democrats to retire immediately after the 2020 presidential election. Since Biden is simply replacing one liberal judge with another, Breyer’s replacement will not change the ideological makeup of the court. Instead, publicly announcing his intentions to exclusively consider Black women for the job gave Biden an opportunity to virtue signal while installing someone younger and more liberal, who will be an asset to the Democratic Party for decades to come. Due to his Jan. 27 tweet, Biden’s choice of replacement has been controversial before Jackson’s identity was even revealed. Ilya Shapiro, an administrator at Georgetown University Law Center, was “canceled” after tweeting that South Asian federal circuit court judge Sri Srinivasan would have been the best choice for Breyer’s replacement. “But alas [he] doesn’t fit into the latest intersectionality hierarchy so we’ll get [a] lesser black woman,” Shapiro’s tweet read. While the tweet is poorly worded, Shapiro likely meant that choosing a candidate based exclusively on race would result in a lower-quality candidate, not that Black women are inherently “lesser” than South Asian men. According to the Washington Post, Shapiro confirmed this reading of his tweet, saying “he regretted his ‘poor choice of words,’ but called it a shame that ‘men and women of every race’ will

Ashley Kaitz is a senior studying politics and journalism.

Shamrock Shake Showdown Don’t drink the shakes Drink more of the shakes By Evalyn Homoelle The marketing experts at McDonald’s know what they’re doing: the minty green ice cream treat topped with waves of whipped cream, green sprinkles, and a single red cherry simply shouts spring vibes and Irish cheer. But the Shamrock Shake is disappointing. Maybe it’s my disrespect for McDonald’s (watch the movie “The Founder” if you don’t know what I’m talking about). Or maybe it’s the shake’s neon green color that would put any true shamrock to shame. I just think there are better ways to celebrate March 17 and enjoy a sweet treat than to flood your body with unnatural substances. Packed with high fructose corn syrup, food coloring, and a whopping 63 grams of sugar (and that’s just in a size small). The Shamrock Shake ultimately won’t bring you the good luck you hope for. Think about it–you’re only supposed to have a maxi-

mum of 50 grams of sugar in a whole day, and definitely not in just one sitting. There’s also something so fake about the mintiness of the Shamrock Shake. Oh wait, probably because the mintiness is fake. Shocker. If you close your eyes, you might mistake the overpowering taste and thick texture of your shake to be toothpaste — and this is coming from a girl who loves all things mint. I’ve enjoyed my fair share of Shamrock Shakes. There’s a sweet nostalgia about the minty treat. But you can still indulge in something slightly more healthy and mature than the neon green milkshake that haunts every Spotify commercial and Instagram advertisement during March. So what’s the solution? Make it yourself. Grab a quart of mint-chocolate chip ice cream (try to avoid food coloring by going all-natural) and blend it with your choice of milk . Top it off with hand-whipped heavy whipping cream, and voila! You have yourself a delicious, homemade, non-toxic St.

Patrick’s Day treat. And if you really want to eat something green for good luck, maybe try a salad or some broccoli. If you’re still not convinced, maybe you’ll get lucky and

By Maddy Welsh Delicious. Refreshing. Festive. These are all words I would use to describe McDonald’s cur-

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the Hillsdale McDonald’s ice cream machine will be out of order.

Evalyn Homoelle is a sophomore studying politics and journalism.

rent seasonal menu item, the illustrious Shamrock Shake. The Shamrock Shake is controversial. Its opponents primarily argue that it’s not healthy nor is it the

tastiest treat on the market. Let’s first address the argument that there are dessert options healthier than the artificially green, shockingly minty Shamrock Shake. This I do not dispute; however, I question why one would come within a mile of a McDonald’s in search of a healthy treat. Going to McDonald’s for a healthy, hearty meal is like going to Antarctica for a beach vacation. The shamrock shake is not packed with any of your necessary daily nutrients, and perhaps should not be consumed regularly, but what milkshake is? Like everything within the golden arches, it is a little treat to be enjoyed sparingly but enthusiastically. Other shamrock shake dissenters attribute their dislike to the overall quality of dessert. Sure, the shake would not appear in a crystal glass in a fine dining setting. But I again question whether the expectations of these dissenters match the reality

of the situation. The Shamrock Shake is not meant to be a gourmet frozen treat. It’s a milkshake for the common man, for the everyday American in need of a festive, St. Patty’s day pick-me-up. Some might argue for consumers to make homemade Shamrock Shakes to counter the adverse health effects and improve the quality. But this, again, ruins the essence of a Shamrock Shake — it is not healthy nor should it be, and the same goes for its quality. It is the platonic ideal of a mediocre, fast food milkshake, and its humility makes it great. The Shamrock Shake does not try to be more than it is. It accepts its place in the world and delivers what is expected.

Maddy Welsh is a sophomore studying history and journalism. She is an assistant editor at the Collegian.

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buildings in downtown Hillsdale. Gianna Green, communities manager for CL Real Estate and general manager of the Dawn Theater, thanked the community for attending the event. “It is great to see everyone enjoying the theater today. More people turned out than we expected,” Green said. “It is great to hear all the memories. We hope to make more memories here in the future.” Mayor Adam Stockford said support for the opening is evidence of Hillsdale’s appreciation for its history. “It’s obvious with the community here,” Stockford said. “I hope the community gets continued use out of it.”

Dan Bisher, a local author and historian, was one of the community members present at the opening. He said he first visited the theater to watch a movie in 1949. “I watched movies here as a kid and sat up in the balcony,” Bisher said. “It was a thrill.” Bisher said the theater looks much different than he remembered. “It’s totally different,” he said. “I like the overall fresh design.” Bisher also said he looks forward to seeing what the Friends of the Dawn do with the historic Wurlitzer organ, which the group plans to install in its original housing when it receives sufficient funding.

notices, and had his gas shut off a couple times. “The greatest gifts you can be given are to be born healthy with two loving parents and to be born an American,” Johnson’s father told him. Though Johnson had what his father deemed as the greatest things in life, he said

began writing books about improving quality in the auto industry. He said he hopes to bring quality back to the state of Michigan. Johnson said he is running for governor because “I think that we are moving in the wrong direction.” Johnson said he would

The Dawn Theater opened to the public for the first time since its renovation, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 4 sponsored by CL Enterprises. After cutting the ribbon, the CL Real Estate executive team welcomed the public to take a look inside the theater and offered free popcorn, cotton candy, and live music from Hillsdale College Phi Mu Alpha band Stella Anne & The Half Pints. The public opening is the start of what CL Enterprises co-founder Peter Lindberger hopes can be a revitalization of historic

“I think it will be an important asset,” Bisher said. Hillsdale College Visit Coordinator Margaret Braman said there were more people who turned out than expected. “It’s a great turnout,” Braman said. “I am so glad.” Heather Tritchka ’99 said the finer details of the building particularly turned out well. “As an artist, I am impressed by the stenciling,” Tritchka said. “All the details are well thought out.” In a short ceremony, Hillsdale Tax Increment Financial Authority chairman Andrew Gelzer handed the keys over to CL Enterprises co-founder Peter Lindberger. CL Enterprises has been

overseeing the property since March 1, according to Green. Lindberger gave a speech about his motivation for the company, which finances and supports small towns. After coming to America and marrying his wife, he said part of his inspiration was getting to know the characters in “The Andy Griffith Show.” “I come from a small town in Germany, and I fell in love with a small town called Mayberry,” Lindberger said. “I also met many people in real life in small towns in America.” He said he supports bringing businesses and people back to downtown Hillsdale through his work with the Dawn Theater, along

with his bigger project, the Keefer House. “I call it the ‘Mayberry Effect.’ We hope the Dawn and the Keefer will be just the beginning,” Lindberger said. “It shouldn’t be that at 6 p.m. everyone leaves. They should be coming downtown.” The opening of the Dawn helps bolster their initiative in finishing the bigger project of the Keefer House, according to Lindberger. “It’s wonderful to be standing here, a proof of the continued work on the Keefer,” Lindberger said. “This is the first phase of the larger project of the Keefer House.”

Profile: Michigan governor candidate Perry Johnson Elks Lodge supports K-9 By Micah Hart Collegian Freelancer It may have been the most unexpected ad of the Super Bowl: Businessman Perry Johnson declaring his candidacy for governor of Michigan. “I have everything that I could ever dream of and thought that it would be in my best interest to see what I could do to help the country and the state of Michigan,” said Johnson, a Republican, during a visit to Hillsdale on March 5. The ad, which cost $800,000, labeled him a “quality guru” and boasted of his experience in the auto industry. “Can you really think of a profession more desperately in need of quality than government?” he asked in the ad, which was part of an initial $1.5 million spending blitz. Johnson pledged to keep schools open and maskless and to re-energize Michigan’s economy. Johnson was born in a middle-class military family. His father was a pilot in World War II and his mother was a nurse in the army. In high school, Johnson said, he was a decorated Eagle Scout and worked hard to get where he is today. "I had to work in the summer in the steel mill. My parents didn’t have the money for tuition,” Johnson said. Unwilling to let money deter him, Johnson went on to graduate school, which brought problems of its own. He struggled to pay the bills, received several eviction

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Perry Johnson hopes to become Michigan’s next governor. Courtesy | YouTube

he struggled as a graduate student but kept his nose to the grindstone. “In America, you can be anything you want, it’s up to you,” Johnson said. Sticking to this motto, Johnson landed a job at BorgWarner in the auto industry, which launched his career. During his time there, Johnson said he learned about manufacturing and competition within the market. Japan was producing higher quality goods than the United States, which eventually led the businessman to take action and garner the title “quality guru.” Johnson

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address many issues as governor, chiefly the state of the economy, which struggled even before the COVID-19 pandemic. “We had a change in administration in 2019. Under Snyder the economy grew two percent a year for eight years. The very next year she [Gov. Whitmer] took office, our overall economic growth dropped 60 percent,” Johnson said. Johnson said Michigan’s per capita growth has shrunk from number four in the country to 31st. This was before COVID-19. Johnson said COVID-19 gave Whitmer new powers to lock Michigan down.

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Johnson compared her response to the situation to that of a general who adapts to change. “Fortunately our governor was not a general,” Johnson said. He emphasized how the governor withheld Michiganders’ fundamental right to liberty by closing down their businesses and schools. “Boy, she made a huge error there,” Johnson said. The response to COVID-19 affects more than healthcare, according to Johnson, impacting education and small businesses. “When she saw the schools were open, she remained closed, and when she saw the restaurants open, we remained closed,” Johnson said. In a town hall Monday, Johnson announced his plan to keep schools open without masks and give parents and students more choices and authority. Johnson also said he plans on tracking quality and implementing new educational standards. In a press release, Johnson announced an $800,000 advertising campaign targeted toward bringing a quality education to Michigan. Johnson said he hopes to enact change and put Michigan back on track, to “give back something to the state.” “I want quality schools and quality decisions,” Johnson said. Johnson joins a crowded field of 12 other Republican candidates for the Aug. 2 primary, according to Ballotpedia.

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The Southern Michigan K-9 Search and Response Unit. Courtesy | Terri Pauken

By Ally Hall Assistant Editor

The bloodhounds Daisy May and Bruno walked into the Hillsdale Elks Lodge bar for a fundraiser on Feb. 25 to support their search and response training. The bloodhounds’ owners are Gale and Terri Pauken. They are a part of the Southern Michigan K-9 Search and Response Unit, a nonprofit that serves law enforcement agencies by helping locate lost people, dead or alive. Available for dispatch 24/7, the unit works with law enforcement all over Michigan and the tri-state area. “We’re always on call,” Gale Pauken said. “We’ve been called in the middle of the night and sometimes many days in a row.”

A bloodhound enjoys the bar at the Hillsdale Elks Lodge. Collegian | Ally Hall

The event, called “Support a Bloodhound, Save a Life,” featured drawings, a kissing booth with two bloodhound puppies, and an auctioned off opportunity to hide and be found by a dog. An expensive game of hide-and-seek is a sliver of what the unit’s dogs do. They were at the Elks Lodge for the weekend and back to their job on Monday. Tammy Bowditch Regner, Exalted Ruler of the Hillsdale Elks Lodge #1575, helped organize the event. “The Hillsdale Elks are thrilled to be able to open the doors of our historic lodge to our community for both private parties and fundraising events,” she said. “We were more than happy to say yes when this opportunity came up for us to support this amazing K-9 Rescue team.

Everyone had an absolutely wonderful evening and we look forward to hosting again next year.” Keith and Jackie Harris, a couple with years of experience in search and response, founded the Southern Michigan K-9 Search and Response Unit. This specific unit is composed primarily of bloodhounds, as well as two labrador retrievers. They are trained in different areas of search and response including night trailing, scent specific trailing, and water trailing. The search and response team helps locate people, whether that be dementia patients or children, once law enforcement has been formally notified. “We had a friend have a kid go missing,” Terri Pauken said. “It was hard to turn them down initially, but we don’t want to step on any toes, especially if the situation ends up being a crime scene.” Whether it's in search expenses, fuel, hotel, or first aid kits for the dogs, the Elks Lodge fundraiser aided the team in covering basic expenses. The bulk of funds raised at this event were put towards the team’s trip to Kentucky for a training seminar. For a nonprofit through which most everything is paid out of pocket by the trainers themselves, fundraisers like these are vital, according to the Paukens. “It’s important for people to realize that the people who helped us also helped the families,” Harris said about the fundraiser. Working in a search and response unit requires the dogs to begin training as puppies, and a fully trained dog is ready to work a handful of years later. Harris is currently training an 11-week-old bloodhound puppy for the FBI. When the dogs are ready, they help change lives. “We don’t make any money from what we do,” Harris said. “But we get paid from the heart. We get to give families closure. There’s no amount of money that can replace that.”

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Sheriff, state police arrest drug trafficking suspects in raid By Logan Washburn City News Editor

The Michigan State Police and the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals in a drug raid on March 2. The Region of Irish Hills Narcotics Office, a branch of the MSP, arrested Scott Mullins and Ann Marie Schultz for trafficking drugs at their residence, according to RHINO Team Commander Lt. Sean Street. Mullins, 53, and Schultz, 35, lived at 1980 S. Sand Lake Road, according to the sheriff’s office. “Our Emergency Support Team– essentially a SWAT team– did the initial entry onto the premises to clear for any personnel that were on the property,” Street said. Police found five individuals at the property upon arrival, but only arrested Mullins and Schultz, Street said. Officers found Mullins and Schultz in possession of

methamphetamine and two rifles, according to Street. Street said officials suspect Mullins and Schultz of “buying and selling quantities of methamphetamine.” “It’s more than a streetlevel dealer, you’re kind of pushing up to mid-level,” Street said.

“I have reason to believe that something much bigger exists.” Mullins faces six controlled substance charges for possession of a narcotic, court records said. He also faces charges of firearm possession by a felon, ammunition possession by a felon, and a felony firearm, according to court records. Schultz faces two

controlled substance charges for possession of a narcotic, according to court records. Schultz also faces controlled substance charges for delivery or manufacturing meth or ecstasy, delivery or manufacturing 5 to 45 kg of marijuana, operating or maintaining a laboratory, and operating or maintaining a drug house, court records said. Schultz was arraigned in 2B District Court March 9, according to court records. Mullins is scheduled for a probable cause conference in 2B District Court on March 16. Officers found crystal meth during the raid, which Street said is mostly manufactured by large drug networks in places like Mexico. “I have reason to believe that something much bigger exists,” Street said. “It’s pretty safe to say it’s a large network because of the trafficking aspect, as far as getting it from Mexico into

Police recently arrested Scott Mullins in a raid. Courtesy | JailTracker

the United States, trafficked all the way across, and then to our area.” The MSP requested help from other agencies to execute the raid, including the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan Department of Natural Resources, according to Street. “The property itself is pretty large for a team of our size to take on by ourselves,” Street said. HCSO deputies responded to assist the MSP just after 6:30 a.m., according to the

sheriff’s office. Deputies offered drone support at the scene, Street said. “The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office is always pretty good to us, and provided us with some drone aerial support,” Street said. “They could see an overview as the teams were entering the property.” Street said DNR officers patrolled property boundaries during the raid. “Michigan DNR also helped us out with perimeter security as well, with some ATVs they had,” Street said. Officers observed poor living conditions at the scene, according to Street. “The living conditions were horrible. There was no running water, no electricity, and there was a lot of debris within several structures of the property,” Street said. The MSP and Hillsdale County are discussing options to clean up the property, according to Street. “We’re kind of concerned with the environmental

aspect as well,” Street said. “There were a lot of tires being burned on the property, a lot of vehicles that were leaking, a lot of scrap metal.” The MSP began investigating this case in 2021, according to Street, and officers will continue to follow the evidence. “We developed some information from some sources, and with some other past information, we developed some probable cause,” Street said. “It’s a big chess game, you’ve got to figure out what’s the best thing to do at the moment for the success of the mission.” The community is vital to successful investigations, Street said. “A lot of our investigations start with the community being involved,” Street said. “We need to correspond with them to get information and in turn make it safer for them.”

College Baptist Church plans building addition

Projected plans for the 4:12 Center. Courtesy | Ben Cuthbert

By Nathan Stanish Collegian Freelancer College Baptist Church is on its way to adding a new section to its building for the first time in more than 150 years by kick-starting a fundraising campaign to raise $700,000 last Sunday. Church leaders said they hope to use the new space to accommodate the needs of the congregation and community for handicapped-accessible facilities, and to increase the opportunities for training and fellowship. College Baptist will name the new addition the 4:12 Center, a reference to Ephesians 4:12: “To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,” according to church leaders. The center will include a new fellowship hall, a kitchen, two classrooms, a conference room, a nursery, bathrooms, and office spaces for church staff, according to plans on the Church website. According to College Baptist Pastor Ben Cuthbert, the idea of an addition to the church dates back nearly a century.

“There are architectural drawings for an addition to College Baptist that date back to around the 1930s that hang on the wall; there’s always been a vision for the building itself to be larger than it is,” Cuthbert said. Rod Stewart, a member of the College Baptist building committee and a regular attendee of the church since 1973, said the church has long needed the addition. “Even as a student I picked up at the time that people had recognized this was a lecture hall– a preaching church, not a congregation church,” Stewart said. College Baptist began to seriously consider an addition in 2005, according to Cuthbert. Under former pastor Jason Neckleburg, who joined College Baptist in 2006, Cuthbert said that idea only grew. “The church was in a place where they recognized some of those inadequacies in a significant sort of way, so my predecessor, under his leadership, there was birthed this idea for an addition that they dubbed the 4:12 Center,” Cuthbert said. After another decade of drafting plans and

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attempting to kickstart the project, Pastor Neckleburg died in 2016, so the project stalled while the church searched for a new pastor. The church eventually hired Cuthbert in the summer of 2017. Following Neckleburg’s vision, the project moved forward as the church approved a contract with Storey Brook Development to help create the plans currently in use for the center, Cuthbert said. Cuthbert also said the current plans for the 4:12 Center include new handicappedaccessible bathrooms. “Our building only has one main floor restroom; it’s inadequate to do the ministry that God’s called us to do,” Cuthbert said. “We can’t welcome new people if we aren’t handicappedaccessible.” Stewart said the new center will provide more educational opportunities at the church. “It’s providing an overall

facility that helps us support and do potentially more classroom training and seminars,” Stewart said. Stewart said he hopes to see missions training, especially after returning from a medical mission trip in Peru. “I would like to see preparation for the mission field. I think we could be particularly positioned in the missions angle to train for going to another culture, a different people, a different approach to life,” Stewart said. Both Cuthbert and Stewart highlighted the focus on college students with the center as well, mentioning in particular the possibility for speaking events. “We can’t always open our facility as often as we would like to for students, we haven’t been able to take advantage of opportunities to raise up the next generation of pastors and missionaries and we would love to have a

“There’s always been a vision for the building itself to be larger.”

facility that might allow us to host conferences or special speakers or lectures from time to time,” Cuthbert said. College Baptist Church approved the launch of a Capital Campaign to raise $700,000 under the leadership of Bill Gray, a member of the Mission Board at College Baptist and the President of Marketing at Hillsdale College. “There’s a big number to hit, $700,000, and so it’s going to take a lot of prayer from lots of different people,” Gray said. “The campaign will run from probably mid-to-late March through May, and the goal at the end of that campaign will be to have commitments from folks to support the project over the course of three years.” According to Gray, one of the biggest needs for the project in the next year is generosity from the church. “The challenge is going to be encouraging the congregation to be generous and to trust as a congregation that the funds will arrive that we need,” Gray said. “My hope and prayer is that all of this comes together to where we can move forward and break

ground. Hopefully, you know, in the next year or so.” Students interested in donating money to the 4:12 Center can either designate their offering at College Baptist as for the building addition, or can give through the College Baptist website, designating building addition. Additionally, students can participate in the upcoming capital campaign by completing pledge cards before leaving for the summer, Gray said. According to Stewart, this is an opportunity for students as well, even if they only give smaller amounts. Since its inception, College Baptist Church has been an integral part of Hillsdale College, spending its first 10 years in the college chapel before moving to its current location. Ronald Reagan spoke at College Baptist when he first visited Hillsdale in 1977, and the sanctuary has hosted many convocations over the years. Stewart, Cuthbert and Gray hope to continue the church’s integral role in the community through the 4:12 Center and the new opportunities it provides.

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Softball grabs third win of the season

By Jillian Parks Collegian Reporter

The Hillsdale College softball team won 5-1 against Quincy University on Sunday March 6 after a weekend of four games in Springfield, IL. They lost the other games 6-3 and 4-3 on Saturday March 5 against University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) and 6-3 against Quincy University. Sophomore pitcher Erin won G-MAC Pitcher of the Week after pitching her second start of the season for the team’s winning game. Kapteyn has pitched 19.2 innings with a 1.07 ERA and 14 strikeouts. “I think the games went much better this weekend,” junior utility player Jenna Cantalupo said. “I felt that we were more prepared and played looser. As much as I believe bad luck has played a deciding role in some of the losses we’ve been handed, there are still things we need to clean up. I think that once we start fully playing all 7 innings, wins will fall our way.” This weekend, the team had 14 runs and 33 hits, up two from last week and 10 from

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the weekend prior. Freshman outfielder Olivia Latimer had a hit in all four games. “It was good to be able to do my job for the team this weekend,” Latimer said. “This weekend was really a turning point for us hitting-wise, so I'm really excited to see where that takes us next week in Florida and for the rest of our season.” On Saturday, The Chargers had the lead against UIS Prairie Stars until the tail end of both games. In game one, a big sixth inning allowed the Prairie Stars to pull ahead for the 6-3 win. In game two, a walk-off double in the bottom of the seventh inning broke the 3-3 tie for a 4-3 victory. “Our defense made great plays,” Coach Kyle Gross said. “University of Illinois Springfield is a very fast team, and they’re very aggressive on the base paths. We held them in check for three quarters of both games through playing solid defense and pitching.” On Sunday, the Chargers split the games, taking home a win in the first game. The fourth inning in the second game had four defensive

errors from Hillsdale that led Quincy to score all of their runs and eventually win the game. The Chargers also battled 20 mph winds throughout the games on Sunday. “Even though the ones in Texas were still worse, those two have been the worst two wind games I've ever played,” Gross said. The team will be traveling to Florida from March 11 to March 20 for 12 games. Six of those games will be played from March 15-17 as a part of the annual Spring Games against teams from the Northeast and Midwest regions. The other six games will pit the team against opponents from Florida. “We’ve kind of started off with a rocky start, but traditionally, while we’re on our spring trip, we kind of find our footing and start playing better,” Gross said. “That’s the hope again this year. We would love to start off the season great and play well over spring break, but traditionally, it’s where we’ve started to turn things around.”

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Rafael Nadal, the role model we need right now By Nathan Stanish Collegian Freelancer If we have learned one thing from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that celebrities are terrible role models. But Rafael Nadal, a 35-year-old tennis player from Spain, is the exception to the rule. The tennis world has been buzzing throughout the last few weeks after the incredible comeback story of Nadal, who returned to the tour after leaving with a foot injury, and proceeded to break the Grand Slam record at one of his least successful tournaments and against the current No. 1 tennis player in the world. For tennis fans everywhere, this was a moment of history. Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic had been in a deadlocked tie with 20 Grand Slams for months, and Nadal had managed to beat his competition and revive the greatest of all time debate. But for Nadal, this was more than a recordbreaking match, this was a return to normalcy after months of uncertainty and disappointment. Back in November, Nadal was seriously considering retirement after suffering

several tough losses on the tour in 2021. Instead, however, he devoted himself to training and fought his way to his 21st Grand Slam, marking the first time he has ever held the record for the most Grand Slams. And yet, after everything he has accomplished, Nadal still has only one recurring comment to make: “I’m just excited to keep playing tennis.” Nadal isn’t in it for the record, for the glory, for the money, or for any of the typical tennis prizes. After coming so close to ending his entire tennis career, Nadal is just grateful that he can still play his favorite sport. In today’s world, where many schools all over the country limit their education in efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, a traditional education has become more and more of a privilege, especially one like we enjoy at Hillsdale College. Sometimes, I think we at Hillsdale forget that privilege. We get caught up in complaining about classwork, political developments, and all the different struggles of adult life. We don’t take the time to appreciate the blessings we enjoy at this

college after everything we have been through. Just as Nadal considered whether he’d ever be able to play tennis again, many of us probably wondered if we’d ever be able to receive a normal education again. Like Nadal having to take the risk of returning to the tour to see if he could still play at the highest level, we had to take the risk of applying to Hillsdale, hoping it could still provide an excellent education even in the midst of a pandemic. So like Nadal, we shouldn’t obsess over the smaller struggles and unfortunate circumstances we face at college. Instead, we should remind ourselves every day that we should just be happy we can attend a good college, experience the full classical education, and receive a normal degree despite the best efforts of the pandemic. Nadal may be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, but deep down, he has the heart of a player who is just happy to compete. Remember that when you find yourself complaining about your college education.

Men's tennis wins second straight match By Luke Morey Assistant Editor

The Hillsdale College men’s tennis team won their second straight match with a 4-3 win over Lake Superior State University, while sophomore Brennan Cimpeanu inched closer to making program history. The Chargers were led by their top four players, Cimpeanu, junior Tyler Conrad, and sophomores Sean Barstow and Daniel Gilbert. Cimpeanu won his fifth G-MAC Player of the Week award, only one shy of the most in Hillsdale program history, held by Charlie Adams ‘20. “It’s crazy to even think about,” Cimpeanu said. “I had a really good freshman year and I didn’t even think it

could get better. I feel blessed to even think about this. It was never something I even considered while being on the tennis team here. I just planned on playing tennis and playing the best I could for my coach, team, and school and I’m very thankful for all of the opportunities given to me” Cimpeanu continued his hot start back from injury at No. 1 doubles, winning 6-0, 6-2. In his four sets over two weekends, he has only dropped seven total games in singles play. Barstow and Conrad won at No. 1 doubles 6-4, while Cimpeanu and Gilbert won at No. 2 doubles 6-2. When all four are in the lineup, the Chargers are 16-4 over the past two seasons since Barstow, Cimpeanu,

and Gilbert came to Hillsdale. Junior Bogdan Janicijevic and sophomore Sam Clyde lost at No. 3 doubles 6-2. “Brennan has a lot of weapons that win us a lot of points and set up some easy volleys for myself at the net,” Gilbert said. “Also, my steady ground stroke game mixed with his more aggressive style compliment each other perfectly.” Conrad fell just short after two tiebreaks at No. 2 singles, falling 6-2, 6-7 (4), 9-11, while Barstow won at No. 3 singles 6-3, 6-1. Gilbert grabbed a win at No. 4 singles 6-2, 6-1 to bring the Chargers the 4-3 victory. The Chargers are now set to travel to Florida to take on the No. 9 ranked team in Division II, Saint Leo

University, on Sunday, March 13 before playing Florida Southern on Monday. “The competition is going to be as strong as we've faced all year,” Head Coach Keith Turner said. “We’ll be able to compete at certain spots in the lineup but it’s going to be a huge challenge. It will be a good experience for us to play against players that are at a level that we won’t see the rest of the year.” Cimpeanu said that every match since returning from injury has been tough. “I’m just praying that I can stay healthy for the match and play as best as I can,” Cimpeanu said. “I know it will be a very tough match but I’m excited to see what my team and I can do in Florida.” After this trip, the Chargers

enter the conference portion of their schedule, facing off against Ashland University first on Saturday, March 19. Ashland entered the G-MAC in the fall and this is the first match between the two since the 2019-20 season. Ashland has started the spring season 3-6 in its first year in the G-MAC. “Ashland has some strong players at the top of their lineup,” Turner said. “It will be a close match. Hopefully we can get the doubles point. If we do so we have confidence in our singles lineup that we can pull out the match.” Due to the injury concerns the Chargers have faced, they have added junior Matt Granzotto from the Hillsdale club tennis team to the roster. “Matt is someone that is

friends with our other walkon Sam Clyde,” Turner said. “Matt is a good athlete and I think he’ll probably get into some matches after spring break. At the very least he’s someone who can help us out in case we have any illness or injury issues the rest of the year.” While the Chargers are the defending G-MAC Champions, Gilbert says there is no added intensity playing the G-MAC newcomers in Ashland. “We leave it all out there every time we step foot on the court,” Gilbert said. “Obviously there will be a little more sense of urgency coming into G-MAC play. Our intensity will remain 100% no matter who we play or what the circumstance is.”

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Baseball team splits games with McKendree

By Alex Deimel Collegian Freelancer

The Hillsdale College men’s baseball team took on the McKendree University Bearcats on Saturday. After dropping the first game 9-5, the Chargers bounced back on offense, putting up 21 runs to McKendree’s six on Saturday. Junior Will Gifford got the start on the mound for the Chargers in Saturday's first game, allowing seven runs on nine hits in four total innings. Coming in relief was

junior Marc Bergeron, who only allowed two runs on one hit in two innings. Leading the charge for Hillsdale offensively on Saturday was sophomore center fielder Danny Passinault, who had three hits in four at-bats, including a double and a triple. Sophomore outfielder Joe Hardenbergh also contributed with a two-run homerun in the 6th inning. Sophomore outfielder Lewis Beals had a solo shot of his own in the 1st inning as well. Beals was a heavy

contributor in Saturday’s second matchup, slugging two homeruns driving in seven total RBI in four appearances. Beals won G-MAC Player of the Week for the first time in his career, after going 11 for 17 at the plate with a double, two triples, and five home runs with 10 RBIs. Beals also hit a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game, a rare accomplishment known as hitting for the cycle. Passinault, sophomore infielder Aidan Brewer, and sophomore infielder Evan

Fauquher also had home runs of their own on Saturday. Starting on the mound for the Chargers in the second game was sophomore Devin Murray, who threw 3.1 innings, allowing five runs on three hits. Relieving Murray was sophomore Nate Waligora, who allowed only one run on one hit in 2.2 innings. Finishing off the second game in one inning was senior David Toth. Junior Sean Nemetz spoke very highly of his team coming off the victory on Saturday.

“Our offense really showed out in the games we won," Nemetz said. "We have some guys who are hot at the plate right now and we’ll look to keep that momentum going into conference play.” In addition to Nemetz, junior utility player Cooper Petersen spoke highly of the team going into G-MAC play. “I really like the way the team is coming together so far and I’m excited to see what the rest of the season looks like,” Petersen said. “The good thing is that we have had a chance to win in

almost every game we have played and that’s all you can ask for going into conference play when the intensity level is going to be much higher.” Head Coach Tom Vassella said, “We are close to being a really good team, hopefully it comes together this weekend.” The Chargers will take on University of Findlay for the first G-MAC series of the year on Sunday March 13, and Monday March 14.

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Peighton Nelson won the first G-MAC Freshman of the Year award in program history. Courtesy | Anthony Lupi

Chargers collect All-Conference honors, Nelson takes home Freshman of the Year By Claire Gaudet Social Media Manager

Two players on the Hillsdale College women’s basketball team, senior guard Grace Touchette and junior forward Sydney Mills, were selected to All-Conference teams, while Peighton Nelson was named G-MAC Freshman of the Year. Touchette became the first Charger since 2018-19 to be named to the first team All-G-MAC, and Mills was selected to the second team All-G-MAC for the second

time in her career. Nelson became the first Charger to ever win Freshman of the Year. “Basically the coaches in the league vote on the top 20 players that deserve awards for their performance that season,” Mills said. “The top 10 get put on the first team and the next are the second team.” Touchette led the Chargers in scoring, averaging a teamhigh 16.6 points per game, the highest of her career. This marks the first year of Touchette’s career being named to an All-Conference

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team. “People who made All-Conference are impact players,” Touchette said. “It's just great to achieve a goal I didn’t really know was possible. It didn’t hit me when coach told me, but then later I realized just what it meant.” Mills led the team in rebounds and averaged a double-double for her second straight season. She collected 12 double-doubles during the season, a career best that tied her for fourth most in the Midwest Region. She was also tied for the team-lead in

Women's tennis grabs big win By Tracy Wilson Features Editor

The Hillsdale College women’s tennis team battled out a victory on its home court over Lake Superior State University, 4-3. “Leading up to the match, I felt it was definitely winnable,” junior Canela Luna said. “I also knew it was going to be tough play.” Senior Sarah Hackman and freshman Melanie Zampardo won their doubles match 6-2 against Milena Baigorria and Nadege Koua. Hackman said Baigorria and Koua played more aggressively but made more mistakes, which made winning the match easier for the Chargers. “The doubles match was going to be tough and a very different style of play compared to the school the week prior,” Hackman said. “I think that Mel and I were able to really capitalize on the fact that they liked playing a similar game style to us. I don’t know if they were having an off day but I think Mel

and I fell somewhere in the middle. We were able to do more at the net and be more consistent than them.” Hackman also won her singles match against Koua 6-2, 6-1. “I think after the first set, after I’d won that, the girl I was playing started asking for a timeout and at that point I knew that her head wasn’t in the match,” Hackman said. Hillsdale also picked up a win with freshman Libby McGivern and junior Ellie Chawner taking their doubles match, 6-4. “We were down in our set and we were able to come back and win it so that was really exciting to do with her,” McGivern said. In singles, McGivern beat Muskaan Ranjan 6-2, 6-4. “She got the better of me in the first couple games, and I came back and started winning,” McGivern said. “And then, I was able to close it out at the end when she started playing better as well, instead of getting tight and not being able to finish it.”

Junior Canela Luna and senior Sophia Spinazze worked together in doubles, securing a 6-3 win. McGivern said she enjoyed watching Spinazze in her singles match. “Sophia did a great job in her match, being decisive with her opponent,” McGivern said. “She wasn’t really distracted by anything even though she probably knew that if she won her match, that meant that we’d win as a team. She won her match and it was like it didn’t even matter, she just carried it really well.” The team will compete next against Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. on March 14 at 2 pm. The team is already looking forward to conference matches set for after spring break. “It was a very good effort by the team to finally come out with a win here right before spring break,” Hackman said. “One of our last couple matches before we start conference play. It’s a good conference booster.”

three pointers made “It's just a testament to the work we all put in this season,” Mills said. “If the team hadn’t improved as much as they did, we wouldn't have gotten these awards at all.” Nelson started most of the season as a freshman guard, and had a season high of 16 points. She was followed closely by her freshman teammates Caitlin Splain and Carly Callahan who carried season highs of 21 and 15. “If you look at just her improvement, she started out pretty slow offensively, but

Cartier From A1 “We brought him along slowly, so we didn’t know if other people in the league realized the type of year we had for our program,” Tharp said. “Joe’s one of the hardest working kids I’ve ever coached in the 28 years that I’ve done this, he is relentless.” Yarian rounded out the Chargers’ season awards, being named to an all-conference team for the third time in his career. The do-it-all forward ranked top-six in the conference in both rebounding and assists, as well as seventh in blocked shots. “We thought it was extremely well-deserved, we thought he should have been a first-team all-conference player,” Tharp said. “We go based on how he goes, we’re happy that he deserved that recognition.” The Chargers’ performance in the conference tournament, however, wasn’t quite as smooth. They suffered a last-second, 68-66, upset loss to the Cedarville University Yellow Jackets. After going down by 12 at halftime, fifth-year senior

toward the end of the season she was shooting double digits consistently,” Touchette said. “She is going to be so successful in her next three years, and the other people in the league better watch out for her.” Every coach in the league had a vote in picking Peighton, and Head Coach Charlie Averkamp said he could not be happier. “Peighton was the first kid I recruited when I got the job at Hillsdale,” Averkamp said. “Both of us being from Wisconsin, we had a connection

right away. She’s the ultimate team player, and we’re just so happy she’s on our team.” Averkamp also believed that these three ranked as well as they did as a result of the entire team’s effort. “You have to get team success to get individual awards,” Averkamp said. “Our team is very excited for all of them. If we didn’t finish where we did, we would probably only have one of them being recognized.”

forward Tavon Brown and junior guards Jack Gohlke and Kyle Goessler joined Cartier to lead a gritty second-half comeback, taking a six point lead with 6:31 remaining in the game. Courtesy of a late three each from Goessler and Gohlke, and a bucket from Cartier, Hillsdale took a five point lead into the final 45 seconds. Those would be the final points scored by the Chargers as the Yellow Jackets tied the game with less than 10 seconds to go. A costly turnover in the final moments led to a steal and layup with less than a second to go, giving Cedarville the edge. “We need to work on taking care of the ball, we had 16 turnovers, they only had four,” Reuter said. “I think we just have to be careful with the basketball and we’re working on that in practice, to be tougher as a team, as a unit, and I think that’ll translate to our upcoming game on Friday.” Though they lost their chance at the automatic bid, the Chargers still had a chance to grab an at-large bid. On Sunday, the team met at Tharp’s house to watch the selection show, which revealed

the Chargers were given the three seed in the Midwest Region, with the season’s fourth bout against Cedarville on tap in the round of 64 Friday at noon. “We were a little anxious, we thought we were possibly going to be a four or a five seed, so when it came out that we weren’t the four or five seed, I’ll speak for myself, I was a little nervous about what the heck’s going on,” Tharp said. “Then you see yourself come up as the three seed, you’re just excited to see your name. I think we walked out of it going, ‘ok, we’re in, what do we do with it now?’” It marks only the second time in program history that the Chargers have made it to back-to-back tournaments, after making the Sweet 16 in a record-setting year last year. “Cedarville’s bigger and longer and way more athletic than we are in certain spots, so we’ve got to figure out some things that we need to do to try to handle that,” Tharp said. “When we got shots in the second half, good things happened for us, when we turn the ball over, that’s not possible. You’ve also got to be careful not to change too much, so it’s a little bit of a balance.”

CHARGER CHATTER Ben Raffin

Do you have a If you could What's a favorite quote surprising play and fun fact about that you live excel at by? yourself? another sport, what would you pick?

Ben Raffin is a junior finance major on the track and field team from Chesterton, IN. Courtesy | Hillsdale College Athletic Department

I owned two pet hissing cockroaches. I owned them for about a year. They died of old age. They eat fruit and then mostly like stuff high in protein. I fed them cat food. They’re really fascinating. They actually kind of remind me of a turtle almost because they kind of keep their heads under their shell, and then when they start to move, they pick their head up and walk.

There used to be this thing I used to tell myself. It’s actually a quote. I don't know who it’s by, but I heard it my sophomore year. “You can never be nervous if your heart is on service.” Do I live by that? Sure.

That has to be volleyball. I got recruited to play volleyball in high school by a couple of colleges, and my reasoning for saying no was that I can play volleyball anytime I wanted. I could only get pole vault for a finite number of years. If I would do it over differently, I would definitely, definitely play volleyball.

What advice would you give to freshman Ben? I think I was very result oriented my freshman year, so take a backseat and just kind of like learn and grow as a person.

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By Olivia Pero Collegian Freelancer

The Hillsdale College shotgun team won the Charger Spring Invitational at the Halter Shooting Sports Center this past weekend, beating Olivet College, Michigan State University, Grace College, and Purdue University with a total score of 799/875. There was a total of 60 athletes at the invitational. Events that were shot included 100 doubles trap, 50 doubles skeet, and 25 five stand. “Hillsdale had the top five athletes at the shoot,” Head Coach Jordan Hintz said. “Our top two overall athletes at the invitational were fresh-

man Josh Corbin and sophomore Jackson Sokel. Corbin placed first and Sokel placed second for the invitational.” According to Corbin, he placed second in five stand with a score of 22/25. Sokel won doubles trap with a score of 95/100. “We definitely had the advantage with doubles trap because doubles trap was more than half of the event,” Sokel said. “A lot of the other schools don't shoot a double trap lot.” According to Sokel, not all athletes at the invitational were college students. Some of them were high school students interested in coming to Hillsdale College.

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“It's open to anyone and is a really good event for the high school students that come,” Sokel said. “When I was a high schooler, I went to the invitational because I was in contact with Coach Jordan.” The high school students came on Friday so the team could meet them and their parents and tell them about the team. “It's definitely a really good recruiting event,” Sokel said. According to Corbin, the invitational was the first shoot of the semester that the team got to shoot doubles in a competition “We only shot doubles once last semester so it was nice to

have the competition aspect of shooting those disciplines instead of just shooting them in practice,” Corbin said. “It was a good indicator of what we need to work on for the competition mindset in those games.” According to Sokel, he was very happy with his performance this past weekend aside from some mental game challenges. “For me, mental game challenges are about my process and making sure I do everything in the same order,” Sokel said. “Making sure I get ready and shoot in the same order as well as controlling my breathing is important.” According to Sokel, a ben-

efit of hosting a competition is the quality of the Halter Shooting Sports Center. “We have one of the nicest clubs in the country so it's a great way for us to show off our facilities to other schools and athletes,” Sokel said. According to Corbin, the backgrounds and the equipment at the Halter Center are better quality than the other facilities that the team competes at. “Our facilities are also a lot cleaner and nicer looking,” Corbin said. “But we still have to perform well at other clubs even though we're spoiled in the aspect that we have such a nice facility to train and shoot at all of the

time.” The team leaves for ACUI Nationals in San Antonio, TX on Friday, March 18th. “Nationals is coming up quickly but we're doing everything that we can to be as prepared as we can be,” Hintz said. The team is perfecting their shooting skills and routines before nationals. “Shooting is a game of routine. You have to get into a routine and stay in that,” Corbin said. “Anytime you deviate from your plan, it doesn’t take much and you can miss a target.”

Action Shooting team to attend nationals for first time By Elyse Hawkins Opinions Editor

The Hillsdale College action shooting team is attending its first national competition as a varsity team this weekend. The 10 members of the student varsity team will travel to Talladega, Alabama, on March 11-13 to compete

in the Scholastic Action Shooting Program’s College Nationals. Senior Zac Ailes, team captain, said the team is looking forward to the competition. “We are so grateful for all the resources and support we have received,” Ailes said. “And we look forward

to making Hillsdale College and our sponsor, Springfield Armory, proud.” Though this will be the team’s fourth national competition overall, it is the first they are participating in as a varsity team. “We are excited to be competing for the first time as a varsity collegiate team,”

Ailes said. According to a press release from the college, the team will be part of two different divisions at the competition. “The team will compete in both the Centerfire Pistol and 1911 Model divisions,” it said. Head coach Adam Burlew said the team has been training for this competition

since the fall, practicing with both dry-fire and live-fire practice rounds. “We have been dutifully training hard since the fall to maximize our chances of success,” Burlew said. He added that he is excited to see the team represent the college well. “These students are

dedicated to being the best competitors and have put in the time and effort to achieve this goal,” Burlew said, “I’m proud of what they have accomplished over the last six months.”

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Julio Suarez painted Caroline Greb ’21 in art gallery. Collegian | Tracy Wilson

C U L T U R E Portrait gallery features professors’ artwork By Tracy Wilson features editor Hillsdale now has its own “Mona Lisa,” according to one viewer who saw a painting of Caroline Greb ’21 hanging in the Daughtrey Gallery. The painting is a part of an exhibit by both assistant professor of art Julio Suarez and visiting assistant professor of art Roxanne Kaufman. Focused on the portrait, the exhibit will feature Suarez’s paintings and Kaufman’s photographs in the Daughtrey Gallery through March 30. The idea for the exhibit came in 2020, out of a mutual appreciation for portraits, Suarez said. Suarez said he normally prefers to work with models in person, but when the pandemic hit, he was forced to consider other options. “A lot of the work is done from photographs and I just wanted to see if I could enjoy the process and bring something to it. And I did,” Suarez said. “It’s always good to change things up. You have

Another set of his portraits is of Greb, who was one of Suarez’s art students. Because she lives in Hillsdale, she was available to take pictures with Suarez. “I was 5 or 6 months pregnant with my daughter, so I came in and there were lights and everything,” Greb said. “He poses you and sits you up and takes photos to paint from. It was like our usual chatting as we go, talking about everything from art to the housing market.” Greb said Suarez’s portraits of her caught many details that are special to her, such as a pair of jewelry she frequently wears. “I could see that he really captured the spirit of my personality,” Greb said. “The bigger painting of the two, someone commented that I look kind of skeptical. He had some funny comeback because he had me in class for four years and knows that I can be kind of sassy. It makes me feel really known by him.” Now that her portrait has been hanging in the

Daughtrey Gallery for a few weeks, Greb said she has received several comments. One person approached her at church and said Greb’s husband should purchase a portrait to have as a family heirloom. “I was at the gallery opening and overheard that someone called it the ‘Mona Lisa’ of Hillsdale. It was kind of a funny comment that made me chuckle,” Greb said. “I do hope that somehow one of his paintings ends up in my house one day, because I would really cherish that.” Kaufman’s photography, like Suarez’s, also focuses on the human connection. While her photo sessions can last up to several hours, the process of taking pictures can take as little as 10 minutes, she said. “I want my portraits to be more about the person and the moment we shared than just accomplishing taking a picture of somebody,” Kaufman said. “Because we do that all the time with ourselves. I feel like we live behind a camera way too

much. We always want things videoed and photographed to remember them but we’re not actually embracing and soaking in the majority of the moments just purely with our own eyes.” The photographs capture minuscule details that might normally go unnoticed, Kaufman said. “Professor Bushey came up and she’s like, ‘I didn’t even notice that his hand was missing two fingers and he had a tattoo that said ‘oops’ on it,’” Kaufman said. “I try to photograph people so it’s not super obvious, but it would be like hanging out with them, so to speak.” Kaufman said she values the relationships she makes during each photo session as much as the photos she takes. “I love all people, all shapes, sizes, personalities, interests,” Kaufman said. “It doesn’t bug me if they’re kind of grumpy or self-conscious.” Her favorite portrait from this show is of her son, Brogan, who is featured on some of the posters advertising the

show. She took the picture when she and her son were at her parents’ horse farm. “He was digging a hole in one of the barns because grandpa said he could, and I told him it was time to fill it back in. He just turned and looked at me, and it was like a God-moment that I got that,” Kaufman said. “It was priceless. I felt like it would be a great greeting card picture. As a mom photographer, I don’t get those perfect moments all the time.” Kaufman said she hopes those who visit the gallery feel drawn to the subjects in her photos. “It’s always been that people would find beauty, entertainment, joy, just by portraits of everyday people photographed well,” Kaufman said. “If I’m connected to the people I’m photographing, that connection comes through the lens.”

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to be flexible and sometimes good things happen when you have limitations and challenges.” The paintings feature many of Suarez’s students who were graduating seniors last year and had been with Suarez during his entire teaching career at Hillsdale. “It’s really important to paint what you know and what’s around you, and these days what’s around me are my students,” Suarez said. “These students, most of them, were my first class where we’ve been together all four years. That meant a lot to me.” One of Suarez’s favorite paintings on display is called “The Patriot,” and depicts his father-in-law relaxing in his backyard. “You spend so much time around someone, you know what they look like more than just in a photographic way,” Suarez said. “In order to be successful at portraiture, you have to be interested in people. There has to be a connection there. It can’t just be this cold process.”

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‘Goitse’ performs in Hillsdale for first time By Nikoleta Klikovac Collegian Freelancer The long-awaited and world-renowned Irish band Goitse finally made it to Hillsdale on March 8. “[They’re] that locked glass case up on the top shelf,” said professor James Holleman, chair of the music department. “I’m just amazed.” This performance was two years in the making after COVID-19 got in the way. In the spring of 2021, the band was not able to return to the United States due to the still-limiting restrictions on travel and large group gatherings for performances. Holleman organized the event and has remained in contact with the band over the years of attempting to bring its performance on the Hillsdale

stage. “I was so thrilled with the mix of students and community people in the audience,” Holleman said. The nearly sold-out performance drew a large audience, a diverse mix of the community and students, some even coming from out of town just to see Goitse. The audience responded to the music with enthusiasm, clapping along to the beat without any prompts from the performers on multiple occasions, and singing along to a song that most had never heard before. The engagement from the audience impressed the band. “The reception from the crowd was the best one,” said pianist and accordion player Daniel Collins. The band brought energy

to the stage through their high tempo music and dancing as well as their instrumentals. Their use of unique instru-

my favorite part. They seemed very happy to be here,” freshman Gwen Thompson said. The concert was not

“Goitse” performed in Markel Auditorium. Courtesy | Jack Cote

ments such as the bodhrán, the bouzouki, and the oud was something not often seen by American audiences. “I thought they did a great job overall; the bodhrán was

run-of-the-mill, with flashy lights and an overwhelmingly performative stage presence. Instead, it read like a jam session with friends, leaving the audience to be a fly on the

wall to a presentation of Irish music and fun. “People love the music, people love the dancing,” Collins said. “It’s probably more enjoyable to tour outside of Ireland.” Music and dancing were not the limits of the show. In between sets, the band members would talk to the audience in a stand-up comedy style. They cracked jokes and connected to the audience in a way that left audience members talking about the show in the lobby after the encore. “One of our most commonly asked questions is, ‘Is your piano/accordion player single?’” said Colm Phelan, the bodhrán player of the group during a set. Though one of the guitar strings broke mid-song, the band did not stop playing.

Instead, Conal O’Kane, the guitarist, restrung his guitar onstage as the band played on, an impressive feat. “Music is all it was,” Collins said, “but audiences in the States appreciate us, we’re very glad.” This appreciation was shown throughout the performance with numerous “thank you’s.” The band also stuck around for at least an hour after the show to do a quick meet and greet with audience members. “It was worth the wait to bring them here in 2022, to stick with it and not give up,” Holleman said.

Deja vu: Latest Batman installation is nothing new By Rachel Kookoegy Associate Editor I enjoy superhero films, but “The Batman” was nothing new. Just a decade ago, Christopher Nolan finished an excellent trilogy of Batman films. Between then and now, there was also the “Batman vs. Superman” film featuring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. One could argue it was a sequel to “Man of Steel” and thus a different series—but you get the point. We’ve seen plenty of Batman.

The latest with Robert Pattinson has the same basic elements that Nolan already did well—a psychoanalytic thriller with a mentally-unstable villain, a corrupt government in Gotham, and a pessimistic hero with a complicated past. It seems to make this one different, the creators just upped the ante. More characters are morally dubious, including Bruce Wayne’s own parents, and the criminal activity involves more drugs, adultery, prostitution, and other gruesome human rights abuses. I was shocked to see

a boy who looked no more than 12 years old in the movie theater. Is our culture desensitized to this? The plot initially introduced many interesting premises and curious motifs that I was excited to follow, but few were carried to completion. All the building mystery about the crime rings behind the government was explained away so quickly that it was hard to follow and unsatisfying at best. Apparently it didn’t matter too much to the plot, because the people who could fill in the gaps of the

story were easily killed off. Batman does learn a good lesson in the end: His actions and attitude have inspired a spirit of vengeance in the city, and now, instead, he wants to inspire hope. That motif was developed throughout the film and concluded nicely. But there were several other plotlines—like the questions about his family’s history, or his relationship with Alfred (does Alfred survive?!)— that are underdeveloped. The audience is left wanting more, which is probably what the creators want if this is

to become a series. But that shouldn’t mean a single movie in the series can be unsatisfying. Characters and threats that seemed larger than life met boring ends. A city-wide flood was only scary when it needed to be, but in the end didn’t seem to cause the massacre that a natural disaster of that size should have. By the end it felt like I was watching a different movie than the one I started. It is almost three hours long, and it feels like about three halfbaked plots thrown together

rather than one good one. Which, unfortunately, is how a lot of superhero films from the past decade feel. Why do producers keep making them? Because people like me keep paying to see if the creators have done something new. A movie is good if you want to watch it again and are eager to share it with your friends, but I didn’t feel that way. Watching “The Batman” once was enjoyable, but just enough, because I felt like I had seen it before.

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Q&A: Shannon Petersen, a Renaissance man By Caleb Holm Collegian Freelancer Senior Shannon Petersen knew he was an artist from a young age. Now, he prepares to embark on a journey of sharing art with future generations as a teacher—while still creating his own, of course. What does it mean to be an artist? I think that to be an artist is to be an individual that will create beautiful and meaningful works that express an idea or feeling which they feel compelled to express. Sometimes profound, other times not. But, the thing about artists is that they are always creating—no matter the medium. When did you realize that you were one of these people? An artist? I realized I liked art from a very young age. I have drawings from preschool and kindergarten still saved away at my parents’ house. You could say that I have always considered myself an artist, but, when I decided to major in art at school here, that was definitely a big step. What was the first piece of art you remember making? The first piece I remember making was a piece in kindergarten titled “All about Shannon.” It was a drawing of my friends, family, house, and interests. It’s cool to see how all of them have changed since I drew that almost 17 years ago. What challenges did you face when you chose to pursue art? Well, the challenges I faced

with pursuing art were mostly along the lines of having no idea what I was going to do with an art degree; and, while I played football, getting classes that fit into my schedule for both school and practice. What is your favorite medium? My favorite medium is, hands down, pencil and paper. I love graphic design and sculpture too, but graphic design is more of a “fast food” kind of art—at least in the way that I do it. I don’t have to worry as much about “drawing in” or “creating” the background when I am focusing on the figure in the foreground. I go through little phases when I will like a different medium more or what not, but it is currently drawing and always will be. Which art class has been your favorite here? I would say that there are three that really made the mediums click in my mind. At the top of the list is Portraiture with Professor Suarez. He’s my advisor and has been a great mentor in art and in day to day life. Even though he comes off as intimidating at first, he’s really great. Next would have to be Graphic Design II. This is where I really figured out how to use the medium to make all the nerdy, geeky Star Wars and Halo posters that I could. That semester you couldn’t find me anywhere other than the graphic design lab. Lastly, I really liked Design I. I hated the class at first, but as it went on I learned so many things about art theory and practice. It has been one of the most influential classes I have taken.

Who is your favorite artist? My favorite artist is Titian. Love his paintings. Go renaissance. Where do you draw creative inspiration? I draw creative inspiration from the things that I love: faith, friends, movies, childhood sentimentality—in fact, I am going through and recreating works that I made when I was a kid. I really like making posters with photoshop, so I watch other artists make them on YouTube and that has been a really good way to grow in understanding of the medium. It even reinforces some of the artistic elements that I had forgotten from Design I. What subjects are you most interested in depicting? The subjects I tend to depict depend on the medium and the motive for making them. I love drawing things for people as a token of our relationship; it’s something that I can do—without having to go buy presents—that says I appreciate you or something like that; Art’s value lasts longer than a card does, I think. So there is that for drawing. For graphic design, think pretty shallow in terms of meaning. I just love the action hero. I love the cool alien, the mythological creature. I tend to go for as epic or awesome as I can. If my 15 year old brother likes them, I am doing a good job. What are your post-graduate plans? Post graduate plans are to teach Art and P.E. at a classical school in Arizona. I will also be coaching football and wrestling. So, pretty much the

perfect job for me. I get to do all the things I have really enjoyed over the past eight years of my life, just in a different way now. What’s something people should know about art or artists? Something people should know about art is that they should buy it. But, I wouldn’t say to go out and buy a poster—even if it is a poster of a famous painting. It is important to have real art in the house even if it is not “professional” because it is stimulating. It is stimulating in such a different way than the stimulation we are getting from our phones and televisions. Art is an important and healthy thing for the human soul, just like the books we read in our literature classes. How has Hillsdale College’s art department shaped you? The art department has shaped me by humbling me. The issue with any student— but particularly art students— is that we come in thinking we know it all. I “knew” how to draw. I had made good pieces before. But, I really was not that good. I still have so much room to grow. They showed me that my skills can be honed and that there is always someone better than you at whatever you are doing. That doesn’t mean what you are doing has any less value, it just means you must work harder in that field. It really is like Plato’s allegory of the cave: you only start to realize how much you don’t know until you start to learn that you don’t know. Senior Shannon Petersen is an art major, and drew the top and bottom pictures featured here. Courtesy | Shannon Petersen

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Dealing and stealing dorm relics Mossey Madness brings yearly mania By Ryan Bagley Collegian Reporter In the second week of her freshman year, Isabella Zink found herself taking a man down in a flying tackle. The reason? He was running away from McIntyre Residence with a homecoming banner. “It wasn’t even ours,” Zink, now a sophomore and residence assistant at McIntyre said. “I just didn’t want to give it back.” This was Zink’s welcome to the wild world of dorm relics Ryan Perkins, senior and head RA of Niedfeldt residence, defined a dorm relic as any object encapsulating a dorm’s identity. A relic “is any object that the dorm has collective possession of, that the guys see as theirs,” Perkins said. “It’s gotta be something cool,” senior and head Galloway RA, Seth Ramm, added. “It can’t be something forced, like, ‘this is going to be a relic.’ No, it’s got to be more like, ‘this was something that got passed down to me, and then I’ll give it to you.’” In Zink’s case, the banner belonged to Niedfeldt and was given to McIntyre after being stolen by another dorm. The men of Niedfeldt offered “five freshmen husbands and a bag of chips’’ to the women of McIntyre as ransom for the flag, but they turned down the offer because it “was not the way to get into a woman’s heart.” Niedfeldt then called on the aid of a few women from Paul House to infiltrate McIntyre and escape with the flag. Zink and some of her friends returned to McIntyre just in time to hear someone

shout, “She’s got the banner!” The Paul House heist was succeeding. They raced outside through the back door to intercept the runner. In the ensuing confusion, the banner changed hands several times before finally making it back to Niedfeldt. One recently-failed attempt to enshrine a new relic—a taxidermied goat head named Baahb—is fresh in Ramm’s memory. According to Ramm, Baahb “smelled like cigarettes and looked awfully Satanic” and “wasn’t worth the effort” to be made a relic. Flags, whether official flags or old banners made for homecoming festivities, are the target of good-natured theft by others. Their locations are often kept secret. “Having relics to pass down gives current and future residents a sense of continuity,” senior Rachel Kookogey, head RA of Paul House, said. “Different people will come through the dorm, but it gives you a sense that the time you’ve invested and the community you’ve established there can be continued with the next group of students and RAs. It’s easier to do that when you have concrete things to pass down.” Some relics, like the boar head in the Niedfeldt lobby or the murals that existed in the Galloway stairwells until the dorm’s 2018 renovation, are immediately recognizable as part of a dorm’s aesthetic. Other relics are more subtle, like a certain piece of wall décor in Paul House. At first glance, it looks like the copy of the Hillsdale honor code that hangs in every dorm. Upon further inspection, however, the text of the “honor code”

has been replaced with “The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise” from “Star Wars.” Its origin is unknown. Galloway and Whitley residences both collect the autographs of every head RA. “The earliest signature and date on there is 1996,” Ramm says. “And then there’s also a couple of names that are worn away that I think are a little bit older.” Galloway has another kind of relic in common with Niedfeldt: a robe passed down over the years from one RA to another. Galloway reserves theirs for the head RA, who wears it on special occasions, but any RA in Niedfeldt may be designated as the owner of the robe. “They have to wear it while on duty as a sign of authority,” Perkins said. Zink said it was hearing the stories about relic fights and being swept up in one herself so early during her freshman year that inspired her to promote a culture of dorm relics when she became an RA at McIntyre, which previously had none. “I remember last year as a freshman being a little bit jealous that the guys’ dorms had relics that they just would prize for ridiculous reasons,” she said. When she and her fellow RAs were putting away Christmas decorations, they discovered a small blue octopus made out of yarn. It now hangs proudly behind the RA desk in the front lobby. Along with two banners, it forms the nucleus of a new collection of relics. The decades-old tradition of keeping and stealing relics will live on.

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A young Jason Peters smiles for the camera donned in cowboy boots. Courtesy | Jason Peters

Quick from B4 thing is serious. And the other thing would be the expectation of being given good grades for mediocre or less than mediocre work, which isn’t their fault. It’s the fault of high schools mostly. What are your opinions on cars? Next to the cellphone, the automobile is the worst invention in all of history. You should never buy a car with less than 100,000 miles on it, and you should never drive a car unless the check engine light is on. My car that I drive right now is an ’03 Volvo Station Wagon with a manual transmission that has 302,000 miles, and the check engine light has been on for 10 years. What is some of the best advice you have ever received? My Uncle Mike, who was an English teacher and a really good athlete, told me, “if you’re using a nonrestrictive clause be sure you put a comma in,” and then he would add after that, “never play zone defense, always go man to man.”

What is your favorite word? In German it would be “ausgezeichnet,” which means excellent. I just love the sound of that. In English, my favorite word would be vicissitude, though I confess an inscrutable fondness for liquefaction, transmogrify, and apotropaic. If you could have any actor play you in a movie of your life, who would it be? I would say either Robert Redford in his younger days because he’s almost good looking enough, or Robert Shaw, especially if he can play me a little bit like Quint in “Jaws.” If you could live in any of the male dorms on campus, which one would you want to live in? I don’t think I have been around long enough to know enough about any of the male dorms. So for a substitute answer, I would say that when I was in college, I pretty much spent at least one whole year living out of my 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. That was a pretty good dormitory as far as I was concerned. There’s only room for one of me in there.

one of her favorite aspects of the internship was how team-oriented it was. “I learned a lot about working on a team in a professional setting,” Dugan said, “I didn’t know any of the other interns before the summer started, so we had to learn how to work together really quickly with no prior relationship, which is how many jobs post-grad are.” Besides giving tours to prospective students and managing the admissions Instagram page, the admissions interns created new training for student ambassadors. Dugan said that living in Hillsdale during the summer has a special charm to it. “Hillsdale in the summer is really peaceful; there is something really cool about being on campus when no one else is here,” she said. “I gained a new appreciation for Hillsdale and for the people that make it so special because I wasn’t so stressed about school.” Senior Morgan Billingsley was one of Dugan’s fellow admissions interns. Like Dugan, Billingsley said that one of her favorite aspects of staying on-campus over the summer was getting to know her fellow interns and employers without the normal academic stress. “The best part about staying in Hillsdale for an internship was definitely the chance to deepen relationships with people that I don’t normally interact with during the academic year,” she said. “I had the chance to really get to know people in the admissions office that I don’t see on a daily or even weekly basis, and I am so grateful for the chance to have those few months to build those relationships.” Billingsley said interning on-campus leaves plenty of time to explore Hillsdale, take day trips to surrounding cities, or to just relax. “The summer was filled with life-giving moments with the friends I made on the intern team,” she said, “from weekly Udder Side runs and game nights to going on day

By Erin Osborne Collegian Freelancer Mossey Library is one of the last places you’d expect to be influenced by basketball. Yet, every year, Mossey Library hosts “Mossey Madness,” a literary competition based on the March Madness NCAA Division I basketball tournament. This year’s theme is plays versus movies. The competition is run by Brenna Wade, Mossey Library’s public services librarian. “Out of Print Books is a publishing company that made a book madness bracket that was available to everybody, and then I decided to try to do that here,” Wade said. The competition began eight years ago and rotates through five separate themes. “Trying to come up with different themes was very challenging, but we have an AV collection, so I chose to make a plays vs. movies theme,” said Wade. Past themes have included classics, authors, heroes versus villains, and a battle of genres. Voting is done online by students through the library website. The first two rounds will be hosted March 7 through March 9, and from March 10 through March 12. “I see the tally and calculate the winners,” said Wade. “It’s not uncommon to get ties, but the second year I did this, there was a major upset. William Wordsworth beat out William Shakespeare in the elite eight. Don’t ask me how that happened because I do not know. I double checked it and couldn’t believe the result.” Because students often develop strong opinions about who should win, Wade set up trips to art museums, there was never a dull moment.” One of the most important things to think about when considering an on-campus internship, Billingsley said, is finding a department that you are passionate about and would enjoy working with for several months. “Find a job that excites you and people you would want to work with and be willing to make the most of it,” she said. “If you’re thinking about staying in town for the summer, do it! You may be surprised by what you’ll find.” The Contact Center Do you envision yourself in an environment that centers around communication, customer service, or problem solving? Sophomore Caleb Holm interned for the Contact Center last summer and said he jumped at the chance to stay at Hillsdale through the summer. “I wasn’t ready to leave,” Holm said, “Hillsdale has had such a massive impact on my life, and I love this place so much.” Holm said that the day-today at the Contact Center was fairly straightforward: answering incoming calls and assisting friends of the college with donations, online courses, and

a whiteboard in the library for students to share their thoughts. “One year, someone wrote an entire essay out on the whiteboard, and other people had written comments in the margins,” said Wade. “It was fabulous. They were taking umbrage at the fact that I had put Gandalf and Aslan as a first round matchup.” These conversations are not limited to the library walls, however. “I was righteously outraged at the fact that Walt Whitman beat Edgar Allen Poe and Emily Dickinson one year,” senior Sarah Wagoner said. “I find it fun to talk to the English majors about Mossey Madness because they have very strong opinions about authors and their works.” Wagoner has been participating in Mossey Madness since her freshman year when she and her roommate placed a bet on whether “Lord of the Rings” or Homer’s “Odyssey” would win.

“They ended up being the final two, which made the bet all the more terrifying because we both thought that they would be out within the first couple of rounds,” Wagoner said. “‘Lord of the Rings’ won that year, and I was very happy because I won the bet. Free coffee for me!” Wagoner said she sometimes finds it challenging to choose between works. “‘Fiddler on the Roof ’ versus ‘Les Miserables’ was very hard for me,” said Wagoner. Freshman Anna Jackson said she believes that either ‘Les Miserables’ or ‘Lord of the Rings’ could win. “I work at the library,” Jackson said. “I can tell you exactly how many times I’ve had to recheck in The Lord of the Rings movies—at least I could if I had kept count. It’s just going to win.” Wagoner said she is curious about a different outcome. “I would love to see a matchup of ‘Lion King’ and ‘Hamlet’ because they’re the same story from different perspectives.”

Senior Juan Vargas Hernandez and sophomore Vinny Hill read. Collegian | Michael Bachmann

Imprimis subscriptions. The Contact Center interns were divided into teams that worked on various projects. “I was on the marketing project team in the Contact Center with Lauren Hearne and Carson McNellie,” Holm said. “Together we created a survey that efficiently gathered information on client satisfaction and experience.” When he wasn’t working at the Contact Center, Holm was working as a special events intern at the Hillsdale Community Library. According to Holm, one of the best things about interning at Hillsdale in the summer was the people he spent time with. “You make a lot of new friends and get to experience Hillsdale when it’s most beautiful: the summer,” he said. “Additionally, you get to enjoy Hillsdale without the stress of classes and homework! What could be better?” Junior Meera Baldwin interned with Holm at the Contact Center last summer. Baldwin noted that the flexibility and independence of an on-campus internship allowed for picking up a second job or just enjoying the treasures of Hillsdale. “Every day felt like a weekend, honestly. We would

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go to Baw Beese throughout the week and especially on the weekends,” Baldwin said. “Otherwise, we would watch movies, go on long walks, go thrifting, go to a neighboring city, play Mancala, read, relax, and we would never miss the farmers market.” One of Baldwin’s favorite memories from the summer was when all the Hillsdale students in town had to seek shelter in a basement during a bad storm. “We all bonded that night,” Baldwin said, “I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” Both Baldwin and Holm suggested coordinating on-campus internships with friends for the most memorable experience. “Talk to your friends about it too and make it a community endeavor,” Holm said. “You’ll pick up some good skills and spend just a little bit longer at this place that we all leave too soon.” Baldwin and Holm both fondly look back at their summer at Hillsdale and encourage students to take advantage of this unique opportunity. “Give this town a try,” Baldwin said. “It’s really quite charming, especially in the summer.”

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Spring break ‘staycation’: How to leave when you’re not leaving By Kate Cavanaugh Collegian Freelancer So, you didn’t buy your flight in time. You don’t have a ride home this spring break. Or, you just want to avoid your family. Besides escapism, there are only so many places you can turn to within Hillsdale itself. But if you’re bored and stuck in Hillsdale this spring break, you can always leave for a short day trip. Day trip to Chicago Three hours away, Chicago is an adventurous but doable day trip. For the first time since Covid hit, Chicago’s St. Patrick’s day parade is back. Go on March 12th to see the crowded streets full of bagpipe players in tartan plaid and the sidewalks lined with green bowler hats (and the occasional orange beard). This year, there are even boat tours of the famous dyed-green river. Being surrounded by kelly green bowler hats, emerald green kilts, and a neon green river might just cheer up an otherwise gray week. Just

pop on that Irish cabbie cap that’s hidden in the closet, and you’re set. While you’re in Chicago, there are few more places you won’t want to miss. If you’re an oil painter, an aspiring intellectual, or an artsy science student, go visit the Art Institute of Chicago. You won’t want to miss Van Gogh’s self-portrait or Picasso’s “Old Guitarist.” Feeling vaguely narcissistic, but in a surrealist kind of way? Go see your reflection in “the Bean.” Need a high to get you through the rest of the semester? Visit Skydeck, a small glass box sticking out of the 103rd floor of the Willis Building. And, of course, remember to stroll by the Trump Tower. Go on a date in Mackinaw City Want to take Hillsdating to the next level? Call it a date and go stargazing at the local dark sky preserve near Mackinaw City. Dark sky preserves have minimal light pollution, making the stars more visible. Visit the museum

QUICK HITS Jason Peters By Isaac Green Collegian Reporter Jason Peters is an associate professor of English. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What are a few terms you would use to describe yourself? Ironic, amused, and unreasonably attached to college basketball. What subject would you teach if not English? Cultural geography, and that’s a safe answer because there’s no cultural geography courses at Hillsdale. What is one of your favorite childhood memories? I beat an NBA player in a game of horse during high school. It was Rudy Tomjanovich who played for the Houston Rockets. What do you do during your commute to Hillsdale? My car is so old that its audio technology is a cassette tape and CD player. So either I listen to audio books on CD, drive in silence, or swear at other drivers. Every now and again, I’ll put some music

on but not usually. Would you rather go deep sea diving or travel to space? Deep sea diving. I have no interest in departing the Earth. What is one of your favorite books to teach in your English classes? I haven’t taught this one at Hillsdale yet but “Desert Solitaire” by Edward Abbey. He is a contrarian, and so he kind of goes around the world saying, “I’m against it. What is it?” He’s almost committed to the sabotage of ugly things like billboards, bridges, railroads and bad buildings. Who was an influential person in your life? There are two: Owen Barfield, whom I met in the 1990s, and Wendell Berry, who is still alive. What is a bad habit you generally have to address with freshmen in Great Books classes? Some of these kids are in the habit of not laughing when they read something funny. Sometimes they expect everything to be serious, and not every-

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inside the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and then drive across the Mackinac Bridge, a suspension bridge where

Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet. Mackinaw City is four hours away, so take a group and rent an Airbnb to make for a more relaxing trip. Day trip to Holland Always wanted to visit the Netherlands? There’s nothing stopping you: go to Holland. No, not Amsterdam, Holland: Holland, Michigan. Just over two hours away, Michigan’s very own Holland has the Dutch aesthetic — windmills, spring tulips, dainty architecture — without the travel expenses. If you want to get your feet wet, then Holland is the perfect lakeside town to visit. Along with a view of Lake Michigan and Macatawa Bay, you’ll get to see the most

photographed lighthouse in Michigan, the iconic “Big Red.” Day trip to Quincy Need something a little closer? Book Ha-

ven, in Quincy, is just 20 minutes away. Get a coffee across the street, then amble down the aisles of thrillers and westerns, gaze at the walls of sci-fi, and investigate shelves of classics. Junior Elyssa Witskin, who recently visited Book Haven, described it as a mix between “quaint” and “clown.” “It was a little clown, mostly because of all the Star Trek,” Witskin said, “but it was an awesome bookstore.” Book Haven has just about every genre—and that includes a small section dedicated to Star Trek. When junior Ceara Kerwin visited Book Haven, she rediscovered one of her old favorites. “I found one of my child-

hood favorite books, the fourth in the Penderwicks series,” Kerwin said. “They also have large windows in the bookstore too, one of which they’ve made into a little reading corner.” On your way back to Hillsdale, stop in Allen for some antiquing. From Hog Creek Antiques to Peddler’s Alley to Allen Antique Barn, the opportunities of finding inexpensive and slightly quirky gifts are endless. Go on a spontaneous road trip Feeling particularly bold? Check some states off your bucket list. Junior Andrew Davidson had three states to go before he hit all the states in the continental US. So, he road-tripped through Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota all in one break. Be warned, this 28 hour trip takes commitment. “It was an adventure,” Davidson said. “People wiser than I saw me getting ready to leave and wondered whether or not they’d ever see me again.” Davidson had planned ahead, but he had not checked the weather. “I had a camping spot re-

served in Bismark, North Dakota. I camped outside three nights with my pillow over my head instead of under,” he said. “I broke my windshield near the Canadian border. I had accidentally backed into a sign in the pitch dark. So, my advice is not to do that, especially not alone.” Take a mini pilgrimage Need more of that Catholic aesthetic than Hillsdale can provide? Visit South Bend, home of the University of Notre Dame. If you need some inspiration to get you through the next half of the semester, a pilgrimage to “Touchdown Jesus” just might do the trick. Touchdown Jesus, as it is nicknamed, is a mosaic-like mural on the Hesburgh Library, called the “Word of Life.” Naturally, a mural of Jesus should be seen from all over campus. However, this mural is particularly visible from the football field. Jesus’ arms are raised up in blessing—or so the artist, Millard Sheets, claims. But during a game, the victorious spirit of the mural is unmistakable.

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‘This place we all leave too soon’: Stay for the summer By Evalyn Homoelle Collegian Reporter As soon as the warm May sunshine finally emerges and the beginning hints of summer start to show, students pack up and head out for a summer of travel, slow days at home, and part time jobs. For a few select students, though, life at Hillsdale doesn’t end after finals. With several on-campus internships provided by the College, you can enjoy the charm of Hillsdale in the summer while growing professionally and adventuring with your fellow interns. Internships are offered through several departments on campus: Admissions, Mar-

keting, and the Contact Center just to name a few. Marketing Department Are you interested in working in media and learning how to market content to a specific audience? If so, you should check out the marketing department’s summer internship. Senior Emma Shea interned in marketing last summer after her study-abroad plans fell through. Shea said working in marketing turned out to be an excellent fit since she is interested in media and she left her internship with months of hands-on, real-world experience. “We made content for the college’s main social media

platforms, managed feedback, answered questions, and redirected inquiries of other departments,” Shea said. “I was in charge of the college’s main Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook from May through August, and it’s cool to look back on all the content and patterns I planned during the summer.” While some may think that a slow Hillsdale summer could potentially be monotonous, Shea said that she found her off-time full of fun and adventure. “My friends and I had a lot of time for road trips, and swam a lot at Baw Beese. It was so fun to paddle around Baw Beese and chill on the beach

on a beautiful summer day, without the bustle of students,” she said. “It was an adventure - you could do nothing or you could do everything.” Admissions Want to share your love of Hillsdale with prospective students from around the country? Think about working with the Admissions department over the summer. Sophomore Caitie Dugan currently works for admissions as a student ambassador and as a member of the social media team. She was one of six admissions interns last summer. Dugan said that

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