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A day at the dark carnival An inside look at the Juggalo protest of the FBI classification in DC. that attempts to uncover who exactly the Juggalos are. B4

Researching hopelessness Senior Elyse Hutcheson researched the relationship between people’s self-images and negative life events. B3

Vol. 141 Issue 4 - September 21, 2017

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By | Breana Noble Editor-in-Chief

Hillsdale College is the best liberal-arts college in Michigan. That’s according to the 2018 annual college and university rankings from U.S. News & World Report, which ranked Hillsdale above any other liberal-arts institution in the state for the first time. Hillsdale was 71st on its list of 229 national liberal-arts colleges, rising 12 places from the 2017 rankings. Provost David Whalen said although Hillsdale’s performance is useful for introducing people to the college, the rankings cannot fully describe the college’s strength and excellence. Having students who graduate successfully, are cultivated in character and mind, love to learn, and understand what it takes to live in a republic are the college’s goal. “No ranking can hope to capture such things, but it can help attract attention to things that do matter,” Whalen said in an email. “These latter things are what we mean by ‘the best college in the United States.’ It would be nice if such were

recognized by high rankings, but it is not essential. What is essential is that we do superbly what we were brought here to do.” They ranked placed higher than Kalamazoo College, which fell from 68th in the 2017 rankings to 76th in 2018. Hillsdale ranked the best in Michigan in nine categories that U.S. News measured. It was the college’s graduation rate, however, that appears to have moved Hillsdale higher in rank, according to Director of Institutional Research George Allen. An 83 percent six-year graduation for the class of 2016, which U.S. News used in its 2018 rankings, helped Hillsdale to recover from a 16-place drop from the 2017 rankings. The class of 2015 had a 77 percent graduation rate. Dean of Men Aaron Petersen told The Collegian previously that that class’s rate was an anomaly because a larger-than-average number of students did not return. Hillsdale also saw improvement in seven other areas, including a peer assessment score based on feedback from other college administrators and standardized test scores.

The alumni giving rank also increased from 180 to 162, and Hillsdale’s faculty resources category, which includes class size and faculty salaries, rose from 112 to 98. Speculating on how the college could increase its rank, Allen said Hillsdale would benefit from decreasing class sizes, increasing alumni giving, and maintaining its high retention and graduation rates, high standardized test scores, and a low acceptance rate. Administrators in the student affairs office have expressed their goal is to make Hillsdale the best college in the United States. Associate Dean of Women Rebekah Dell, however, said that benchmark may not appear in rankings such as those from U.S. News. “Rankings are important, because it is related to the public at large,” she said. “We do value and pay attention to those, but they do not dictate the choices we make…At the end of the day, we want to produce intelligent, capable, happy students. Sometimes those can’t be captured in a percentage ranking.” In college honors based on

core curriculum standards and extracurricular opportunities as well as measures such as class size and faculty-to-student ratios, Hillsdale often fares well, too. Awarding organization Colleges of Distinction named Hillsdale a 2017-2018 College of Distinction for its engaged students, quality instruction, vibrant community, and successful outcomes. It will include the college in this year’s college guidebook for high school counselors, parents, and students. Dell emphasized the college’s work to improve campus by partnering with students through various initiatives, including its Student Leadership Workshop program, resident assistant meetings, and student groups that provide feedback on renovation and building projects. “We’re encouraged to be the best because of the great things we have to offer,” Dell said. “The college invests in all the things that help a student to grow physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially. We’re taking a very liberal-arts approach.”

Hillsdale considers adding master’s program in D.C.

(Top) Students dance to live music at the 2017 Garden Party. (Below) A live band provided the music for a night in the Arboretum. Matthew Kendrick | Collegian

City council decides against marijuana dispensaries By | Nic Rowan Assistant Editor There won’t be any medical marijuana dispensaries in downtown Hillsdale, at least not anytime in the near future. The Hillsdale City Council decided in a 6-0 vote (with two council members absent) to draft a motion to opt out of Michigan state provisions that allow individual cities to permit medical marijuana dispensaries and growing facilities at a meeting on Monday. This decision came following a public discussion of the topic at the previous council meeting, in which 76 percent of Hillsdale residents who spoke urged council to opt out of the

provisions, according to a poll taken by Councilman Patrick Flannery. Because the possession and distribution of marijuana is still a federal crime, the council has decided not to put local law enforcement at odds with federal law by opening the city to the drug, Mayor Scott Sessions said. “If you opt in, it’s almost impossible to get out,” he said. “If we continue to opt out, we can always opt in.” According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, the provisions passed by the state legislature last year will regulate and tax the industry in Michigan by creating five categories

of licenses — those for growers who can produce up to 1,500 plants, processors, transporters, testing facilities, and dispensaries. The dispensaries will be taxed 3 percent on their gross receipts, and that money will go back to the state and local communities. Representatives from Michigan State University came to Hillsdale earlier this year to provide training to the council and city employees on how to proceed if the city should approve the new provisions at this time. Councilman Bill Zeiser said it was these training sessions that convinced him that the city would not be able to han-

dle the administrative difficulties in regulating receipts and licenses for dispensaries that the new provisions would impose. “I do not want to involve the city in a headache like that,” he said. “I think the way things are heading, we’ll probably have recreational marijuana within the next few years anyway, but that’s not for us to decide.” Councilman Bruce Sharp echoed the rest of the council, saying the issue is best looked at when the marijuana issue is settled nationally. “Opting out doesn’t mean we can’t look at it in the future,” he said.

Barney Initiative plans to open four new schools By | Brooke Conrad Assistant Editor Hillsdale College plans to open four new charter schools next fall through its Barney Charter School Initiative. “Every community in the country has a need for — and a deficit of — good education,” Director of the Barney Charter School Initiative Phillip KilgoFollow @HDaleCollegian

re said. “If the objective of education itself in this country as a republic is to create an educated citizenry...then we’ve got to educate the entire citizenry. And public schools are how the country educates its youth; 89 percent of kids in the country go to public schools.” Since 2010, the initiative has helped establish a total of

17 classical charter schools across the nation, and it plans to establish four more next year in Gallup, New Mexico; Douglas County, Colorado; Falcon, Colorado; and Melbourne, Florida. Every Barney charter school begins through local school founders contacting the initiative. One of these founders, Ra-

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No more security In order to save money and time, the Hillsdale County Fair will no longer be hiring locals to work security at the gates. A6

chel Mason, is helping start the Gallup school, which is located near a Navajo reservation. She said she hopes to open with about 120 students and seven teachers. Mason moved to Gallup in 2010 with Teach For America, a group of educators who

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By | Nicole Ault Assistant Editor Hillsdale College may bring a politics master’s program to professionals at the heart of the American political scene, just a few minutes walk from the U.S. Capitol and Union Station. College administrators are still discussing plans and gauging interest in a master’s program at the Allan P. Kirby Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Statesmanship in Washington, D.C., Provost David Whalen said. He noted that administrators kicked off the conversation about the program even before the Kirby Center was established in 2010. “It’s in the planning stages, not launched,” said Matthew Spalding, associate vice president and dean of educational programs for the Kirby Center. “It’s part of a broader plan that has to do with how Hillsdale continues to radiate its teaching.” No definite plan for the program has been set in motion, Spalding and Whalen empha-

Washington, D.C.,” Whalen said. “Washington, D.C. is filled with people who are attracted to power in order to try to manipulate power for their own particular purposes. Wouldn’t it be preferable if at least some of those people had a deep understanding of the principles involved in a sound political order for a free, self-governing republic?” College President Larry Arnn said in an email that the program would be similar to the college’s Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship, bearing “less philosophy, more American politics, but much of both.” Spalding said the program would allow the Kirby Center to better fulfill Hillsdale’s educational mission. “If you think of expanding the teaching mission of Hillsdale, given the college’s emphasis on how to think about constitutionalism in the American system, it’s very natural that we would do this,” Spalding said. Arnn affirmed the college’s desire to educate people about

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sized. The college has made no commitments and set no timeline for establishing it. But the sooner it happens, the better, Whalen said. Describing the desired program as a “Constitution-based study of statecraft,” Whalen said it would meet a need in D.C. for an understanding of the historical and philosophical underpinnings of politics. “It’s knowledge that is desperately needed, especially in

the U.S. Constitution. “The college likes to teach, and it is its job,” he said. “It likes to teach the Constitution. Though that document is not well-understood in the government, interest is keen, especially among the young. What a benefit if knowledge of how it is supposed to work were widespread in the government.” There’s a “substantial marSee Master’s A3 Look for The Hillsdale Collegian

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Health event now required for dorms By | Allison Schuster Collegian Reporter Residence halls will hold new events focused on health and wellness, after the college adopted a new requirement. In the past, the number of required dorm events was only three per semester: one social, one academic, and one philanthropic. This year, the student affairs office has added a health and wellness requirement. The recent change is more proactive than reactive, according to Hank Prim, director of Residence Life. “It’s important to note that the addition of this event is not because we see a problem; it’s just so we can best deliver the resources to our students,” Prim said. “We want to provide our students with the best tools to be successful.” Each dorm event has a specific purpose. Social events, such as Galloway Residence Hall’s Thursday barbecues, try to involve residents in dorm community. The academic requirement provides something that will benefit students academically, such as resume preparation, a lecture on best study practices, or how to avoid procrastination. The philanthropic event aims to promote good citizenship and to support the Hillsdale community. The newest category is a way for the dorm to encourage healthy life practices. “It makes sense to have

health and wellness as a dorm event because this is the home base for everyone,” said Becca Holscher, the head resident assistant of McIntyre Residence. “Any health problems—mental, sleep, study habits—will show up in the dorm. It’s an everyday living thing.” While dorm events are all student-driven and the dorm community relies on student

McIntyre is planning to host an event with Lighthouse, a Hillsdale club that focuses on raising awareness of mental health. Holscher said that Lighthouse is particularly appealing to McIntyre since a lot of students tend to face new problems during freshman year. The goal of the event is to help dorm residents identify issues of academic stress, fam-

Claire Froman said. “Especially since this is the first time a lot of us are responsible for making our own choices regarding our health.” Although the dorms are required to host a minimum of four events, each dorm goes well over that number, according to Prim. These events are not mandatory for residents, so each dorm tailors events to fit the needs of their particular dorm, in hopes to garner a high turnout. The RAs use the first few weeks of the school year to evaluate the necessities of the individual dorms. According to Prim, the RAs do a great job of recognizing what their dorms need. “Turnout is extremely strong for Simpson events,” sophomore and Simpson RA Adam Buchmann said. “Simpson and Galloway have always had a baseball game, and Women sit in the courtyard of the McIntyre Residence. they love it. Most of Mollie Dill | Courtesy the guys do intramurals, so that’s why a lot of them come out to events like this. Free food is involvement, the accountabili- ily- or friend-related issues, or also a good motivation.” ty is on the resident assistants, any other mental-health probHope is high for the added who head all dorm events. lems, instead of letting it go event, according to the RAs. Although no health and unnoticed. “I’m excited to see how the wellness events have yet been “I think it’s really nice that event will go,” Buchmann said. held, RAs are busy in the plan- they offer the health and well- “I know the guys will really get ning stages. ness event to promote good into it.” According to Holscher, habits in college,” freshman

Charter from A1 teach in low-income schools across the nation. “The whole point with Teach For America is that if you work really hard, you can help the students,” Mason said. “And I did work really hard, and the students did really well, but I was kind of frustrated because I didn’t feel that the curriculum did very well for students…All of the interesting, beautiful content was taken out of the curriculum. It was really just teaching specifically math and reading skills, and even then, it was not teaching in the most effective way.” Mason said she knew of many successful schools in more affluent areas that used a classical curriculum. She said she thought her students were just as capable of using the curriculum as anyone else, and once her own children became school-age, she and her husband wanted to find a school option in their area that was also effective. After researching curricula for the new school she hoped to start, Mason discovered the Barney Charter School Initiative online and was pleased to find that the initiative uses the same curricula she had been planning to use. “I was really impressed with the [Barney charter] schools,” Mason said. “All the schools seemed to be successful and are doing great things for their students, so instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, I thought we could replicate that in our area here.” Another new school is opening just south of Denver, Colorado, next year. Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County is the second project in a network of Colorado char-

ter schools, founded, in part, by Derec Shuler. “I think there’s a huge thirst and demand from families for classical education,” Shuler said. “We found that a lot of parents may not know about classical education at first, but they do know that their children are not getting something important in their formation.” Shuler helped to start his first school, Golden View Classical Academy, in Golden, Colorado, in 2015. After that, he and several others formed a “homegrown replication network” of schools called Ascent Classical Academies, under which he plans to start a new charter school each year for the next 10 years with the support of the Barney Charter School Initiative. Shuler had been involved in several charter schools before founding his own, and he said the charter school mission became more personal to him when he had his own kids. The network in Colorado has now become his full-time job. Kilgore said the students in Barney Charter schools, even the ones in high-poverty areas, generally perform well. “We’ve got three schools that are in neighborhoods where students are coming more from poverty,” Kilgore said. “So those schools by these external standards are not quite as impressive, but when you compare them to other similar schools with high-poverty student populations within that area, they actually look very good...Sometimes they don’t have these amazing results in the first year like a lot of these schools do. But when you actually compare them on a level playing field, they have a good story, a really good story.”

Although originally meant to unify the Free Methodist community, FMF welcomes people from all denominations. “We would love it to grow because the conversations have

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New Bible study builds fellowship among students

By | Callie Shinkle Collegian Freelancer With refreshments and Bibles in hand, members of the Free Methodist Fellowship Group gather at 7 p.m. each Tuesday in Mauck Residence for a scripture-based Bible study. Founded by junior Hannah Socolofsky and sophomore Adelaide Holmes, FMF is a gathering meant to bring students and adults in the Hillsdale community together. “We wanted a way to integrate college students with other adults in the church,” Socolofsky said. The group follows the Lectio Divina Bible study style, which consists of reading scripture twice together before splitting up and meditating over it individually. The group then discusse the passage as a group.

This year, FMF is studying the Book of Hebrews. “This structure has really allowed us to sit with Scripture, which has been a very unique experience for me,” Socolofsky said. In addition to a Bible study, FMF meetings consist of fellowship over refreshments. “We wanted to create a homey environment so the study feels like a place where you want to come and fellowship and learn about each other’s lives,” Socolofsky said. The pair started the study after Holmes approached Socolofsky in the cafeteria and asked if she would be interested in creating a Bible study. “It’s been cool to see how the Lord has brought us together as friends,” Holmes said. “We have very similar faiths and similar passions, and this Bible study shows that we have the

same vision.” The pair began planning for FMF during the spring semester of 2017. They hosted an introduction night at the end of the academic year and held their first official meeting on Sept. 5. “It’s been a good turnout,” Holmes said. “We have had a pretty even split between adults and college students.” Since the first meeting, Socolofsky and Holmes have received positive feedback from members of the church. “We have had several adults in our church say, ‘This is a huge need in the church; this is an answer to our prayer,’” Socolofsky said. Hillsdale Free Methodist Church’s pastor, Keith Porter, has also seen the positive effects of FMF. “The Hillsdale Free Methodist family is looking forward

to nurturing an even better relationship with the students of Hillsdale College,” Porter said. “The Free Meth Fellowship Group will go a long ways to making that possible.”

said. “We don’t want to limit that to people of a certain church.”

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The Fairfield Society holds senior spar on immigration

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The Fairfield Society will host a senior debate between senior class president Razi Lane and Young American’s for Liberty President Brendan Noble on immigration and security on Oct. 9. Lane will defend the conservative position, while Noble will be taking a libertarian stance. The Fairfield Society said it hopes discussing different perspectives will inform those who may not have an opinion on the topic, or challenge previously held beliefs. “We like to pursue truth through discussion,” sophomore Ian English, Fairfield Society co-president, said. “We like to bring up all different perspectives with the idea that we believe truth exists, not, ‘here’s all the different things we believe truth could be.’” Since both groups are represented on campus through the Young Americans for Freedom and Young Americans for Liberty clubs on campus, the debate is meant to create some clarity, according to Lane. “I think you draw a stark contrast [through debate],” Lane said. “We want to create an environment where there’s clarity of the greatest degree

on what libertarianism is as a philosophy per its position on immigration and likewise with conservatism.” Lane and Noble debated last year, although over more general libertarian versus conservative principles such as foreign policy, marriage and drugs. Noble said he hopes this debate will create connections between conservatives and libertarians on campus. “I think it’s a discussion libertarians and conservatives need to have,” Noble said. “There’s more to agree with that we can find than we think. Even as we debate about it, we can find some common threads in our arguments.” Young Americans for Liberty vice-president and sophomore Luke Grzywacz found last year’s debate to be particularly engrossing and is excited to see the two go at it again. “They’re [Razi and Brendan] good at debating each other,” Grzywacz said. “They play off each others strengths and weaknesses. I’m really excited to see the two minds go at each other again.” Regardless of the discussion the debate may generate, English believes the debate will be beneficial for anyone who attends.

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“The debate is either going to challenge what you believe to make sure you understand why you believe it,” English said, “or it’s going to inform you to take on a belief that is informed and has a factual basis rather than a more popular opinion.” The debate will be held at 8:30 p.m. in in Lane Hall, room 124.

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Support hurricane relief at ATO party By | Ben Dietderich Collegian Reporter

In light of recent devastations caused by Hurricane Irma, the Hillsdale College chapter of Alpha Tau Omega will hold a foam party Saturday evening at 10 p.m. Tickets are free, but the fraternity is asking for donations, which will go towards relief funds for those displaced by

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the disaster. The party will be at the ATO annex, located next to the Ambler Health Center. ATO philanthropy chair senior Steven Sartore said he plans to send the funds to an organization that benefits those affected by the storm, though he has not yet decided on a particular organization. Sartore said that he is not sure all students would support Red Cross donations.

“We’re worried some students feel the Red Cross doesn’t align with their views on abortion,” Sartore said. “We’re looking at other charities involved in Irma relief that students may feel more comfortable with.” While ATO has held several parties in the past, including a toga party and a beach party, this will be their first foam party. Sartore added that while their toga party usually takes place at this time of the year, they haven’t “ruled out Toga Party just yet.”

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College prepared to help struggling students

Health services offering more resources devoted to promoting mental health

By | Katherine Scheu Associate Editor Anxiety, depression, and stress afflict more Americans than ever before, and Hillsdale students aren’t immune from that trend, according to members of the administration and staff. A study published in April by Psychiatric Services reported that 3.4 percent of Americans described themselves as suffering serious psychological distress, while that figure never surpassed 3 percent in previous evaluations. At Hillsdale, there’s been a 55-hour increase in weekly counseling appointments at Health Services since 2010. Dean of Women Diane Philipp said she does not believe students on Hillsdale’s campus differ from their fellow Americans, and the college is prepared to meet that need. “[Students’] emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being is something we care about.

It is important to us that our students are healthy,” Philipp said in an email. “If they are strong, they will perform well in the classroom and live happier lives.” Director of Health Services Brock Lutz emphasized the challenge of tracking the increase in psychological stress within and outside the college — are individuals truly suffering more, or do people feel more confident in asking for help with the decrease in stigma and the increase in resources? Lutz exemplified this phenomenon with the 55-hour increase in weekly counseling appointments at Health Services in the last seven years. More people seek counseling now because the opportunities exist — but does that mean more people need professional help in 2017 than in 2000? “Walking on campus six years ago, it’s tough to say, ‘people here are more depressed

now than they were,’” Lutz people to access help.” Between one-on-one thersaid. “I think we have more resources for people, and I think apy, support groups, campus we’re talking about these things clubs, and activities, both Lutz and Philipp said the college wants to provide help to students in any degree of psychological distress. As the president of Lighthouse, a club that promotes mental health, senior biochem major Taylor Hannel said her organization works to educate people about mental illnesses and break any stigmas surrounding those problems to foster vulnerability on campus. But Lighthouse itself does not exist to pull a student out of crisis mode. Instead, the group directs students to resources that can help them. “We’re not here to help anyone solve their problems, but we are here to point them in the directions of the resources that we have on campus,” Hanmore with students and faculty nel said. “And this campus has and staff. And so in that regard, a ton of resources.” I think it’s probably easier for Hannel, Lutz, and Philipp

“It’s okay to struggle — that doesn’t define who you are, There are people here who are willing to walk with you on your journey.”

each cited people, activities, and facilities a student can turn to whether she struggles with clinical mental health concerns or the overwhelming existential questions college can pose. While Hannel emphasized Lutz and his staff of counselors as essential campus resources, Lutz said students can also find mentors in the deans, in their professors, and in other faculty members. For those who need no more than stress relief, Philipp said the administration creates fun activities designed to help students relax. Activities such as residence life events, intramural and club sports, Student Activities Board programs, cadence runs, yoga, and cycling classes all contribute to this effort, she said. “It’s okay to struggle — that doesn’t define who you are,” Hannel said. “There are people here who are willing to walk with you on your journey.”

Special education GOAL program recieves award By | Jordyn Pair News Editor

The Special Education Assistance GOAL program was recognized in May with an “Excellence in Special Education” award. Laurel Nitzel, a senior and coordinator for the program, said she was excited for the program to receive the award. “As a leader, I do my best to serve the community,” she said, “but it’s nice to have tangible feedback.” The Special Education Assistance program lets students volunteer in special education classrooms in local schools. Nitzel coordinates with the schools to identify their needs. Between 14 and 25 students volunteer with the program at a time, working in Greenfield School, Hillsdale High School, and Williams Elementary School. “It takes a lot of planning and a lot of dedication,” said Cynthia Magda, a special education teacher at Greenfield. “They came back regularly and were able to establish a relationship with the students. I’m looking forward to working with them again.” The Hillsdale County Parent Advisory Committee gives out three awards for excellence in special education. The com-

mittee is comprised of parents who have students in the special education system. “They made such an impact and we wanted to recognize them for that,” said Jessica Bigelow, secretary for the parent advisory committee. The program was specifically recognized for their good communication with teachers, ability to foster community with students in the classroom, and their dedicated volunteers, according to Nitzel. One such dedicated volunteer was sophomore Katie Dimmer, who has volunteered with the program since her freshman year. She said the award didn’t come as a surprise to her. “I love that Laurel tried to credit the The Special Education Assistance GOAL was recognized for excellence in special education. Facebook volunteers,” Dimmer said, “but so much she plans to volunteer with the she recently began tutoring To get involved with the credit goes back to her.” program until she graduates, special-needs students in Span- Special Education Assistance Dimmer has volunteered not every volunteer does. ish and said she wants to get GOAL Program, contact Lauin special education since ele“The biggest challenge is to more Spanish tutors, as well as rel Nitzel at lnitzel@hillsdale. mentary school and said it has get volunteers and keep them other volunteers. edu or 402-705-3660. “never been a question of if I’m consistent,” Nitzel said. “I’m hoping [this award] going to, but how.” Still, Nitzel hopes to expand will be an inspiration to future And although Dimmer said the program. A Spanish major, volunteers,” Nitzel said.

Victor Davis Hanson speaks on WWII By | Chandler Lasch Web Editor When Germany invaded Poland, Adolf Hitler believed the war would simply be a border war. However, once Germany invaded the Soviet Union, things changed. At least, according to historian Victor Davis Hanson, who presented his speech “How a Border War in Europe Led to World War II” to more than 400 students, faculty, and campus visitors on Sept. 12. Hanson teaches a course at Hillsdale College every fall and, this semester, taught a class titled “The Nature of War.” “I’ve done this for 14 years, and I always enjoy it,” Hanson said. “It’s very enjoyable to see the college produce better and better graduates.” Sophomore Josiah Leinbach, a student in Hanson’s course, said he enjoyed both the speech and the class. “The class has doubled my knowledge every time I enter the classroom,” he said. “The speech contained many themes emphasized in class, with new applications to World War II.” Leinbach added that in ex-

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ploring the nature of war, the course also focused on the complex nature of human beings. “Their dealings with each other cannot be reduced to

Jack Stone, a World War II veteran who served in the South Pacific, praised Hanson’s speech. “It was very good,” he said. “It’s what I remember.”

The book is set for release on Oct. 17, and was available for pre-order at the event. “I use the plural [because] this was the first war that was almost unconnected,” Hanson said. Hanson explained that the theaters of war were very diverse and the methodologies of fighting differed greatly in an unprecedented way. “You could be in a tank, you could be on the ground, you could be in artillery, you could be in a heavy cruiser, you could be in a high bomber,” Hanson said. “This had never really happened before. Most wars were one dimensional.” President Larry Arnn introduced Hanson before his speech. “He has a commanding kind of understandVictor Davis Hanson gave a lecture on World War II to more than 400 ing,” Arnn said. “He students, faculty, and visitors. Victor Davis Hanson | Wikimedia Commons makes complex things one maxim,” he said. “They are Stone added that he looked seem simple. All who attend to complex creatures and have to forward to reading Hanson’s him learn from him, and they be understood through that forthcoming book, “The Sec- are legion all over the country.” lens.” ond World Wars.” Hanson explained that

when Germany invaded Poland, Adolf Hitler believed the war would simply be a border war. However, once Germany invaded the Soviet Union, things changed. “That changed everything, and changed the second world wars into a global war,” Hanson said. “For the first time, the Wehrmacht was not fighting someone next to their borders, fighting someone they outnumber, and fighting someone that was clearly technologically inferior. That process then changed border wars that all had certain things in common.” Hanson said once the Allies got involved, the border wars became a global war. “The German army fought people nearby,” he said. “They fought them through surprise, and they had easy logistics. Then they found out that Britain didn’t quite fit that bill, the Soviet Union didn’t quite fit that bill, and by Dec. 7– when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor– the United States didn’t fit that bill. Then they got into a global war that they could not win.”

Earthquake in Mexico kills more than 200 An earthquake ranked 7.1 in magnitude hit Mexico, 80 miles southeast of Mexico City, Tuesday, killing more than 200. This was the deadliest earthquake since 1985 and it hit less than two weeks after a 8.1 magnitude hit Mexico that killed 100.

Trump speaks to the United Nations President Trump addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday vowing to “totally destroy North Korea” if it were to threaten the U.S. Trump also commented on the Iran deal, made during the Obama administration, saying that is an “embarrassment” to the U.S.

Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico Puerto Rico lost electricity Wednesday morning due to Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm that hit the territory, causing increased destruction just weeks after Hurricane Irma. Rain and heavy winds remain in Puerto Rico as the storm is turning toward the Dominican Republic.

Shapiro addresses UC Berkeley After much media coverage, Young America’s Foundation succeeded in bringing former Breitbart editor Ben Shapiro to speak at UC Berkeley on Sept. 14. The university spent $600,000 in security measures and the evening resulted in at least nine arrests.

In brief: Court of appeals judge to speak Thursday

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An appointee from the administration of former President Ronald Reagan, Judge Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain, is coming to Hillsdale to speak on Thursday. O’Scannlain is a senior judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, specifically presiding over the chambers in Portland, Oregon. O’Scannlain was appointed in 1986 and has written hundreds of opinions, most notably on constitutional and international law. His Thursday talk is titled “Neither Force nor Will: The Politicization of the Judicial Branch” and will be held at 8 p.m. in Phillips Auditorium. O’Scannlain is also currently teaching a weeklong seminar on campus on Constitutional interpretation. “As many professors here are fond of saying, college is a partnership” Assistant to the President Jaclyn Case said in an email. “We all learn from one another, and when we bring in speakers from outside the college we have the opportunity to gain more knowledge and a new perspective. When those individuals have a long track record of sound thinking and good experience, there is wisdom to be found from talking with them.” Several students said they are looking forward to attending the speech. “The judicial branch has long been the branch of our government that is most resistant to political meddling,” freshman Max Troyke said. “I look forward to hearing Judge O’Scannlain speak on the disturbing trends of recent years and how we can potentially reverse them.” Another student expressed similar feelings. “I am excited for this opportunity to hear a political perspective from an alternate source, especially one with the experience and knowledge of Judge O’Scannlain,” freshman Matt Pfeifer said. “I look forward to this enlightening speech on some of the quintessential aspects of our government, those that cannot be overlooked.”

Master’s from A1 ket” among professionals in D.C. for a Hillsdale education in politics, Spalding said. “The main intention is to draw smart people who are in D.C. trying to do good work who didn’t get — and would really like to have — training in how Hillsdale thinks about politics,” he said. Arnn said the program might draw about 30 to 50 students at a time, noting that he is “unsure” whether the college would have to expand beyond the Kirby Center. The program would have a meaningful effect on the city, Whalen said. “We need steady hands and clear thought in D.C.,” he said, “and the Kirby Center can go a long way — it has already gone a long way — in supplying some of these things.”

Protestors in St. Louis over alleged police brutality Violent protests arose in St. Louis this past weekend after former police officer Jason Stockley was acquitted on charges of a 2011 murder of a black motorist during a police chase. The demonstrations turned away from violence on Monday, as protestors marched silently to City Hall.

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By | Joshua J. Paladino Opinions Editor Dreamers deserve better than DACA. President Donald Trump’s decision to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals restores rule of law to America’s immigration system, but Congress must pass legislation to give Dreamers — illegal aliens who came to America as children —citizenship. President Obama created DACA in 2012 after Congress refused to pass the DREAM Act, which would have given Dreamers legal status and a path to citizenship. He claimed DACA would allow law-enforcement officers to prioritize high-risk illegal immigrants for deportation. The Department of Homeland Security agreed, saying resources were too scarce to enforce all immigration laws. While Obama tried to pursue the morally better option, he broke the law. It’s good policy to focus on border security and dangerous illegal immigrants, but the executive branch does not have authority to grant deferred deportation status. “This notion that somehow I can just change the laws unilaterally is just not true,” Obama said in 2011. “There are laws on the books that I have to enforce. I think that there’s been a great disservice done to the cause of getting the DREAM Act passed...by perpetrating the notion that by myself I can go and do these things.” Obama understood his limited Constitutional authority, but he chose to ignore it. By terminating DACA, Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to enforce the law and to handle Dreamers more respectfully than his predecessor. DACA treated innocent children like criminals by putting them in a legal limbo. Since its protections lasted for only two-year periods, Dreamers lived with the looming threat of deportation. It gave Dreamers neither permanent legal status nor a path to citizenship, but only a temporary reprieve. Because they are not legal residents they do not qualify for federal aid programs, such as tuition assistance. This legal quagmire left Dreamers’ rights unsettle. In Michigan, for example, the Secretary of State Ruth Johnson ordered that Dreamers not receive driver’s licenses for five months. The same problem occurred in Arizona, Nebraska, and North Carolina. Although Dreamers did not

come to the United States by their volition, neither did U.S. citizens consent to their arrival. So, Americans have the right to ask for their removal. Yet they should not. Instead, Americans should appreciate the positive economic benefits of the 800,000 Dreamers and invite them to become citizens. In a Sept. 5 speech, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Dreamers have harmed citizens of the United States: “It also denied jobs to hundreds of thousands of Americans by allowing those same jobs to go to illegal aliens.” There aren’t a fixed number of jobs in the United States. Immigrants, in fact, create more jobs than their nativeborn counterparts, especially in high-skilled industries. In 2010, immigrants and their children founded 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies, according to the Kauffman Foundation. These companies employ countless numbers of native-born workers. Immigrants also contribute more to the government through taxes, on average, than they receive in benefits, according to the Foundation for Economic Education. Dreamers are among the top net contributors because they have attained higher average levels of education than other immigrants. Sessions is correct, however, in warning about giving citizenship to all minors who illegaly cross the border. “The effect of this unilateral executive amnesty, among other things, contributed to a surge of unaccompanied minors on the southern border that yielded terrible humanitarian consequences,” he said. If children come to the country with their parents, then they should be deported with them, so families are not separated. Congress should also ensure all future immigration is legal. Congressional Republicans should give Dreamers legal status in exchange for increased border security funding and modernization of enforcement tools. But unaccompanied minors inevitably will come to the country, and the U.S. should have a policy made clear in law, not executive authority. The United States has mistreated Dreamers for too long. Congress must invite them to become citizens— without fines and without delay. Joshua Paladino is a senior studying politics.

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Professors and graduate students signed an open letter to the students at the University of California at Berkeley this week urging them to stay away from campus between Sunday and Wednesday to ensure their “physical and mental safety.” The announcement came after Milo Yiannopoulos said he, Ann Coulter, Steve Bannon, and others will come to campus and speak for four days in celebration of free speech. The signers at Berkeley want to deafen themselves to the opinions of individuals with opposing philosophies, claiming these right-wing celebrities will injure stu-

dents through their harmful rhetoric. Although we can laugh at the folly of those West Coast Liberal types, recently, the letter to the editor submissions to The Collegian have expressed a similar sentiment. In three letters, different writers have suggested the editors should have refrained from publishing certain opinion pieces because of their “offensive” nature or “lack of facts.” The opinions page of The Collegian helps to facilitate the types of conversations that have all but disappeared on other college campuses in response to redefined no-

tions of liberty. We assure our readers that we do our best to fact check and edit each piece for clarity and concision. These pages are meant to show the range of opinions on campus, and we look to publish those that are plausible, well expressed, and contribute meaningfully to discourse. It is not the duty of the editors of this page to change opinions into milk-toast, easy-to-swallow positions. We only have what students, faculty, staff, and community members send us. We try to include as many pieces as possible and work hard to edit stories to make them readable and

persuasive. If you would like to take issue with a piece, we invite you to write a letter to the editor or an op-ed explaining the issue. Send submissions to jpaladino@hillsdale. edu by Saturday. This continues the conversation and does not try to stultify public discourse. While those at Berkeley look to squelch free speech, The Collegian is seeking to print material that Hillsdale students should read and discuss. Let’s work together to make this section a platform for conversations worth having.

Hillsdale needs C.S. Lewis on the Liberty Walk By | Michael Lucchese Columnist The statues on the Liberty Walk honor people who vindicated the West’s system of ordered liberty through politics or war. Now, it’s time for a new statue, honoring someone who taught us what to do with that liberty: C.S. Lewis. Clive Staples Lewis was born on November 29, 1898, in Belfast, Ireland. At the age of 15, he became a committed atheist, but was reborn and became a Christian in 1931, thanks to the efforts of close friends including J.R.R. Tolkien. Many remember him best for “The Chronicles of Narnia,” his apologetic works like “Mere Christianity,” and his theological essays. Hillsdale students often hold his books on philosophy in even higher regard. Thinkers as diverse as Russell Kirk and Leo Strauss hailed one such book, “The Abolition of Man,” as one of the most important of the 20th century. Lewis wrote “Abolition” in the context of the great moral and spiritual crises that erupted during and between the World Wars. He argued that the modern world’s relativism and thirst for power created disorder in souls which could leave men incapable of resisting evil. “And all the time — such is the tragi-comedy of our situation —we continue to clamour for those very qualities we are rendering impossible,” Lewis wrote. “You can hardly open a periodical without coming across the statement that what our civilization needs is more ‘drive,’ or dynamism, or self-sacrifice, or ‘creativity.’ In a sort of ghastly simplicity we remove the organ and demand the function. We make men without chests and expect of them

virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst. We castrate and bid the geldings be fruitful.” Ideologies like communism and fascism threatened civilization itself and modern progressivism was averse to fighting back. Lewis saw that the Western man was in danger of forgetting that mankind was created in the image of God and the moral duties which accompany that truth. Lewis believed human liberty is a good in and of itself. But he also believed a Christian living in a free regime must sanctify that liberty by dedicating his labor to God. A sentiment like that animates our institution to this day. In 1853, our forerunners placed a Bible in the cornerstone of what became Central Hall. They inscribed it with a simple prayer: “May earth be better and heaven be richer because of the life and labor of Hillsdale College.” Lewis expressed a similar hope in a sermon to a group of anxious Oxford students about a month after World War II began. He urged his audience to remember that the Christian’s duty is to offer his labor in service to God, especially in times of great crisis. “All our merely natural activities will be accepted, if they are offered to God, even the humblest, and all of them, even the noblest, will be sinful if they are not,” Lewis said. “Christianity does not simply replace our natural life and substitute a new one: it is rather a new organization which exploits, to its own supernatural ends, these natural materials.” For Lewis, and for Hillsdale College, education prepares citizens for liberty. We are not training to be men without chests, participants in the modern world’s ongoing attempt

at the conquest and transformation of human nature. Instead, we are training for lives lived in liberty for the glory of God. At Hillsdale, through our shared project of liberal education, we strive to reverse the process of “liberation” by which the men of the West lost their chests. In turn, we endeavor to recover souls ordered toward the transcendent—toward the vision Lewis described in his scholarship and writings. Without some version of that vision, a society will fall into disorder and eventually lose its liberty. Lewis ardently fought to restore knowledge of the holy and remind men of their

purpose. That is a legacy worth honoring. Winston Churchill, whom we immortalized on our Liberty Walk in 2004, said, “We shape our buildings, and then our buildings shape us.” With our new chapel under construction, Hillsdale College is applying Churchill’s aphorism and directing her gaze up to the heavens. A statue of Lewis near the chapel will direct our Liberty Walk the same way — reminding us what liberty is for. Michael Lucchese is a senior majoring in American studies.

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China must give Taiwan independence By | Nathanael Cheng Special to The Collegian “If you mention the words ‘Republic of China’ or even suggest that Taiwan isn’t a part of China in public,” a Chinese friend whispered to me in hushed tones in a crowded Beijing restaurant. “You will be arrested and will never be heard from again.” This was a startling reminder of the oppression of China’s regime when I studied Mandarin in China over the summer. In Beijing, with its widespread westernization, the many Starbucks and the elegant shopping malls, travelers can forget the authoritarian regime that lurks beneath the surface. Yet talking with Chinese people about Taiwan brought me back to the reality that the Communist regime has a tight grip on its people. The Chinese Communist Party indoctrinates children from an early age that Taiwan rightfully belongs to China. In reality, Taiwan is a de facto independent country with a functioning multi-party democracy. Recently, a Taiwanese makeup blogger posted a video online of her recent trip to Beijing featuring her makeup regimen and video footage of her touring the city. Yet the somewhat

mundane video attracted the ire of hundreds of Chinese citizens. Why? Because she referred to her trip as “leaving the country.” Chinese netizens posted comments such as, “Calling for Taiwanese independence is unforgivable,” “Going to Beijing counts as going abroad?! You are Chinese!” A couple years ago, Taiwanese K-pop artist, Chou Tzu-yu, faced similar backlash after waving a small Taiwanese flag during a television show. Chinese netizens demanded that the government ban the group from performing in China. Later, Chou, 16 years old at the time, was forced to give a scripted, tearful apology, haltingly affirming that Taiwan is a part of China and that she is proud to be Chinese. Most of us won’t be shocked by the revelation that China’s regime seeks to enforce its oppressive ideology at home and abroad, however, many Americans know little about Taiwan, a small island off China’s southeastern coast. Yet Taiwan’s key differences with China ought to engender the sympathy and support of all Americans. Taiwan and China both share the same official language—Mandarin—a similar cultural background, and

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a similar cuisine. Taiwan is free and democratic. Citizens enjoy the freedom of speech, press, and religion. In Taiwan, you can criticize the government and protest without repercussion. In China, however, the Communist Party represses dissent, restricts individual liberty, and blocks Google and Facebook —nearly all western media. With these differences, why does China continue to insist that Taiwan is their sovereign territory? In 1949, the Chinese Nationalists fled to Taiwan after defeat by the Chinese Communists. At the time, the Chinese Nationalist Party—or KMT—and the Chinese Communist Party both maintained that they were the legitimate government of China. In order to prevent war, when opening diplomatic relations with China, but the United States agreed to an amorphous “One-China policy,” a term that everyone agreed to but defined differently. In other words, both the KMT and the CCP agreed that Taiwan was a part of China, but disagreed as to who constituted the rightful government of China. Since then, while mainland China remained under communist rule, Taiwan gradually transitioned from

the autocratic one-party system of the KMT to a multi-party democracy. Although most nations don’t recognize Taiwan as its own country, Taiwan, also known by its official name, the Republic of China, enjoys de facto independence with its own government, military, and economic system. Taiwan has forged for itself a unique national identity separate from China. Today, 73 percent of Taiwanese citizens identify themselves as Taiwanese, not Chinese. Yet China still considers Taiwan its own territory. Walking down the crowded streets in Beijing, one can see signs everywhere listing the “12 Core Values of Socialism,” among which are “democracy,” “freedom,” and the “rule of law.” Even as the Chinese government pays lip-service to democracy, China can’t seem to accept that most of the 23 million people that live in Taiwan don’t want to be ruled by the Chinese Communist Party. We must not allow the Communists to rule Taiwan. Nathanael Cheng is a junior studying politics.

Opinions Conservatives should not support America’s intervention

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By | Ian McRae voluntarily choose to serve Special to The Collegian in the armed forces are, without doubt, exceptional. They are willing to enter Sixteen years ago the into a service that could United States responded to ask for their lives in the an act of barbarism against performance of duty. And the U.S. by entering into a their reward is that the conflict that would become government throws them at an even greater tragedy. an ideological and intangible Because of the unforgettable enemy whose ranks are loss of nearly 3,000 replenished because we innocent citizens of nearly keep fighting. 60 countries, as well as the Our veterans have had courageous first responders their youth robbed. They trying to save them, the Bush have had their patriotism and administration decided to sense of service exploited by throw some of the best the their government. And they United States had to offer at have given their limbs and what was ultimately a futile lives for a war that, at this endeavor—an undertaking point, lacks a just cause. continued by his two This is not to trivialize the successors. tragedy. Over 5,000 men That initial decision was and women who chose to do made concrete through what their fellow citizens the Authorization for chose not to do. This is Use of Military Force, simply a recognition that, to an act that should terrify the U.S. government, those any proponent of small 5,000 men are simply means government–– presumably to maintain the country’s an overwhelming majority interest in oil and nation of those associated with this building. college. For the first time in our The AUMF puts absolutely nation’s history, the U.S. is no limitation on what kind fighting a war in which the of force can be used, as well children of the first men as when and where it can be to land in Afghanistan used. It allows the president can legally fight there to make the final decision themselves. Same war. Same regarding connections families. Same failures. between terrorist groups Believing beyond reason and their involvement in that their deaths are 9/11, as well as how, when, always justified and worth and where they will be something does not honor engaged. members of the military. Subscribers to the political It is dishonorable to send thought of the Founding warriors to die for worthless must oppose the War in causes. Trying to find Afghanistan and the AUMF justification for the loss of on principle––if they are our nation’s youth in the consistent; or they must at Middle East does not do least be in favor of ending anything to help the dead the AUMF and a renewal but ending the wars can help of debate on the war in the living. Congress. If not, then they With the 2011 death of are just virtue signaling and paying advantageous lip Osama bin Laden, shouldn’t service. that mandate be complete? If The men and women that our global military presence

is truly in response to 9/11 then congratulations, “mission accomplished.” We accomplished it six years ago. There is no established end for the renewed war in Afghanistan, not that the AUMF had an end originally. Perhaps those who respond with righteous indignation and anger to the position that our dead soldiers — who are as much victims of the Global War on Terror as NYC firefighters were victims of 9/11—are simply insecure in their position of support for the war and an unamended AUMF. The more obstinate they are in the face of these facts the more they probably wish they were not so. James Madison said in the National Gazette that there are two types of wars: those declared by the arbitrary will of government and those willed by society. According to the most recent polling data on the War in Afghanistan, our longest running war is also our most unpopular. Support for the war in Afghanistan dipped below 20 percent in 2013, according to a CNN poll, and a 2017 Politico poll shows only 23 percent of Americans believe the U.S. is winning in Afghanistan. The first responders of NYC that were at ground zero were genuine heroes performing real and meaningful acts of heroism. The real tragedy of America’s history with the War on Terror is not 9/11. It’s the veterans who willingly gave their lives unnecessarily and those who continue to do so. Ian McRae is a senior studying history and politics. He plans to enlist in the Navy upon graduation.

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Americans should bear all sacrifices for victory in Afghanistan By | Jacob Damec Special to The Collegian On Sept. 7, The Collegian published an article titled, “Americans less safe with more troops in Afghanistan” by Cal Abbo. Abbo’s claims are false. Abbo claimed “al-Qaida allegedly attacked the U.S.” His statement is not only naive, but foolish. Abbo’s assertion is a denial of documented historical reality. Osama bin Laden and a major element of alQaida used Afghanistan as a base of operations. Bin Laden was pursued in Nangarhar Province by American special operations before he escaped into Pakistan in late 2001, following the Battle of Tora Bora. The attacks perpetrated on Sept. 11 were planned and organized by al-Qaida. Khalid Sheik Mohammed, a senior member of al-Qaida leadership, began devising the use of commercial planes for weapons as early as 1996. In October 2001, al Jazeera released a video from al-Qaida spokesman Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, where he relayed the following message to the United States: “The Americans should know that the storm of plane attacks will not abate, with God’s permission. There are thousands of the Islamic nations’ youths who are eager to die just as the Americans are eager to live.” The historical record explicitly shows that jihadists who were members al-Qaida conducted the attacks that murdered 3,000 Americans. Beyond his original claims, Abbo went on to state, “the Taliban has never threatened the American homeland.” If you aid and abet the enemy, as the Taliban did for al-Qaida,

Hillsdale doesn’t need a medical marijuana dispensary By | Nathan Grime Assistant Editor Medical marijuana is already legal in Michigan. Bringing a marijuana facility to Hillsdale County for medicinal purposes wouldn’t be against the law, but the Hillsdale City Council voted against the initiative Monday. Many residents of Hillsdale County recently attended a public forum to share their opinions on the initiative with their representatives. Many who supported bringing medicinal marijuana to the region cited the need for the drug that some patients have. But if this debate is really about making sure those who need marijuana for medical reasons have access to it, there is no debate at all. Residents of Hillsdale county already have access to medical marijuana if they need it. They can either grow it themselves or buy it from the Jackson County Compassion Club. So why is it necessary to grow marijuana at a facility in Hillsdale? It seems the only worthwhile argument for bringing a marijuana plant to Hillsdale is that it would encourage business in the

area. But the question must be asked: what kind of business does Hillsdale want? What kind of business does Hillsdale wish to be associated with? A night club or adult video store would bring business to Hillsdale. Just because a business is profitable monetarily does not mean it is profitable for society on a grander scale. Furthermore, is growing marijuana really the best Hillsdale can do to promote business? Even if the argument for bringing medical marijuana production to the area did not conflict with the ethics and morals that many hold, it may not even be the positive business model that some claim it to be. Studies have shown that frequent marijuana use and dependence on the drug leads to “downward socioeconomic mobility, more financial difficulties, workplace problems, and relationship conflict in early midlife,” according to the Association for Psychological Science. While bringing a marijuana manufacturer might spur business in Hillsdale in the short-term, the facts point to it being an inhibitor of economic

success for individuals in the long-term. It seems that for the majority of those in favor of bringing marijuana production to the area have an ulterior motive. All signs point to the implementation of a marijuana facility, even if initially for medical reasons, being the first step in normalizing recreational drug use. While one can debate whether or not the United States Constitution protects recreational use of marijuana, the effects on communities that have mainstreamed drug use often come back negative. Every state in which recreational marijuana is legal began by legalizing medicinal marijuana. To name a few, California, Oregon, Alaska, Colorado, and Washington all legalized medical marijuana before legalizing the drug for recreational use. Across the country, the two have gone hand-inhand. The process would be no different for a community like Hillsdale. The mere presence of a medicinal marijuana facility would be a step toward mainstreaming drug use for any reason. If the city council needed

any more reason to decide against bringing marijuana to Hillsdale, consider that the public appear to be overwhelmingly against the proposition. At the recent hearing, more than three-fourths of those who voiced their opinion were opposed to the initiatives that would bring medical marijuana to Hillsdale County. This is not to say that the public are opposed to the legality of medicinal marijuana. They simply don’t want a factory in their backyards, especially if all of the product is going to be shipped to Lansing, as one contractor at the hearing suggested would be the case. There appears to be no foregone or conclusive argument for bringing a marijuana facility to Hillsdale. Thankfully, the city council’s decision very much reflects the overall consensus of the community regarding the idea. Since it presents no real benefit to the area, the council made the right decision. Nathan Grime is a sophomore studying the liberal arts.

you are designated as an enemy combatant of the United States. The Taliban began a war with us through its alliance with al-Qaida. To win a war, you take the fight to the enemy, you kill them, and remove them from their strongholds. Al-Qaida maintained a prevalent stronghold within Afghanistan, so we took the fight to them and killed them. You win wars through violence of action, killing your opponents and those who ally themselves with them. This dissuades those who would join the enemy and aid them in their pursuits. A clear goal, however, is needed to effectively fight and win a war. Abbo stated, “The lack of a clear goal can cause the U.S. to overstay even more than it already has, exacerbating the terrorism dilemma.” The lack of a clear goal will ensure one thing in war: defeat. America has fought this war with two hands tied behind its back, with no clear goal that aims for victory. The implementation of restrictive rules of engagement has allowed the enemy to easily maneuver on the battlefield and hold ground. Abbo views our ongoing engagement with jihadists as evidence that victory is impossible. He appeals to the sentiment that we only create more jihadists’ through our continued war against them. He blatantly ignores the reality that through our non-committed approach to war we encourage any indigenous population to aid the jihadists. Why should the common Afghan civilian risk his and his family’s lives to aid our military, if he knows that the United States will cut and run when the going gets tough? Should the United

States withdraw from the region, the jihadists’ will ascend back to absolute power and butcher any that aided the “infidels.” A clear objective, on the other hand, would express to the jihadists’ that as long as they continue to fight and kill our people, we will continue to respond with force. This clear approach allows those Afghans that ally with us to know the following: We will continue to fight until we destroy the jihadists and there is no amount of sacrifice that will dissuade us from our goals. Demonstrating to our potential allies in the region that it will behoove them to find themselves on our side will show that we are committed to victory. Besides the knowledge that Abbo’s claims are factually incorrect, they are offensive. His abhorrent statements were published a mere four days before the 16th anniversary of Sept. 11—day in which 3,000 Americans were murdered by jihadists and on which we also remember the 2,403 Americans who have been killed in action in Afghanistan (this not including the 4,520 Americans our nation lost in Iraq). Thank God for men who bore names like Patrick Hawkins and Cameron Thomas. Men who set aside their peaceful lives, took up the tools of war and “gave their last full measure of devotion.” For Pat, Cody, Josh and Cam. One for the Airborne Ranger in the Sky! Jacob Damec is a sophomore studying classics and history. He served as an Army Ranger assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, deploying twice to Afghanistan.

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Letter to the Editor In Mark Naida’s article “Foreign language majors don’t need to be fluent at graduation,” he provides the underrepresented perspective of a language major who has studied for years, yet lacks speaking fluency and has not spent time abroad. I appreciated that he addressed the “Does that mean you’re fluent?” question often asked of language majors, because this question often exacerbates the insecurity we face when deciding what we’re doing with our lives and if it’ll involve our foreign language. But here’s where Naida gets it wrong: “I found myself wanting to stay at Hillsdale and continue my pursuit of truth instead of the pursuit of skill,” he writes. He describes his choice not to study in France as one between a higher and a lower good. In resorting to an either-orism marking truth and skill as mutually exclusive, Naida goes further than arguing Hillsdale’s language courses offer majors a deeper, richer perspective than pure fluency. He suggests that those who study abroad seek something other than, or less than, truth. He rightly (but glibly) points out that reasonable fluency is impossible if students don’t “run off to a different country for a semester or more.” His distinction, however, implies truth can only be sought

by studying French literature — the bulk of upper-level classes — at Hillsdale. This poses a problem. If the pursuit of truth occurs optimally, even exclusively, at Hillsdale, then students who study abroad and work toward fluency put truth on the back burner. Are students who study abroad not, like their stateside counterparts, engaging a different culture and differences in philosophy to fully understand their world? Is there really an ocean between those with a utilitarian view of their second language and those with a holistic view? Generally, people ask the opposite question: Can stateside students engage a different culture and philosophy to understand their world without studying abroad and fluency? While Naida would say “yes,” he does so while still operating within the either-or paradigm to which he’s reacting. He just flips the tables and slaps on labels of truth or skill to give his side weight. The French major has a flexible, balanced approach to understanding French culture, and Naida’s claim that he sacrificed skill for truth doesn’t reflect this balance. Jo Kroeker is a senior studying French and journalism.

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The Hillsdale County Fair, which opens on Sunday, will no longer hire locals to work security at the gates. Kaylee McGhee | Collegian

Hillsdale County Fair no longer hiring locals to work security By | Brooke Conrad Assistant Editor Several Hillsdale County residents have raised concerns about the Hillsdale County Fair’s decision to replace local employees with outsourced security. Starting last year, the fair’s manager, Mark Williams, said he began employing ADA Security to man the fair’s gates instead of hiring local residents, as the fair had done in the past. He said hiring ADA Security is more cost efficient for the fair because fair authorities will not have to perform the screening and hiring themselves. “We run the fairgrounds with three people — an of-

fice manager, myself, and our maintenance man, and it’s a very long and tedious process to screen and hire people to work at the fair, especially when they’re handling money,” Williams said. Williams said since the ADA Security firm takes care of its own screening and hiring, it saves a lot of time and money for local fair officials. “The idea is basically that these people know the personnel, and they work other fairs throughout the summer,” Williams said. “We don’t have anyone in Hillsdale County we’re aware of that can do that.” President of the Hillsdale County Fair Board Tom Richards said past fair-goers have told board members that they were not charged admission

Driskell seeks rematch with Walberg in 2018 By | Joshua J. Paladino Opinions Editor

Former Michigan state Rep. Gretchen Driskell, D-Saline, wants a rematch against incumbent Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, in 2018. Driskell announced in July that she is running for U.S. House of Representatives for the 7th Congressional District, after Walberg defeated her in 2016. She said her experience in non-partisan, local government will resonate with voters who are irritated that Congress has failed to reform healthcare and immigration. Driskell served as a city councilwoman in Saline for six years before she was recruited by concerned citizens to run for mayor. She became the first female mayor of Saline in 1998 and held the position for 14 years. “For 20 years, I worked with whoever. I didn’t know what people’s party was on my city council,” Driskell said. “We just talked about trying to address issues that were affecting the community, whether it was infrastructure, economic development, public safety...I worked with anyone to solve problems.” She ran for her first partisan position in 2012 and defeated incumbent Republican Mark Ouimet to capture Michigan’s 52nd House District. “I ran for state house because I was pretty frustrated with what was happening in Lansing,” she said. “The main reason people moved to Saline was because of our good quality schools and a lot of the public schools were struggling.” Driskell said she focused on helping constituents and co-sponsoring good bipartisan legislation, since Republicans had a super-majority during her time in Lansing. “I was a sponsor of a bipartisan bill that gave small businesses a tax credit to take on apprenticeships,” she said. “Apprenticeship programs actually pay people while they’re learning the job.” She said she tried to increase internet access and reliability in rural areas and reform campaign finance laws, specifically by banning legis-

lators from taking lobbying jobs immediately after leaving office. In 2016, Driskell gave up her state seat to challenge Walberg for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. She won unopposed in the Democratic primary, but Walberg defeated her by 15 points in the general election. Driskell has confidence going into 2018, despite the previous loss. “I defeated an incumbent Republican to get into the state house,” she said. She said her success in the state house wasn’t about getting bills passed but about “doing a lot of service on the ground.” “When I was mayor, I worked with our congresspeople, and Walberg wasn’t very responsive on infrastructure issues like roads,” Driskell said. “He’s been out of touch because he’s been in Congress a really long time. I hear that he’s not accessible to people.” Walberg did not make himself available for an interview, but Walberg for Congress spokesman Joe Wicks said: “Voters already overwhelmingly rejected Gretchen Driskell and her full embrace of Nancy Pelosi’s liberal agenda. Congressman Walberg is focused on what he’s always done: successfully serving his constituents and fighting for policies that promote job growth.” Driskell said she has handson experience with the opioid issues facing southern Michigan. “The opioid and heroin challenge is a huge problem, not just in Hillsdale, but across the district,” she said. Her solutions included tracking the amount of opioids doctors prescribe patients, limiting opioid prescriptions for short-term injuries to one week, implementing more drug courts — since “addiction is different than other offenses” — and providing first responders with medications to counteract overdoses. “It takes a whole community to address that issue, and we’re trying to raise awareness about how we can help each other,” Driskell said.

fees at the gates. He also said the fair has seen an increase in revenue since it changed security last year. “We’re a business, and we have to operate like a business,” Richards said. “We’re self-supporting, so we have to do what’s economically best for the fair.” Wi l l i a m s said with the exception of donations, the fair does not receive outside monetary support. “Admission to the fair is

one of our primary sources of income to continue to put the fair on and maintain the grounds,” he said. Wi l l i a m s said he would be happy to forward locals’ resumes onto ADA Security, but he has not yet received any requests to do so. He also said the fair can hire residents for other jobs, such as parking maintenance. “We can offer them other jobs,” Williams said. “But they don’t want to do those jobs;

“We’re a business, and we have to operate like a business.”

they just want to work the gate.” Several fair-goers disapproved of the fair’s decision to outsource its security. Osseo resident Judy Bevard has helped man the gates at the fair for several years and said she was disappointed to find out that the fair would not hire her for security this year. “It pleases you to just be there and say, ‘Hey, how are you doing?’ and ‘Have a good day,’” she said. “I’d say most of us honest people really enjoyed working at the fair and seeing people and the excitement on kids’ faces — that means a lot.” Bevard also said she was upset she had to share the consequences of other workers’ dishonest actions. “For me, I know I’m hon-

est,” she said, It would be written all over my face if I wasn’t.” Hillsdale resident and city council candidate Penny Swan said the fair should support the residents in its own county and that, at the very least, it should have let Hillsdale County residents know about the outsourcing much earlier than it did. Swan also said she knows people have been getting into the fair free of charge for years. “Historically, if you have somebody at the gate, there is a fair chance you’ll get in occasionally for free,” Swan said. “So did the fair ever try to address it? Did they say, ‘We can’t afford this anymore?’ That’s the question I would like to know.”

The Hillsdale Brewing Company’s recently installed a bar top, which was made from an old Hillsdale College basketball court. Stevan Bennett | Collegian

Hops on the horizon Despite setbacks, Hillsdale Brewing Co. looks to grand opening By | Stevan Bennett Sports Editor Every time the Hillsdale Brewing Company has set its sights on a grand opening, another obstacle has commandeered the crosshairs. Now, however, owners Roy and Felicia Finch said they believe they have reached the final stretch and hope to open the microbrewery and restaurant shortly after the new year, if everything goes as planned. The process of turning the old hotel at 25 Hillsdale St. into a brewery and restaurant is now two years old, but the progress has been steady. “When we started, the guy that does all of our metal work said, ‘You can’t eat an elephant in one bite,’” Roy Finch said. “So every little thing we get done is just another bite out of the elephant.” Some bites out of this proverbial elephant were tougher to chew than others. Since purchasing the building, the Finches have replaced the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, as well as most of the ceilings. Additionally, a broken sewer pipe last year delayed the construction of a new parking lot and drive-

way, which needed to meet the standards of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. The list of obstacles goes on and on and led one into another like a line of dominoes. “Every time one deadline is not met, it pushes back another deadline,” Felicia Finch said. Outside of the system overhauls, countless smaller and unforeseen issues have plagued the process. This included obscure fire codes, window guard rails, and much more. “There were a lot of little things that sprang up…little codes that you don’t even think about,” Roy Finch said. “But now I think we’re through them, and we’re trying to hit the finish line.” Recently, the brewery took a huge step toward opening its doors, when the city approvedm its certificate of occupancy. “They have deemed it safe for the public to be here,” Roy Finch said. “So now it’s kind of on us to get everything going.” Roy Finch said he plans to start brewing as soon as his new brewing equipment — a 2.5 barrel system — arrives. All of this progress hasn’t come absent of hard work and sacrifice. The Finches said

they have spent an average of 20 hours a week each working on the building, excluding the nights they have spent on air mattresses in the brewery and additional hours put in by friends. Both Roy and Felicia FInch have full-time jobs, in addition to the brewery. Roy added that while they have tried to ask for extra help as little as possible, they have gotten it whenever they asked. The couple said although the finish line is in sight, it hasn’t sunk in yet. “We’re still waiting on that point when it feels real. Every little thing we do feels nice and one step closer,” Roy Finch said. “I don’t know when it will feel real. Maybe when we brew that first batch.” When the brewery does open, it will carry eight beers on draft, all brewed by the Finches. Roy Finch said the plan all along has been to sell only beer brewed in house, which he said is the standard for micro-breweries. Of these eight beers, five will remain relatively consistent and will feature some of their most popular beers. The remaining three taps will rotate between different micro-brews, which will rotate

to adjust for the seasons and to allow for experimentation and diversity. Each beer will be served over a bar top made from wood taken from an old Hillsdale College basketball court. Hillsdale Brewing Company will also feature a full kitchen, serving flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. “We think this could be a place that really brings people in,” Roy Finch said. “You know, like, ‘Hey, they have a micro-brewery, let’s go over there.’ I know we’ve driven places just to go to a micro-brewery.” Professor of Theater James Brandon said he is looking forward to the opening and he expects the brewery to do well. “It will be great to have another place to socialize, and it’s exciting to have this opportunity in Hillsdale,” Brandon said. “The people in my circle have known about it for a long time and are eager to see it open.” Although the early 2018 goal is just an estimate, the Finches said they feel like they are right there. “This time, it actually is just finishing touches,” Roy said.

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A7 Sept. 21, 2017 Litchfield’s new park was designed with toddlers and handicapped children in mind. Abby Liebing | Collegian

Delivering pizzas, establishing roots Cottage Inn delivers more than 150 pizzas to public schools By | Callie Shinkle and Nic Rowan Collegian Freelancer and Assistant Editor When Jonesville High School challenged the Hillsdale Cottage Inn Pizza to deliver more than 150 pizzas to six public schools in less than an hour in 2016, Cottage Inn delivered. Prompted by Bob Drake, a guidance counselor at Jonesville High School, Cottage Inn Pizza delivered 156 pizzas to six schools in less than an hour on the school’s college decision day. This year, however, Cottage Inn only brought 50 pizzas to high-schoolers at Hillsdale High School for 2017’s decision day, due to conflicting high school schedules. Despite the lower delivery rate this year, the event took extensive planning, including determining what time each pizza would go in the oven and how much staff would be needed to keep the restaurant open while the pizzas were being delivered. “It was crazy but absolutely the best day ever,” Olmstead said. Decision day is a tradition at the public schools in the area. They invite students and their parents to commemorate

their future plans. “We celebrate every student’s decision whether it’s college, trade school, military, or employment,” Drakem said. Students at Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Pittsford, North Adams-Jerome, and Waldron high schools enjoyed the results of Cottage Inn’s planning. “Some of the schools were outside our delivery zone and many of the lunch times were the same at the high schools,” Olmstead said. “Because we have a double oven, making the pizzas was not the problem. Coordinating how we would deliver the pizzas was the challenge.” After purchasing Cottage Inn Pizza three years ago, Olmstead knew she wanted to support the Hillsdale community, she said. “We are so happy to re-establish roots in the community,” she said. In the past, Cottage Inn has helped local churches and organizations fundraise for mission trips as well as community endeavors. Olmstead said she is hopeful that the high schools in the area will coordinate their decision days in the future so Cottage Inn can continue their pizza delivery tradition.

Litchfield designs park catering to toddlers By | Abby Liebing Collegian Freelancer

The City of Litchfield designed new public recreation facilities for a small but important group of residents — toddlers. The city finished a new park in July designed specifically for 2- to 5-year-olds and handicap children, after a local family donated the funds to build it. Litchfield also approved plans to continue expanding the recreation area next to the park and update the municipal swimming pool. The new park has a unique design and equipment that caters to the play needs of toddlers and handicapped children while also keeping them safe. The turf is artificial and also has foam underneath so that if a child falls, he or she will not be hurt. The park designer made the park so that the height of the equipment determines the thickness of

the foam turf. The higher the equipment, the thicker the foam underneath. “The idea is that we want to protect children in the event of a fall and to minimize injury,” City Manager Doug Terry said. “This is one of the more unique playgrounds in Michigan, because it has that safety margin incorporated into the surface.” The park was specifically designed with toddlers and handicap children in mind, but Terry said it is a great place for any child to play. “We wanted to give more access to children, families, bike riders — anybody,” Terry said. The new park cost about $380,000 and was made possible through a donation. “The generous donation was made by the Purdy family, and Purdy family was a longterm family here located in Litchfield, that over the years have given so many different gifts to the city. This case this

is no exception,” Terry said. “This is a very unique playground. You can see this is artificial turf. This was built for 2- to 5 year-olds and handicap children.” City officials said they hope the open field in which the playground is placed will make it easily accessible for the entire community. Susan Ballinger, the city clerk, said she has heard lots of positive feedback from other mothers. Ballinger said her own grandkids love the park, too. “I’ve had nothing but good feedback,” Ballinger said. Mayor Edwin Smith said she has also heard great feedback, especially from mothers. “Their kids just love it,” she said. Although the park was recently finished in July, there are already plans to develop the open space around it and update the pool. According to Smith, the city hopes to put a splash park in

the open space between the pool and the new park. Terry said the city is also hoping to update the 47-yearold pool and make it handicap accessible. According to Smith and Terry, the city is applying for a recreation trust grant to completely redesign the pool. “We would somewhat shrink its size, but we would put in four Olympic swim lanes and then zero-barrier access,” Terry said. The zero-barrier access would provide a ramp for wheelchairs to go directly in the water. The city is hoping to pursue these new plans and projects within a year. In the meantime, Ballinger said the new park and recreation area provides a great place for families in the community to gather. “It’s the perfect little area for families to have their reunions, birthday parties, and picnics,” she said.

Hurricanes cause spike in gas prices By | Crystal Schupbach Collegian Reporter When Hurricane Harvey hit in early September, people across the country, including those in Hillsdale, felt its effects at the gas pump as the national average price increased. With Harvey’s effects in full swing, Michigan’s gas prices rose 10 cents a gallon within a week, while the national average rose 25 cents a gallon, according to statistics posted on Gasbuddy.com. Ibrahim Al Arshi, an employee at the Marathon on West Carleton Road in Hillsdale, said gas prices had increased becase of the effects of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. “When the gas prices went up, I actually asked the salesman from the company if it was from the hurricanes. They said it probably wasn’t, but I definitely think the first hurricane affected the price,” Al Arshi said. Millions of barrels with refining capacity were lost due to the storm, and roughly 13 percent of the nation’s oil reserves were affected, according to CNN Money. Businessinsider.com reported that hundreds of complaints were filed, accusing Texas gas retailers in affected areas of price-gouging. “Price-gouging is a negative connotation; they’re just responding to the cost of

loss. If you know your supplier is going to be hit by the hurricane, it adds an element of uncertainty, which in turn causes you to raise the price slightly. Once you know it’s going to be hit, then it adds extra cost that makes you spike the price higher,” senior economics major Brendan Noble said. “There’s no incentive to bring extra goods in if there’s no added price because you’re taking a risk in bringing in goods.” In Michigan, Gov. Rick Snyder responded to the crisis by declaring an energy emergency on Aug. 31. “This executive order will help ensure there are no artificial shortages of fuel impacting the state’s residents or visitors,” Snyder said in a statement. Three weeks after the storm, prices appear to be going down. “The prices should fall and not get any higher now. $2.70 was the highest we were told to raise it during those weeks,” Al Arshi said. Hillsdale residents, however, said they are still feeling the effect of higher gas prices. “It was in June that the prices started going up. It got worse this September though, maybe because of that,” resident Kathran Eagle said. “The prices weren’t too bad last year. I might say this was the worst year yet.”

The City of Hillsdale is sponsoring a goose hunt on Baw Beese Lake in order to reduce the amount of feces on public beaches. Kacey Reeves | Collegian

Goose hunt underway at Baw Beese Lake By | Kacey Reeves Collegian Freelancer The City of Hillsdale took aim at Canadian geese this week by launching a hunt at Baw Beese Lake. The hunt, which runs from Sept. 15-30, serves as the city’s response to complaints about excessive amounts of geese feces in family-friendly areas such as Sandy Beach. “We’ve been receiving public complaints about the mess for the past year and a half, so this is our solution to share the park a little better with the geese,” Director of Public Services Jake Hammel said. Although both the City of Hillsdale and the owners of the private concession stand near Sandy Beach attempted to clean up after the geese, the

process was too costly and labor-intensive for them to continue. “We realized that all of the labor and time we spent on removing their feces took our focus away from more important projects,” Hammel said. City officials investigated other methods of abatement such as spraying repellent on the beach, constructing fences, or growing out the grass along the shoreline. These options proved to be either too expensive or too harmful to the environment, so the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recommended that they host a city-sponsored hunt. Once the Hillsdale City Council approved the hunt in August, Hammel used a lottery system to select sixteen licensed hunters from a pool of 27 applicants. These hunters

are placed under state regulations that only permit hunters to bag five geese per day and allow them a maximum possession of 15 geese. “We did background checks on our hunters to make sure that they are quality, conscientious people,” Hammel said. “That way we won’t have just anyone showing up to hunt in our park.” To further ensure the safety of townspeople, the park will be closed 7-11 a.m. on weekdays until Sept. 30. Bike paths and roadways leading directly to the lake will also be closed during those times. The public response to the hunt has been largely supportive. “Anyone who spends a substantial amount of time on the lake understands why we have to do this. One of our hunters

actually lives on the lake and has boated over to the hunting parameters each morning,” Hammel said. Senior Katie Wright frequently swims at Baw Beese and said she supports the hunt. “I started noticing the geese this summer as more of a nuisance, and I hope this will help keep them off of the beaches,” Wright said. As of Tuesday, 20 geese have been exterminated. Hammel said he hopes the count will reach 100 by the end of the hunt. “We’ll see how it goes this year and next year and then evaluate how effective it was and go from there,” he said. “We might adjust the dates of the hunt next year, so we can catch more birds while they’re here in the summer.”

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only turnover the Chargers forced in the game, compared to the two McKendree created in the first half. “One of our defensive goals is to win the turnover battle,” sophomore linebacker Dan Shanley said. “That’s something we’re going to focus on this week. It’s always good to get takeaways, but we need more.” Shanley made 13 total tackles in the game, 10 of which were solo, to lead the team. He was one of many defenders who had a hand in limiting McKendree to only 3.2 yards per rushing attempt. “I think we played well against the run,” Shanley said. “There’s definitely room for improvement and things we’ve got to do better, but there’s definitely positives we can take away, because that’s a good McKendree team we played. Their running backs are pretty athletic.” Conversely, Hillsdale’s offense struggled to find consistency all night long. Hillsdale routinely began drives deep in its own territory. Eight of the Chargers’ 12 drives began at or inside their own 20-yard line. “Field position is always huge,” Stewart said. “Starting at our own 1-yard line isn’t

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ideal, but it’s something we work on and are prepared for. It comes down to the offense getting into a groove and putting together nice drives.” All three of Hillsdale’s scoring drives began outside of their own 20-yard line. Of the Chargers’ 62 plays from scrimmage, 42 were rushing plays. Otterbein said field position and turnovers were both factors in the offense’s inability to generate momentum. “Certainly the longer the field, the tougher it is to drive the ball,” he said. “The key is to give yourself a little breathing room. Field position absolutely made a difference, but just as relevant is the fact that we turned the ball over twice.” Otterbein said one way the Chargers can improve their field position is by gaining better yardage on punt and kick returns, something he admitted wasn’t a focal point for the team heading into week three. The road ahead doesn’t get any easier for the Chargers, as they travel to the University of Indianapolis on Saturday to take on the undefeated, No.14 Greyhounds. Hillsdale defeated Indianapolis at home last year, 30-24. “This is one of those games that’s kind of a non-confer-

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Junior Austin Sandusky led Hillsdale’s receivers with 34 yards against McKendree . Todd Lancaster | Courtesy

Sailing club drops into Detroit River for second competition ever By | Mark Naida Assistant Editor The Hillsdale College Sailing Club competed in the Midwest Collegiate Sailing Association Sloop Championship on Saturday and Sunday at the Detroit Yacht Club. The Sailing Club took two teams to Detroit to participate in the regatta. The first Charger team, skippered by freshman Kaitlyn Rowland and crewed by junior Michael Whitman and freshman Julia Powell, took sixth place in the regatta. The second Charger team, skippered by sophomore Ben Dietderich and crewed by ju-

nior Pearce Pomerleau and sophomores Hannah Hayes and Owen Fingerhut, took last place in the event. “Most teams were better than us, but it felt good that one of our teams didn’t finish last,” Dietderich said. Finishing order dictated the scoring of the event. Officials placed buoys in the river according to wind conditions, and the sailors had to guide their boats between them as they raced for time. The total position finish after eight runs down the course made up the final scores, making the lowest scoring team the winner of the regatta. Despite the official scoring

Members of the Hillsdale College Sailing Club prepare their boats prior to this Saturday’s race. Hannah Hayes | Courtesy

of the event, amateur sailing is about improvement. “It didn’t feel like we were racing the other teams, we were just trying to beat our own time,” Hayes said. “The other teams were so friendly and supportive.” Grand Valley State University won the event with 12 points and Michigan State’s team finished close behind with 18 points. The Hillsdale team skippered by Kaitlin Rowland finished in 6th place with 51 points ahead of the Indiana Hoosiers and the other Charger team which earned 61 points. Rowland’s boat finished in 5th place three times during the competition. “I am proud of the group. By Sunday, we did much better. On our last race we got 6th and beat Indiana,” Dietderich said. The Detroit Yacht club furnished the boats for the events which were Flying Scot models that fit a crew of three comfortably. Though college regatta normally use club 420 model boats with two people, the new members of the Sailing Club didn’t know any different. Hayes had never sailed before the event. “I had no idea where the port side was or what a jib was,” she said. “It was a like learning a foreign language at first.” After fumbling with some rigging, Hayes heard older

men shouting at her from the shore. But after she explained that she had never been sailing before, they quickly changed their tune. “An older man took me aside right when I got back to shore and we went straight to the basics. He taught me how to tie some knots,” she said. Pomerleau has experience sailing in Michigan after learning on Lake Michigan near Traverse City. And though he has years of sailing experience and though the club had participated in an regatta at Hope College in Holland Michigan last April, prior to this event, he had never sailed on a river before. “Sailing on the Detroit river had different issues with it. Not only do you have to deal with the wind, but you have to deal with the current,” he said. The new leadership from Rowland and Dietrich impressed Pomerleau as did the response of the new members. “A number of freshman helped crew the boats and they had great participation and engagement from the start,” he said. The conditions were nearly ideal for sailing last weekend with afternoon gusts between five and six miles per hour. “The weather was super nice and sunny. But for sailing we needed wind which did not come until the afternoon, Hayes said. “Each morning

Two teams from Hillsdale competed in last weekend’s MCSA Sloop Sailing Championship. Hannah Hayes | Courtesy

we just sat around at the yacht club studying until the wind picked up at 1 p.m.” The hospitality of the sailing community impressed the team, especially after the organizers of the regatta housed the teams in private residences and fed them. “On Saturday night, we stayed in a 50 foot yacht together. It was tight but we all either got to share a bed or sleep on deck,” Pomerleau said. Some of the details of sleeping on a ship perplexed Hayes. “We had to make sure the windows of the yacht were closed, because they said that they had a raccoon problem,” she said. Pearce thought that the opportunity to stay on the yacht was an appropriate introduc-

tion to the sport. “It was a great ‘Welcome to the team!’” he said. The Sailing Club has big aspirations moving forward. Pomerleau said that the club is hoping to buy gear and boats with the help of a donor within the next month. He also said that the group can practice on Baw Beese, which has sufficient wind for sailing and is large enough for full race courses. With the help of new leadership and excited new members, the Sailing Club hopes to perform better each time they hit the water. “It was a fun weekend. We definitely improved upon where we started,” Dietderich said.

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MEET TOM DAEGER, THE MAN WHO BUILT THE G-MAC By | Anna Timmis Assistant Editor Even before he became commissioner of the Great Midwestern Athletic Conference in 2011, Tom Daeger had a long history in sports, making him a natural fit for the role. Experience alone, however, wasn’t enough to build the Hillsdale’s new conference from the ground up. According to those who work with Daeger, it’s his strong character and principles that set him apart. Don Brubacher, athletic director at Hillsdale College, described Daeger as “conscientious.” “My goodness, that describes him,” Brubacher said. “He’s the definition of the word.” Alan Geist, athletic director of Cedarville University, helped form the fledgling conference at its inception but credits Daeger with the conference’s growth and success. “He is dedicated, he is phenomenal in his organization,

and he is very — and was immediately — very passionate about the Great Midwestern Athletic Conference,” he said. Sports have always been a part of Daeger’s adult life. When he studied journalism at the University of Indianapolis, he also played baseball for the university. Even on entering the IT field and then working as a business analyst, he couldn’t keep sports out of his life He coached high school teams and broadcast and wrote about local and collegiate sports. “Although I was working full time, I still maintained a love for athletics and a desire to work in college athletics at some point,” Daeger said. In 2001, Daeger took the opportunity to work in the field he loved — assisting a Division III conference, and he has been working tirelessly to build college sports since. Since serving as the first ever full-time sports information director at the Great Lakes Valley Conference in 2006, Daeger has become used to trailblazing. But Daeger’s cre-

ativity and innovation would be put to the test when it came to “starting an athletic conference from scratch.” The G-MAC, which started with six members in 2011, has since expanded to 14 members — Hillsdale joined this July. The organizing athletic directors talked with a number of potential candidates for the position, but they quickly decided who was the man for the job. “Hands down, Tom Daeger was the best candidate,” Geist said. “ I mean, it wasn’t even a decision...just from his background, from his demeanor… he was hungry to be a commissioner and to lead a fledgling group of institutions that were starting a brand new conference.” Daeger said during his time at University of Indianapolis, his coaches pushed him and his teammates to invest in the community, value interactions and relationships, and strive for academic excellence. “I saw in my time as a student athlete...a very early effort to ensure that programs

are visiting local hospitals, are taking steps to raise money for those who may not have been fortunate enough to experience that same experiences we were having as a student athlete,” he said. Daeger considered that selflessness a unique opportunity in Division II sports. “The fortunate part of my experience as a student athlete...has been the focus on community engagement and noting that competition is certainly important and the wins and loses on the field are something that are recorded and certainly valued as programs are developed,” Daeger said. As a commissioner with years of hard work before him, Daeger brought together a group of people as passionate as himself. While building a conference from the ground up was an enormous challenge, it was one which Daeger approached with his regular zest. “It was fun to start something from scratch, certainly,” he said.

Tom Daeger has been the commissioner of the G-MAC since 2011 and has helped the league expand to 14 schools. Tom Daeger | Courtesy

tennis competes at ITA Regionals MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY LOOKS Men’s By | Scott McClallen Assistant Editor TO BUILD OFF FIRST MEET By | Madeleine Jepsen Science & Tech Editor In its first race of the season, the men’s cross country team finished second among the Division II teams at the Spartan Invitational on Friday. The team is looking to build on the experience and improve in the coming weeks, according to head coach Andrew Towne ’04. Due to some of the top runners on the team battling injuries and a learning curve for the team’s new members, Towne said the race served as a starting point to build from during future meets. “We want to learn from our results, but we gave really good effort,” Towne said. “We just need to learn from what didn’t go the way we wanted it to.” Senior captain Nathan Jones was Hillsdale’s top runner, finishing 48th overall, with a time of 26:36.3. “He’s really improved from his freshman year until now,” Towne said. “He’s just very steady and consistent — the kind of things you want from all your kids but especially senior leaders.” Freshman Mark Miller was the team’s No. 2 runner and placed 64th overall with a time of 26:58 in his first collegiate race. Junior Miles Garn finished third on the team and 74th overall with a time of 27.18.7. Freshman Morgan

Morrison followed close on Garn’s heels, coming in fourth on the team and 76th overall. “We felt Morgan Morris, a freshman, did a really good job for us in his first race in giving great effort and being very competitive,” Towne said. Miller said a combination of heat and pacing issues also contributed to the team’s performance during the race. “A lot of us went out too fast the first mile, and that showed later in the race,” Miller said. Additionally, freshman Sam Bradley and junior Nick Fiene were injured and unable to finish the race.

“I think it showed we have a lot of work to do, but that our freshman class is really talented,” junior Santiago Quintana said. Next, the team will compete in the Greater Louisville Classic in Kentucky Sept. 30. “By no means was Friday what we had hoped for or what we think we can do, but the biggest thing we talked with the guys about is that we always need to learn from our results,” Towne said. “I think if we do that and we have two good weeks of practice, then when we go to Louisville things should go much better.”

Senior Nathan Jones led the Chargers on Friday at the Spartan Invitational at Michigan State University. Evan Carter | Courtesy

The Hillsdale College men’s tennis team competed at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regionals Fall Midwest Championships last weekend. The Chargers were missing almost half of its team but still competed well. Sophomore Charlie Adams faced the No. 1 seed Sebastien Lescoulie of Grand Valley State in his first round and was defeated 6-4, 6-0. Adams then went 3-2 to advance to the A draw, where he was handed a 6-3, 6-2 loss to Jean Segura of Missouri-St. Louis. Adams was awarded the G-MAC men’s tennis Player of the Week award on Tuesday. Adams was a Second AllTeam GLIAC selection last year, going 14-7 in singles play, and 13-9 in doubles play. Freshman Gabe Katz won his first two rounds, and was knocked out in the quarterfinals, 1-6, 6-4, 10-4 by Missouri-St. Louis’ Karl Heinrichs. Sophomore Michael Szabo advanced three rounds in the B draw before he was knocked out 6-3, 4-6, 10-7 by Andrew Dones of Southern Indiana. Sophomore Milan Mirkovic was sick during the tournament and attempted to compete anyway. Mirkovic lost his first round 6-4, 6-3 to Griffin Mertz of Wayne State, and was pulled out by head coach Keith Turner. Sophomore Julien Clouette and Szabo won one B draw doubles match before they were knocked out in the quarterfinals 8-3 by Missouri-St. Louis.

De Enrique Schmidt and Katz beat two doubles teams before they were knocked out in the semifinals 8-3 by Grand Valley State. Turner said the ITA, an individual tournament, is the biggest tennis competition of the fall. “At this tournament, if you win a match, it’s successful. It’s all the teams in the Midwest, so the best players from the Midwest are there, so for the most part there is no easy matches,” Turner said. “If you win two or three rounds, you’ve done a pretty good job in the tournament.” Teams compete from the GLIAC, the G-MAC, and across the Midwest for individual titles. “The first day, there were three different playing sites”, Szabo said. “Atmosphere-wise, it’s different, because you’re not playing right next to your teammates, and there’s an individual aspect to it,” Szabo said. “Normally, everyone is cheering each other on. But here, you might be playing 10 courts away from your teammate. But when we had chances to cheer each other on, I think we did really well. “ Turner said that he had hoped to judge the team’s talent through this tournament, but couldn’t, due to injuries. It was hard to see where we are at,” Turner said. “Our top four-out-of-five guys last year weren’t playing.” Junior John Ciraci hurt his shoulder, junior Justin Hyman has an injured ankle, Mirkovic was sick, and senior team captain Dugan Delp was taking

the LSAT. “Our guys have to take care of themselves and get healthy. Stay away from the bug going around campus, keeping their bodies free of injury, and being smart in practice — not pushing themselves or overdoing it,” Turner said. “I’m happy we have 10 guys this year, because it looks like we are going to need the depth, and a lot of people are gonna get to play, whether it’s singles or doubles.” The Chargers’ top two doubles teams, Hyman and Adams, and Ciraci and Delp, weren’t able to compete. “We took practice off today, and yesterday in an effort to get everyone healthy, because even the guys who went to the tournament felt beat kind of up,” Szabo said. “We go back to regular practice tomorrow [Wednesday] until our next match, and then we are off-season. But I would argue that we practice even harder then, because we have to get ready to play every single weekend starting after Christmas break.” Szabo said that he believes the Chargers will win the new conference. I think we will compete to win the G-MAC, and we are just chasing that goal of getting an NCAA bid. We will have to do really well against nonconference teams, but we are playing really well now, and the new guys are exceeding expectations,” Szabo said. “I think we are poised to make a really good run in the spring.” The Charges will face Indiana Tech on Oct. 3.

Dominican only had a .044. “Our team improved on communication and focus going into the ODU game,” freshman libero Madie Schider said. “We also had more passion and heart to play hard.” The Chargers scored four aces through the match, two of which were made by senior outside hitter Jackie Langer. “After the loss to Cedarville, we had to do some major regrouping,” Van Wienen said. “We realized we needed to do a better job at acknowledging when certain plays and shots weren’t working, and then make adjustments and try new

things until we found something that did work and capitalized on it.” Looking ahead, the team is trying to develop momentum to push through the early stages of G-MAC play. “In practice, we’re focusing on improving toughness and decision-making for all hitters,” Gravel said. Schider said the team is especially focusing on refining its performance in high-pressure situations. “Fans should expect more good matches going forward,” she said. “They will see a family on the court, working to

make each other better.” Van Wienen agreed, and added that the Chargers are hungry for victory. “Two conference losses so early in the season has knocked us back a little bit,” she said, “but it only makes us work harder as a team to come back from them.” This weekend, the Chargers continue G-MAC play on the road, with a Friday evening match at Kentucky Wesleyan (5-7, 1-2) and a Saturday afternoon match at Trevecca Nazarene (3-9, 0-3).

practices are already making me a better player.

What are your personal goals for your career as a Charger?

What is it like for you adjusting to a new schedule, balancing school and sport?

I just want to work hard and try to improve as much as I can, and compete for a spot in our lineup.

VOLLEYBALL SPLITS FIRST TWO MATCHES OF G-MAC PLAY By | Michael Lucchese Senior Writer Hillsdale College volleyball split its first two home matches of G-MAC play, losing its Friday night match to Cedarville but winning the next day against Ohio Dominican. The Chargers beat Cedarville, the 2016 G-MAC champions, in the first set 25-16, in front of more than 500 fans. The Yellow Jackets, however, came back in the next three sets 25-21, 25-20, and 25-15 to seize its first-ever win over Hillsdale.

“I would like to apologize to the fans of Friday night,” head coach Chris Gravel said. “The crowd was great, and we did not deliver. We can do better. We appreciate you coming, and thank you.” Junior right side hitter Paige VanderWall and freshman middle hitter Allyssa Van Wienen both pounded 11 kills. Overall, the Chargers hit .144, compared to the Yellow Jackets’ .297. Hillsdale’s offense struggled to overcome Cedarville’s defense — ranked the G-MAC’s top blocking team in 2016. Gabby Olson, the Yellow

Jackets’ middle hitter and last year’s conference Player of the Year, racked up 12 block assists, contributing to her team’s 15 overall blocks during the match. The Chargers recovered, however, from their loss, sweeping Ohio Dominican on Saturday. “We served and passed better on Saturday than we did on Friday,” Gravel said. VanderWall led Hillsdale’s offense with 12 kills, followed by junior outside hitter Kara Vyletel with 11. Hillsdale’s team hitting percentage for the match was .386, whereas Ohio

Charger Chatter: Gabe Katz What made you choose Hillsdale?

I have some family in the area who knew about it and recommended it. I knew it was a good school with a strong econ department. Last year, I visited with the tennis team and coach and I really liked it. What are your academic interests?

Gabe Katz is a freshman from South Burlington, Vermont. He plays on the Hillsdale men’s tennis team.

I love studying econ, so I want to do something with that. I don’t know what though. What are you looking forward to the most this year?

Learning a lot and trying to win our conference, which I think we can do. It’s our team goal. How are you adjusting to being so far away from home? I love it here so far and I’m really happy, but there are some things I miss. I miss my dog, and my family a little bit too, but mostly my dog. How do you like being on your new team? I love it so far. I like all my teammates, my coach, and the

It hasn’t been too bad so far because I haven’t had any tests or papers, but I assume it’ll get worse. But it has taught me to manage my time better, which is still a work in progress. What are your goals for this season? We want to make NCAAs.

Describe the differences between high school tennis and tennis at Hillsdale Just the level, everyone on the team is really good and competitive. In high school most matches were pretty easy, but at this level everyone is a solid player.

Are there other clubs you are involved in or looking to join? After our fall season is over, I might join chess club. I used to play a little, it’s fun. Who is your favorite tennis player, and why? Roger Federer, because he plays so beautifully and makes the game look easy. - Compiled by Cali Townsend

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The women’s cross country team jumped to second in the regional rankings after the Spartan Invitational. Evan Carter | Courtesy

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY PLACES FOUR RUNNERS IN TOP 27 By | Jo Kroeker Features Editor The women’s cross country team jumped three regional rankings, from fifth to second, after a strong showing Friday at Michigan State University’s Spartan Invitational. The Charger women placed third overall and second among Division II schools. Of Hillsdale’s top seven finishers, three were freshmen. That number could have been four if it included sophomore Arena Lewis, who only raced in one race last year because of multiple injuries, essentially making her a new runner, head coach Andrew Towne ’04 said. “We’re really happy with how they’re doing,” Towne

said of the freshmen. “That was a very solid race for us this weekend.” Towne said the plan was for the women to run in their workout groups and then take the leash off toward the end and see what they could do, which he said they executed well. While pack running is a strategy most teams attempt, he said the Hillsdale women made it possible because they’re equally talented. Towne also praised senior Hannah McIntyre’s performance, who placed 10th overall and was the team’s top finisher. McIntyre, who was just one minute slower than her personal record, said while she felt sick Thursday, she muscled

GOLF FINISHES FOURTH AT G-MAC FALL INVITE

By | Joshua Paladino Opinions Editor Junior Liam Purslowe was hot after nine holes at this week’s tournament — poised to place first as an individual — until the rain shortened his game. “Everyone in the field knew that the event would likely be shortened to either only counting the first day or 27 holes, but we still tried to get through 36,” Purslowe said. After he played 14 holes on day two, the tournament was cut short, and Purslowe landed in third place. The Hillsdale College golf team placed fourth of 11 teams in the G-MAC Fall Invite hosted by the University of Findlay on Sept. 18-19. The team shot 454, falling 18 strokes behind Findlay, the first place finisher. Purslowe placed third as an individual and took the lowest score on the second day, shooting 33 over nine holes. “I turned at 3-under and actually got to 4-under through 14 holes, which at the time was in 2nd place,” he said. “I knew that if I wanted a chance to win the tournament after the weather delay, I would have to be aggressive.” Purslowe said his first day’s score lowered his chances of winning the tournament. “My 74 on day one was disappointing, given I was hitting it well, so I knew it wouldn’t

take much to turn the way I was playing into a good round,” he said. “I would’ve had a really good chance of winning if the tournament wasn’t shortened, given I had already played the hardest stretch on the course and the leaders hadn’t.” But the tournament hosts only counted the players’ first nine holes, since not everyone finished before the storm hit, so Purslowe dropped down to third place. Sophomores George Roberts and Ryan Zetwick shot 115 and 117, respectively. Junior Joel Pietila also shot 115. Senior Joe Torres shot 121. The team also played in a secondary tournament, the Irish Hills Invitational, on Sept. 15-16. The team placed third with a score of 609. Hope College took third with a dominant score of 565. Senior Logan Kaufman led the team and placed fifth as an individual. He said his ball striking carried his performance. “My putting wasn’t as good as I would have liked to have had it,” Kaufman said. “I think that’s what I will be working on most this semester.” Junior Andy Grayson played a solid tournament, as well. He shot 149 and placed seventh individually. Seniors John Burke, Ben Meola, and Steve Sartore shot 159, 161, and 156, respectively.

through and was happy with not only the external goals she met but the gritty mentality she maintained. “We have a really young team, but we have a senior class who has dealt with a whole spectrum of experience,” McIntyre said. “There’s thick talent among the freshmen, which can be unpredictable, but we worked really well together.” Lewis was quick to credit the freshmen and her team for her performance. “The freshmen are unreal,” Lewis said. “The team is the only reason I did well. Our team motto is ‘sacrifice,’ and I had to remember all my other teammates are out here hurting, too.”

If there’s one thing Lewis said her team could improve, it’s communication. The meet on Friday and the rankings released on Tuesday were a nice confidence boost, assistant coach Samantha Kearney said. The team also got what it was looking for in terms of key areas to work on, she said. “Right now, the girls run well in pairs, but closing the distances between those pairs will be the focus going forward,” she said. The next meet will be Sept. 30 in Louisville, Kentucky. Towne said the main focus will be on the little things that add up, such as attention to hydration and running a 5K as opposed to the championship

distance, a 6K. The Louisville meet will expose the team to even more Division-I competition. “That’s something that we push no matter the season,” Towne said. “We don’t want to get into championship season and have our first exposure to other elite athletes. We want to be comfortable competing against the very best and see where we stack up.” McIntyre was also distinguished as the Great Midwest Athletic Conference’s first Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week — a distinction Towne said wasn’t a surprise. “She’s definitely off to her best start yet, which is saying something, considering

the career she’s had so far,” Towne said of the three-time All-American. McIntyre, who also received GLIAC Athlete of the Week honors last year, said it’s an honor to be recognized, and she’s excited to compete in the new conference and see how it compares. “It’ll be nice to be with schools on the same wavelength as Hillsdale,” McIntyre said, referencing how in the GLIAC, Grand Valley State University could dominate regionally because of its large roster. “We have a lot of quality, but just past a certain extent, that can’t compete with quantity. Being in the G-MAC will just be more of a level playing field.”

HEARTBREAKING HOME LOSS TO MCKENDREE DROPS FOOTBALL TO 2-1 By | Nathan Grime Assistant Editor

For the third time in three games this season, the Chargers went down to the wire against their opponent. This time, however, they weren’t able to break through. McKendree University handed Hillsdale its first loss of the year on Saturday, 24-21, at Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium. The defeat dropped the Chargers’ record to 2-1. The game began auspiciously enough, as Hillsdale’s offense moved the ball 68 yards to take a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter. During the drive, junior quarterback Chance Stewart connected with two targets for 27 yards through the air and scrambled for 10 yards on the ground. Sophomore running back Christian Shepler carried the ball three times for 24 yards, including a 1-yard score for his first collegiate touchdown. “We took what the defense gave us,” Shepler said. “If they’re showing us a scheme that we can run the ball against, we’ll run the ball. If they’re showing us something that we can pass the ball against, we’ll pass the ball. We have guys who can make plays in both the running and passing game.” Later in the first quarter, the Bearcats forced a fumble on a sack of Stewart. McKendree’s offense took over at Hillsdale’s 28-yard line. The short field allowed the Bearcats to get on the board with a touchdown. The extra-point sailed wide of the goal post, and the Chargers led 7-6 at the end of the opening quarter. Early in the second quarter, the Bearcats missed what would have been a go-ahead

field goal. Hillsdale gave McKendree another opportunity, however, when they turned the ball over a second time. The Chargers had moved the ball into McKendree territory when sophomore running back Casey O’Brien’s fumble gave possession back to the Bearcats. The turnover overshadowed an otherwise solid performance from O’Brien, who helped move the Chargers onto McKendree’s side of the field and broke off a 19yard run earlier in the drive. McKendree capitalized on Hillsdale’s miscue, and marched 68 yards for a touchdown and two-point conversion to take a 14-7 lead. The Chargers responded before the close of the first half, as Stewart connected with junior wide receiver Austin Sandusky for a 6-yard touchdown with 18 seconds remaining in the second quarter. “Sandusky has always been a key part of our offense because of his speed and route running,” Stewart said. “He brings a different element to our team with his kill set and is just another key weapon on the offensive side.” Stewart finished the game 12-for-20, his highest completion percentage in a game this season, but with only 104 yards, his lowest output through three contests. The teams headed into the tunnel at halftime tied at 14. The Bearcats took a threepoint lead on their first drive of the second half, thanks to a 19-yard field goal. The Chargers again responded, when sophomore running back David Graham turned a 4thand-1 attempt into a 39-yard touchdown run. With it, Hillsdale took a 21-17 lead. Graham has scored in all three games this season, and has four touchdowns to begin

For the third straight weekend, the Chargers held their opponent to zero points in the fourth quarter. Todd Lancaster | Courtesy

the year. He continues to get the bulk of the carries in the backfield, while junior running back Joe Reverman continues to recover from offseason surgery. “Right now, the stats prove that the guy we want to touch the ball the most is David Graham,” head coach Keith Otterbein said of the rotation of Graham, Shepler, and O’Brien at the running back position. “But for the time being, you’re going to see all three of those faces as we keep going.” Hillsdale gained 213 yards on the ground for the evening, the most as a team in a game this year. Graham, Shepler, and O’Brien all carried the ball at least seven times, and all three backs averaged more than five yards per carry. “I think it’s a healthy competition. We’re always push-

ing each other,” Shepler said. “We’re all pretty unselfish guys, so we’re happy for each other, too.” A 72-yard touchdown drive at the end of the third quarter gave the lead back to McKendree, 24-21. Neither team scored in the final quarter. Hillsdale’s defense has not allowed any fourth-quarter points this season. The momentum seemed to shift in the Chargers’ favor early in the fourth quarter, when sophomore defensive back Merrick Canada intercepted an overthrown pass to get the ball back to Hillsdale’s offense. “The quarterback threw a bad pass and I was deeper down the field so I just sat back there and it kind of came right to me,” Canada said. “Be-

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‘Sharing the earth,’ Franklin discovers early Whitman translations

Luther posts his theses. Wikimedia Commons

“Each sharing the earth with all,” ends the first verse of Walt Whitman’s “Salut au Monde,” a poem that celebrates global equality. Virtues such as this brought Whitman beyond the U.S. border to share his ideas with the earth even during his lifetime. Assistant Professor of English Kelly Scott Franklin contributed a piece to the timeline of Whitman translations in August, when he announced his discovery of the earliest substantial translation of Whitman’s poetry into Spanish in an essay published in the University of Iowa’s Walt Whitman Quarterly Review. His discovery marks Whitman as an influential figure in the futurist literary movement in Spanish-speaking nations. Franklin, who has his doctorate in English and a master’s degree in Spanish, came across a 15-page translation of eight Whitman poems, including the lengthy “Salut au Monde,” in the

author, Uruguayan writer Armando Vasseur, dated February 1912, which suggests publication later that year. Although Franklin’s discovery does not alter the timeline of when Whitman’s poems began being translated into Spanish by much, their appearance in Prometeo, which began as a journal for radical and unorthodox works, demonstrates his influence on Italian futurist literature in Spain and Latin America, Franklin argued in his essay. “It is partly from this marriage of Prometeo and Futurism that a new Whitman — an avant-garde Whitman — is born into the Spanish-speaking world,” Franklin wrote. Additionally, the journal’s selection of poems and the translation’s word choice suggest more modern appeals, Franklin said. For example, Prometeo editor Ramón Gómez de la Serna translates “hardly” to “speedily” — “velozmente” — which carries futurist connotations. “Whitman’s voice motivates people,” Franklin said. “‘I celebrate my-

By grace through faith? Faculty and guest speakers from Catholic and Protestant backgrounds discuss the Reformation By | Hannah Niemeier Senior Writer

What sort of event can spark a debate that lasts more than five centuries? Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses in October 1517 can — and the “Reformation at 500” lecture series is getting a head start on the commemoration of this central moment in Reformation history. Visiting lecturer Ryan Reeves and a group of Hillsdale College theology, religion, and history professors opened up the semester-long discussion Sept. 18 and 19 with a focus on an issue that is often considered central to the 16th-century strife in the Roman Catholic church: justification and salvation. “When a group of faculty from various traditions began to meet last spring, we agreed on two things: that this year does mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation — we’re historians, not mathematicians — and that the discussions between Catholics and Protestants on this campus are not always as rigorous, critical, and historically grounded as they really ought to be,” Chaplain Adam Rick said to an audience of about 100 in Phillips Auditorium. “So we agreed on a third thing: that the 500th anniversary of the Reformation was as good a chance as any to clear the decks a bit and inject the conversation with some light.” Assistant Professor of Theology Jordan Wales set the scene with a history of understandings of grace before Luther, especially in Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, who saw justifying grace as a relationship with God. “The theology of grace has been distilled and refined, but it has not stood unchallenged,” Wales said. The next speaker, Ryan Reeves, a professor of historical theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and creator of a respected YouTube channel centering on church history

and theology, asked the provocative question, “Did Luther Understand Grace?” The answer — considered in light of Luther’s context and understanding of multiple readings of the term “justification” in late medieval theology — was “yes.” “Luther was totally allergic to all the ways we think we’re doing [justification] ourselves and forget grace,” Reeves said. “In that way, he got it right.” Justification and sanctification, issues that led theologians and reformers in such widely divergent directions, were actually more flexible in the late Middle Ages, and Luther sought assurance on the belief he found central to faith: justification. If debates stem from “terminological confusion,” as Reeves said, does that mean the centuries-long debate could be simply a matter of defining our terms and finding common ground? The drafters of the Joint Declaration of 1999 seemed to think they had solved this problem when they signed a statement that claimed Catholics and Protestants agree on the essentials regarding justification. But in the third lecture in the series, Associate Professor of History Korey Maas said that claim may skim over some important remaining differences. “The declaration doesn’t clarify existing confusion about terms, and it changes the meaning for accepted terms,” Maas said. This could lead not to agreement, but to further confusion about what important doctrines mean for different church groups. Students and audience members stored up their questions for a panel discussion at 7 p.m. with all the presenters, as well as Associate Professor of History Matthew Gaetano, religion and philosophy deparmtent chairman Tom Burke, and Assistant Professor of Religion Don Westblade.

The first question was about free will and predestination, a topic closely related to Augustine’s theory of grace (in case anyone still thinks Hillsdale students don’t think big). The second was about Luther’s view on grace and the immutability of God, from junior Ellen Friesen, a history major who is taking classes on Patristic Theology and the Reformation this fall. “I have a lot of questions still, and I’ll definitely be going into office hours and emailing Dr. Reeves,” Friesen said. “But I think I appreciated the spirit that the talks embodied even more than the content. They were honest about what they believed and were willing to discuss it.” This spirit was evidence of a search for unity without sacrificing the beliefs of individuals and church bodies, Friesen said. “Acts says that the community of believers was one in mind and heart. Dialogue like this answers the question: Are we one in mind? Do we confess the same things?” Friesen said. “To say the doctrine doesn’t matter stops all dialogue. But to neglect striving for unity is an issue of the heart. And that’s where prayer comes in.” The “This Far By Faith” lecture series will continue Oct. 17 and 18 with a focus on piety and the sacraments, and Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 with a discussion of Christian authority and Scripture. “Our only request for you is that you come ready to learn. Engage deeply. Ask hard questions. Assume good faith. Wrestle. Critique. Learn,” Rick said. “We realize we come to these conversations with convictions of our own, and that’s okay. Our goal isn’t to change minds or self-congratulate. Whether you are Protestant, Roman Catholic, or none of the above, it is our hope that you will find your own mind strengthened and refined.”

self.’ Right away, we’re listening. There’s an assertiveness there that’s fascinating, somebody who has a confident poetic voice. They liked that.” In historical context, the avant-garde writers who adopted Whitman may not be too far off, said Professor of English Christopher Busch, who also studied Whitman in graduate school. At his time, iambic pentameter was still the dominant form of poetry, but Whitman’s free verse opened the way for other writers such as T.S. Eliot, Robert Frost, and Ezra Pound. “He was revolutionary in what he undertook,” Busch said. “I think he was a profoundly influential and ground-breaking figure.” Even before Whitman was translated into Spanish, however, he was already an influential voice in Latin America. After Cuban poet and journalist José Martí heard Whitman speak in New York in 1887, his ideas spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Ed Folsom, editor of the Walt Whitman Quarterly Review and professor of

English at the University of Iowa, said translations of Whitman often reflect the traditions of the language and culture. “In some cultures, like China and Russia, he is often read as a proto-socialist poet, a poet of the working class, and thus very much a political poet,” Folsom said. “In India, however, he is still often read as a kind of Western yoga master, a poet who brought Hindu mysticism into the American vernacular, and thus more of a religious than a political writer...Kelly is building upon and adding to the long tradition of tracing Whitman’s influence outside of Anglophone cultures, and he is showing how Spanish-speaking countries have absorbed Whitman’s work in a variety of increasingly complex ways.” Franklin’s find comes following discoveries by Zachary Turpin, a doctoral candidate at the University of Houston, of two book-length works from Whitman published in 2016 and early 2017. “My own discovery is quite a humble one,” Franklin said. “This is an incredibly exciting time to be a Whitmanist.”

‘The Visiting Privilege’ writer visits Hillsdale By | Abigail Leali

Collegian Freelancer September is drawing to a close, but for aspiring writers, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author Joy Williams’ visit to campus may be the opening of a new horizon. At 8 p.m. on Monday Williams will read from her work in Dow A & B. The following night at the same time, she will give a lecture titled “Why I Write,” after which there will be a reception and book signing. “I’m thrilled that a writer as gifted as Joy Williams has agreed to come to our little campus,” Professor of English John Somerville said. “I can’t wait for the chance to share her with Hillsdale.” Somerville, who coordinated Williams’ event as part of the Visiting Writers Program, purchased a volume of her stories two years ago. He invited Williams after Mark Richard, a previous visiting writer, saw Somer-

ville with the book and said he knew Williams, offering to put Somerville in contact with her. Williams has written four novels, five short story collections, an essay collection, and a guide to the Florida Keys. Her stories are often darkly humorous and full of commentary on what she sees as bleak American life. In a New York Times Magazine article titled “The Misanthropic Genius of Joy Williams,” Dan Kois wrote, “In Williams’s precise, unsparing, surprising prose, her characters reach for the sublime but often fall miserably to earth.” Her event is the latest in a long line hosted by the Visiting Writers Program, which has been bringing wordsmiths of various genres to Hillsdale for many years. After Williams’ event, Dr. Somerville hopes to host another guest this fall and one in the spring. For those interested in reading Williams’ work, some of her books will be available in the bookstore.

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Spanish literary and cultural journal Prometeo while researching his dissertation on how Latin-American culture had interpreted the 19th-century poet’s works. He said he did not realize it was the earliest, however, until the summer of 2016 when he began pursuing “agonizing” research to ensure his assertion was correct. “Whitman has a universal appeal, and he has something to say that is universally true in how it applies and is gripping in all cultures, in all languages,” Franklin said. “His insistence on human equality is a timeless truth. His love of creation, the goodness of the human body, even the transcendent beauty that is in nature, these are things that human beings think universally, know deep down, or we recognize to be true.” Published in the first of 11 issues of Prometeo in 1912, the poems would have begun circulation in either January or February. “Walt Whitman: Poemas,” originally thought to be the first major Spanish translation, has an introduction from its

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What makes a poem stand out? John Somerville, professor of English: “I’m reminded of Robert Frost’s comment that ‘A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom,’ which comes close enough to Horace’s dictum that a poem is to be sweet and useful (‘dulce et utile’).”

Lara Forsythe, senior: “I think that, and I’m borrowing from Aristotle, a good poem has some semblance of reality. Also a good poem is one that reveals something that was previously unseen.”

What’s your favorite line of poetry? Somerville: “Some of my favorite lines from Donald Justice: ‘Sometimes he would squat / Among the foul weeds of the vacant lot, / Waiting for dusk and someone dear to come / And whip him down the street, but gently, home.’ (‘The Poet at Seven’). ‘Slowly now we begin to recall / The terrible whispers of our elders / Falling softly about our ears / In childhood, never believed till now’ (‘The Snowfall’).”

Forsythe: “From W.H. Auden, ‘Musée des Beaux Arts,’ and it’s actually four lines: ‘That even the dreadful martyrdom must run its course / Anyhow in a corner, some untidy spot / Where the dogs go on with their doggy life and the torturer’s horse / Scratches its innocent behind on a tree.’ I really like these four lines because it’s not only really profound, but it’s also just funny. The fact that it talks about these dogs in their doggy lives.” Compiled by Allison Schuster

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Habits and surprises: my summer in a convent

Three students found housing in ‘Little Rome,’ a quiet corner of the capital city By | Anna Timmis Assistant Editor

As I tumbled downstairs and into the foyer one morning, Sister Gloria followed me out the door and waved until I turned the corner of the street. She had committed to care for young women like me for the rest of her life, providing us with a safe home and spiritual encouragement. In “Little Rome,” the quiet corner of a breakneck-paced city, religious houses dot the neighborhoods surrounding Washington, D.C.’s Catholic University of America. One such building is Centro Maria Residence, the place two other students and I called home for the summer. I never would have dreamed of living in a convent if it hadn’t been for Josephine von Dohlen. A fellow junior and D.C. intern, Josephine asked, “Want to live in a convent with me?” The National Journalism Center had accepted our applications for its summer internship program, and, in the thick of the scramble to find affordable living arrangements, I jumped at the idea. We quickly convinced junior Julie Havlak to join. “It would make for the best story,” Julie said. We weren’t the first Hillsdale students to find a home there. Trinity Wright ’17 spoke warmly of her time at the residence. In the order of the Religious of Mary Immaculate, the sisters’ mission is to provide a safe home for young women, often students or young professionals. The order established houses all over the world, from Mexico to England to Spain. The sisters running Centro Maria are all Hispanic, serving the local Hispanic community in Brookland, Washington, D.C. as well as women like us. They welcome women with varied religious backgrounds; When I tentatively confessed I was a Protestant, the sisters didn’t blink. The residents, from across

the U.S. Spain, Italy, Venezuela, all found the same haven: a home filled with love, peace, and laughter. Separated from families — one with a home torn apart by political conflict — the young women returned from days at university or work to Sister Andrea’s warm smile, caring eyes, and her standard greeting, “Hi Chicas!” “I remember the first week I was there, Sister Andrea knocked on my door one day, at night,” Angela Bell, an intern and resident said. “And I opened the door. And she just let herself in and just sat down. Literally the first word she said to me was ‘You need to make your bed.’ And I was like, ‘What am I getting myself into?’ But then she ended up being really cool.” Sister Andrea, speaking the most fluent English of the sisters, gave advice, talked about her home in Mexico, and listened to “girl talk,” telling us about the boyfriend she left for her calling. The priest was saying Mass as I left for work on Saint Anthony’s Day, and the womanly voices floating unobtrusively from the chapel filled the hallway with warmth and peace. A portrait of Vicenta María López i Vicuña, the founder of the order of the Religious of Mary Immaculate, smiled at me from the wall, while I jumped in surprise at the life-sized cut-out of Pope Francis standing near the door. We giggled whenever we saw him, hoping the sisters wouldn’t notice. That evening, I got off the Metro in time to celebrate with the sisters and the residents of Centro Maria. In the dining room, a Katy Perry song was playing on a laptop. “She’s beautiful,” Sister Andrea commented at the music video, drawing laughs from the girls. “The thing that really stuck out to me at that whole event Sister Andrea’s little DJ setup,” Angela recalled. “That was just amazing. I’m pretty sure they played Despacito like three

times throughout in the span of an hour. I love that.” That night we were celebrating Saint Anthony’s Feast Day. The kitchen was already buzzing with activity. Girls set four long tables in the dining room with tablecloths covered in a blue, yellow and purple balloon pattern, and a handmade sign wished Sister Antonia, as Saint Anthony’s namesake, a happy day. The sisters, usually frugal, knew when to splurge. Topping off the dinner with a birthday cake big enough for us all, we nibbled dessert to “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, and “Sign of the Times” by Harry Styles. As we hopped tables to talk with everyone, some girls chatted in two languages, those from Europe, Mexico, and South America switching between their native tongue and English so the American girls would understand. I came home every night from the whirlwind of the D.C. journalism scene anticipating the peace of Centro Maria. One night, however, I was in for a surprise. Discoball lights flashed from the windows, and Mexican pop music blared from the event hall. Instead of quiet, I learned to expect cookouts and parties. When the summer drew to a close, I waited for Sister Andrea to finish Mass in the chapel, hoping to make my flight, but equally anxious to tell her goodbye. Her eyes filled with tears, the routine goodbyes that came with her calling still difficult after years of service to God and the girls for whom she prayed and cared. In the back of the Uber — finally on our way after Andrea insisted the driver help me with my suitcase — I realized I had left behind women who, no matter where I went, or how long I would be gone, would always welcome me with open arms to their home on Jackson Street in a quiet corner of Washington.

(Back to front) Junior Chloe Rijke, junior Carrie Bieganek, Associate Professor of Classics Eric Hutchinson, and Assistant Professor of Classics Laury Ward examine art. Bryan Springer | Courtesy

At ancient art exhibit, students rediscover the classics By | Madeline Fry Culture Editor Some 2,500 years ago, one industrious artist painted hundreds of ceramic Greek vases, adorning them with scenes of military and mythology. This year, the Princeton University Art Museum organized an exhibition of the anonymous Berlin Painter’s work, drawing more than 50 of the vases together from 15 private collections from the British Museum to the Vatican’s Museo Gregoriano Etrusco. On Sunday, several dozen students and professors from both the classics and art departments visited the Toledo Museum of Art to see this exhibit. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see all of these pieces from museums across Europe and the U.S. together in one place,” Associate Professor of Classics Eric Hutchinson said. Titled “The Berlin Painter and His World: Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early Fifth Century B.C.,” the exhibit includes dozens of vases painted by the Berlin Painter, as well as more than 80 vessels and statuettes from the time period. Named when a scholar studied one of his vases at the State

Museum of Berlin, the Berlin Painter is characterized by the elegance and precision of his figures. Senior Rachael Reynolds said she appreciated the artistic technique in his work. “Kind of amazing how they could actually pull that off,” she said.

Some vases were pieced together from fragments, but others were practically intact. “The condition of most of the vessels is truly amazing,” senior Brian Hall said. “It was a great opportunity to see an exhibit I would not otherwise be able to,” he said.

Seniors Rachael Reynolds and Patrick Lucas attended the exhibit. Rachael Reynolds | Courtesy

Alumna releases single, ‘friend,’ on streaming services

In her first single, Catherine Coffey ’16 explores forgiveness and discernment in friendships both felt that the song worked perfectly with the nuance of Ophelia’s story and passion. ‘friend’ draws out the same A self-described hybrid of melancholy finality in Ophelia’s “Nebraskan curiosity” and eyes, but also articulates the pu“Russian-New York moodirity and faith that are present in ness,” Catherine Coffey ’16 has Millais’ depiction of her,” Prom written music since high school. said. Coffey, characterized by her Senior Danielle Adams, Cofmesmerizing, acoustic singer/ fey’s producer and producer songwriter sound, released her of Vanity Plate Records, menfirst single, “friend,” on Sept. tioned an interesting moment 3, via iTunes, Spotify, Amaregarding the recording process zon, and Apple Music. She has of “friend.” Adams revealed co-written and sung two songs that errors had occurred while with Q-Curius, an electronrecording the guitar. Since the ic-rap duo composed errors were unable to be corof Joel Calvert ’17 and rected in the original recordForester McClatchey ing and distance separated ’16, but ‘friend’ is her the partners, Coffey utilized first solo release. a recording technique used The song is an ode by bands such as Arcade Fire to finding the balance to resolve the discrepancies. between love and disVia app, Coffey sent Adams cretion in close relaa file with the recording of tionships. the guitar, and Adams was “It’s grown-up in able to layer the separate ways that my other recordings for a seamless songs aren’t. In a way, soundtrack. my other songs tend to Freshman Declan Willean forward,” Coffey liamson, who performed said. “Up until ‘friend,’ with Coffey at student music a lot of my songs were festival Wombstock earlier almost desperate or this month, described Cofreaching out, whereas Alumna Catherine Coffey released a single. fey’s new song as “ethere‘friend’ leans back just Catherine Coffey | Courtesy al” and “symphonic in naa little bit. And it was ture.” Her insight, he said, the first time I found my music tional paintings.” is “wise beyond her years.” According to Coffey, the leaning back and taking a look Coffey said she will be reat the person, and even taking a song “friend” is inspired by leasing several new singles this the idea that some of the clos- winter, the first by early Octolook at myself.” Some theater enthusiasts est people to us can be the most ber. She is also collaborating may recognize the melody of toxic. Expressing a balance with other artists on a full alCoffey’s new song: original- between love for others and bum, “Purple,” which she exly a duet, it was was modified personal discernment, “friend” pects to come out by this winter from “Mother Courage,” a piece depicts growth through rela- as well. Coffey had written for a theater tionships, the chorus beginning, “Making art is the focus,” production (of the same name) “Tell me how to love you now.” Coffey said. “Be yourself and “After listening to the song those who believe in it, too, will at Hillsdale last year. Fellow alumna Meg Prom and showing her my plans we stick.”

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Juniors Julie Havlak, Josephine von Dohlen, and Anna Timmis lived in a convent. Anna Timmis | Collegian

In review: Hillcats album brings fresh energy to jazz By | Ryan Goff

Collegian Freelancer The latest album from faculty jazz band the Hillcats assures listeners that the Great American Songbook is still alive. “Lean on It” compiles tunes from across the spectrum of the mid-century’s jazz repertoire, arranged anew by Chris McCourry, Hillcats trumpeter and director of jazz ensembles. Hillsdale’s jazz faculty, joined by singer and Social Media Coordinator Gianna Marchese ’17, brings traditional jazz fresh energy with the album. Each of the nine songs that make up the album contains an intro that projects the theme of the rest of the song. Once the mood is reached, Marchese’s marvelous voice greets listeners. Her voice stands out in many places: “Moonlight Serenade” in particular showcases Marchese’s pure tone and

exceptional range, her biggest strengths as a vocalist. The first song of the album, “Time After Time,” sets the tone for the songs following. From Grammy Hall of Fame award-winning album “Chet Baker Sings,” the song as sung by Marchese rekindles the same emotion of the original, enhanced with a livelier tempo. Perhaps the highest point of the album is a take on the classic standard most memorably done by Frank Sinatra in “I’ll Remember April.” This song brings an exciting arrangement from McCourry and a wistful set of lyrics in harmony, maintaining the sentiment jazz listeners have come to love from Sinatra’s version in an uptempo arrangement that feels fresh. “Moonlight Serenade” is another one of the slow ballads that frequent the album. The song opens with McCourry playing a virtuosic line on trumpet, setting the tone for the

sentimental lyrics Marchese sings. The two then combine for a duet, tastefully arranged and another high point of the album. The soloists, too, have their time to shine: Chris McCourry plays some improvised trumpet solos throughout the album, perhaps best in “You Go to My Head.” Jon Gerwitz, the tenor saxophonist, shines in “Nature Boy.” Hank Horton, on the bass, plays a wonderful variation on the theme in “Time After Time.” Arlene McDaniel, on piano, provides a few defining moments throughout the album, most notably in “I’ll Be Seeing You” and “I’ll Remember April.” Be sure to pick up this album from the College Bookstore; Marchese’s voice is too good to not be heard. Make “Lean on It” the soundtrack to your next evening in, and enjoy the experience.

’16, a close friend of Coffey’s since their sophomore year, designed the cover art for “friend.” She took inspiration from Sir John Everett Millais’s painting of Ophelia, heroine of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” “I took his study and combined it with watercolor illustration to emphasize the unfinished nature of the work while also connecting Ophelia’s story to the album,” Prom said. “Even while drowning her eyes are turned upward, and in the full painting her hands are posed like a martyr or saint in tradi-

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Student spends summer studying hopelessness depression By | Chandler Lasch Web Editor Senior psychology major Elyse Hutcheson may have spent the summer studying hopelessness, but she said she’s optimistic about how the research opportunity helped her prepare for the future. Hutcheson studied causes of a subtype of depression called hopelessness depression at Temple University in Philadelphia. She conducted her research in their mood and cognition lab, where she helped maintain the lab and code data. Hutcheson worked with a graduate student in the lab, assisting with a study she said has been in progress for at least nine years and involves around 1,000 people. When the results are published, Hutcheson will be listed as a co-author of the study. “The project they had was a longitudinal study following people from around age 11 or so through college and looking at their negative inferential styles,” she said. “So when an event happens, what are you attributing that event to? Are you attributing it to yourself or to outside circumstances?” Hutcheson said if some-

one believes that he or she is responsible for something bad that happens and believes the bad circumstances will always be his or her fault, this is known as a stable inference. She said people are more likely to develop a sense of hopelessness when they have stable and global negative inferential styles. “We were looking at whether or not people are likely to develop depression as a result of a negative life event in a certain domain of their life,” she said. “You learn a lot in psychology classes about self-concepts — what’s important to you, how you view yourself in the world around you. Our hypothesis was related to the fact that some people have a self-concept that’s very based in achievement events, whereas other people have a self-concept that’s very based in interpersonal events.” The researchers tested whether people’s self-images could affect their likelihood of developing depression after a negative event occurred in a valued area of their lives. For example, a person who has a highly interpersonal self-image may be more strongly affected by a friend’s rejection than by a negative event that

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Wallace, who has gone on the retreat since her first semester at Hillsdale. “It’s cool to be with like-minded people who appreciate your work.” Assistant Professor of Biology Silas Johnson, who organized the retreat, said it’s a good opportunity for students and faculty to enjoy the biology station, which otherwise is

Senior Elyse Hutcheson investigated how negative life events impact a person’s likelihood of developing depression. Elyse Hutcheson | Courtesy

occurred in a less-valued area of his or her life. “This is a prediction made by the hopelessness theory of depression formulated by Abramson, Metalsky, and Alloy in 1989,” Naoise Mac Giollabhui, a graduate student Hutcheson worked with, said

in an email. He added that Hutcheson worked in Lauren Alloy’s lab, which is under the supervision of the professor of psychology who helped formulate the hopelessness theory of depression. “What we found was that there wasn’t really a specific

vulnerability,” Hutcheson said. “Basically, negative interpersonal events and negative achievement events are both general vulnerabilities for developing depression no matter how much you prioritize them. If a bunch of negative events are building up, no matter what domain they’re in, you’re going to be more likely to be depressed.” Hutcheson said the internship was a valuable experience because she plans to earn her doctorate in clinical psychology, which is a researched-based degree, and intends to continue studying factors that can help people cope with depression more effectively. She said she appreciated the opportunity to work with graduate students on a project that aligns with her passion for psychology. She is also the vice president of Lighthouse, a campus club that promotes conversation about mental health. “That’s what I’m really passionate about,” Hutcheson said. “That’s why I want to do clinical psychology. I want to help people get better and understand themselves.” Mac Giollabhui said he appreciated Hutcheson’s initia-

tive and attention to detail. “It was really excellent working with Elyse,” he said. “She showed all of the qualities that you would look for in a young researcher. We were working on testing some hypotheses formulated by the hopelessness theory of depression, a theoretical account of why individuals become depressed, and Elyse frequently tried to ground these abstract concepts in real-world examples.” Assistant Professor of Psychology Collin Barnes said Hutcheson’s research will help her in her future studies in psychology. “Elyse is an excellent student in our department, sensitive both to the theoretical and human side of the discipline,” Barnes said in an email. “Her involvement this summer in the internship marks one of a number of steps she is taking to make her goal of becoming a clinician a reality. Her ability to engage empirically and conceptually with human psychology is a strength that will make her, I believe, an excellent researcher of depression or whatever else she chooses to investigate in the future.”

Canoes, hikes, s’mores: Biology department holds annual retreat

When Hillsdale College biology students swap laboratories and classrooms for their annual lakeside retreat, they trek through the woods on a botany hike, burn methane, and canoe for hours on a river. “Whether it’s lighting swamp gas…the s’mores, the canoe trips, the meals that we share together, even the ride up and back — the trip heightens camaraderie among students of different levels and [between] students and faculty,” Associate Professor of Biology Jeffrey VanZant said in an email. “The whole weekend is fantastic.” About 25 science students and seven biology faculty members attended the biology retreat Saturday and Sunday, which was held more than three hours away at the college’s G.H. Gordon Biological Station near Rockwell Lake in Luther, Michigan. The retreat has been an annual tradition since about 2009, according to Professor of Biology David Houghton. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate with biology major friends, spend time with professors, and mentor freshmen,” said senior Andrea

“And it’s a good opportunity for all of us to relax and enjoy our magnificent biostation on one of the last nice weekends of a Michigan autumn.” used only for summer classes and student research projects. The biology department pays for the retreat, Johnson said, so students go for free. No one has to apply to go, and the retreat is open to biology, chemistry, and biochemistry majors as well as students in the 100-level science courses.

Professor of Biology Ranessa Cooper leads a botany walk as part of the annual biology retreat. Lydia Seipel | Courtesy

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The range of ages among students and professors cultivates a unique opportunity for bonding in the department, Houghton said. “It’s a chance for the freshmen to meet the faculty and the upperclassmen,” Houghton said in an email. “And it’s a good opportunity for all of us to relax and enjoy our magnificent biostation on one of the last nice weekends of a Michigan autumn.” Several traditions make the retreat memorable, Wallace said: a botany hike led by Professor of Biology Ranessa Cooper, a two-hour canoe ride along the Manistee River, and two seniors taking a methane-trapping contraption into the lake at night to capture the gas and light it on fire. Professor of Biology Francis Steiner also plays guitar around the campfire, Wallace said, even playing songs he wrote himself. “It really is a community-building thing,” said senior Madison Frame, who went on the retreat for the third time this year. “Having this experience where you’re outdoors having fun in nature creates this camaraderie on a deeper level than you find in the classroom.”

Junior Elizabeth Palmer participates in the canoe trip down the Manistee River as a part of the annual biology retreat at the G.H. Gordon Biological Station. Andrea Wallace | Courtesy

Students and professors canoe down the Manistee River as part of the annual biology retreat. Andrea Wallace | Courtesy

New research rekindles debate about dark energy

DNA robot can serve as a molecular ‘postal service’

Researchers design switchable nanoparticle mirror

Cassini’s 13-year orbit of the ringed planet ends

Analysis of a category of supernovas published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society raises the possibility that there may not be dark energy in the universe. The researchers compared supernova events to two different models of the universe and found the model without dark energy to be a slightly more accurate representation. While the Royal Astronomical Society said it is too early to definitively choose one model over the other, the research adds to the debate about the existence of dark energy and the nature of the universe. If the alternative model is truly a better representation of reality, it would suggest the universe may not be accelerating in its expansion but only appearing to do so.

Using a single strand of DNA just 53 bases long, a research team has created a robot with three functional domains capable of picking up, sorting, and delivering molecular cargo. In preliminary tests published in Science, the robot was able to distinguish between two types of fluorescently labeled molecules. Although application of the robot for chemical synthesis or drug delivery remains a distant goal for the future, the researchers said the robot’s ability marks a major step toward designing molecular robots for general purposes, rather than designing them for a single, highly specific task.

Using gold nanoparticles, researchers engineered a liquid mirror that can be turned on or off based on the voltage running through it. Although other projects have used metallic nanoparticles to create materials with unique optical properties, controlling these properties in real time has proved to be a challenge. The researcher’s work, published in Nature Materials, details the successful on-off switching of the material’s reflective properties, which could either reflect the image of an object in front of it or serve as a windowpane and reveal an object placed behind it.

The data collection of the Cassini spacecraft ended Friday, after the spacecraft’s scheduled dive into Saturn’s atmosphere, where it burned up and disintegrated. Since it first entered Saturn’s orbit in 2004, the mission’s observations allowed for the discovery of icy water geysers on Saturn’s moon Enceladus, observation of frozen water and hydrocarbons on Saturn’s moon Titan, and a better understanding of Saturn’s rings. In its final dives, the spacecraft collected unprecedented data on Saturn’s atmospheric composition. Scientists will continue to analyze the data collected from the mission, which will provide information about the chemical composition of Saturn and its moons.

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A day at ‘The Dark Carnival’

Juggalos descend on D.C. to hear from Insane Clown Posse, protest, and drink Cotton Candy Faygo

By | Nic Rowan Assistant Editor When I popped out of the Smithsonian Metro station onto the National Mall on Saturday, it seemed everyone in Washington, D.C. had become an activist for the day. Right outside the station sat a bandstand festooned with American flags. A couple hundred feet away, a Ford F150 was hitching up to a bandwagon decorated with a miniature Statue of Liberty and the giant white letters “TRUMP.” Bystanders waved Make America Great Again signs. A sign outside the Metro proclaimed in red, black, and white letters “NO KKK, NO Antifa, NO Racist USA. Patriots Unite!” A Run DMC cover of Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” played over the loudspeaker, perhaps in a subtle attempt to emphasize racial healing. When the F150 started dragging the Trump bandwagon toward the stage, about 200 supporters wearing MAGA hats or otherwise patriotic attire rushed forward, smartphones held high in the air, not really looking at anything, but eagerly recording the patriots

uniting. A woman in the crowd pointed to me — the one guy not raising his smartphone — and shouted “We will not be stopped!” repeatedly. When the bandwagon did stop, a man with a southern accent asked if all the youngsters (“We have a lot of youngsters,” he said) would please lead the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Boring. As I walked away from the rally toward the Washington Monument, a man covered in tattoos called to me. “Hey, do you know where ICP is playing?” “Oh they’re down at the Lincoln Memorial,” I said, pointing down the Mall toward my destination. “They speak at four and do the concert at nine.” “Is that the Trump thing up there?” he said, pointing in the opposite direction. “Yeah.” “Dang — looks like I’ll be hopping back and forth.” As he walked away, I noticed a tattoo of a dreadlocked hatchet-wielding man stamped on his elbow, marking him as a Juggalo, a fan of the Detroit-based rap duo The Insane Clown Posse

— which meant he had come to D.C. for a much more interesting rally. While Trump supporters rallied, about 2,000 Juggalos gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial to protest the FBI’s 2011 classification of ICP fans as a “loosely organized hybrid gang,” in a protest dubbed The March of the Juggalos by it supporters. According to the FBI’s report, Juggalo activities include “simple assault, personal drug use and possession, petty theft, and vandalism.” Since the classification was enacted, law enforcement officials gained the discretion to regard anyone supporting ICP as a gang member. While the classification has allowed law enforcement to crack down on violence from people who happen to be Juggalos, it extends an enormous amount of leeway for officials to decide what a Juggalo gang member really is. Anything that distinguishes someone as an ICP fan — whether it be clown face paint, a hatchet man tattoo, a 20th-anniversary copy of the album “The Great Milenko” — can now be considered gang paraphernalia and cause for police inves-

tigation, military discharge, or child protective service interventions, in the case of Juggalos who happen to be parents. According to Kevin Gill, a representative of ICP’s record label, Psychopathic Records, the Juggalo march was intended to prove that the Juggalos are not ganglike; they’re just a big family of misfits. “Our hope is that we can show the FBI and the world the truth about Juggalos and get the FBI to remove this insane gang classification,” he said. A noble statement, but “the truth about Juggalos” is hard to define precisely. While they do call themselves a family — they chanted the word for five hours — they tend to act more like a dysfunctional family, disagreeing on everything except a common love for ICP, Faygo, and their social status as untouchables. A red-headed Juggalo from the metro Detroit area who introduced himself as Bob gave me a 24 oz. bottle of his favorite flavor of Faygo, Cotton Candy. “I have to drive an hour to get it back home,” he said. Later he led in a group of Juggalos in “STAFF” T-shirts bearing about 20 boxes of Little Caesars pizza and several backpacks full of Cotton Candy Faygo. “Free for everyone!” he shouted. “Fa-Mi-Ly! Fa-MiLy! Fa-Mi-Ly!” I ran into Bob again while interviewing Jason Fox, a Juggalo minister from Virginia Beach. Fox claimed Juggalos were more than family, they were a spiritual brotherhood in Christ. “The downtrodden have found a way to come together through the universal language of music and pry themselves from the dark-

ness and reach for the light,” Fox said. At this point, Bob noticed Fox’s Roman collar and romped over to our conversation. He turned to his friends and declared his solidarity with all Juggalos. “I will take a picture with this Jesus guy, even though I’m an atheist,” he said. “Because you’re a Juggalo too — how’s that for family love?” Fox posed for a picture. “Jesus loves you,” he said. Bob chuckled. “Oh, I know he does.” Elsewhere, various political outliers were trying to make the Juggalo March a political movement. A representative of the Democratic Socialists of America was handing out flyers with the slogan “Faygo Not Fascism.” “It’s just ridiculous that the FBI would classify the Juggalos as a gang,” he said. “The FBI just wants to harass people.” He pointed up the Mall, indicating the MAGA rally. “That’s nascent fascism,” he said. When asked if he thought any Juggalos supported Trump, he became reticent. “Well, there’s a lot of people here,” he said. “A lot of people. We just support solidarity.” Down in front of the Reflecting Pool, a Juggalo wearing a Cthulhu mask was smoking a blunt. Another walked back and forth across the steps, holding a sign that read “FBI = Foolish Bunch of Inbreds.” A friendly Faygo spray battle erupted in front of the now-empty pizza boxes. A girl with a New Yorker tote bag slung over her shoulder took a selfie in front of the whole scene. A stranger asked me for a cigarette. I asked him if he was a Juggalo. “I’m not a Juggalo, man,

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but there’s nothing about these people I can’t support,” he said. “I was just walking through the Trump rally and it was, you know — a lot of old people with sunsets for profile pictures, shouting about ‘sadistic men dressing up as women.’ But man, this is like nothing I’ve ever seen. They’re shouting ‘Family! Family! Family!’ I think they mean it.” Whether or not the Juggalos meant it, when their leaders, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, took the stage to address the crowd, their joint speech provided no answer to the only question that really mattered: If not a gang member, then what is a Juggalo? Violent came out with a Mac laptop and shouted “Speech time!” As he was scrolling through Microsoft Word to find his place in the speech, he accidently closed the document. He cursed at the computer, but Shaggy helped him fix it. Shaggy’s son ran out and hugged his father’s leg. When the two finally started speaking, Violent told the crowd the Juggalos were in the right with regards to a legal issue. “The holy creator is patting us on the head right now,” he said. How nice. But Violent quickly undercut the sentiment with a joke about how this God pat was for a job well done; it was not an uncle-that-touched-you pat. The crowd laughed. Someone sprayed me in the face with Faygo. After calling himself the Martin Luther King Jr. of the music industry, Violent told the Juggalos that gang violence is not part of the Juggalo lifestyle. “Don’t be the thugs, the

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Student interest leads to new Scandinavian history seminar

By | Nolan Ryan Collegian Reporter The history department is offering a new one-credit class with no textbooks and weekly, hour-long meetings. It seems too good to be true. But it’s real: For the first time, Professor of History Dave Stewart is teaching a class called Scandinavian History. Twenty students attend the weekly lectures, a large class size by Hillsdale standards. Eight of these students are not history majors. The class wouldn’t have happened without the efforts of senior Dean Sinclair, a history major whose interest in the history of Scandinavian nations prompted him to suggest the new course. Sinclair said he first approached Lucy Moye, associate professor of history, with the idea for the class. She directed Sinclair to Stewart to inquire into a possible independent study. Stewart took some time to plan the class and offered it

to anyone who wanted to register. Stewart said although they originally intended for Sinclair to do an independent study, Sinclair believed there were other students would would like to take the course. “We simply listed it in the course offerings to determine if he was correct,” Stewart said. “Of course, he was.” Neither Stewart nor Sinclair expected the class to become as popular as it is. “[Stewart] initially just thought it would be me and one or two other kids that I roped into it, but I think we’re almost to 20 kids now, which for a one-credit seminar is huge,” Sinclair said. “I’m pretty pleased with how it’s turned out. I’ve never done something like this, never academically proposed a class. But I’m just really happy that it’s happening.” Stewart said he thought Scandinavian history would be an interesting subject to teach.

The class covers a wide time period, almost the entirety of the region’s history. “The first day, we talked about what archaeologists call the pre-Vikings,” Stewart said. “Then we did the Vikings through the Middle Ages. We’ll slow down as we get into the Modern and Early Modern periods.” Stewart and Sinclair both noted the Scandinavian countries, including Norway, are often presented in modern America as models of a perfect society, economically and socially. Studying the past of Scandinavia, Sinclair said, allows students to better understand why northern European countries have given their governments greater roles in social issues. “Scandinavia is often held up in the contemporary world and in American politics as the model,” Stewart said. “Because it’s held up so much in political discourse, it’s interesting to test those claims. Is it really

this model people say it is?” Sophomore Philip Bernston, who plans to study history, said he has a personal interest in the class: His mother immigrated to the U.S. from Sweden when she was 23 years old. “I’ve always been interested in Scandinavian history throughout my life,” Bernston said. “I figured this would be a sweet class to learn more about my family’s background and my family’s history. I’m Swedish on both sides. I have a strong attraction to Viking things; I used to dress up as a Viking when I was little.” Bernston has a few theories as to why the class is so popular. “We learn all about mainland Europe all the time [at Hillsdale], but we never really learn about what’s north,” Bernston said. “There’s a mystery to the North. There’s a mystery to Scandinavia that people want to learn about because the aesthetic of Scandinavian

It started as an independent study, but the first-ever Scandinavian History seminar morphed into a 20-class. Nolan Ryan | Collegian

culture has always been fascinating to a lot of people.” There are currently no plans for this class to be offered again, but Stewart said he would consider bringing it back if there were enough demand. Stewart said one of his favorite aspects from this weekly class is that it’s attracted students from a variety of departments, not just history majors. “It’s bringing a lot of people that aren’t even history majors that I wouldn’t otherwise meet,” he said. “I’m getting to meet a lot of students that I would imagine I would never cross paths with.”

Stewart said that the study of Scandinavian history is tied into the Western heritage emphasized at Hillsdale. “The West plays out in a lot of different ways, and we’re very familiar with the Anglo-American tradition,” Stewart said. “Scandinavia — industrialization, the Colonial period — plays out in very different ways. To me, it’s fascinating to see the contrast. I think it gives a fuller appreciation of the West by seeing the different particular ways these basic traditions are played out.”

Black & White Chic: The little black uniform Compiled by | Mark Naida

What is your favorite part of the new Bon Appétit uniform?

I think the aprons are kind of cute. Aprons and kitchens go together. It’s more like I am in my little space making you coffee.

The aprons. I think they look very culinary. It is a great place to store your hands as well as straw wrappers and other garbage when there is not a trash can nearby.

Do you like the new uniform better than the old uniform?

Because of the new uniform, does it take longer to get ready for work?

I like the black better. The blue was cheap looking. It was like, “We are having fun!”

Junior Grace Houghton

Sophomore Elizabeth Vietor

The thing that takes longest is rolling your sleeves up. You really have to work for the “Sleeves-up” look.

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Live from the basement: Media center offers students professional experience By | Joe Pappalardo Senior Writer

Freshman Paul Kerrigan uses a $40,000 camera rig to send volleyball footage back to a remodeled bowling alley. Kerrigan is one of 28 student employees who work in the basement of Hillsdale College’s Knorr Student Center (the former bowling alley), which houses a TV studio capable of broadcasting nationwide. “We were on Fox yesterday,” said Director of Technical Media Ted Matko on Sept. 12, as he directed his crew in Phillips Auditorium from his chair in the TV studio. The day before, he’d taped Victor David Hanson’s appearance on the cable news station. Matko and his crew film the college’s sporting events, Center for Constructive Alternatives conferences, speeches, and off-campus activities. Aside from a control room containing Hillsdale College banners from multiple eras, nearly a dozen screens, and an array of buttons, the media center houses the studio for Hillsdale’s

online courses and shelves containing decades of event footage. “There’s always a lecture or something going on every night of the week,” Matko said. “This is support for the college. We do all the major videotaping and audio recording.” After taping Hanson, Matko said he had to cover College President Larry Arnn’s speeches in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, at the Detroit Athletic Club Thursday, and at the Constitution Day Celebration in Washington, D.C. this week. The students are responsible for events on campus and fill a variety of roles, from recording video and audio to distributing copies to Moss Hall. “We try to get everybody experienced in everything,” Matko said. Because of the college’s event schedule, students like Kerrigan are often busy at odd hours of the week, at times when other students can study. Despite this, he said the job’s hours were reasonable. He signed up at The Source student activi-

ties fair because of his experience with cameras, as well as soundboard skills he developed while working at his home church in Toledo, Ohio. “It’s been pretty enjoyable so far,” he said. Senior Keyona Shabazz, who’s worked in the media center for more than two years, commented on the friendly work environment. “People you talk to are friendly and want to work with you,” she said. Shabazz found the position through Assistant Dean of Men Jeffrey Rogers. Since she started working in the media center, she has gained experience filming basketball games and managing records in the archive library. The computers that passerby often see students working on in the media center, for example, are used to make copies of DVDs to distribute to customers, she explained. If a donor requests a speech from 1975, Shabazz has to rifle through the archive library’s “shelves on shelves” of VHS tapes before converting it to DVD. The system looks like the

bottom floor of the Mossey library, but with video cassettes instead of books. “If a donor wants a copy of the recent CCA, we can get that for them,” Shabazz said. “They want a speech from a German lecture series from the ’80s? We got it.” Next to the computers sits a large whiteboard covered with orders waiting to be filled. CCA sets, Arnn’s speeches, and deceased celebrities’ appearances at the college are the most common requests. Customers email administrators at Moss Hall, who send the order to the media center. Students hand-deliver the copies to Moss Hall before they are mailed. Shabazz emphasized the reasonable prices, noting an entire lecture series could cost as little as six dollars. Kerrigan said he decided to specialize in slow-motion recording for the athletic events, such as the women’s volleyball games. While a manager — usually Matko — directs the crew and manages the video feed, Kerrigan looks over footage and submits clips to put up on the

Senior Keyona Shabazz presents the “shelves on shelves” of video cassettes of lectures gone by. Joe Pappalardo | Collegian

viewers’ screens. “The way the schedule is set up, you can sign up to do whatever job you want for an event,” Kerrigan said. “I personally have signed up for slow-motion because I want to practice doing that.” Matko said the campus’ fiber-optic network has become more connected with the construction of new buildings. The college’s fiber optic cable network is all routed back to the TV studio in the ex-bowling alley. The Searle Center and future Christ Chapel are also in-

cluded in the network. “As we add places on campus, we expand the fiber network to pick them up,” Matko said. The media center has 28 student employees, but with seniors like Shabazz graduating, there is room for new help. Matko emphasized that working in the center is an opportunity to handle professional equipment. “It’s not Best Buy,” he said. “It’s a lot of hard work, but they have fun.”

New scenic designer takes out the old, brings in the new in theater department

By | Chandler Lasch Web Editor “You don’t have to be delicate with that!” Donald Fox shouted at the students dismantling the miscellaneous wooden platform in the scene shop. The new scenic designer for Hillsdale’s theater department, Fox has been reorganizing the workshop behind Markel Auditorium where scenery is constructed. The scene shop is filled with tools, piles of wood, and relics of shows gone by. Fox and his crew have been throwing out old and unneeded items, such as the large wooden platform that student employees dismantled and threw into a dumpster. Fox is cleaning out the shop in preparation for the Tower Players’ upcoming production of “All’s Well that Ends Well,” which opens Oct. 11. It will be Fox’s first show at Hillsdale, but he’s no stranger to many aspects of theater production. “I’ve done well over 200 shows,” he said. “Probably 300. That’s a conservative estimate.” For more than 30 years, Fox has designed sets and lighting and worked as stage manager and technical director in both commercial and academic theater. He has also been a guest artist at colleges all over the country. He is originally from Texas, and in 2007, he received the Alamo Theatre Arts Council Globe Award for Excellence in Scenic Design. The following year, his designs on “Journey’s End” were named Best of Scenic Design by the San Antonio Express News. Professor of Theater James Brandon said Fox’s experience set him apart as a candidate for the scenic-designer job. “He has a lot of experience in the professional and academic world,” Brandon said. “We wanted someone who could not only conceive but also execute designs. That’s what we liked about Donald. It was nice to see someone who has that balance.” Brandon said a new face in the small department is an exciting event. “It has a great impact on what we do,” he said. “We look

forward to that with Donald. It can be comfortable to have people you’re used to, but it’s exciting to have new blood.” Fox said he heard about the job opportunity in a phone call from lighting designer Michael Beyer, with whom he’d worked at the Michigan Shakespeare Festival. (Fox’s portfolio features photos of sets he designed with Beyer’s lighting.) Beyer said he and Fox worked closely together on three shows simultaneously 10 years ago. Since then, the two have kept in touch. “I knew that this was a job

the Scottish play, is in my top two,” he said, referring to Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” as any theater veteran would. “I worked with Horton Foote, the author. A very close friend of mine met her husband on that set. They’re still married. They have a kid.” In fact, his portfolio ends with a quote from Foote. “I believe very deeply in the human spirit, and I have a sense of awe about it,” the quote reads. “I look around and ask, what makes the difference? What is it? I’ve known people the world has thrown everything at — to discourage them, to kill them, to break their spirit. And yet something about them retains a dignity. They face life and they don’t ask questions.” Fox began working on “All’s Well That Ends Well” over the summer. He said Shakespearean comedies offer special challenges for designers. “Things have to move on and off quickly,” he said. “Scene changes can’t be long. That’s important with Shakespeare. You can’t mess up the rhythm and tempo.” He said the set will consist of three levels, including the lower part of the pit, which will be used as a garden area. The play is set during the Algerian War in the 1950s, which Fox said the scenery will reflect. While Fox praised the hardworking nature of his students, scene shop supervisor Austin Benson had similar comments on the designer. “He has a very distinct gameplan,” Benson said. “We always know exactly what he’s doing. Donald strives really strongly for a clear line of communication and for a lot of openness and kindness in the shop. It’s a more open environment than it was in the past.” Soon, Fox returned to dismantling the large wooden platform with his students, after making sure they wore earplugs and safety goggles. “That goes in the dumpster,” Fox called to his employees as the destruction began. “You can break it down however you want!”

“I know he is a very talented designer and experienced builder, so I am excited for the things we’ll be able to accomplish on stage.’” he could do, so we as a department had him in mind as an easy and quick transition on short notice,” Beyer said in an email. “He has good experience that he can give to our students and our department. I know he is a very talented designer and experienced builder, so I am excited for the things we’ll be able to accomplish on stage.” Fox said he appreciates the college’s commitment to the Constitution, lack of federal funding, and willingness to talk about faith. He joked that he’s excited about the upcoming changes in weather. “I’m looking forward to a mild winter,” he said. “I don’t know if we’ll get it, but I’m looking forward to it.” His office is truly that of a thespian. It is filled with books on theater and sets, a copy of Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning,” a model set kit for a Shakespearean-style stage, and three production posters on the wall: “Cheapside,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “Silence.” Opening his portfolio Powerpoint on his computer, he commented on some of his favorite shows that he’s designed. “‘The Travelling Lady,’ with

Donald Fox gives the scene shop a makeover with senior Austin Benson. Chandler Lasch | Collegian

Heather Miller, left, now teaches first and second grade level at the Hillsdale Academy. Carie Brown, right, teaches kindergarten. Max Troyke | Collegian

Hillsdale Academy welcomes back two familiar faces By | Max Troyke Collegian Freelancer When students walk into Heather Miller’s first- and second-grade classroom at Hillsdale Academy, they are immediately confronted with a dazzling display of color and light. The room is bright, inviting, and filled to the brim with student artwork, books, and educational tools of all shapes and sizes. “My case is a little odd,” said Miller, who’s starting her first year as a full-time teacher at the academy. “I started out teaching 12th-grade Advanced Placement Government in Colorado, and now I’m at the first- and second-grade level.” Miller, who subbed and tutored at the academy last year, is one of two new fulltime teachers this fall, filling the shoes of recently-retired Carin Harner. Joining her is Carie Brown, who’s stepping into the position of full-time kindergarten teacher after having worked part-time as an elementary-level math teacher at the Academy for eight years. A native of Hillsdale, Miller is an alumna of both the Academy and the college. After graduating from the latter in 2015 with a history degree, she moved to Colorado to teach at the Vanguard School, a public charter school that bears many similarities to the academy. With just two years of teaching under her belt, Miller said she doesn’t prefer teaching one age group over another. “[First and second grade] is an exciting age, and there’s

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looking,” he said. Violent and Shaggy passed the microphone back and forth for about half an hour, making crude jokes and comparing themselves to great civil rights leaders. They even carted out The Dark Carnival, their quasi-theological attempt at describing a path of salvation for Juggalos. Violent wrapped it up with a declaration. “We’re marching for love! Juggalo family love!” And it almost seemed true. But as I was walking away, I saw the DSA repre-

lots of development happening in terms of reading and math,” she said, smiling. “It’s wonderful to be a part of that.” Miller said she is thrilled to be back home in Hillsdale. She credited her passion for children and her mentors, particularly Harner, with her smooth transition into teaching at the academy. Looking around her room, she lauded the academy and its mission. “In the world of education, a home run is when you get to work for a school and administration that you believe in,” Miller said. “I witnessed that as a student here, and it is wonderful to serve a school that has given me so much.” Just next door to Miller is Brown, whose classroom, like her neighbor’s, swims with color and energy. Portraits of Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington line the walls, and toys and games rest on shelves. Brown, who graduated from Hillsdale High School and then earned her degree from Pensacola Christian College, is a familiar face around the academy. She has served on and off at the academy since 1999, occupying both part-time and substitute roles. “I took a few years off to raise my kids, but it feels very good to be back at the academy,” Brown said. “I really enjoy working with children, and teaching seemed like the natural fit when I was trying to figure out what to do with myself.” For Brown, the most important thing about her job

is instilling in young people a love of learning and a sense of pride in their abilities. “It is very fulfilling to see a kid understand that they can actually do something, such as when they read for the first time,” Brown said. “I would like for all of my students to love coming to school, not dread it.” Kenneth Calvert, the academy’s headmaster, spoke warmly of the school’s new teachers. “Both bring a high level of intelligence, both have a long history with the academy and know its mission very well, and both have a love for young people and want to help raise them up well,” he said. “We hired the best people.” Calvert, who will be stepping down after 15 years in charge of the academy to teach at the college full-time, said he is very optimistic about the future of the academy and its capacity to continue fulfilling its mission of providing young people with a high-quality liberal arts education. “These are exciting changes, but we will be continuing our strengths,” Calvert said. “The education students get here teaches them how to be flexible and use their minds in rational ways. It helps them to become more human and more profound as a thinker.” No matter where students end up after graduation, Calvert said, the academy has planted the seeds of a good education. “You couldn’t ask for a better school to be at,” Brown said.

sentative again, distributing literature of indoctrination to the Juggalos making their way over to Constitution Avenue for the march. I ran into a contingent of Antifa members — dressed in all black — fresh from their protest behind the White House. They looked like ISIS insurgents. “We’re here in solidarity against police overreach,” their flag bearer said. “We’re with anyone who is against them.” The march commenced, and I walked alongside it, trying to film its scope. I picked out Violent in the crowd, walking among the

Juggalos, sans bodyguard. He was smiling and joking with other face-painted marchers. As I was filming, a deadeyed Juggalette put up her middle finger and started blocking my camera, trying to force me away from the crowd. Andrew Egger ’17, who was also covering the march for The Weekly Standard, put his hand on her shoulder. “Excuse me, is there a problem?” he said. Yeah, there is a problem, but it’s much more than any one of us can hope to solve.