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Water main breaks
Segway rides raise money
Natalie deMacedo News Editor
Kelsey Drapkin Collegian Reporter
Construction workers caused a water main to break Monday morning on West Street near Simpson Residence leaving campus buildings without water. cer Rich Péwé said the workers were insulating the water main in preparation for the cold winter. Usually, the mains need to be buried deeper underground to avoid freezing, but Pewe said insulating the pipe is much less invasive. In the process, a cap on the water main was nudged by construction equipment, Nate Rusk with the Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities said. These caps are placed on the main to make it easier for residential housing to plumb their houses, if new homes are ever built. Péwé said, in this case, there used to be a house near the location of the cap. The main broke around 9:30 a.m. according to Pewe, but was repaired by noon. Nearby buildings, including the Dow Science Center, Dow Leadership and Conference Center, and Simpson Residence, were without water during those three hours. Senior Matt O’Sullivan, head resident assistant of Simpbreakfast when he went to wash out his teacup. “Hardly any water trickled out of the faucet. I looked out my window and noticed a stream of water rushing down the south side parking lot,” O’Sullivan said.
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Hillsdale, you’re on the air Tom Novelly Collegian Freelancer Thousands of radio listeners tune in each week to a conservative talk show recorded in the apartment of a Hillsdale student whose guests have included Herman Cain in a segment called “The View From Hillsdale.” Junior Richard Caster in 2009 was serving as the head of the Ozark Tea Party in Arkansas when he was approached by Scott Gray, the owner of Arkansas 97.1 Mountain Talk Radio and asked to create a program that would broadcast conservative and tea party views to a wide radio audience in Arkansas and a national audience online. Caster achieved that goal, broadcasting a weekly show to 50,000 listeners that achieved so much popularity that he even broadcasted from the Iowa Presidential Debate, Washington D.C, and the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
Caster believes in educating people on founding principles ing his book, “A Capitalist Maniand conservative beliefs. festo.” Other guests include Ian “We’re in trouble now,” Cast- Swanson ’14, various professors, er said. “Many people do not and most recently, sophomore know why we believe what we Paul Mittermeier. believe.” He transferred from Arkansas ten times,” Swanson said. “UsuState University to Hillsdale Col- ally when [Caster] was writing lege in 2013 and inspired by the a paper or studying for an exam college’s mission because he knew and teachings, he changed the time.” “View from Hillsdale” name of his raSwanson said dio show, “The they debated, Saturday 8 to 8:30 a.m. Blessings of talked about Liberty” to “The www.mountaintalk97.com books they read, View From Hilland current sdale” and began events. He said featuring classmates and profes- more students who are moderate sors. in tone should get into talk raHis show has featured discus- dio and treat their audiences like sions with prominent guests in- adults. cluding political commentators Mittermeier, a proud libertarDick Morris and Michelle Mal- ian and avid Tea Partier, was feakin, and columnist Herman Cain. tured on the show to discuss the In 2013, Caster began recording Common Core State Standards interviews for the show in Hill- Initiative, a subject he is well sdale. versed in from his own state of Professor Gary Wolfram was Ohio.
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“I love the show,” Mittermeier said. “I’m glad it is a product of the Tea Party. It is a testament to the education of the movement and it is an example of how it is far from being dead. The diversity of the audience that listens shows how inclusive the Tea Party is.” Caster records the show in his Hillsdale apartment and sends the audio to the radio station in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Since broadcasting from Hillsdale, the cantly. “The majority of the listeners are obviously from Arkansas, but ership from Canada, and even France,” he said. Caster is not stopping there. He said he hopes to expand the show to an even larger audience in Arkansas and hopes to one day even feature President Larry Arnn on the show. “The goal is to get him on the show before I graduate,” Caster said.
Walking around the quad last Friday, students may have noticed an odd sight: Assistant Dean of Men Jeffery Rogers riding on a Segway. As part of a fundraiser that brought in more than $600, the psychology honorary Psi Chi gave Segway campus tours to 31 students and faculty. Psi Chi will receive a percentage of the proceeds, which will be used for future Psi Chi events. “We are really grateful for all of those who came out to support us today,” Psi Chi president senior Katie Norton said. “We had a lot of fun, and it was great to see so many faculty and staff getting involved, too.” Deans Diane Philipp, Aaron Petersen, Rebecca Dell, and Jeffery Rogers all took rides, along with 10 other professors. The remaining 21 slots were taken by students, leaving only one empty timeslot. “I mean, I did it because, you know, Segways. They are awesome,” senior Antoni Germano said. “I did it for Psi Chi, not just because of the people in it, but also because there is a lot to be learned from psychology. I thought it was cool that to spread awareness of psychology and what it can do, they brought in a machine that operates purely on the slight body movements of a person.” Senior Bridget Surmont has wanted to ride a Segway for years after seeing an early prototype at a museum. She jumped at the opportunity to support Psi Chi and
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Student Fed to amend constitution Kathryn Beemer Collegian Freelancer
well,” Mueller said. For the graduate students, a large part of the reason for this change stems from a desire to help integrate the graduate program with the undergraduate program. “There’s a sense of a division or a space between the graduate school and the rest of the college,” said Clifford Humphrey, a
Senior Arielle Mueller, Student Federation president, introduced an amendment to the Student Federation Constitution this week, which would allow a representative from the VanAndel Graduate School of Statesmanship on the federation. wanted to try and integrate the There are many things that graduate school and the rest of must happen for this amendment the college.” to be adopted. The If the amendproposed amendment passes, ment must appear Zachary Reynin two consecutive issues of the Colgraduate student, legian. Then, there has been prowill be a voting posed as the repprocess, and the resentative. amendment must Reynolds did be adopted by at his undergraduleast two-thirds ate work at Aquiof the student nas College in body. Details are Grand Rapids, still being worked Michigan, where out over how exhe earned a deactly students — Proposed gree in the libwill vote. Finally, Amendment eral arts. the amendment The graduates will be brought to also expressed a President Larry desire to be more Arnn. He will then have rights involved with student activities. to either approve or deny the “A number of students were amendment. interested because the student The idea of having a gradu- dues we pay do go to Student ate school representative was Federation, and we have no informulated last year due to the tention whatsoever to interfere fact that graduate students pay with anything the undergrads are student fees, yet have no repre- doing,” Reynolds said. “In fact, sentation on Student Fed. a lot of us are just interested in “Well, it’s important that since what’s going on, and would just we have a graduate school that like to be more involved in some the graduate school be represent- of the things, not like leadered, because their student fees go to our student fees, so it’s necSee Fed A7 essary that they have a vote as
“One representative from the Graduate School of Statesmanship shall be chosen.”
Socialist John Strinka and conservative Rea Hederman debate during an Enactus/Praxis event.
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Local theater nominated, doesn’t win Bailey Pritchett Spotlight Editor With 11 nominations, Encore Michigan ranked Tibbits Theatre of Coldwater in the top four theaters in the state for the 2013-14 theater season. Although the theater didn’t receive an award, executive director Christine Delaney who attended the ceremony said the attention from the nominations has helped business. “There was a lot of great competition,” Delaney said. “We were still honored to receive the nominations.” The nominations excited theater members. “What the Tony’s are for Broadway, that is what the Wilde Awards are to Michigan,” volunteer liaison Pam Kasprzyk said.
“These nominations are great word of mouth advertising. The community is very proud of us. We’ve received all kinds of congratulations.” Tibbits’ most nominated show was “The Producers,” which received four nominations, placing the show in a four-way tie for most nominated production with “10:53” and “Cymbeline” of Williamstown Theater in Williamstown and the Michigan Shakespeare Festival’s “The Importance of Being Earnest.” On Monday night, “The Importance of Being Earnest” won the Best Comedy. Encore Michigan, a theater review publication, distributes the awards annually to every theater that is a member of the publication. Eligibility for an award is determined a show running length
requirement of four consecutive days or two weekends. This season, Encore Michigan reviewed 225 productions of 49 participating companies. More than 80 shows were granted a nomina-
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tion. Every year, 10-12 Encore Michigan critics gather to dis-
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INSIDE Oakdale vs. Hillsdale Sister charter schools share ideology and a soccer match. A3
Council appoints police and fire chiefs City council votes to eliminate director of public safety positions and appoint department chiefs. A6
Football wins home opener against Northern Michigan University 13-10. A8
Campus beautification crew
1866 president forbids female participation in clubs
campus with plants and landscape design. B1 (Anders Kiledal/Collegian)
female admission in literary groups. B3
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Provost Whalen’s son teaches English Chris McCaffery Student Columnist
Benedict Whalen, son of Provost David Whalen, is spending a year on campus as a visiting assistant professor of English.
Students ride segways to raise money for the Psi Chi psycology honorary.
SegwayS From A1 experience the machines. “Riding the Segway was a lot of fun,” Surmont said. “When lenge to navigate, but within the hang of it. The campus tour was fun, although going down the hills was a little scary. Going uphill was great because you felt like you were going really fast but were still completely in
control.” Students and faculty had the chance to experiment operating the machines on an agility course in which participants were asked to weave in and out of a set of cones. do the weaving exercise with a hat with a pingpong ball on top that “could not slide off or get blown off by the speed of our Segways or by our carelessness.” so participants switched to having a pile of cones on their heads. “Then we tried to play soccer with the Segways, but that didn’t
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turn out too well,” Germano said. Psi Chi hopes to do more events like this in the future, with the possibility of bringing the Segways back to campus. “If students liked this event and would be interested in us bringing the Segways in again, we would love their feedback,” Norton said. Norton was also sure to acknowledge the help of members of Psi Chi in putting this event on. She also noted special thanks for Associate Professor of Psychology Kari McArthur, Psi Chi adviser.
“We really appreciate everything [McArthur] has done for us this year for both the department and our honorary,” Norton said. “We are especially grateful for the amount of work she put into this event solely to see students and faculty smile today.”
New German professor stands in for Geyer “I am confident that Dr. Bollen will do a fine job” Breana Noble Collegian Freelancer A new face joined the Hillsdale faculty Monday as Lecturer in German Magelone Bollen took over for Professor of German Eberhard Geyer. Geyer will no longer be teaching for the rest of the semester due to a “serious health concern.” He was scheduled to have heart surgery this week. Although Bollen will be teaching Geyer’s classes, Geyer said he will be available for online consultation starting Oct. 5 via email. As chairman and director of the German study programs, Geyer will be working in work starting early November, but plans to return to full-time teaching next semester. According to Associate Professor of German Fred Yaniga, Bollen is a native speaker of German. She has experience in teaching beginning-level, upper-level, and classical German coursework, not just in the United States, but in Germany and Switzerland as well. She came to the states in 2000 and graduated with her doctorate in German Literature and Language from Michigan State University in 2013, where she did teaching and was a research assistant. “Dr. Bollen comes highly rec-
ommended to us from her professors and colleagues and our own Dr. Naumann, who knows her personally,” Yaniga said. “Dr. Bollen has visited our Hillsdale campus and is excited to begin working in the classroom and even in some of our extracurricular programs. She has remarked to me how friendly her welcome has been thus far.” “I feel very welcome here. It’s a warm atmosphere,” Bollen said about Hillsdale. Bollen said she is also excited to be able to teach both traditional and modern topics in German texts. “Teaching the German literature course was a great opportunity. I am really looking forward to it,” Bollen said. According to Mark Maier, assistant to the provost, long-term substitute positions like this are somebody who can just drop in, particularly with classes like Dr. Geyer’s classes,” Maier said. “Like the 201 class, some meet four times a week. A lot of the time when we have visiting faculty come in, they teach a night class or they teach a class that only meets two times a week. We’re really fortunate we could with Visiting Assistant Professor of German Stephen Naumann, whom she met in graduate
to the Renaissance while at the University of Dallas. He took several classes and chose to devote his graduate study to the topic, going to UNLV to study under Richard Harp. He recently spent a year as a visiting professor at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and said he is excited to en-
Bailey Pritchett Spotlight Editor Steve Mitchell of Mitchell Research and Communications is one of the top pollsters in Michigan, working on campaigns for governors, U.S. Senators, and the 1984 Regan-Bush election. How did you get into polling? I started out as a political science and history major. I started teaching American history and government at the high school level and at the junior college. When I was 28, I thought it would be fun to own a bar. So I got into the bar business. Although I worked for a congressman when I was 21, who won a my college education during the Vietnam War, so I wouldn’t get drafted. So I didn’t go to work in Washington. I failed in the bar business. In 1979 I was hired by Dick Posthumus, head of House constituent relation staff for the Republican caucus in Lansing. Part of my job at lunch time and on the weekends was working on candidate elections. He went on to become a senator, the longestserving Senate majority leader in Michigan history. Most candidates did not have professional
taught me how to poll samples. I did that successfully and helped elect four Republicans. In 1982 I managed a U.S. Senate Republican campaign. He ran for U.S. Senate and lost so once again so I was out of a job. So I decided, “Gee I could do this job.” So I became a pollster. I started working for candidates around the country. In ’84 I worked for Reagan-Bush in Washington state. After that I came back, bought a computer for $5 (in today’s dollars that is $1,000) I created a phone bank with 20 phones in East Lansing because I was going to hire Michigan State students. And I launched my career. What is the largest mistake reporters make when they read a poll? I think the biggest mistake reporters make when they look at polls is they don’t ask enough questions. What methodology was used, the number of people that were interviewed, whether people were registered voters or likely voters, and what questions were asked on surveys prior to asking the ballot questions ‘Who’s ahead and who’s behind?” And asking to see a questionnaire that may have biased a response. The news media has a
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gage with students at a school like Hillsdale. “I’ve long desired to teach in a liberal arts school, and A&MCorpus Christi was not a liberal arts school,” he said. “So the draw of the students and a small liberal arts environment were the primary reason I came here. So far, it’s been a delight to teach these students. I’m very excited by what the students bring to the classroom. We’re able to make some leaps and bounds that I’m very proud of.” Sophomore Andrew Egger described Whalen as “super awesome, super chill, super genial.” He said he enjoys how Whalen presents material during class and appreciates the unique way he approaches literature. “One of the awesome things about him is that he has a much greater emphasis on the oral learning of poetry than I’ve had in previous English classes,” Egger said. “So we spend about 10 minutes at the beginning in class doing oral recitation of poetry.” Outside of the classroom, Whalen enjoys spending time with two young boys and his wife of seven years, Lisa, a Dallas native who he says is unaccustomed to the harsh Michigan winters. He said he also enjoys playing guitar, camping, and training his dog. On working with his father, Benedict said it offers a different perspective than the familiar relationship he knows. “I have loved talking with dad when I sort of casually visit on vacations. It’s a funny different thing to see him in meetings as the provost and whatnot,” he said.
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school, she was invited to come to campus and meet with the German department and Provost David Whalen, Maier said. Geyer said he is willing to offer assistance, if needed, to the visiting professor. said. Even so, students lamented the news that their professor would not return to the classroom until next semester. “It’s sad,” freshman Michael Lucchese said. “I’ve enjoyed
Q & A: Steve Mitchell paid polls like they do now. Polls were done by volunteers. The
Professor of English Stephen Smith, who is on sabbatical for a full year. This semester, he is teaching two sections of English 105, Great Books in the British and American Traditions, as well as English 320, Renaissance British Literature: 1550–1660. He hopes to teach a 400-level survey of Renaissance lyric poetry in the spring semester. Michael Jordan, department chair and professor of English, said Whalen’s background in the great books, Renaissance literature specialty, and great recommendations made him an ideal match. Whalen, who has not lived in Hillsdale since childhood, said he’s happy to be back in the place he remembers from years ago, but that there are subtle differences. “It’s interesting to return to a place that you remember with a child’s imagination but not with an adult’s knowledge,” Whalen said. “It’s funny, not even having driven here much, I don’t know the street names. I have to re-learn basic things like that. I do have visual memories that are quite strong, of different locals and where I’d wander around as a kid.” The Whalen family moved to Hillsdale when Benedict was around 9 years old. He left town to attend boarding school for his secondary education, followed by the University of Dallas for an undergraduate degree in English. He graduated from Dallas in 2008 and went on to University of Nevada, Las Vegas, earning a doctorate in English in August 2013 with a dissertation on Renaissance drama and Reformation debates.
responsibility to make sure that a poll is unbiased. What is a common myth about polling? Somehow people are going to vote for the candidate that’s ahead. That people want to get on the bandwagon. I started polling this issue 25 years ago in Missouri and Illinois and we found one candidate was going to win but they were going to vote for the other candidate anyway because they didn’t care that he was going to lose. He supported what that candidate stood for. That’s a great myth that somehow polling moves the public to go one way or the other. What is the most interesting race that people should keep their eye on? I think two gubernatorial races that are going to be fascinating are Wisconsin and Michigan. Because Democrats have really poured enormous amounts of money into both Michigan and Wisconsin trying to beat Rick Snyder and Scott Walker because of their votes in support of passage in legislation on right to work. In terms of U.S. Senate, we all know the big races. It’s that pack of eight or nine U.S. Senate races that will be interesting to watch.
having him as a teacher; he’s really funny. I hope to have him as a teacher next semester too.” “I cried,” said Amelia Stieren, a sophomore in Geyer’s class. “It’s tough because he is really incredible and inspiring, and challenges us to learn and think on our toes, but at the same time, he is gracious and does such a great job at explaining. I was really excited to have him, but I’m looking forward to seeing him next semester.”
Chris McCaffery Student Columnist The annual Naval Battle will be held this Saturday in Lake Winona. Simpson, Galloway, and Niedfeldt Residences will be representing the British, Spanish, and French naval forces at 1805’s Battle of Trafalgar, respectively. The annual event, held by the Cravats and Bluestockings club devoted to British regency-era literature, culture, and history, was cancelled last year because the original location in the Slay-
ton Arboretum pond became unusable after new, expensive submerged aeration mechanisms were installed and the grassy areas were reseeded. Lake Winona, which was recently cleared of brush and weeds, is now safe as the new location. According to senior Anna Talcott, who is organizing the event, students should walk right side of the road. Students from all of campus, not just the three main residence halls, may participate in games cardboard boats are permitted.
Charles Cooke to talk about clinging to the second amendment Evan Brune Opinions Editor National Review Staff Writer Charles Cooke is speaking on the Second Amendment in a talk titled, “Why We Cling: The case for the right to bear arms in a free republic.” The talk is taking place today in Dow A&B. “Charlie cook is one of the great young conservative writers at work today,” said Dow
Journalism Program Director John J. Miller. “I’ve enjoyed his work at National Review over the last few years, and I’m delighted he can come to our campus and meet our students.” Cooke is a graduate of the University of Oxford, where he studied modern history and politics. In addition to his writing on the Second Amendment, Cooke has written on AngloAmerican history, free speech, and American exceptionalism.
He is the co-host of the “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” podcast and has broadcast for the BBC, MSNBC, Fox News, The Blaze, and CBS, among others. His writing has appeared in National Interest, the Washington Times, and the New York Post.
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Hillsdale Academy beats Ann Arbor sister school in soccer game
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Sept. 7, 2011. “God’s hand is all over this,” Sias said, “Let’s go.” Oakdale is now in it’s fourth year and has 98 full time students, with and a staff at 85 percent capacity. They look to instill the three pillars of character, truth, and wisdom in their students. The pillars were formulated with inspiration from Hillsdale College and Hillsdale Academy. Oakdale currently employs a number of Hillsdale College graduates, who continue to uphold the Oakdale mission in compliance with Hillsdale’s own mission. “We now have eight or nine Hillsdale alumni on our staff,” Grebb said. Grebb’s daughter graduated from Oakdale last year and is now a freshman at Hillsdale College. The next step for Oakdale -
Hillsdale Academy beat Oakdale Academy in a soccer game on Friday. This wasn’t just another game in the team’s fall season, but representative of a mentorship Hillsdale Academy fosters with the newer Oakdale Academy in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Oakdale was founded under the guidance of Hillsdale Academy, which establishes schools across the nation that resemble the values and curriculum Hillsdale embodies. The soccer match was Oakprogram, and represented the faced off against each other on The schools share a similar philosophy of education. In May 2011, a group of future Oakdale parents visited Hillsdale with a simple goal: To meet with administrators and learn about Hillsdale’s model. Oakdale uses Hillsdale’s curriculum, and claims that it wants to produce graduates that are “intelligent, articulate, well-read, and had great character.” Oakdale was a brand-new concept for Mike Sias, the head of the board and Rachel Grebb, the head of school at Oakdale. Grebb graduated from Hillsdale College in 1995, and roomed with Deanna Ducher, who was instrumental in orchestrating the
years will look for the institution. The vision for Oakdale continues to evolve and develop as success radiates through its students, academic programs, and sports teams. Hillsdale and Oak-
Students of the Oakdale and Hillsale acadamies face off in a soccer match. initial conversations between the parents and Hillsdale Academy Head Master Kenneth Calvert that laid the groundwork for Oakdale to come to fruition. The
roots between the schools go back to a rather comical event. Calvert met with Mike Sias, the head of the board at Oakdale, and a few others to dis-
soccer match with a cookout in Hillsdale. Competitors gathered as friends to enjoy food after a hard fought game, reveling in their shared education ideology.
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cuss a timeline for the opening of Oakdale Academy. While all involved were a bit hesitant and skeptical about Oakdale getting up and running quickly, Calvert
said he got the ball rolling when he surprised Mike by saying “Well, what’s wrong with this September?” Oakdale Academy was born out of this spirit on
Climbing wall opens Wednesday Of 50 student applications, eight students hired to instruct rock climbing Kat Torres Collegian Reporter
The Roche Sports Complex’s rock climbing wall is projected with a few minor details still not completed. The operating hours are projected to be similar to those of the swimming pool and other facilities, but nothing has The new rock climbing wall adds to a state-of-the-art facility that also includes a brandnew arena, weight room, dance studio, future golf simulator room, and basketball courts. As the wall’s completion date approaches, anticipation has been
building. “When I sent the email out about those interested in being climbing instructors, I had about 100 emails in return expressing their interest,” Director of Recreational Sports Brad Kocher said. “About 50 out of the 100 had experience, and of those 50, only eight were selected. I was really impressed with the number of those who wanted to work here.” Requirements for the instructors include knowledge in belaying - the support system to ensure safety for the climber - as well as basic safety guidelines, and instruction. Sophomore Cecily Parell, one of the selected instructors, expressed her enthusiasm. “Rock climbing was a huge
part of my life in high school,” Parell said. “I am so excited to be able to work with students who maybe aren’t involved with other sports on campus, and hopefully get them to fall in love with something that has become my passion.” The number of students interested in working the rock climbing wall has given Kocher a good idea of how high the interest is for students wanting to use it. “It’s a little bittersweet because, if it’s wildly popular, we will have to get creative and think of ways to keep it interesting and hire more instructors,” Kocher said. “But it being popular and a fun activity for the students is what we are wanting. The interest in how many
students wanted to be instructors is a good indicator of how many students I am expecting are wanting to use it.” Sophomore Allison Duber, a lege and an active participant in the school’s recreational program, said she was eager for the opening. “I am so excited for the rock wall to be open because this wall is way better than any I have been on before,” she said. “It will be a fun and different activity to do when I’m wanting to do something different than running. I know a lot of people have talked about trying it and are wanting to bring their friends.”
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Student perfects gluten-free beer Shane Armstrong Collegian Reporter Hillsdale College senior Matt Drogowski, along with Associate Professor of Chemistry Chris Hamilton, found a way to brew gluten-free beer during his summer chemistry research. With more and more people deciding to go gluten-free, the science community has been searching for ways to take gluten out of more foods. People are able to enjoy gluten-free pizza, cookies, and even beer. Drogowski took over the research from past students and carried on with the experiment. The research involved brewing a Sierra Nevada Stout Clone, an American stout, and a Bell’s Oberon Clone, an American wheat ale. “Dr. Hamilton had begun the research with other students and
wanted to take the project further,” Drogowski said. In order for a product to be sold as gluten-free, it must be less than 20 parts per million. Drogowski’s beers are less than them well under the Food and Drug Administration’s required limit. There are many breweries in Michigan with “low-gluten” beers that have not been able to get the gluten levels below the FDA limit. The success of his experiment has Drogowski getting some phone calls from Michigan breweries. “Michigan is great for brewing and a lot of the breweries here want to have a gluten-free product” Drogowski said. Many Michigan breweries have an interest in gluten-free beer. According to the Short’s Brewing Company website, the Bellaire, Michigan, brewery has made low-gluten pale ales and lagers but none with a low enough gluten level to be con-
sidered gluten-free. Companies like Short’s and their customers Drogowski’s. One of the concerns about gluten-free products is taste. After the beer was ready, Drogowski conducted a triangle taste test involving his beer with two others. A triangle test involves two similar products and one different and the person tasting has to identify the different one. In the tests, more than half the tasters could not identify which one was different. “The response was pretty positive overall,” Drogowski said. “Most of the people couldn’t tell which beer was gluten-free.” The tasters were asked to compare the aroma of the three beers, the taste, and how the carbonation felt in their mouths. “I really couldn’t tell the difference,” senior Rachel Warner, a taster, said. “All three of them were so similar in all three things that it was hard to tell them
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ence.” Even some of the people who could tell the difference in the taste test actually preferred Drogowski’s brew to the other beers. “Myself and several others preferred Matt’s gluten-free Oberon Clone to the glutencontaining one he made. If I had the chance to buy it in a store, I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up a six pack or two,” senior Wyatt McDonnell said. Instead of pursuing brewing full-time, Drogowski has elected medical school for the time being. He hopes to continue brewing on the side. “I will be going to medical school next year but I will always be interested in brewing,” Drogowski said. If medical school doesn’t work out, Drogowski has a bright future in the brewing industry.
From A1 ship position roles, but active participation. One thing I would really like to do is give the grad school a greater understanding of what’s going on with the undergrad side of things, and I think it will help bring the two communities together in a way.” In addition to the proposed amendment, senior Sam Holdeman was sworn in to replace junior Dominic Restuccia, who is at WHIP this semester. Holdeman had the next-highest number of votes from the last election.
“I’m really happy to be on Student Fed, because it’s such a great organization,” Holdeman said. “I’m looking forward to all the events we have planned. I can’t wait to help with homecoming and being on the elections committee.” Also, two new clubs were approved. The Investment Club will be an organization dedicated to learning and practicing printhey will be investing monies in different stocks in order to learn more about the stock market. The Symposium Club will be a group dedicated to teaching Hillsdale students about conservatism. They hope to read books by conservative authors and bring in guest speakers.
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glitches around here than an episode of Home Improvement,” O’Sullivan said. “It all makes for good lunch conversation. Most importantly, though, the fellas have all been super patient and grateful for the work being done to the dorm.”
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A 20-year-old student weighed down by a backpack full of Latin homework versus a 2,000-pound car cruising at 40 miles per hour. Does that sound This is a daily occurrence students face on the streets surrounding Hillsdale’s campus and needs to be remedied. A student is hard-pressed to cross the road without engaging in frenetic calculation about the speed of oncoming cars in hopes to reach the opposite curb unscathed. Although it is the law that
The death of dating Rachel Solomito Special to the Collegian
for two easy routes that are both, ironically, extremes: hookups or “hillsdating.” Neither are the ideal, but both are popular choices for hormone-driven young adults at college to test the waters without committing to anything whatsoever. However, the truth of the matter is that most of us at Hillsdale will not leave this campus with the security of knowing that a future husband or wife is waiting at the end of the graduation stage. In reality, we will have to pull ourselves together and learn how to interact with others if we want to get to know someone. We won’t have the network of interconnected friends to help us sort out conthis attitude, and we need to begin by cultivating a more open attitude towards rejection. deterring the heartache and irresponsibility to be found in dating before you’re ready. Yet the process of discarding such an important concern in one’s life as dating is simultaneously a twisted interpretation of the sexual liberation movement and a setting-back of years of improvement in gender roles. Neither party can experience the immense joy that is making room in one’s life for an “other,” or the bittersweet yet edifying
Casey Harper Student Columnist The frenzied media continues to wonder why Hillary Clinton will not announce her run for president. But the answer is obvious. The clamor erupted as the forthat looked a lot like a campaign tour. Last week, Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show” mocked Hillary and the media in a segment called, “Willary or Won’tary,” focusing on media hype when Hillary Clinton attended an Iowa steak fry that had political pundits sizzling. They expressed frustration that Hillary was disingenuous for failing to make her intentions clear. But she knows exactly what she’s doing. Hillary is waiting to see
crucially, it produces skittish young people afraid to date until they have found “The One.” The progress made in gender relations is stunted further every time a girl and a boy refuse to acknowledge their feelings and erect between themselves a barrier of concealed thoughts, guilty feelings, and evasive terms like “courting” (if they even make it that far). Girls become shy about interacting with boys, and those boys expend all their energy trying to impress those girls by making an impressive Ping-Pong shot or taking a shot of liquid courage
dents were “invited to visit” was the dog and pony show. The bunch crowded in and was duly appreciated and appreciative. Rumor says that Doc Rubley essayed to purloin a cat for the “medics,” but Doc says, “‘T’aint so.” The boys next condescended to visit the “Panama Canal Exhibit.” The proprietor gave us an address of welcome and all listened to his lecture. But John Corbett tried to lead a yell and fell into one of the Gatum locks and sunk the miniature ship. Oct. 8, 1914
raids were prompted by intercepted phone calls, from an Australian of Afghan descent believed to be Mohammad Ali Baryalei. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that he is suspected to be
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Thursday was Fair Day. No classes and “Old Sol” shining brightly stimulated the spirit of the students so that after dinner College Hill looked like the “Deserted Village.” About 1:30 the boys got together and a collection was taken up to buy a rope. The purchaser started for town but evidently found someone to spend the money on for an old rope had to be secured. With a “Hullaballoo,” the bunch started through the mob, gathering up the students as they went along. -
least 12 properties, was necessary because, “If the ... police had not acted today, there is a likelihood that this would have happened.” Australian Prime Minister
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On Thursday, Australian authorities claimed they thwarted a plot by supporters of the Islamic State to grab random people off the street and then behead the captured citizens on videotape. Australia's attorney general said that the massive raid, the largest counterterrorism operation in the nation's history, involving more than
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imperfect solutions. Going on dates with someone in order to get to know him or her better is not committing to a relationship with that person. To date means to show acknowledged interest and to follow up on that interest intentionally, even if not exclusively. College may be the last time that you are surrounded by so many like-minded peers. So, ask someone on a date. Ask multiple people on dates. Doing so is not being a “player.” It is being upfront and honest about your feelings. No relationship, whether it is platonic or romantic, can survive in the absence of honesty. And when you meet someone with whom you have a genuine connection, acknowledge it both publicly and privately. In such mutual acknowledgment is found the commitment of which we are all so afraid; dinner or drinks is not a marriage proposal. So, please, ask that girl if she’d like to get coffee at Jilly Beans. Approach that boy about getting lunch sometime. And when you do, be honest about it. You, our campus, and the world in general will be a whole lot better off because of it.
road into campus so they can heated classroom building. Drivers must acknowledge their walking peers in those frantic hours of the morning when they desperately peruse campus for those few parking spots. As winter approaches, recall how much longer the morning walks to class stretch for those on foot. The city shouldn’t need a yield sign to remind drivers of their advantage over walkers — just practice some common sense.
whether the Benghazi bombshell is a dud or if it will sink her campaign. The scandal, largely dismissed by the mainstream media, was followed by troubling reports of Clinton aides and the State Department — known for protecting their own — hiding evidence and impeding investigations. Despite the Clinton camp’s efforts, the evidence is mounting. Last week, the Daily Signal reported that Hillary’s chief of staff, Cheryl Mills, oversaw a team that sorted through Benghazi-related documents and removed anything that could make Hillary look bad. They have a State Department source on the record saying he helped with the undertaking. This is only one of a slew of reports. In a revealing documentary, the Blaze uncovered documents that showed that the same chief of staff helped block investigations into prostitution, drug use, and charges of pedophilia in the State Department. That same documentary begins by reminding viewers of a chilling exchange during a Benghazi hearing between Former Deputy Chief in Libya Gregory Hicks and Representative Jim Jordan (ROhio): Hicks: I was instructed not to althe Acting Deputy Chief of Mission and myself to be personally interviewed by Congressman Chaffetz.
Jordan: So the people at State told you, don’t talk to the guy who is coming to investigate? Hicks: Yes, sir. Jordan: Have you ever had anyone tell you, don’t talk with the people from Congress coming to Hicks: Never. Clips like these, and reports from the Daily Signal, will prove great fodder for conservative groups and the Republican nominee. But Hillary may have more to worry about from a Democratic primary race. The Wall Street Journal reported at the beginning of this month that Democratic fundraisers claimed Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley said he would run for president regardless of Clinton’s decision. If the bombshell explodes the Hillary campaign, O’Malley could slide in as the Democratic nominee. From a long shot to the only shot for the Democrats, and all in less than a year. But that’s the nature of scandals. They have a way of changing careers forever. When a republican accuses a Clinton of corruption, it doesn’t stick. Those “conspiracy theorists” and “right-wingers” have been doing it for years. Those are probably the same people who think Obama came out of the womb praising Allah on Kenyan soil. But when a reputable democrat like O’Malley begins a slew of
campaign ads, neither Hillary Clinton nor the mainstream media will be able to ignore it. Those claims of Hillary’s corruption are dangerously close to sticking, partially because they’re likely true to some degree. Also, the Clinton Dynasty reeks of a powerhungry, inside-the-beltway couple gunning for four terms as president. accusations against her. “Of course the Clintons are corrupt. They’ll do anything to stay in power. Heck, Bill perjured himself to save face.” Worst of all for the Clintons is the Benghazi hearings will continue. Witnesses will continue to surface. Documents will continue to become public. This slow process will marinate the Clinton name in this scandal, an experience they are all too familiar with. Hillary knows this, and she is waiting. She would rather go out on top now with her fortune, reputation, and likely another book deal or two, than risk running for president if it will taint her legacy as the failed presidential candidate brought down by scandal. That’s what is in the back of Hillary’s mind when she sits at the Iowa Steak Fry. She’s haunted by it. Senior Casey Harper is a WHIP program member studying political economy.
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culture of social purity and masked coquettishness seemingly extolled on Hillsdale’s campus through hillsdating does nothing to aid the formation of lasting bonds between students. It merely
Dating may seem like a daunting concept to anyone; this is not a critique of Hillsdale students’ reluctance only. Dating seems intimidating because it is often misunderstood. In our generation, it is taken to mean something far more binding than it is. By choosing between hookups or hillsdating, young people engage in active rebellion against this misunderstanding. However, dating is not the
themselves across streets at any opening, crosswalk or no. Ei-
and physics acknowledge the vulnerability of on foot traveler, forcing drivers to assume responsibility. Although jaywalkers assume the risk of collision, law-abiding pedestrians ought to enjoy the safety offered by the crosswalk. Soon the seasons will turn, and the cold will add to the pedestrian’s weakness. Freshmen who trek from MacIntyre or Olds deserve the polite (and legal) right of way to cross the
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What happened to dating? When did we begin to exchange the nervous yet exciting conversations over coffee for casual late nights in the union together, the dinner-and-a-movie dates for hookups in some dingy back room of a party? There’s a split within our society that’s highlighted clearly at Hillsdale College. Instead of giving ourselves a chance to connect
cars and even bicycles must yield to pedestrians, Hillsdale drivers don’t seem to notice. This increases the danger students face when walking to and from class every day. The entire country instructs budding drivers to yield to pedestrians. This is not to say that pedestrians are the keenest of commuters. Often times they text or check Yik Yak as they step into the crosswalk, disre-
the “most senior Australian member of the terrorist group Islamic State, having traveled to Syria in April last year.” A proselytizer for the “Street Dawah Movement,” Barylei “was outspoken and wouldn't shy from speaking the truth regardless,” a former fellow Dawah member told Fairfax Media. “He wasn't pleased with living in Australian society and wanted to live in an Islamic society away from open alcoholism, homosexuality, fornication, drugs and capitalism.” Baryalei is credited with recruiting at least two fellow Australians to the cause. One, Khaled Sharrouf, infamously tweeted pictures of himself executing prisoners in Iraq and images of his 7-year-old son holding a severed head in Syria. Another fellow Australian, Mohamed Elomar, has also released images of himself holding the decapitated heads of his “enemies.” So here's the troubling question: Why did Baryalei bother making the phone calls? We've been hearing for months that the Islamic State is brilliant at social media. The terror group can reach out to supporters, sympathizers and assassins all around the world with a single tweet, Facebook post or YouTube video. If the terror group wants Muslims in Sydney, Australia — or in New York City, or in Topeka, Kansas —- to grab innocent people off the street and saw their heads off, all it needs to do is say so. The word will get to the intended ears quickly enough.
Now, the fact that the Islamic State didn't do this is a little encouraging. It suggests that it's either unwilling to cross that Rubicon quite yet or it has reason to believe that few people would follow through on the public command, making it look weak. That's all to the good. But there's too much potential bad news here as well. For starters, it's hardly as if such people do not exist in the West. The fact that, collectively, thousands of Europeans, Canadians and Americans have gone to Syria and Iraq for “jihadi tourism” is also an indicator that people willing to do such things live here. It would be nice to think they've all left for jihad abroad, but that seems unlikely. Besides, there are probably new potential recruits to be enlistElfgeeh, a naturalized American from Yemen living in Rochester, New York, was indicted for trying to recruit radical Muslims to shoot American soldiers returning from the Middle East. He had already been arrested in May for trying to buy handguns with silencers from an undercover agent. Perhaps most disturbing about all of this is that the Islamic State doesn't seem that interested in blowing up planes. Al-Qaeda always had an odd obsession with destroying aircraft and committing dramatic acts of murder. This elaborate plots were easier to be foiled by law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The Islamic
State has discovered that beheadings —- which are cheap and relatively easy to conduct —- have a huge impact in the West. They are also horrifyingly empowering to the losers who support the cult. It takes homework to build an IED. Beheadings require very little instruction. How to stop the equivalent night, particularly when there's so much potential to respond in ways that further radicalize some Muslims. So far, the so-called “antiMuslim backlash” in the U.S. has largely been a myth. But one can imagine many decent and peaceful Muslims paying a terrible price for the crimes of others if the Islamic State decided to cut out the middlemen handlers and recruiters like, allegedly, Baryalei and Elfgeeh One can also imagine radicals propagandizing counterterror operations into evidence of anti-Muslim bigotry -- a sentiment which in turn would help with the recruitment effort. (Sydney saw large Muslim protests against the government after the raids Thursday.) Of course, the challenge of do-it-yourself jihadism has been with us for quite a while. But, like everything else, it seems to be changing in the era of Twitter. Jonah Goldberg is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and editor-at-large of National Review Online.
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Hillsdale could use a little more socialism Kate Patrick Assistant Editor Two concerned economists — both calling for economic reform, advocating the rights of small business owners, and decrying crony capitalism — enactus on Friday. Both voiced disgust for Wall Street corruption. Both supported worker’s rights, fair working conditions, and fair wages. Both think the current socioeconomic system is in a bad place. One is the director of the Heritage Foundation’s Center for Data Analysis — a capitalist — and one is a member of the Socialist Party USA. “Socialism tends to be misrepresented,” Socialist Party member John Strinka said. “When I say, ‘I’m a socialist,’ people say ‘Oh, like Obama!’ And I say, ‘No, that’s not what we mean.’” In the past century, America has allowed an “unholy agreement between government and big business,” Strinka said. “Capitalism [teaches] that humans are commodities to be bought and sold. At this point in American history, corporations can buy government policy. Democracy has been eaten up by corporate interests.” Strinka is reacting to capitalism gone wrong in American society. He sees the
evils of corporatism and the corruption According to Strinka, socialists want of implementing much-needed reform of Wall Street — which are both fos- exactly what conservatives want: gov- (whether or not their way is correct is tered by capitalism — and has turned to ernment policy free from the lobbying a different debate entirely). While capisocialistic reforms as a way to divorce of CEOs, communities where small talism doesn’t teach, as Strinka puts it, big business and politics. that “humans are comWithout proper regulamodities to be bought tion, the rich and powerand sold,” crony capitalful do what they want, ism certainly does. according to Strinka. Perhaps the impor“We see a free-market tant thing to remember system that has failed to is that there is a reason distribute the goods,” socialists don’t adhere to Strinka said. a capitalist philosophy. At Hillsdale College, They are not insane or we receive a rigorous inherently evil, and they education that teaches are ultimately trying to us how to evaluate the achieve the same things good, the true, and the as Hillsdale conservabeautiful. But in the tives. Since we identify politics and economics common problems and departments, Hillsdale share a common goal, tends to be one-sided in maybe it’s time we listen its teaching. Contrary to what socialists have to common Hillsdalian to say about the state belief, capitalism is not of Corporate America. “the good.” Capitalism, After all, it was impropjust like socialism, has erly regulated capitalSocialist Party member John Strinka addresses students ism that got us into the aka “crony capitalism,” who crowd around him after his talk in Dow A&B. ugly state we’re in now. is the spawn of capital- (Macaela Bennett/Collegian) Movements like #Ocism gone wrong in the cupyWallStreet and the hands of sinful men. businesses can succeed, and jobs that recent #FloodWallStreet recognize the American socialists aren’t self-asdangers of corrupted capitalism, even sured, freedom-hating wackos out to daily eight hour grind into a miserable if their indignation and solutions are destroy everything America stands for. chore. They just propose a different way somewhat naive.
The gift of giving back Andy Reuss Special to the Collegian It is only the love of others, not our own merit or worth, that allows us to live and learn here at Hillsdale for four years. Please understand that I do not intend to demean the hard work that many students put in to pay for this education. Working for a paycheck that you will immediately give away isn’t ideal, but we do it each week nevertheless. And we do it because we know that it’s worth it. For those of us graduating in May 2015, the total cost of our Hillsdale education is approximately $75,950,000, or $245,000 per student, according to Vice President of Institutional Advancement John Cervini. However, none of us has paid anywhere near that amount. At the most, a few of us may have paid a price akin to $130,000 in four years. But most won’t. Rather, our average cost remains around $30,000 each year. The average aid package totals $16,700. Even after our sticker price has been halved, most aid. Where does all this aid come from? To be sure, Hillsdale College has several benefactors with the means to provide extraordinary gifts. Others leave their estates to the trust of the college, with uses. You need only to check the nameplate under the nearest portrait in Lane But they are in the minority. Hillsdale donors are more often associated with cheeseburgers and minivans than caviar and helipads. Around 80 percent
of all the donations to the college consist of gifts $100 or less. Our dorm lights are kept on and our water keeps running because of the simple love of thousands of people across the country, often without direct connection to this place. That is perhaps the most absurd thing about it: The vast majority of these benefactors will never set foot on Hillsdale’s campus. Their children or grandchildren may never attend and their association with the school will only ever consist of radio ads and Imprimis. It is unlikely that they will ever see directly the fruits of their generosity, yet they give a portion of their hard-earned money to a small liberal arts college in the middle of Michigan. And this generosity is the only reason why many of us are able to attend our college. Strangers, people we will never meet, have made it possible for us to meet our best friends, learn the greatest things, and spend four years of our lives in a place with people that have changed us forever. And they have done this, not because we have earned it through our grades, our scores, or our resumes, but because they love this place and what we do here. If they can give, if strangers without cause can become true friends of our college, I believe that we can give too. And not out of obligation, but out of love. Out of love for this place, the people, the experiences we had and those we never had to have. And for the education we received, participated in, and helped make. For the love of what we’ve been given, and what we hope many will be given long after we are gone. Senior Andy Reuss is senior class president studying politics and English.
Students come to Hillsdale College, in large part, because of the excellent liberal arts education that the college provides. We read about ancient Greece and medieval England. We study the make-up of a molecule and the anatomy of the cell. We learn how to translate “The Aeneid” and calculate the slope of a tangent line to a curve. But what often is left by the wayside is the education of the body. Hillsdale keeps her students’ noses buried in books, which often times keeps many away from exercising or enjoying sports on campus. However, laboring at the “gymnastic” as Plato calls it in “The Republic,” is a vital part of a liberal arts education. In “The Republic,” Plato, through the voice of Socrates, argues that there are two important parts of education: the musical and the gymnastic. It is key to note that t h e
musical education is not limited to music. It also includes other intellectual studies generally thought of when discussing what a liberal arts education consists of, mainly rhetoric. The gymnastic education, on the other hand, is simply the training and strengthening of the body. Plato says clearly that both are important, but they can only have their true effect when used together. Practicing only one, he argues, is detrimental. Plato, through the character Glaucon, argues that, “those who make use of unmixed gymnastic turn out more savage than they ought, while those who make use of music become in their turn softer Socrates goes on to say, “Then the man tic with music and brings them to his soul in the most proper measure is the one of whom we would most correctly say that he is the most perfectly musical and well harmonized.”
part of being human. We have an intellectual side, a “soul” as Socrates says, and we have a more physical body. The musical education trains one’s intellect, while the gymnastic education strengthens the body. Developing one at the expense of the other leaves a person incomplete. If the point of a liberal arts education is to become a free human being in the classical sense, then one must sharpen all aspects of what it means to be human in order to truly be liberally educated. In this way, the gymnastic education plays an essential role in the liberal arts. Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study
and less crazy than we think. More debates between different schools of thought would help students get out of Hillsdale’s philosophical bubble and explore different views and and philosophers who look at issues from a different, but valuable angle. Even economists who adhere to an agrarian or Distributist philosophy — which advocate small capitalism, caps on business size, widespread ownership of private property, and farm-centered communities — provide a much-needed voice in the search for a healthy, functional society. After all, it was Wendell Berry who said in his Agrarian Essays, “In a society in which nearly everybody is dominated by somebody else's mind or by a disembodied mind, it becomes about the activities of governments and corporations, about the quality or value of products, or about the health of one's own place and economy.” Sophomore Kate Patrick is assistant city news editor majoring in economics.
Ravi Zacharias for commencement speaker
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Ravi Zacharias was such a bad student he tried to kill himself. At the age of 17, weighed down by academic failures and an inability to deal with the consequences, a young Ravi guzzled packets of poison stolen from his school’s chemistry lab. Yet he survived. While lying in the hospital during his recovery, his mother read aloud the encouraging words of Jesus: “Because I live, you will also live.” Deeply moved by this verse from John 14:19, Ravi gave his life to Christ and promised, “I will leave no stone unturned in my pursuit of truth.” His adolescence was inauspicious, but his life has become the epitome of the principles that inspire Hillsdale students. Therefore, it makes perfect sense, and it would be a privilege, to have Ravi as the next Hillsdale College commencement speaker. Born in Madras, India in 1946, Ravi raised in a culture with high expectations for academic achievement. In the evenings, families in his neighborhood — who were too poor to have electricity — would send their children outside to study under the streetlamps. Limited for access to the lamps. Those fortunate few who remained would tie a lock of their hair — called a Bodi and spiritually posts to keep them awake by tugging on their heads in case they dozed off. Later in college, Ravi describes how students would whisper among themselves about committing suicide as an escape from the intense pressure to perform well in school. One of Ravi’s best friends ended
Sports as a liberal art Nathanael Meadowcroft Assistant Editor
If we sit in our booths in A.J.’s arguing over the particulars of anarcho-capitalism with fellow students and decrying the ludicrosity of liberals, we won’t be ready to engage smart, compassion-
stating that 80 percent of adults in America don’t achieve the recommended amount of exercise. Whether this is a result of a lack of emphasis on sports and exercise within education can be debated. But placing an emphasis on exercise will certainly help increase the number of adults who continue to take part in the gymnastic education. However, the gymnastic education is not just limited to one’s own exercise. music but to listen to it as well, there is also bodies through sports and the like. In the same way one appreciates good music and appreciate and enjoy the mastery that athletes show in their sport. Students at Hillsdale, in large part, have no problem making it to concerts by music honoraries and orchestra perforstudent section at athletic events is often sparsely populated. But aren’t both concerts and sporting events two sides of the same coin? Attending a football game and participating in the gymnastic education in that way is comparable to going to the orchestra and participating in the musical education. Both events, through sight and sound, allow the observer to grow in his or her understanding of that education even if they are not able to perform the action themselves. Music is to the musical education as sport is to the gymnastic education. So don’t just go listen to the orchestra. Go watch a few Chargers football games as well. Both play an important part in a liberal arts education. Sophomore Nathanael Meadowcroft is assistant sports editor studying math.
After Ravi recovered from the attempt to poison himself, he kept his promise to God and vigorously pursued an education in theology, focusing on comparative religions and philosophy. At the age of 20, Ravi emigrated with his family to Canada where he earned an undergraduate degree from Ontario Bible College. After graduating in 1977, he became an itinerant speaker for the Christian and Missionary Alliance. He later earned his Master of Divinity from Trinity International University, received numerous honorary doctorates, and is now a vis-
One of Ravi’s best friends ended his life by setting
iting scholar at Cambridge University. He and his family now live in Georgia where his international apologetics ministry, RZIM, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. He has traveled to more than 70 countries and is a highly sought-after speaker, collaborator, and mentor. Pictures show standing-room-only audiences in large venues wherever he speaks — whether he's at the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor or speaking on the topic of “Truth in Turbulent Times” in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Interestingly, the most hostile audiences are often found in the West. For instance, Ravi received a mixed welcome when he recently spoke at an Ivy League
college. The local press was so antagonistic and accusatory that Ravi had to have a bodyguard just to gain entrance to the auditorium. The hostility is ironic because Ravi talks about the very things all students wrestle with and want to understand — the big questions of life. In addition to giving talks and conducting Q&A sessions, Ravi reaches students through a variety of ways. RZIM recently launched a online academy offering an interactive, 12-week course on apologetics. They also host annual summer intensives in the U.S. and Canada and have partnered with Oxford University in England to offer undergraduate and master’s degrees in theological studies. Ravi has also authored and co-authored more than 30 books — the most recent of which is a graphic novel entitled “The Lamb and the Fuhrer.” In it, Ravi depicts an imaginary conversation set in the afterlife among Jesus, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Adolf Hitler. So, in the best of ironies, Ravi’s life is synonymous with education and a fearless pursuit of truth. Ravi’s personal mission and that of RZIM — to “reach and challenge those who shape the ideas of a culture” — harmonize perfectly with Hillsdale and the character of its students. Ravi speaks to the universal themes of life, yet his ideas are fresh, thoughtful, and challenging. By remembering his own academic experiences and regularly engaging students across the nation, Ravi would relate easily to Hillsdale students. The college has provided estimable speakers for commencement, and Ravi would be a fantastic addition to the list. Samantha Strayer is a second year master’s student in the Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor: Emily Runge’s article last week (Libertarians are wrong on ISIS, Sept. 18) on the alleged folly of libertarian “naysaying” further intervention in Iraq and Syria showed a disturbing lack of understanding of the situation. As a conservative who deeply opposes the core tenets of libertarianism, I nonetheless believe the time has come to say that there may be some issues on which libertarians are correct. Runge made repeated attacks on libertarianism, saying its proponents were unwilling to sit down and work out a solution for the defeat of ISIS with the other Washington p o litical factions. Nowhere in her piece does she make an argument for U.S. intervention in Syria and Iraq. The question of the justice or prudence of military action is already asked and answered, without any sort of discussion. ing servicemen and women into harm’s way in foreign countries because they are defending national security. Although perhaps tentative, every war fought in the 20th century (barring the Balkan intervention) was started for national security reasons. If the U.S. president is willing to put soldiers into a situation where they will kill and maybe also be killed, as well as spending a lot money on the way, and the situation is not one concerning national security, then war is being made unjustly. It is true, ISIS has already murdered an American citizen. But this certainly does not constitute an existential threat to the United States. Perhaps the best solution would be to send in a very small special forces
team to capture or kill those responsible. I claim no expertise in military operations, but it seems more prudent to right the only injustice committed against the United States than to jump into yet another unwinnable war in the Middle East based on a single incident. Runge asserts that the 2011 withdrawal of troops from Iraq was “imprudent.” What national security mission was the United States attempting to accomplish after the end of 2003 in Iraq? Maybe the argument is that the United States is playing a noble role in the destruction of an evil entity committing atrocities across the Atlantic. I don’t think anyone would doubt that ISIS is evil. However, prudence and nobility in foreign policy almost always happen to coincide. The United States government must prudently work for the security of its people. This is its only noble purpose. To do anything other would be to spend American lives and money on an issue of no concern to the United States, which is ignoble as well as imprudent. The fact is, there is no reason yet were to attack the United States, then a casus belli would be established. As of yet, it simply seems that the President and everyone else in Washington is concerned only with doing something, without spending any thought on what the noble and prudent thing this dangerous lack of thought. Sincerely, Junior Luke Adams
CITY NEWS City council approves
Kate Patrick Assistant Editor Hillsdale City Council voted to eliminate the director of public safety position and replace it with positions Sept. 15. Since the council is searching for a new city manager, these two, new positions will be temporary until a city manager replacement decides how to assign the director of public safety’s responsibilities. “Over the last 17 years we’ve had a director of public safety that was a management position that oversaw budget operations,” said. “Now it’s just a change in administrative titles. For 60 days, I’m the acting chief, [until we] out the direction they want to go with as far as management.” Pauken and acting police chief Scott Hephner will not see a change in their salaries, said councilperson Emily Davis. The two positions are currently at zero cost to the city. “The public safety committee would like to see a police and a cheaper if we structure [the di-
rector of public safety position] differently,” Davis said. “We are looking for a new city manager, so it will be up to him.” Right now, the public safety committee doesn’t know what the cost would be of having permations, or whether or not the positions would align with Pauken’s and Hephner’s retirement plans, Davis said. In other business, the council voted to notify the police department to issue a civil infraction citation to the owner of 55 S. Broad St., a piece of property in violation of the Property Owners Maintenance Code and condemned in 2009 as a safety hazard. “She (the owner) pays taxes literally on the last day before being foreclosed. She does the bare City Assessor. “The issue for us is that the property has been in the same said. compiles the violations, the police department will issue a citation on the property. Right now,
and we’ll make a decision from there,” Thomas said. During public comment, Cindy Bieszk addressed the council in frustration over the loss of parking spaces at the Hillsdale Filling Station Deli on M-99. “There has to be better communication in the city between city council members and business owners,” Bieszk told the council. “I’m not happy to lose my parking spots, but I’ll accept it.” Director of Public Services that the parking spaces on M-99 violated federal regulations, which is why he had them removed. “It’s a safety issue that should have been dealt with years ago,” Richard said. “It’s a federal regulation.” “I burned up the phone lines last Friday,” Bieszk said, describing how she called city council members to demand what was going on with the parking spaces. “Thank you to everyone who listened.”
try dough, with shouts of, “Is this half a cup?” “Should we wash our hands if we get eggs on them?” “Hey! It’s starting to Aspiring bakers squeezed bubble!” some extra joy out of their Saturday afternoon during “Who Called Me a Cream Puff?!”, a baking class for children ages 6 to 13. Marcia Cole, owner of local dessert shop Cake Thyme, taught seven young chefs the art of making Pate a Choux dough, which is French for the versatile pastry known as the cream puff. For Cole, reaching out to the Hillsdale community with her art and attracting customers to local businesses is important. By sharing baking with children, she aims to connect a younger generation to an art that has been pushed to the back burner in Ava Ruley, 7, squeezes a pastry modern education. bag in one of the last steps of “Before we start cooking, we want to have everything ready to baking cream puffs. (At right) Margo,” Cole said to begin the class. cia Cole displays a finished cream puff. (Elena Creed/Collegian)
Professors discuss fostering campus and community connection Ramona Tausz Assistant Editor An audience of students and faculty gained ideas for connecting Hillsdale’s college and city during a conversation between Associate Professor of English Patricia Bart and Professor of Political Economy Gary Wolfram Thursday. The unscripted dialogue, held in the formal lounge, was the second in the Honors Program’s series “The Conversation.” The topic was Bridging the Town Gown Divide: A Conversation about Hospitality, Membership, and Community. True to its philosophy, “The Conversation” event allowed the audience to learn by witnessing loves in conversation. Both Bart and Wolfram have a passion for what Wolfram called making Hillsdale “a college town as opposed to a town with a college.” The two believe campus members should also be meaningful town members. Without this integration, they believe the academic community can-
Hillsdale’s unique, small-town atmosphere. “From just being up at the college, you don’t realize what a nice community you have,” Wolfram said. “You have to be nice to people because the next day, you might be standing in That’s the beauty of Hillsdale.” Wolfram also believes bridging the gap between town-and nomic success. “It’s a chicken-and-the-egg kind of thing,” he said. “If nobody goes downtown, there’s no retail downtown for you guys to go to.” Bart and Wolfram commended students already connecting with the town, including campus volunteer groups. They encouraged students to spend time at community businesses, get to know local residents, and show hospitality to townspeople. Both professors inspired students to do these things with examples from their own lives. Bart hosts dinners for Hillsdale residents at her home, allowing her to befriend people
Mary Boocks watched her three granddaughters from a counter across the kitchen. She brought them to Cake Thyme’s In the future, Cole plants to offer one baking class per month — with some being for adults. “They love it,” Boocks said of her students. “They love to try new stuff. They’re really devel-
oping their skills.” As the smell of baking cream puffs wafted through the kitchen, Cole and her students prepared a chocolate glaze. They also shaped fondant into roses to decorate the creations. In describing this staple of cake decorating, C o l e said, “It’s great, because it’s like P l a y Doh, except you can eat it.” An hour later, proud young chefs greeted their parents with boxes of cream puffs and stories of creative, edible fun. “I really wanted to learn to make cream puffs, because I’ve had them from the store and they were really good,” Ava Ruley, 7, said. Her sister Erin, 11, said, “I’d never made dough before from scratch. We usually buy it from the store.” The joy of making things from scratch is exactly what Cole aims to foster. “I’ve always been a teacher,” Cole said. “I’m an educator at heart.” She described past teaching
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campaigning continues — weather permitting or not. “The campaign has been rigorous, in the sense that you have other full-time job,” Brady said. “You have to spend all of your time doing meaningful things, and things that aren’t meaningful have to fall by the wayside.” Despite the campaign’s challenges, Brady said he enjoys the process, largely because of the valuable relationships he’s formed. “It has been time-consuming, but it has been rewarding in a lot of ways,” Brady said. “Primarily, meeting people that I have come to appreciate and having them come to appreciate me. Some of the people I don’t even know, or I have only met them a few times, but I am able to connect with the people that I serve.” Brady has a passion for help-
Amidst sheets of rain, Hillsdale District Court Judge candidate Neal Brady and his son constructed a large campaign sign off of M-99 on the way into Hillsdale last Saturday. Between serving as Hillsdale’s prosecuting attorney and coaching the Hillsdale Academy high school soccer team, Brady doesn’t have spare time, so
his lengthy career in public service. “People think that prosecutors are in the business of just putting people away, but often lives need mended on both sides,” Brady said. “If you’re open to this, you can help and assist people to get on with their life in a more meaningful way.” According to Brady, the move
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This week, Hillsdale District Court Judge candidate Sara Lisznyai received the endorsement of the two sitting judges in Hillsdale County: Circuit Court Judge Mike Smith and Probate Court Judge Michelle Bianchi. “These are the people who have seen me and my opponent before them for the past 18 years, and they’ve endorsed me,” Lisznyai said. “They’re a critical part to this whole formula.” This week. Lisznyai has a booth at the Hillsdale County Fair to hand out signs and visit with business owners and members of the community.
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she might otherwise never meet. “I invite some of the neighbors that do seem to be upstanding,” Bart said. “And then invite them to invite somebody else.” She stressed the simplicity of hospitality, saying it isn’t al“Maybe entertaining is,” she said. “But hospitality isn’t.” “Part of it is just getting a group of people that you can say, ‘Hey, let’s go to Broad Street Market,’” Wolfram said. “You don’t even have to do it in your house.” He suggested inviting community members to a Hillsdale play or musical performance. “How would you like it if you came out onto the stage and there was standing room only?” he asked. “If you got 15 or 25 people to come up from the town, that would happen.” Christina Lambert, Honors Program co-president, organized the event. She believes the question of how to live as members of a community not only pertains to students’ college years, but to the rest of their lives.
experiences with students who, until they made applesauce in her class, thought that applesauce came from a jar. “I want to have fun,” Cole said. “Just have fun. Create beauty. That’s important to me.” Customers return to Cake Thyme for Cole’s beauty transformed into cakes and cupcakes for weddings and birthdays and often return to praise the product they bought. Cake Thyme, which opened in October 2013, began as a popular Inside Cake Thyme, located on Market Street in downtown Hillsdale. feature of the downtown Farm- (Elena Creed/Collegian) ers’ Market. When the storefront and transported all her goods to the Farmer’s Market and the store. About four months ago, the business received its baking license. Cole now bakes her products in Cake Thyme’s spacious kitchen, which is also ideal for introducing children to the art of baking. Aspiring chefs and empty stomachs agree: Cake Thyme adds extra sweetness to education, food, and fun. “There’s a relationship building. Those who come back come back for more than a cupcake,” Cole said. Cake Thyme is open Friday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cake Thyme owner Marcia Cole answers a question from baking student Quinn Cornell, 9, during class. (Elena Creed/Collegian)
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aprons and partnered up at stations around the baking counter, Cole asked her students to read the recipe and check their supplies. The simple recipe requires only four ingredients, but Cole reminded students that baking always follows a plan. Under Cole’s careful instruction, chefs began pouring, stirring, and mixing. Excitement took shape along with the pas-
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from prosecutor to judge is a natural transition. “Judge is the next chapter in the world of public service. This here that this seat has opened up and so [running] felt like the natural thing to do,” Brady said.
Michigan Senate Land v. Peters Vivian Hughbanks
Terri Lynn Land, Michigan’s “invisible” senate candidate, is light. Since her Mackinac Island gaffe, Land has avoided open press conferences and public appearances, but she announced this week that she will debate opponent Rep. Gary Peters. Land hired former Secretary of State Richard McLellan as her campaign’s debate negotiator, but as of press time, a date for the debate hasn’t been announced. “Terri is ready to hold Peters accountable for his hypocrisy on everything from immigration and Wall Street to pet coke and the war on women,” said Heather Swift, spokeswoman for the Land Campaign. “Gary Peters wanted this debate — let’s have it.”
McLellan will focus on an invitation from WXYZ-TV in Detroit, MLive reports. The Land campaign will work with Peters’ gan journalist to co-moderate the debate with Chuck Stokes, editorial director for WXYZ. “Every election is a debate of ideas and Ms. Land would be well served to remember that this U.S. Senate race is not about her, but about the people of Michigan,” the Peters campaign told MLive. “In November, Michiganders will be choosing between two very different visions for the future of our state, our nation, and our middle class.” Over the course of their campaigns, Peters has challenged participate. Until now, Land has taken a different approach at winning the people of the Great Lakes State, bussing across more than 1,200 miles and appearing at 28 events between Aug. 13 and early September. The campaign also recently ran 1,300 TV ads in one week, according to the Center for Public Integrity. Land ran the second highest total ads of all senate campaigns nationally, after Senate Minority Leader Yet, polls show Peters maintains his lead: the latest tally published Sept. 21 by We Ask America shows Peters with a three-point lead. The republican-leaning Magellan Strategies points, while democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling reported Peters ahead by seven points, according to The Hill. “The bottom line is that this race is very close and arguably tied with just over seven weeks until Election Day,” Land campaign strategist John Yob wrote in a memo this week. “Republicans have a good chance to win a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan
store called Meyer’s Diamond Center, owned and operated by the Meyer family.
8 North Fashion and Jewelry Boutique, nestled in the heart of Hillsdale’s downtown on How- jewelry,” Meyer said. “I didn’t ell Street, may close within the year. Despite its popularity, business anymore, and then the customers now see a “for sale” jewelry business was becoming sign in front of the boutique very expensive, so I felt more because owner Mindi Meyer comfortable going into the fashion line.” hopes to move to Florida. Meyer transformed the “I did list the building, so I might only be here for a couple store into a boutique in August 2011, and she more months,” enjoys consisMeyer said in tent business August. “I’m throughout moving largely the summer. for personal In January reasons — I 2013, Meywould like to er created move to a larga Facebook er community.” page for 8 Meyer conNorth to adtinues to orvertise sales, der clothes, (Macaela Bennett/Collegian)) coupons, and though, bedeals. Since cause she can’t she joined Facebook, she’s move until she sells the store. “I might be here until Christ- seen an uptick in sales. “People see stuff coming up mas,” Meyer said. “If someone makes me an offer I’ll go, but if [on Facebook], so then they’ll come in and get it,” Meyer said. not I’m here.” Wende, who regularly comThe store caters to college students and the Hillsdale com- petes pageants, keeps up with munity with clothing and ac- the 8 North Facebook page and cessories from New York and anywhere else. Los Angeles. “It’s always neat because I “I want to give fashion at an affordable price, and it’s all have found only one other store new,” Meyer said. “I’m in New ever that has some of the same York quite a bit. When I sell, brands. They’re all different brands that I’ve never actually heard of myself. I’m wearing range.” two pieces for the Miss Ohio North’s college-friendly style pageant that I bought from 8 and prices, saying she often North. One is Pink Owl, and shopped there while attending that dress is one of my top favorites,” Wende said. Hillsdale. Even though the quality of “I tried to go in every week at least once to see if there’s anything new,” Wende said. prices are very reasonable for a “My mom loves to go in there college student, usually around too because it’s just one of those thirty dollars. “The prices are pretty good places. 8 North has very classy clothes — I love their dresses, in comparison,” Wende said. that’s what I usually get. I’ve “If you looked for these dresses used every single piece [I’ve elsewhere they’d be a lot more. bought there] so far.” The little shop on 8 N. sdale has cool designs, in a Howell St. was not always a small town like that — it’s a boutique. Until three years ago, great way to ‘get away.’”
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‘He’s got my back’ Family DB duo starts for the Charger defense Sam Scorzo Sports Editor Under the Friday night lights at Michigan’s St. Johns High School, visiting teams must have thought the student section was stranger than most when they started chanting: “UN-CLE TIM-MY!” And “NE-PHEW AUS-TIN!” The stars of the small town’s chants are now Chargers: Senior captain Tim Moinet and redshirt sophomore Austin Koneval. And their hometown’s chants were true: Moinet’s older sister is Koneval’s mother, making him Koneval’s uncle. However, they describe their relationship as more like brothers, and they’re as close neval 23, Moinet 24. “He’s like a brother, that’s just how it is,” Moinet said. “Growing up we lived less than a mile apart, we were together 24/7, so I know everything about him, everything about his personality and vice versa. That’s huge on he’s thinking, where he’s going to go and what I need to do to help him out.” son of football together when Koneval entered fourth grade Norm, for teaching them football fundamentals. “Football’s always been a family thing for us,” Koneval said. They developed a love for the same position— defensive back— and they started as safeties on the St. Johns varsity football team for two years together. “Both of us loved high school football. It was an absolute blast for us,” Moinet said. Andy Schmitt, the assistant high school coach at the time, was clear to anyone watching. “They’re both extremely passionate about football. It was obvious how much they cared for each other and for the team and it was always exciting to watch them. They were great guys to coach,” Schmitt said. “Tim was always looking out for Austin and Austin was always open and
receptive to his advice.” Schmitt started coaching the St. Johns Red Wings after his three-year stint as starting quarterback for Eastern Michigan University. He brought his experience in college football recruiting to the high school and made it a point to help Moinet. “He was a senior at the time and I thought he was getting a bit overlooked. He was an awesome player,” Schmitt said. Hillsdale snatched up Moinet and played him as a true freshman, and a year later Koneval joined the Chargers’ roster. Senior defensive back Dan Pittman, Tim’s roommate all four years, describes both of the guys as quiet, but said their personalities differ on game day. “Tim lets his pregame emotions get the best of him. He gets really amped up,” Pittman said. “Austin’s always pretty quiet. He’ll come off a big play and just walk off like yeah, whatever.” Moinet, the rover, and Koneval, the free safety, have a con“If I mess up I get really pissed off and he’s always there to say ‘Come on, lets keep going,’ and keep my head level. It’s nice because we’re always on the same page,” Koneval said. “I’m not really here by myself because he’s got my back.” Hillsdale’s defensive coordinator Craig Blanchard said the two are “gifted players.” “They’re my most physical players. They’re able to communicate and draw strength from each other,” Blanchard said. “There’s a lot of ups and downs in this game, and having each other to lean on and work together is pretty neat.” While both of them play on um, their family— parents, along with Moinet’s older brother, and two other older sisters, as well as Austin’s two younger siblings— sit in the stands and cheer them on. Football, however, is not the only thing that brings the family together. Bonding time is spent working out. “Athletics really unite us as a family. We all love working out together, training together, and
afterwards we’ll go play volleyball, baseball, football— that’s what we do all summer, and it’s always a great time,” Moinet said. The two safeties work out so much that the football team calls them Greek gods. off —Koneval won the Big Stick against Findlay, a title that goes to the player with the biggest hit of the day, and last season Moinet
was named the team’s defensive back of the year and earned an All-GLIAC honorable mention. Like position, they share similar academic interests. Both gravitated towards Hillsdale’s physical science major. Austin aspires to be a chiropractor, and after graduating this spring Tim will pursue a degree in physical therapy. You can catch the uncle and nephew in action at the next home game against Grand Valley State University on Oct. 4.
Hillsdale College tennis fell to both opponents in its opening home matches of the season, despite hard fought contests. On Saturday, the team lost 7-2 in a tough match against Grand Valley State University. “Grand Valley is always tough, but I think we also have potential that we haven’t fully realized yet,” senior captain Morgan Delp said. The two wins for Hillsdale can be attributed to strong plays
ery opponent we play.” On Sunday, the team was forced to move inside due to weather. But despite the home court advantage, Hillsdale fell again, 7-2, to Ferris State University. “It does create a faster environment on the court,” head
Football Hillsdale: 13 Northern Michigan: 10 Scoring Plays Ryan Portrykus 52 yd pass from Mark LaPrairie (Steven Mette kick) Wade Wood 17 yd run (Mette kick blocked) Weekly Leaders Rushing: Bennett Lewis 20-66 Wood 5-41 Jack Wiseman 6-24 Passing: LaPrairie 16-38-1-244 Receiving: John Haley 5-93 Portrykus 1-52 Evan Bach 2-38 Tackles: J. D’Agostino 5-6 Jay Rose 2-8
Christy Allen Collegian Freelancer Stormy weather and travel diftheir two tournaments this weekend. On Monday, the Chargers competed at Plum Hollow Counin an out-of-conference tournament hosted by Lawrence Tech. Due to travel delays, the team was only able to play 18 of the 36 holes so they did not have an ofMitzner led the team with birdies. Freshman John Duffy and Junior Patrick Nalepa debuted with scores of 87 and 85, respectively. Among the ten other teams in
Top photo: 4th and 5th grade Austin Koneval and Tim Moinet. Bottom: Koneval and Moinet after Saturday’s home opener. (Top Photo Courtesy of Tim Moinet; Bottom: Anders Kiledal/Collegian)
coach Nikki Walbright said. “It suits players that hit the ball hard, which was tough to deal with against Ferris State.” Despite the loss, the Chargers had strong plays from individuals as well as doubles teams. “(Junior) Lindsay Peirce had an excellent day,” Walbright
teams, putting the team 2-1 going into the singles portion of the match. Although not picking up any more wins, Delp said many players were edged out at the end in close matches. “That’s the misleading thing about tennis, you see the score 7-2 and you think it was a blowout, but the actual matches were close,” Delp said. “I think that’s going to work on in practice this our matches and knowing that we belong on the court with ev-
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Volleyball Hillsdale: 3 Northwood: 0 Hillsdale: 3 Lake Superior St.: 0 Hillsdale: 3 Findlay: 0 Season Leaders Kills: Emily Wolfert (72) Haylee Booms (67) Assists: Marissa Owen (289) Jenalle Beaman (15) Digs: Brittany Jandasek (109) Jessie Kopmeyer (76) Tennis Hillsdale: 2 Grand Valley St.: 7 Hillsdale: 2 Ferris St.: 7
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said. “Her and (sophomore) Dana Grace Buck pulled off an exciting win at 2nd doubles and then Lindsay won a close match in two tie-breakers. She played extremely well and I was very proud of her.” Peirce said the riskier plays she and Buck have been working on in practice contributed to the win, and she hopes they can continue the winning streak through the remainder of the season. “Dana and I were extremely proud and excited of our play this weekend,” Peirce said. “A lot of what we’ve been working on in practice is coming together in our matches. We’re meshing well.” Although disappointed with the losses, the team looks forward to putting lessons learned from these previous matches into practice. “We are continuing to work on footwork and mental toughness and getting stronger against heavy hitters,” Walbright said. The Chargers look forward to having this weekend off to their season strong.
Sophomore Dana Grace Buck plays in a doubles match against Ferris State University. (Anders Kiledal/Collegian)
the Chargers would have been competitive had their scores been counted. “I was sandwiched between the other people I was playing with, so my scores were right in the middle of theirs. I think Brad was in between his pairing, and so were the other guys,” Nalepa said. Nalepa recounted the surprise highlight of his round – a par on the fourth hole. Little did he know, Sam Snead, the World Golf Hall of Famer, PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award winner, and 82 time champion, earned a ten on the same hole in 1947. “[It’s] fun to play with people you don’t know, who you don’t normally play with. But it also counts for something. There’s a little bit on the line,” said Napela, tive round since high school. The same storm that drenched
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Hillsdale hits the road again on Saturday, travelling to Indiana to face the University of Indianapolis. The Greyhounds will provide the toughest test of the year yet for the Chargers. “They’ve got strong players,” coach Otterbein said. “I coached with their head coach at Ball State so I know they’re very fundamentally sound, well coached, well-disciplined in all
ball game on Saturday plagued the Charger golf team in South Haven, Michigan all day long. of 14 in the GLIAC North Invitational, beating out Lake Erie College. The Chargers were consistent between the two rounds of play with team scores of 316-316. Senior co-captain Matt Chalberg led the team for the third straight week with scores of 74-74 and Senior co-captain Brad Mitzner, junior Cole Benzing and freshman John Burke all made their collegiate debuts in the horrible weather. Freshman Joe Torres shot 77-77 for a 35th place 160. Torres said there was “rain on and off the whole time, probably every other hole,” and said the golfers battled 30 mile an hour winds all day. “[Saturday was] just the windiest day – worst conditions I’ve ever played golf in. It was so cold and rainy,” Chalberg said. Despite the conditions, Torres He described one such birdie on the second hole. “It was a dog leg right, down wind. I cut the corner really well and had 145 yards in. I took a 54 degree wedge [from there] and birdied it.” There will be more on the line this next week as Hillsdale golf heads to Chicago on Sunday morning for the Midwest Regional, a three day event that serves
phases and [will provide] a very big challenge for us.” The Greyhounds started off the season ranked in the top 25 but a tough loss a couple weeks ago kicked them off the rankings Hillsdale will have to play well in all facets of the game to steal the win on the road. “To do what we did Saturday and go scoreless for three quarters, that’s not what we’re looking for,” coach Otterbein said. “You’ve got to hold the ball but you’ve also got to put it in the end zone. It’s a combination of those two things.”
Grand Valley alumnus hired as new track coach Emma Vinton Assistant Editor
weeks ago with the addition of another assistant coach. Nathan Miller, the newest member of the staff, specializes in jumps and short sprints. He started nearly two weeks ago, the third new coach hired this semester. Joseph Lynn, distance coach, and Janine Kuestner, throws coach, were also hired over the summer. Miller attended Grand Valley State University where he was a high jumper. He was an All-American his junior year, and jumped 2.13 meters, nearly seven feet.
After graduating in 2011, he coached at Northwood University. “When I was at Northwood, I was coaching a whole array of events. I was coaching hurdles, jumps, sprints, I even did a little bit of middle distance,” Miller said. “I wanted to go back and specialize in the jumps because that was where my passion was.” Andrew Towne, ‘04, head coach for the men and women’s Hillsdale cross country and track nized Miller from when he was a high jumper at Grand Valley. “Because he was at Grand Valley I didn’t like him,” Towne joked. “I really didn’t know him at all.” But after interactions with Miller at Northwood, Towne
was impressed by Miller and his passion for the sport. He invited Miller to help work at the Hillsdale camp last summer for high school students, mostly just to observe him in action. When a coaching position opened at Hillsdale, Towne knew that Miller was the man for the job. “Even though each coach does things a little bit differently, his teaching philosophy, his dayto-day approach is really similar to mine, so the kids will have a pretty seamless transition,” Towne said. Senior Cassidy Kaufman is one of the captains of the men’s team, representing the jumps. He said that the team has already learned so much from the new coach. “We’ve only had him for a
certain things that we’ve had trouble with for a long time. We are all pretty excited about this season,” Kaufman said. He also said that both Miller’s youth and his experience are helpful in relating to the young team. “He is very clear, very communicative in his instructions,” Kaufman said. “And at the same time, he’s very young, so he can show us a lot of the movements, knows his stuff, and he practices what he preaches.” Towne said that the staff-- in terms of recruiting and developing athletes-- is composed of some of the most talented coaches in the country. “One of the things that I
wanted to do when we started to assemble our staff was that we bring in the best possible people,” he said. “We want to make sure that we are giving our kids every chance to be successful, and I think we were able to do that across the board. That’s one of the reasons the kids are excited, they can tell they are working with really good people.” Though compiling a new coaching staff has not been easy, Towne said that he believes Hillsdale offers more opportunities than challenges. He said that the goals are to get athletes to graduation, and to be a podium team, four teams. Last year was the fourth time in school history that the women’s cross country team -
onship. “I would be very surprised if ter than it did last year, probably said. “I’m excited to be here and start my fourth year. I’m excited for our program.” Miller echoed Towne’s hopes for the team this season. “I hope that our team is not only competing at a high conference level, but also a national level,” he said. “When I talked to coach Towne when I interviewed here, that was his goal, and that was my goal as an athlete, and I hope that will be the same for our athletes here.”
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Making Campus Beautiful Angie Girdham, Hillsdale’s horticulturist, captains the “campus beautification crew” Amanda Tindall Assistant Editor Although the transformation of the trees indicates the impending cold of winter, one group within the college’s grounds crew is already preparing for the spring beauty of campus. Angie Girdham heads the small team that is the horticultural department, which works to bring beauty to the campus through the landscaping and gardening. “I tend to get a lot of industry publications. I go to trade shows;
I go to trial gardens. If something catches my eye, I follow up on it, and if it’s something I can budget, I add to it,” Girdham said. Horticulture is an art that requires form, balance, and color, ing well, which adds another, difGirdham grew up in northern Ohio, and in her town, they had a trade high school. There, she said, she discovered an interest in landscaping, and an aunt, whom she looked up to, was also interested in gardening. After high school, Girdham went to college and received a degree in orna-
mental horticulture. For the past 10 years, Girdham has worked at Hillsdale, making the campus a lovely place to work and live and study. “Obviously it’s a great college,” Girdham said. “I work in a very niche industry. To be able to work in my industry and have a great career so close to home and family meant a lot to me.” Every winter, Girdham creates a spreadsheet, which includes everything she’s planning on planting — how many weeks it takes to grow in a seed tray, in a pot, and then when it should be transplanted into the ground.
An apprenticeship Hannah Strickland ’14 apprenticed this summer with Hillsdale sculpture prof Anthony Frudakis
The transplants grow in a greenhouse that is at Hayden Park. There, Girdham and her two student workers plant seeds in little trays, to later distribute the little plants throughout campus. “I basically help Angie with all the exciting things that she does,” Horticulture Assistant junior Natalie deMacedo said. “Right now, we spend a lot of time watering all the plants we’ve planted. Soon we’ll have to start ripping out a lot of those things, so we can put in evergreen plants for the winter...We put the little seeds in seed trays, and hopefully
Strumming a guitar is too simple for David Youngman. This week at Hillsdale College, he will demonstrate how he plucks the strings and drums the guitar to make the instrument sing. ist, will perform from his album “Trust” on Sept. 26 at McNamara Rehearsal Hall. “Trust” is the Hillsdale artist’s newest album. The 2014 album’s theme is trusting in the Lord and is composed entirely of original songs by Youngman, with the artist focusing on hymnal music as the genre for this production. “Music makes me feel a certain way: it inspires me,” Young-
with Frudakis just last year. “I ended up absolutely falling in love with it,” she said. “It exercised my brain in a very different way than the academics did.” Frudakis suggested the apprenticeship to Strickland because he was impressed by her natural talent and enthusiasm for sculpture and art in general. “I told her if she ever wanted to come back and work with me, either in the summer or in the fall, she would be very welcome to do that,” Frudakis said. By arranging to room with Hillsdale
spend three hours immersed in
Market, Strickland was able to take him up on that offer. Five days a week, she walked to Frudakis’ home studio to
half, she would work on her own projects, with Frudakis on hand to give directions and answer questions, in a temporary studio which he had prepared in a side room off his gallery. “He moved all this stuff to his garage just so I could have that room to myself,” Strickland said. “It was just amazingly kind of him.” She would then spend an hour and a half helping him with his commissions and his personal work. “Sometimes I would do bits and pieces of his sculptures: sculpt this boot, or sculpt this box,” Strickland said. For her personal project, Strickland focused on an anatomical study called an écorché,
The artist at work (Photo courtesy of Hannah Strickland)
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For Hannah Strickland ’14, graduation was far from the end of the Hillsdale experience. From graduation until the end of July, Strickland, who now works as a social media coordinator at Hillsdale, took a sculpture apprenticeship with Professor of Art Anthony Frudakis, helping him with his projects and honing her own artistic skills and sensibilities. Art apprenticeships have been a method for masters of the craft to pass on their knowledge and experience in a personal manner since the Renaissance. “Before art school was a thing, this is what you did,” Strickland said. A lover of art since middle school, Strickland is relatively new to sculpture. She took
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ers that the deer like more than others. “We always have to worry about something the deer will leave alone,” Girdham said. “They’re very, very fond of petunias, they love impatiens. For so long, I haven’t planted them
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to stay cutting edge with what they grow. If the plant works, then she’ll move it into the general growing pattern. With all the deer in the area, Girdham said the deer eating the
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they grow, and then in the spring, we plant them all over campus. Spring is when the beauty of campus comes out.” Girdham said there are many problems that she has to face when working in Hillsdale’s environment. The frost date is very late, which means, when commencement comes around, it can ers fully planted, yet not looking like they were just placed in the ground. Every year, Girdham tries to put in new varieties. She said while she doesn’t try them out in prominent areas, she does want
man said. “I sometimes just get a sound into my head and I just someone else who’s made that sound, I just make it myself.” Youngman began playing guitar when he was 12, after hear-
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ing his father play. Throughout middle school, the artist’s friends played as well, and he continued learning the instrument to keep up with them. “I loved the sound of a guitar and I wanted to play it myself,” Youngman said. The artist graduated from Spring Arbor University with a major in trumpet and a secondary musical training after self-teaching for seven years. After graduating from Spring Arbor, Youngman began working closely with Brian Roberts, a guitar master class instructor out of Ann Arbor, for two years. James Holleman, chairman of the music department at Hillsdale, said he is excited to have Youngman perform next Friday. Youngman came recommended
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To do and see This week
Allen Area Historical Society Meeting Thursday, September 25 7 p.m.
Broad Street Underground 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Classic Rock
David Youngman, Guitar Friday, September 26 7:30 p.m. McNamara Rehearsal Hall Winner of the 2013 Fretboard Festival Performance Contest and runner-up at the 2013 Canadi-
Randy Houser and Danielle Bradbery Saturday, September 27 7 p.m. Hillsdale County Fair
Youngman has been sharing his instrumental music around the country for over 15 years.
from the inside out. “I sculpted the entire skeleton, and then I
Open Mic Night Friday, September 26 The Dawn Theater 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Half Moon Friday, September 26
David Pendleton, Comedian and Ventriloquist Saturday, September 27 7 p.m. The Gospel Barn $5 admission at the door. Enduring Vision: Selections from the Perception Gallery CLOSES Sunday, September 28 Dougherty Gallery, Sage Center for the Arts (Compiled by Vivian Hughbanks)
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Entertainment versus art: a critical approach The other day, I read an article about a 21-year-old man with a full ride scholarship to a law school who developed a debilitating internet addiction. It was everything parents tell their children to scare them into going outside. His family found him amid his appearance so haggard and ungroomed that his parents could hardly recognize him. He would play online video games for 40 hours at a time and had not left Internet rehab is the last hope for his once promising future as a lawyer. While certainly atypical, his story illustrates an alarming trend in contemporary entertainment culture. As art and entertainment
Picture Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” set in the Cold War. That is what the music department’s Opera Workshop is bringing to campus. On Nov. 7-9, Hillsdale students will have the opportunity to see this and other selections performed by their sensual stimulus of a scantily peers. Apart from an abbreviclad woman or an exploding car. ated version of Mozart’s “Magic The layers of meaning and aes- Flute,” the workshop will be putthetic value unfold in waves as the reader’s mind more and more thoroughly inhabits the world of the workshop are student dicreated by the poem. The beauty rected. Junior Faith Liu and senior of the meter and language, the narrative voice and sequence of Claire Ziegler are splitting the images combine to expand and directing responsibilities. Liu is directing “The Magic Flute” and ennoble the human mind. The problem with movies littered with gratuitous sex scenes or alongside performing in the opera and two of the scenes. “This is largely student dipresence of sex and violence. Cormac McCarthy’s “Blood Me- rected and student run which is ridian” is one of the most violent really, really exciting,” Liu said. Opera Workshop is an opworks I have ever encountered. The difference between the hor-
is that the exploration of violence constitutes a central pillar of McCarthy’s artistic agenda. Rather than contributing to the meaning of the work, the violence and sexuality of contemporary entertainment culture are merely cosmetic additions inserted to manipulate audiences into consuming what is an otherwise unattractive and insubstantial product. While there may not be an overarching cultural solution to this problem, we as individuals can resist this trend towards aesthetic manipulation by actively developing our ability to judge and evaluate. If we can approach
With the help of modern psychology, the corporate entertainment machine has developed elaborate creative formulas which effectively remove the individual intellect from the artistic experience. When was the last time a piece of mainstream entertainment challenged you? Or caused you to come back to it over and over, but not with the animalistic voracity that makes you acciden-
well developed understanding of what good art is, then we can recognize when contemporary entertainment tries to manipulate us. Our generation is approaching adulthood in an artistic landscape which values commercial success over aesthetic excellence. If we want the freedom to choose the things which populate our minds, then we must devote ourselves to intellectually critical activities like reading an arts page. Only when we have a solid foundation in a community of people serious about pursuing excellence in art can we resist a multibillion dollar entertainment industry that would enslave our tastes and control our minds. There is plenty of
There was a time not too long ages of the American public read Whitman and Frost. Art which requires rigorous mental effort was a prominent part of our cultural identity. In a less violent and sexualized artistic climate, artists connect with their audiences on a predominantly intellectual level. While I can’t say for sure about Whitman, there are no booties or explosions in Frost. The joy and appeal of a Frost poem, then, is different than the
When people ask Kate Nadolny about her new position as a voice instructor at Hillsdale College, she tells them it is a rather unexpected dream come true. Nadolny received her bachelor’s degree in music education at Stetson University in Florida and earned a master’s degree in vocal performance at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In addition to completing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Nadolny performed in opera roles both at Stetson University and University of Michigan. She most recently completed an apprentice artists program with the Des Moines Opera in Iowa. After a voice instructor left for Rhode Island with her husband to support him in pursuing his new career last year, leaving a vacant mond, director of voice studies, didn’t hesitate. She wanted to in-
From B1 because towards the end of the summer I just became too busy to continue. He currently looks like he’s wearing pantaloons because I only did the thigh and ab muscles.” While she admitted that a sculpture limited to skeleton and muscle structure was often “completely infuriating,” Strickland said that the knowledge that écorché provides of the inner workings of the body is essential to realistic sculpture. Frudakis agreed, and praised Strickland’s sober choice of focus. “She wanted to have a better understanding of how the body’s put together, which to her credit shows a lot of integrity,” he said. “It shows that she’s not just sat-
her two directors. “[They are] wonderful. Absolutely wonderful,” Osmond said. “I have no worries. It’s a weight off my shoulders.” Along with having an accelerated timeline for this year’s performance, Osmond didn’t know what kind of talent they would have for the workshop. “I graduated half my studio last year,” said Osmond.
terview candidates over the summer and ideally have the position
effectively. Nadolny already has 22 singers in her stufall semester. dio: mostly After being sopranos, a connected few baritones, with Nadoland a bass. ny, they met “She was in Ann Arbor able to take just before on a larger Nadolny left load [than anfor the Des ticipated], so Moines Metwe were able ro Opera. to accom“Teaching modate more is her passtudents that sion,” Oswanted lesmond said. sons,” said Nadolny James Hollesaid that man, chair of when she the music deheard about Kate Nadolny joins the colpartment. H i l l s d a l e lege’s voice faculty this year. AccordC o l l e g e ’ s (Photo Courtesy of Kate Nadolny) ing to Nadopen mezzoolny, working at Hillsdale has turned into perfectly. the dream job. She gets to teach, Osmond described Nadolny connect with students, and get to as being a “very naturally gifted know people that she otherwise young teacher,” “very easy go- would never have the chance to ing,” and able to identify prob- meet. lems quickly and deal with them Originally, Nadolny wanted
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that she wants to get at the truth of things.” In addition, the écorché has generated some buzz among science students at Hillsdale. “I’m not generally inclined to be complimentary of sculpture,” said senior biology major Wyatt McDonnell, “but Hannah has a truly impressive knack for capturing the beauty of the human form. I like it a lot.”
school and beyond, she says she wants to retain the roots of classical realism that she learned from Frudakis. “The classical creates this sense of peace and beauty,” she said. “You try to illuminate the secret beauties of the human body.”
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Despite this, Osmond speaks very highly of the cast. Osmond is very impressed with the freshmen class. “[We have] an incredible amount of freshmen talent. It’s one of the strongest classes yet,” Osmond said. Ziegler agreed. “We as directors have been surprised and impressed with how focused and ready to go everyone is, especially the freshmen,” Ziegler added. Rehearsals started Sept. 20, and cast members have been practicing outside rehearsals as well. “Faith told me the other day that she saw some of her cast members rehearsing one of their scenes from ‘The Magic Flute’ which she had not scheduled or told them to do,” Ziegler said. Ziegler and Liu are excited about the performance. Liu’s adaptation of “The Magic Flute” and Ziegler’s scenes, which consist of a duet from “The Merry Widow,” by Lehar, a quartet from “Rigoletto,” by Verdi, a trio from “Der Rosenkavalier,” by
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because I know I can’t. They also love moss roses, which are something that I hadn’t grown before. Aaron Schreck is a junior They devoured them all to the ground, even with deer repellent studying English and math. on them.” Because they’re a small department, Girdham said she tries to plant varieties that don’t require a lot of attention. Each year, Work in a home studio came there are many new varieties, so with its own set of challenges. Girdham said she works to stay “Professor Frudakis has two on top of what’s happening in the dogs and a cat that kept me com- industry. pany,” Strickland laughed. “The “I teasingly call us the campus cat got fuzz all over my clay, which was just hilarious, but also said. “I think it’s vitally imporreally annoying.” tant not only for the students On the other hand, the person- that are here, but also for people al arrangement allowed professor who are visiting. You don’t go and apprentice to dig far deeper to Princeton or Harvard and see into the meaning of art than gross landscaping. You see art, mere technical instruction. Both and nice beds that are weeded. Strickland and Frudakis said that Most students don’t look at the - tall grass and say, ‘Wow, I really ent perspectives they brought to their conversations about art and oungmAn philosophy. From B1 “I would go upstairs into his personal studio, and we would by Daniel Palmer, one of the colsit and talk for hours sometimes lege’s guitar teachers. Youngman explained that in about, ‘Is art truth? Is it an imitation of truth or does it participate in truth in reality?’” Strickland on the strings. A less obvious difsaid. As Strickland continues to ference in the playing techniques
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portunity for vocal students at Hillsdale to practice singing opera with live performance of the pieces they have been learning and rehearsing as its culmination. In years past, the class started rehearsals in the fall semester and put on a performance in the spring. This year, due to the Tower Players’ musical in the spring, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Opera Workshop was pushed entirely to the fall term so that students have time to participate in the workshop and the musical, Liu said. “It’s a little scary,” said Melissa Osmond, head of Hillsdale’s voice department. “But it’ll get done.”
Strauss, a duet from “The Marriage of Figaro,” by Mozart, and a trio from “Faust,” by Gounod, should interest a broad audience. “I think the variety is going to appeal to audiences. It’s much lighter and shorter [than typical opera],” said Ziegler. Liu wanted to lend an air of accessibility to “The Magic Flute” through language and production. “We’re doing it in English, not German,” said sophomore Sydnee Heim, the opera’s lead soprano. Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” is usually very mystical and magiccentered, and Liu hopes that putting the opera into the Cold War era will put the focus back on the story itself. “I wanted to demystify it,” Liu said. “This is going to be scaled down, cut back. It’s accessible in a way most opera isn’t. It’s trying to bring you back to the characters and to the story that Mozart is trying to present. It’s unique in that sense—it’s going to be a fun ride.”
Here to sing and teach singers Hillsdale’s music department welcomes Kate Nadolny as new voice teacher
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and commercialized, they have come to rely more and more on exploitation and addiction rather than beauty and artistic nuance to attract audiences and sell their creations. Video game developers design their games to addict their players through strategically placed in-game rewards. Film studios litter their movies with meaningless sex scenes and explosions to elicit an involuntary visceral attraction. Sound engineers lower the quality of pop tracks in order to make them sound louder and
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the hands to beat the body of the guitar, causing the guitar to make different sounds, or, as Youngman puts it, to make it sound like a full orchestra. “Basically, I’m trying to make the guitar sing, and I do whatever it takes to make the sound come out,” Youngman said. Youngman plans to incorporate technology in his show at Hillsdale. He will use computers and a projector screen to project videos and pictures to accompany the music. For Youngman, technology allows him to create an atmosphere that makes his music more real. Andrew Egger, a sophomore, will be attending Youngman’s concert and the master class afterwards. Egger plays piano and
so he says he is excited to see Youngman and have Youngman critique his playing. “I’m very excited for the concert but I am even more excited for the master class,” Egger said. “Youngman is an incredible performer, and I can’t wait to hear his playing.” Egger is also excited for Youngman’s concert because gerstyle technique. Youngman’s music, Egger explained, is a combination of classical music and hymnal music, which sounds great on a guitar, especially when Besides performing and recording, Youngman is also interested in photography and is passionate about working out. He recently won his age group in a national body transformation competition, Body-for-LIFE, by regularly exercising, monitoring his health, and committing to being healthy. Youngman lives in Hillsdale with his wife and three children.
to do only music education in But, a revelation her sophomore year of undergraduate study laid out her musical career path. Nadolny said that mid-lesson with her voice teacher her sophomore year of college she realized she had a better voice than she originally thought and could do something with it. The revelation: she could perform as well as teach music. Hillsdale lets Nadolny do that. “I get to meet wonderful students, hopefully impact them in some way, and just have fun” Nadolny said. For Nadolny, voice lessons are all about student development. She isn’t looking for talent. She’s more focused on the student’s attitude and desire to develop as a vocalist. “Essentially what happens is you want to take a student from point A where they’re starting to point B, and everyone starts at a different place,” Nadolny said. “Every semester you make a goal for the student. It’s creating tiny little goals.”
-cuss the shows of the past day night. season. Throughout the year, critIn 1882, the people of Coldics submit show evaluations that water, Michigan built the Tibbits recommend nomination candi- Opera House because it sat along dates. The meetings draws upon the Michigan Central Railroad, a the memory and reports handed prime location for an entertainin by critics to determine nomi- ment industry. It would only take nations for the year. Winners are a day to reach Coldwater for thealso selected at this meeting. ater fans who traveled from DeJenn McKee, an entertainment troit or Chicago. The theater is writer for Ann Arbor News, sat as the second oldest opera house in one of the critics on the Encore Michigan. Michigan panel. Once a month, The Tibbits Theater Opera McKee reviews a show for Encore Michigan as a freelance tion run by a board of directors. critic. For most More than 280 shows, Encore people volunMichigan crit- “There was a lot of great teer throughout ics divides the competition. We were the year. Durstate up into ing the summer, regions so as still honored to receive Tibbits runs its to avoid over- the nominations.” professional lap and review it calls — Christine season more shows. Summer Stock. Delaney By the middle “It’s a little tricky with of August, Tibwhat we do bebits transitions cause we’re not into a different all seeing same shows,” she said. entertainment season by rent“We’re seeing different produc- ing out its venue to community tions. Some overlap since some theaters and schools for amateur of us watch a performance on our performances. In the winter time, off time off.” Tibbits runs four to six profesAlthough McKee never made sional entertainment series. it to a Tibbits production, she said Several professional acts have she has heard great things. made an appearance at Tibbits According to McKee, assign- such as actor Jeff Daniels, who ing nominations creates discus- performed with his son’s band at sion among the theater going the venue in August. In upcomcrowd on what shows they need ing weeks, the theater will host to see before awards are handed the Michigan based, folk-rock out weeks later. band The Ragbirds. “We see so many shows,” As this year marked the year McKee said. “So many more with the most nominations the shows than the average person company has ever received, Deldoes. And often in quick succes- aney foresees a strong future for sions. So when something stands the theater and its programs. out it really sticks with you be“The acting community can cause you have so much to com- recognize that we’re doing qualpare it to. For something to have ity work around here,” Delaney stayed with you, then you know said. “It’s also really important there’s a reason a production that our audiences know that deserves a nominations. There’s we’re right up there in the ranks something that connected, that with others theaters in Michiworked, that was really smart.” gan. Sometimes its easy to forget Encore Michigan held the what’s in your own back yard.” Wilde Awards ceremony at the Berman Center of Performing -
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In 1866, Hillsdale College President Edmund Fairfield prohibited female students from joining literary clubs. Nathan Brand Collegian Reporter As Hillsdale College approaches the end of its 170th anniversary as an institution of higher learning, few controversies have plagued campus like the Great Rebellion of 1866. Today, students complain about visiting hours, but in 1866, students protested the administration’s rule against the admittance of females into student groups. The Great Rebellion started when Hillsdale College President faculty forbade literary societies to admit female students. At the time, these literary societies were the most popular components of student life. They featured numerous oratory events and competitions throughout the school year, and were regarded as some of the best of their kind in the country. One Hillsdale editor wrote “no star spreads a brighter of the West than our own favorite
institution – Hillsdale College.” the admission of female students into the literary societies without his written consent, the Great Rebellion took form. The literary groups refused to comply with this new rule and a school wide backlash ensued. Many students sought honorable dismissal from the college or sought to transfer to other schools.
Good many of the students are leaving. Faculty initially came to the defense of the college president. They placed an injunction on students’ property and did not allow them to leave, only making matters worse. One Sunday morning in May, a banner above the pulpit in the chapel read: “TURN OUT PRESIDENT FAIRFIELD.” Similar ad-
vertising material was displayed throughout campus. Students were upset up with the administration and organized a response to voice their concerns. Franklin Bailey, a Civil War veteran and college student found himself at odds with his peers. He stood by the college administradown the rebel students’ posters. He also assisted the administration by keeping watch over campus buildings during the night. “Last night the college steps, doors and halls were covered with advertisements, put up by the rebel students,” Bailey wrote. The response by the student body devolved shortly after however, when Bailey found all of his personal belongings - clothes, books, and bedding- thrown into the mud because of his allegiance to the administration. The burglars who trashed Bailey’s belongings were never found. “Good many of the students are leaving and are a bad state of things generally,” student Way-
land Dunn said. A professor also found himself at odds with the college president. Ransom Dunn, Wayland’s father, argued he could grant permission to the females in his own department. He accepted all ladies on campus into his Theological Society meetings and allowed students to sign their own permission cards. Before the school year was out, the students and the Hillsdale College administration reached an acceptable compromise. Over the summer months, however, FairThe issue was put to a vote and resolved in the spring of 1867 when faculty sided unanimously
Hillsdale county helps homeless Sarah Albers Assistant Editor
“I didn’t want to lose my children.” Most women don’t think about having their children taken from them. But for a 27-yearold resident of Family Promise of Branch County, who will be referred to as Beth, homelessness made this a very real possibility. “I’m not a bad mom,” she said. “But I felt like it at the time because I couldn’t provide for them. I was most afraid of losing my children. But, because of
eliminate his controversial rule. The literary societies reorganized and admitted female members back into their groups. The students that had left Hill-
I didn’t want to lose my children.
granted amnesty and received permission to return.
Family Promise, I didn’t.” A house, a job, a car: for most people, these are commonplace elements of everyday life. But for the homeless, they are a hard-won passport to independence and security. Patty Roberts, director of Family Promise, went through the program she now orchestrates and continues to lead other women to a home and a future. “I was hurt really badly and had to get surgery, so I couldn’t work,” Roberts said, speaking of her time spent in Family Promise. “I just struggled through and I was eventually
place.” After procuring an apartment and establishing income, Roberts has gotten progressively higher-paying jobs, a better car, and a scholarship — all within
Ed Moody scultps large pumpkins for the Hillsdale County Fair, not for contests, but for fun , (Anders Kiledal/Collegian)
Moody: Pumpkin to Golden Carriage Former electrical contractor Ed Moody is a self-taught pumpkin carver who is always on the prowl for pumpkins of the larger persuasion. Hannah Niemeier Collegian Freelancer On Monday morning, Hillsdale County Fair visitors passed by two of Ed Moody’s squash-like grinning guardians. The pumpkins, one of which weighs more than 630 pounds, greeted fair-goers in front of the trance. Set upon bales of hay, they stood taller than their sculptor, prompting passersby to stop, stare, and ask questions. On multiple occasions, wide-eyed children asked, “What’s it gonna be?” “I don’t know yet,” Moody replied. “Probably a pumpkin.” Moody asked about children’s pictures, and joked with visitors about putting the pumpkins on a “trick-or-treat” diet. Both sculptor and sculpture added personality to the Hillsdale County Fair as Moody invited the community
into the creation of his art. A retired electrical contractor and inspector, Moody traveled from his home in Frankfort, Michigan for his fourth visit to at 6 years-old, but did not move past what he calls the “5-minute jack-o-lantern” until his son was one year old, about 29 years ago. A self-taught carver, he allows his
Everybody from little kids to old people like the big pumpkins. inspiration to come spontaneously from his medium: “The pumpkin dictates what it’s going to be.” As he moved past candle-lit jack-olanterns, he took on larger and more elaborate designs, including a 590-pound model of Cinderel-
la’s magical carriage. Since then, he has traveled to county fairs and pumpkin weighins in search of mammoth specimens to carve and display. “I travel to fairs, to schools, to hospitals, and to Michigan giant pumpkin grower weigh-off events,” Moody said. His connection with the fair originated from an encounter a few years ago. Bernie Pickell, a member of the Board of Directors for the county fair, met Moody at a pumpkin weigh-in and invited him to demonstrate his skill at the fair. ception of an absence due to medical complications last year, he has been a regular ever since. “I love it. It’s one of the greatest fairs in the state of Michigan,” Moody said. “They’ve really got something to be proud of here.” In addition to inviting Moody to the fair, Pickell provided the raw material for the display. Pickell’s pumpkin patch in Jerome,
Michigan produced one of the pumpkins that Moody carved on Monday. The pumpkins are a magnetic attraction for children. Jenna Ellis, 8, posed for a picture with a newly mustachioed pumpkin, admiring Moody’s handiwork up close. “I’ve seen pretty big ones before,” she said. “But not faces like that.” Though his masterpieces impress children and adults, Moody focuses on the joy of carving. “I don’t do contests,” he said. “I’m into the fun of it for the kids and adults alike.” Pickell said that Moody’s carvings are more than a seasonal hobfair appeal only to select groups, Moody’s work appeals to all ages: “Everybody, from little kids to old people, like the big pumpkins,” he said. “That’s the attraction.”
struggle with and victory over homelessness helps her minister to the women of Family Promise. “When I work with the girls, I use a different type of approach,” Roberts said. “I tell them my story. I tell them I have been through this. I give them strength. I keep instilling it in them: it will be okay.” And, given support, it will be. Family Promise works withColdwater area to provide for the homeless or displaced members of the community. Pines Behavioral Health, located in cial hub for outreach efforts, using local churches and shelters like Family Promise to great effect. “The community works together,” Roberts said. “We’re very good at networking and
one to go, instead of living in their car or a tent. We have a lot of resources in the community as far as getting them a hot meal immediately or a hotel room for the night until we can decide what to do with them.” Suzanne Edmonds, who codirects the homeless ministry at First Baptist in Coldwater with her husband Terry, said that local churches sign up for weeklong host periods for those in the Family Promise program. “The churches rotate,” Edback to Family Promise during the day, so that they can get a telephone and computer and look for a job.” There is some local government action to help the homeless — a housing project in derway — but most of their aid comes from the combination of nancial assistance. “We have people who spend the night with them,” Edmonds said, “people who feed them, and some who transport them.” Richard Wunsch, the owner of Volume One Books in Hillsdale and a former activist on behalf of the homeless, clari“homeless” and the “shelterless.” “The homeless have no place to call home,” Wunsch said, “but the shelterless are worried about staying warm at night.” Last winter, the McDonald’s in Hillsdale kept its dining area open overnight and some without shelter spent their nights there. There are widespread predictions of an even more brutal season this year. For the most part, effective community action takes place within and between local churches. Roberts uses her position at Family Promise to coordinate religious communities in the Coldwater area and Wunsch believes that, ultimately, the same must happen in Hillsdale. When the community rallies around those who need its help, it changes the men and women both giving and receiving the aid. For Beth, one of the biggest realizations she had at Family Promise was that the community did indeed want to help. “People are open to listening to other people,” Beth said. “They’re willing to understand our situation and willing to help, no matter what the situation is. She reassured me that there is a spot out there, even for people like me.”
Donuts From B4 hut and promises a free dozen of donuts per shift worked. By now, many of the volunteers are veterans who enjoy working in the sweetsmelling store and earning a dozen, freshly-made donuts, but Zinser constantly searches for younger help, too. “The newbies are usually er,” Hartnagel said laughing. “It gets really heavy and hard to keep moving, but we try and trade jobs. It’s a lot of fun here and the best part is all of the new people you’ll meet.”
Ranging in age from nine to 70, the volunteers enjoy meeting new friends and joking around. Amidst the busyness, they swap stories of 4-H competitions won by family members and concerns about how little the youth know about farming. “They’re all here because they love the fair and what it gives to the community,” Zinser said. “Most of my volunteers are repeats because of all the fun we have. I don’t always remember all of their names, but I still know them, and I love all the new friends I’ve made.”
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Alumnus founds Great Lakes Proud Dugan Delp Collegian Freelancer “It started with a sticker. That was the birth of the whole thing.” Austin Holsinger, ’11, founded Great Lakes Proud, a bumper sticker brand, in March after graduating from Hillsdale College. This was not Holsinger’s neurship. While studying business and marketing management, Holsinger ran a golf club repair business and started a project with three friends, National Parks Tour, that encouraged conservation efforts in American national parks. After graduation, Holsinger continued to pursue the National Parks Tour project. The idea launched, but failed shortly after. “That failure spurred me on to start something new,” he said. “The biggest motivator was the failure.” After spending time in California and Montana, Holsinger itched to return Great Lakes region. “I felt I had a story to tell about Michigan community and culture and wanted to tell it,” he said. Holsinger bought a 1,000 stickers with the classic blue Great Lakes logo and ment. “He had an idea, and people thought it was silly, but he saw the big picture and took a risk,” said sophomore Erin Holsinger, Austin’s sister. By the end of 2011, Holsinger sold not only the 1,000 original stickers, but also an additional 4,000 stickers. In 2012, he sold over 50,000 stickers, and sales doubled again last year. Sold in over 200 retail locations, Holsinger has taken the simple logo and created brand loyalty with character. Josh Baker, owner of The in Harbor Springs, Michigan, has sold Great Lakes Proud merchandise for three years. He recognizes his customers’ familiarity with the logo and Great Lakes Proud’s environmental practices. “The logo is great; it’s ingenious,” Baker said. “The people love the colors and are really starting to understand the name. We are very
interested in that here in Michigan: living local, buying local, shopping local.” From the beginning, Holsinger wanted to support Great Lakes conservation efforts. He initially left it up to his customers to suggest where the company should donate. But this year, Great Lakes Proud began a working relationship with the Great Lakes Program at Shedd Aquarium Center for Conservation and Research in Chicago. Great Lakes Proud is a sponsor of Shedd Aquarium’s multi-million dollar conservation initiative, tackling problems like pollution and the invasion of
I felt I had a story to tell about Michigan.
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Huddling beneath umbrellas and pulling hoodies tighter over their heads, hundreds thwarted drizzling rain and chilly temperatures Sunday afternoon to buy one of Hillsdale County Fair’s most popular treats: Donut Hut donuts. Inside the hut, 10 volunpackage donuts, attempting to keep up with the demand. “Walt has a way of persuading people to help,” volunteer Larry Payn said, smirking as he dipped one of several hundred donuts he frosted during his four-hour shift. “Not long ago, I didn’t know any of these people,” Donut Hut Manager Walt Zinser retorted while gesturing to volunteers frantically search-
ing for chocolate donuts to them probably wish they never knew me.” After noticing the success other fairs had with donut huts,
It’s my way of giving back to the community. Zinser, a member of the Hillsdale County Fair Board of Directors, proposed that Hillsdale try opening its own. The Hillsdale Donut Hut opened in 2010 and is run completely by volunteers, so all of its proceeds go to the Hillsdale Agricultural Society to invest in fair improvements. To the surprise of many,
hit, seen in Donut Hut’s line stretching as long as 75 people at a time and seldom slowing down, regardless of weather. “Walt has made these donuts a reason to come to the fair,” volunteer Dora Hartnagel said. Even local radio station WCSR broadcaster and Donut Hut regular Bob Flynn often encourages his listeners to stop by for a freshly-made donut. “One time, my sister called me just to ask for me to save them,” Zinser said. “They freeze real well, and she sits on a combine all day, so she pulls out two each day and eats them while she’s riding through the To ensure the hut runs smoothly, Zinser rarely leaves the white building with a gi-
ant donut sign located a short walk past the New Merchants building. Although he misses out on many of the fair events, he enjoys making new friends and contributing to the fair by running the store. “It’s my way of giving back to the community,” Zinser said. “I love watching little kids having a ball and remembering my my family work at the fair since I was three, and my dad would give me money for one ride and a hot dog every day. It brings back a lot of memories, but it doesn’t happen if there’s no one to help.” By dividing each day into four-hour shifts worked by 10 volunteers, Zinser enlists the help of friends, students, and community members to run the
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non-native species. “I think it starts with that he’s very caring,” Erin said of her impressive philanthropy. His company has always given at least 15 percent Lakes, totaling over $50 thousand. The idea originated locally from a love of the Great Lakes, but now the logo can be found globally. Great Lakes Proud has sold stickers to all 50 states, Australia, Japan, Korea, and parts of Europe. Hollywood celebrities like Ryan Gosling and Kristen Bell have also bought into the craze. Holsinger often receives pictures of the logo from loved ones all across the country. The Holsinger family makes a game of spotting stickers on road trips and vacations. “It’s an awesome remindI’ll have a conversation with some of them,” Holsinger said. He remembers one time when the family did not realize he was the founder, and began telling him about the company. “I said the sticker was cool and they started telling me the story of Great Lakes Proud and how it was started by a guy who grew up in northern Michigan and wanted to do something good. They said that it said in a simple image what everyone wanted to say in words.”
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Walt Zinser, Donut Hut Manager, supervises volunteers Sunday afternoon, (Macaela Bennett/Collegian)
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