Michigan’s oldest college newspaper Vol. 138 Issue 19 - 5 March 2015 www.hillsdalecollegian.com Bus delay does not deter CPAC attendees Amanda Tindall and Michael Lucchese News Editor and Reporter “We got word that the buses had an incident, that the bus For students on their way to “We were immediately con- the Conservative Political Ac- cerned about the students, so we tion Conference, a little travel got a manifest of who was on mishap didn’t get in the way of Wednesday night and early Bill Whorley then continued - “We wanted to know what dents attended this year’s an- was going on as soon as pos- bus behind the lead bus saw it “I was trying to sleep when it delegation to CPAC was by far Freshman Caleb Gatchell competes against other colleges in the 800m run. (Courtesy of David Mexicotte) driver say, ‘Oh my god!’ I saw - the lead bus veering to the left cans, and one of the largest stu- - Chargers sending 15 to nationals der, and there was this huge morning, one of the four char- over, and I saw the bus start to Micah Meadowcroft for a while now, and though third is the of our 66 points which is by far the most ter buses with Hillsdale stu- Arts Editor highest placement the women’s team has the distance side has scored in the last cou- dents on its way to the confer- ple years, so that was pretty cool,” senior ence swerved, tilting onto two - wheels, but managed to stay on “Basically, we hit a groove in the road, according to students “I was quite happy with how it went for indoor championships last weekend, the third year in a row I’ve done that, so that bus went up onto two wheels, from other colleges and univer- women’s side, I really believe that 10 or sities, with only a few Hillsdale II national championships in Birmingham, sewage in the back of the vehi- students on the bus, according to Young Americans for Free- the Birmingham CrossPlex and the Univer- that was another reason why we dom President Emeritus senior weren’t able to continue with a slouch, but the conference is very, very corrected the bus, the students continued to a rest stop, where “I thought the kids did what we asked,” “I think we’re ready to go, across the students and drivers were ques- unavailable for comment at the were very focused on what they needed to really tough conference and I think our kids I’ve always been adamant that we certainly Brand said the caravan wait- want to put a good product out there at the injuries, but sewage from the on other people they just focused on what toilet splashed onto people and and driver, but no one sustained Oren won the mile in addition to the - team and I think we’re more built for that onship meet very rarely do you have every- Brand said the students were buses waited for the fourth in encouraged to take pictures of thing go your way so really as a coach you - just like to see as many things as possible everything so they could be re- After arriving at the Gaylord
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- - sion II nationals in both the mile, in which “I’m not sure what to expect, because in immediate contact with the runners had an especially strong perfor- she will be joined by two other Hillsdale See CPAC A2 told by other people who have been to track - a little disorienting, it’s a little intimidating, it’s a little more intense than what you’re “We did it by ourselves; there was no- body near us,” said junior Emily Oren, who - - to be a little bit different while at the same “Even though we did have a great week- “I’ve been to the same facility,” Oren going to say probably twice we end up White is trying to keep advice in mind the top team and the third team, so it’s not “I didn’t really know what to expect,” as he looks forward to being a freshman at side, I knew going in, whether we were re- ally good or really bad, we weren’t going had to say and he really gave me some con- don’t make it a challenge, make it an op- portunity to perform well, and I feel like role at the meet for the men’s team as well that’s changed my perspective on racing a (Photo Courtesy of John Taylor) Joe Rago Q&A: On Obamacare and winning the Pulitzer Prize How did you win your Pulit- From the few articles I’ve Joe Rago is a member of The zer Prize at such a young age? the writing came from the subject, read, you seem to have a very It’s kind of like getting into well-researched, yet colloquial Wall Street Journal’s edito- economy has totally collapsed and and sarcastic writing style. What working at the Dartmouth Re- rial board. In college, he was Your editor picks out 10 pieces of Washington is going off on health- most informed that? view. Why have you chosen to editor-in-chief of the Dart- writing you’ve done that year and - In most forms of journalism, stay involved? mouth Review, and through submits that work to a jury of three ting rammed through congress, I people, who choose three writers - his time there received an to master, and some people never internship, and eventually writing from those three writers think you ever write for posterity, and gained national recognition a job, at WSJ in 2005. Rago then goes before the full Pulitzer won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize in - What set The Wall Street more work than you need to do Journal’s coverage of Obam- Editorial Writing for his work sound very intrepid, but it’s sort of acare apart from the rest of the world, the most powerful things paper stuck around, then it mel- on the Affordable Care Act. coverage of Obamacare? are bringing information to the lowed out and it wasn’t trying to Winning the Pulitzer Prize At the time you were writ- I think we were just explaining - - at 28 made Rago one of ing on Obamacare, did tor, I never understood what for- you see the impor- - Is Obamacare the worst piece the youngest writers tance of the topic? of legislation ever, and can it be ever to receive If you’re a you can draw analysis, and your the honor. journalist, the bias lets you see things the other I don’t think it’s the worst thing Affordable
Care Act was were looking at the politics, not the a kind of substance, of what was happening Courtesy of Joe Rago w i n n i n g We won the Cold War and did oth- See RAGO A2 INSIDE Checker Records contends for Faith and reason Profs. talk justi!cation Chargers eliminated Catholic students discuss Pope Women’s basketball loses to Michigan’s Best Co"ee Shop Professors Burke, Gaetano, and Westblade present different A5 A6 A3 A8 News...... A1 Orchestra concert Joshua Benjamins Opinions...... A4 City News...... A6 Orchestra will feature Concerto/ Sports...... A7 (Sheridan Markatos/Collegian) B1 (Macaela Bennett/Collegian) Check out articles online at B2 Arts...... B1 www.hillsdalecollegian.com Features...... B3 www.hillsdalecollegian.com NEWS A2 5 March 2015 Lamplighters adds new members
Sarah Albers girls who are not only scholarly, very hardworking and it’s funny think that, later on, when I come Assistant Editor but who have also shown exem- when we’re all in one room to- back to the school, my member- plary leadership on campus. We gether.” ship will continue to remind me look for women of unquestion- Senior Kelly Tillotson, secre- that I need to be a better volun- “It’s not what you do, it’s who tary and treasurer for the Lamp- teer, a better woman, and a better you are,” Professor of Chemistry is public service.” lighters, said she appreciated the person as a whole.” Lee Baron said. The Lamplighters honorary intensity of the group’s interac- Personal growth is an impor- Baron, faculty co-adviser for was established on Hillsdale’s tions. tant part of the group, in addition the Lamplighters — with Pro- campus in 1949 in order to rec- “It’s a very lively atmo- to a strong sense of tradition. fessor of Speech Kirstin Kiledal ognize young women of prom- sphere,” Tillotson said. “It’s en- Each member receives upon — said that membership in the ise. Each year, junior women couraging.” initiation a silver charm brace- organization is more than an ac- The Lamplighters’ principles let with the names of 10 Lamp- tivity and more than a mark on are invited to apply. Of these, have informed her entire four lighters who preceded her. This your resume. It is a shared way eight are selected to represent years at Hillsdale College. Ac- emphasis is evident even in the of life. the Lamplighters the following cording to Tillotson, she knew name of the group, taken from a Each year, eight junior wom- school year. that she wanted to be counted novel. en are selected to represent the These eight juniors are often among them as early as her “The Lamplighter,” written Lamplighters during their senior deeply involved in very different freshman year. by Maria S. Cummins, is about a year. This year, juniors Christina parts of campus life, according “I had heard about the orga- young orphaned girl and her path Lambert, Sarah Onken, Anna to McAvoy. nization when I came to Hills- to maturity. Barhanovich, Carly Hubbard, “It brings together a broad dale College for my interview,” “It’s a story about the devel- Emma Vinton, Naofa Noll, Zoe range of people from across Tillotson said. “My admissions opment of a young woman of Norr, and Anna Talcott were se- campus,” McAvoy said. “People counselor, who was a Lamp- character,” Baron said. “She was lected. from the arts, from the sciences.” lighter, told me about it. I used orphaned as a young girl. The Senior Michelle McAvoy, But despite such diverse rep- their principles to guide what lamplighter helped her with her president of Lamplighters, said resentation, the Lamplighters I did in school, because I knew development, took her on, was Senior Dylan Hoover with President Larry Arnn. that the selection process is have much in common. When I wanted to be that caliber of a her benefactor. It’s a story about Hoover won the Everett Oratory Competition on Tues- asked whether there was a char- woman.” how a single, kind individual can based off of four core tenets of day. The topic was “Of Presidents and Kings: Executive the Lamplighters organization. acteristic unique to the Lamp- Tillotson said she was hon- make a lifetime of difference. “Everyone has to meet a cer- lighters as a group, McAvoy ored to receive the invitation to That’s what being part of Lamp- Privilege and the Balance of Power.” (Anders Kiledal/ tain GPA requirement,” McAvoy laughed. become a Lamplighter during lighters is all about. One small Collegian) said. “That’s the initial step into “I think we are all very de- her junior year. kindness can make that much of Lamplighters. But we look for termined and strong-willed peo- “It still gives me something to a difference in a life.” ple,” McAvoy said. “We are all work toward,” Tillotson said. “I Gov. Scott Walker will come out dominated much of some stu- ahead in the early primaries due dents’ time, others took the time Students honored and place in CPAC to his appearance at CPAC. to visit the city and continue to From A1 “I think Governor Walker network throughout the District. ter just after 3 p.m., the group came out of CPAC as the front- Senior John Taylor said de- Free Society Essay Contest heard potential presidential con- runner,” she said. “Not just spite the ups and downs of the tenders senators Rand Paul and because he was an engaging trip, he enjoyed himself overall. Marco Rubio (R-FL), governors speaker, but also because he was “Horrible bus rides and Walker and Rick Perry (R-TX), able to demonstrate his success frightening right-wing populism and businesspeople Donald in implementing truly conserva- aside, I enjoyed the weekend Trump and Carly Fiorina speak tive policy in his home state.” immensely,” Taylor said. “My on a wide range of topics. ISIS, Radio host Mark Levin, for economic recovery, and per- instance, ended his speech with exploring the big city, walking ceived executive overreach on just two words: “Kill ISIS.” Fox around the mall, experiencing immigration dominated the dis- News personality Sean Hannity the National Gallery, heading to cussion. asked potential candidate Jeb whiskey bars, and relaxng at the Freshman Kacey Reeves said Bush several hard-hitting ques- Kirby center. The convention it- she believes Sen. Rand Paul per- tions on immigration and Com- self was huge, impressive, and formed the best at CPAC. mon Core. Former Ambassador left me much to ponder.” “He really energized the Some of the students even youth,” she said. “Sen. Paul on a number of foreign-policy- gained national recognition touched on key issues important related questions. when a photo of senior Nathan to young Americans, such as a “I’m so grateful to the CRs Brand, freshman Jack Sinko, just social policy, and inspired for giving me the opportunity to and junior John Bell taking a me and other students to get attend CPAC this year,” fresh- more involved in politics. That man Madeline Domalakes said. Santorum appeared in USA To- energy really translated to his Senior Ashley Wright. (Courtesy of Wright) Junior Josiah Lippincott. (Courtesy of Lip- “It was a blast seeing a variety day. pincott) reception with the crowd on the of speakers with such a huge au- “When I saw my picture in dience that was so enthusiastic USA Today, I laughed and said, Micah Meadowcroft for ministrative state, which in turn On the other hand, freshman about conservative principles ‘I would be the one to get caught Arts Editor the administrative state. It’s that fed the Congress’s willingness to CPAC attendee Claire Hughes and winning in 2016.” point of irony that’s especially delegate more powers. This is a said she believes Wisconsin While the talks at CPAC delicious to me.” subject of huge importance to re- Junior Josiah Lippincott and The essays were required to be publican government, but some- senior Ashley Wright submitted at least 2,500 words in length and thing fairly unknown.” essays to the Douglas B. Rogers focus on the themes James Madi- Wright, an economics major, Conditions of a Free Society Es- son mentioned in Federalist 47 found interest in the competition say Contest and received second when he wrote, “The accumula- last year because it was more eco- place and honorable mention re- tion of all powers, legislative, ex- nomically focused, but applied spectively. ecutive, and judiciary, in the same again because of the class she St. Vincent College’s Cen- hands, whether of one, a few, or took on Winston Churchill last ter for Political and Economic many, and whether hereditary, semester with President Larry Thought held its third annual self-appointed, or elective, may Arnn. competition. Lippincott’s essay justly be pronounced the very “We talked about tyranny and entitled “The Death of the Sepa- liberty and how the Constitution ration of Powers and the Rise of “With the competition, we protects liberties and is kind of the Administrative State: A Criti- hope to encourage undergradu- a shield for the common man,” cal Analysis of Congress’ Role” is ate students to join the Center for Wright said. “I took some of the Above left: Students sit on featured on the center’s website. Political and Economic Thought ideas we talked about in that class the bus, eagerly awaiting He also received $1,000. Wright, at Saint Vincent College in dis- and wrote them up, like where Ar- their arrival at CPAC. (Cour- who won third place in the con- cussing the important themes tesy of Larissa Clark) test last year, had her name pub- of Western Civilization — indi- of what a dictator was in ancient lished on the webpage as well. vidual freedom, limited consti- Rome. Then, I used a lot from Henry Thompson from Clemson tutional government, free market an essay Churchill wrote called Above: Political com- economics, and the philosophical ‘What Good Is a Constitution?’” mentator Sean Hannity “I was not planning on apply- and moral foundations of Amer- Wright said the year before she with freshmen Summer ing this year, but a friend men- ica and the West,” St. Vincent Burkholder, Dustin Pletan, tioned it kind of out of the blue, College Program Manager Mary student received honorable men- Anna Zemaitaitis, Megan and I was wondering if I should Beth McConahey said. tion, and the college was the only Michaelis, and Breana apply,” Lippincott said. “I looked Both writers heavily used institution to have two students Noble. (Courtesy of Sarah at the topic, and I realized that what they’ve learned from classes recognized in the contest. Casebeer ) was something I actually could they’ve taken in the past. Lippin- “The kind of research we do do. I saw the headline saying, cott said he drew from Associate is not critical analysis, but it’s Left: Former senator Rick ‘Congratulations,’ and I remem- Professor of Politics Kevin Port- addressing really pressing topics Santorum with senior Na- ber being amazed. The $1,000 I teus’s American Congress class. in our current environment,” Lip- than Brand, freshman Jack won, I’m using that to pay down “It was on the separation pincott said. “It demonstrates the Sinko, and junior John Bell taxes I owe. of powers,” Lippincott said. “I rigor Hillsdale enforces. It says taking a selfie, a photo of On April 15, the Conditions of couldn’t have written it without something really good about the which was featured in USA a Free Society money, written on taking Dr. Portteus’s Congress quality of thought and critical Today. (Courtesy of Nathan the topic of administrative state, class. In my essay, I showed how analysis that goes into the cours- is going to go to the IRS to pay the act of delegation fed the ad- es.” Brand)
Muddied waters a problem in Hillsdale RAgo Breana Noble water was recognized in Knorr From A1 Collegian Reporter the towers and increase the pres- Rich Péwé recalled that when the Dining Room immediately Mon- sure in the system. An outside water treatment plant was built day, and employees took steps about Dartmouth College, and it has nothing to do with na- company came later that day to near campus several years ago, the to keep students and faculty safe tional politics. Once at the Journal, I was given a different Hillsdale’s height monitor look at the software, and now they water also turned brown. He said right away. They shut down bev- topic, and those skills gained working at the Dartmouth Re- system and backup computer for are working properly. it’s not uncommon for water to erage production and turned off view were used with less juvenility. its two water towers broke down “We got a couple of calls for - water in the kitchen so that it was What does opinion journalism add to newspapers? Monday morning, causing the wa- brownish water,” Rusk said. “It’s ing occurs. not used to cook. Having received It subtracts from most newspapers. I think if it’s going to ter storage level to decrease too probably from, I’m guessing, the Péwé also mentioned his water the all-clear again, they replaced just be opinion journalism where ‘this is what I think’ is not much. pressure change, and what’s inside had turned a brown color recently. the ice with fresh ice, ran all the going to add value to the newspaper. Your opinion isn’t very Since the monitor failed to the pipes.” Rusk said the cold weather the faucets and soda machines to clear valuable, and the best opinion journalism brings an analytic sense the low height, the pumps Apthorpe received word from past few weeks has caused water sediments, and replaced beverages approach. The best of it reveals something about the topic did not turn, resulting in low water facilities that sediments were in main breaks around town, which in the servery. that someone else missed because you’re writing with a bias, pressure throughout the system, the pipes, and the city was work- could lead to discolored water. “The safety and security of our so you’re able to understand an issue in another way. The according to Board of Public Utili- ing on the problem. Valves are partially closed near the best opinion pieces will have some opinion at the top and ties Deputy Director of Water Nate While the color difference was so we tried to take as many pre- some opinion at the bottom with facts in the middle. Opinion Rusk. This caused water on cam- noticeable in the translucent water, the pressure so dirt doesn’t enter cautions as possible,” Apthorpe pages sell newspapers when they’re well done. pus and other locations in the city it would not have been as obvious the broken pipe. said. What do you think about using Twitter in journalism? of Hillsdale to turn a brown color in dark-colored drinks. “Opening and closing main Bon Appétit did just as Rusk It takes up so much time and it’s so personality-based. It around 1 p.m. “The event is similar to when valves can affect and change pres- recommended. He said this inci- - After about half an hour, the sure in the system and it can also dent is a rare occurrence. ages you to have more opinions than there are things worth water cleared in the cafeteria, ac- reroute water demands through “It’s corrected, and we’re back having opinions about. Journalists have ruined their life on cording to Bon Appétit’s General the system,” Rusk said. “Unfortu- pipes that it normally otherwise up to two monitors on it, and hope- Twitter. That in mind, I use it constantly. I don’t think you Manager David Apthorpe. nately some customers experience would not travel,” Rusk said. fully it will never happen again,” can be a journalist now and not be on Twitter. While Rusk said he is unsure a red/brown water color caused “This could potentially cause iron Rusk said. exactly how the drop in pressure by iron. There are no health risks particles in the pipe to become dis- -Compiled by Evan Carter led to the water changing shades, to the discolored water resulting lodged.” once the problem with the moni- from the computer malfunction on Bon Appétit Operation Man- tors was uncovered, BPU manu- Monday.” ager Julie Marsh said the brown www.hillsdalecollegian.com NEWS A3 5 March 2015 Polyglotism and praxeology: Gage translates von Mises two other Austrian writers who society beyond just the students Michael Lucchese were contemporaries of Mises. themselves. Collegian Reporter Then, Gage took a look at Many of the ideas Mises ex- several different translations of presses in “Nationalökonomie” their works and compared and were also later expressed and contrasted the choices the trans- expanded upon in his 1949 Eng- In many circles on campus, lators made. Gage thought about lish work, “Human Action: A Ludwig von Mises remains one why translators choose certain Treatise on Economics,” which of the most well-respected econ- words and phrases as English is widely considered Mises’ omists and philosophers. His equivalents, and the problems magnum opus. In both works, which a too-literal translation Mises makes the case for free the faculty and students, includ- can present. markets based on his under- ing Will Gage, a junior study- “Presumably, unlike the standing of praxeology, or the ing Spanish and German, who translator, the audience does not rational exploration of human Junior Kyle Cooper and opponent sophomore Sam Grinis square off in a fierce game of is now translating a previously have access to the original lan- decision-making. guage, and so they rely on you, Gage said he found himself bubble soccer. (Nathanael Meadowcroft/Collegian) untranslated excerpt of one of Mises’ books. the translator, to understand the particularly interested in this Gage learned that one of original work,” Naumann said. section because no translation Mises’ early works, the “Na- “So, in a way, there’s a respon- of it exists in English, and be- tionalökonomie: Theorie des sibility a translator has to his au- cause this is a chance to learn Bubble soccer: Handelns und Wirtschaftens,” dience. He is remaking, recraft- more about Austrian economics, originally published during ing the work in a new language, Mises’ exile to Geneva in 1940, but he is still constrained by the “I hope to be able to translate hard-hitting fun remains untranslated into Eng- original author’s words. I have a more of ‘Nationalökonomie’ or lish. He approached Visiting As- lot of respect for a good transla- another work, to continue mak- sistant Professor of German Ste- tor.” ing academic material more participants to crash into each about Bubble Soccer Detroit and phen Naumann and Associate Gage said his advisers have accessible for those who don’t Nathanael Meadowcroft other without fear of major in- brought them in.” Professor of Economics Charles consistently helped him through study German, but who still Assistant Editor jury. The players focused primar- Steele about working on trans- the project. want to study great works in the “You’ve got to protect your lating the work. “My professors are willing to German-Austrian tradition,” he legs, but for the most part few games of the day, but that Naumann and Steele coordi- spend as much time as we need said. they protect you really well,” quickly changed. Think bumper cars, but with nated to make this project a one- to make this project worthwhile In addition to German, Gage “It started out more soccer- bubbles instead of cars. credit independent study. They for everyone,” he said. “Their speaks Spanish and Russian. the way over a couple times but like and then all of a sudden Hillsdale College students gave Will the goal of translating knowledge of the subject is in- “My suggestion for people never took any real injuries.” something happened where peo- participated in a young sport - valuable when it comes to trans- who want to get into languag- Campus Health and Recre- ple got comfortable hitting each called bubble soccer on Satur- alökonomie.” In the process, he lation of a work that is so inter- es: Find someone who speaks ation organized the event. other, and it was just bumper cars day, but most players were not confronted some of the prob- disciplinary.” the language,” Gage said. “It “We wanted a fun event to do ever since,” Hille said. focused on the soccer part of the lems of translation and learned - sounds obvious, but I’ve tried inside in the winter,” said junior She noted that Campus Health game. how to work around them. tionalökonomie” Gage is trans- learning languages on my own, Rachael Hille, one of the student and Recreation is willing to bring “Very few people are out “The biggest challenge for lating is titled “On the Limita- and I ask so many questions that directors of Campus Health and bubble soccer back to Hillsdale. there to actually play soccer,” me is learning the fachsprache tions of Individual Ownership - Recreation. “They’ve thought about po- sophomore Don McChesney (technical language) of econom- and the Problem of External guage could answer. It is much tentially buying some of the said. “The majority of us are just ics,” Gage said. Costs and External Economies.” and more than 150 people partic- bubbles, so maybe having some there to deck the nearest person In their meetings, Naumann Mises wrote about externalities speaker or someone who speaks ipated, according to Hille. intramural bubble soccer teams helps Gage with some of the the language well to ask them.” “We saw something on Face- or using them for Greek week or Participants in bubble soccer translation techniques, and actions of one party indirectly Gage also recommended that book, and there’s a really popu- dorm wars,” Hille said. “If it’s a wear protective bubbles around Steele helps Gage understand budding polyglots look into the lar video on YouTube and we success we’ll look into getting their upper bodies that are ap- the ideas of economics Mises another. Hillsdale International Club, thought it looked really cool,” some for the college.” expresses in the book. Examples of negative exter- which offers classes in several another student director of Cam- “If we could get it back, and weigh about 25 pounds. The In order to teach Gage about nalities include most forms of foreign languages, all taught by pus Health and Recreation Jef- game is equivalent to soccer, but the art of translation, Naumann pollution, while examples of students like Gage. frey Meyers Jr. said. “We did McChesney said. with the addition of the bubbles. introduced him to the works of positive externalities include the some research and found out The protective bubbles allow Robert Musial and Franz Kafka, Professors present various views on justification Chris McCaffery views of Jonathan Edwards. the LAFF brings together three profes- Student Columnist “Without Gaetano and Westblade in sors from different departments to dis- the class, it wouldn’t have been as good cuss a “mildly controversial” topic in an The fruits of a fall semester seminar as it was,” Burke said. “I think their atmosphere of mutual pursuit of truth. - contributions were essential to making “We don’t want it to turn into a de- day at a panel event hosted by the Ly- bate,” he said. “The tone and atmo- ceum, a student organization funded by sphere were very good, and the profes- the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. because it is an essential point of dis- sors were very sensitive and fair in the At the panel, Professor of Religion tinction between the Catholic and Prot- way they approached the topic.” and Humanities Tom Burke, Assistant estant traditions that produces many Freshman Matthew Wylie said he Professor of Religion Don Westblade, practical differences in the life of the found the panel to be a very clear ex- and Assistant Professor of History Mat- Christian. position of the different faith traditions. thew Gaetano gave a short presentation “Different views have different im- “Each speaker had well-articulated plications for how one would live a views that highlighted the incompat- had combined his expertise with the Christian life,” he said. “It relates prac- ibility of Catholic and Protestant views other two to teach a history of the doc- tically to the actual living of the Chris- - - tian faith.” tionally tenable,” he said. “The vocabu- cation: Aquinas through Trent. Senior Joshua Benjamins explained lary was different. The Catholics talked Burke said that having three profes- that the role of the Lyceum is to encour- about a changed state of the soul, while sors in the class was a great addition to age discussion of topics between disci- the Protestants talked about a legal dec- the discussion. Gaetano lectured about plines, and the Liberal Arts Friday Fo- laration.” post-Tridentine Catholic views and rum is an essential part of that mission. Professors Burke, Westblade, and Gaetano responding to questions Westblade gave several lectures on the Held on parents weekend each semester, from students on the topic of justification. (Sarah Borger/Collegian) Enactus develops projects Q & A with Karol Boudreaux at ODK reception Karol Boudreaux is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center of George Mason University. She has led Madeleine Jepsen groups hope to foster a sustain- projects are still in the works, specialized research on land tenure and property rights, focusing on sub-Saharan Africa for USAID, and served on Collegian Reporter able method of providing local and additional planning and the Working Group on Property Rights of the U.N.’s Commission on Legal Empowerment of the Poor. Boudreaux is organic produce for the people of troubleshooting are needed, the Hillsdale. business development reception Local business owners and The business reception helped helped to foster additional com- Allen P. Kirby Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship. community leaders met with turn these ideas into viable goals munity connections to help make What made you decide to making and the lives of everyday How often do you go to Af- campus leaders to strengthen ties by providing additional contacts their visions reality. teach this semester? people. rica, and what do you typically between the city and college at a and resources. Contacts included Junior Aaron Schreck, Enac- I have known about Hillsdale do when you’re there? networking reception hosted by community members, such as tus vice president of communi- for a long time, and through work USAID? Since 2005, when the market- the Omicron Delta Kappa Lead- Mick Ritter, co-owner of Broad cations, noted the potential ideas that my husband and I did when When I was at George Ma- based solutions project started, ership Honorary Saturday at the Street Downtown Market and kindled from discussion with he was president of the Founda- son, I had the opportunity to I’ve gone a couple of times a college. Tavern, and Christine Bowman, community leaders. tion for Economic Education, be involved in a project called year. Enactus, one of the student executive director of Hillsdale “Enactus found the experi- we would often invite Professor Enterprise-Based Solutions to I’ve spent most of my time in groups represented at the event, Chamber of Commerce. ence extremely valuable. The of History Burt Folsom to give Poverty. What we were doing in East and Southern Africa. When used the reception to develop one mixer connected us to people lectures to the students. They that project was looking for ex- I was at AID, I was working with of its primary projects of creating the implementation of the com- whom we otherwise would not were always fabulous lectures, amples in Africa of approaches the U.S. Government to develop an organic agricultural coopera- munity agriculture cooperative,” have met that share our vision for and really made a tremendous or entrepreneurs who were ad- programs that were designed to tive downtown. Brown said. “We had some good community food partnership,” contribution to the work that we dressing tough challenges, but give people in the country more The reception, the second back and forth dialogue with he said in an email. “I think, at were trying to do explaining the doing it using the market. secure property rights. the honorary has hosted, al- Christine and Mr. Ritter of how least on our end, the mixer was economic history of the United One of the main constraints Sometimes I go to do re- lowed Enactus team members to we’re actually going to imple- a big success. Enactus left with States. that all these entrepreneurs faced search. Toward the end of this strengthen community ties and ment this.” a few new ideas and some valu- I went out to Hillsdale last was real insecurity over their semester, I’ll be going back to establish new contacts — which Bowman also provided more able contacts that can hopefully year and gave a lecture on Afri- property rights. They might start support a USAID project that’s helped advance Enactus’s current detailed information on the needs help us do some positive good can economic development. Af- a business, but it would be dif- using cell phone technology to projects and emphasis on work- and operations of organic agri- connecting low-income families ter that, Professor Wolfram con- - map and record land rights. It’s a ing with the surrounding local culture in Hillsdale. with high-quality food.” tacted folks here and suggested ness because either they didn’t way to lower the cost of record- community to deal with energy In addition to constructing an Interactions such as these em- that if they had an economic have access to land they needed ing land rights and making land issues. operation to help sell the organic body the purpose of the business development course, it might be to grow the business, or their rights more secure for people. The club has been working crops, project members must also reception, which sought to bring good to have me involved with other property — their move- It’s also a way to get those rights all year with local farmers and problem solve for practical chal- together members of the commu- that. I was really pleased by that. able property and their intan- more quickly because with this representatives of Bon Appétit to nity and the college who focus on gible property — was going to technology, local people can do plan an organic agricultural co- for the produce and keeping the similar issues. interested in economics? be subject to taxation, or almost the mapping themselves — they operative downtown. According product fresh. Senior Sam Ryskamp, Omi- I went to a law and econom- expropriation from the govern- don’t need to rely on surveyors. to Enactus President junior Nick Ritter noted the feasibility is- cron Delta Kappa Leadership ics law school – the University ment. Successful people can be- Usually I’m there to do re- Brown, organic agriculture is an sues that come with the market Honorary president, said that the of Virginia – so there was a very come targets in some countries. I search to understand a problem, increasingly important aspect of for fresh organic produce. reception served as a positive heavy emphasis in our course- saw that property was a real con- or to work on designing pro- the Hillsdale community. “There’s a lot of issues with indicator for future interactions work on an economic under- straining factor to growth in poor grams to give people more se- “Organic agriculture is kind of working with produce and things between city and college leaders. standing of the law. So, how countries. That was an interest- cure property rights. a heartbeat in Hillsdale,” Brown that are perishable,” Ritter said. “The receptions were very does economics help us interpret ing puzzle to me: Why had poor Do you plan on teaching at said. “We saw that on Saturday “It’s unfortunate that the season encouraging. There were a lot what’s going on in the legal en- countries not solved the property Hillsdale for another semes- mornings during the farmers’ of good conversations that were vironment. Unlike people in a problem? ter? market. That’s one of the times because of the freshness and the sparked, and a lot of good ideas,” lot of law schools, we actually So I started thinking about the I’m delighted to have the op- that the Hillsdale community is short turnover. The market gets he said. “I hope that it will have read quite a lot of economics. role that land plays in creating a portunity to teach at Hillsdale, alive. We wanted to somehow fo- an immediate effect, in ideas foundation for economic devel- and if the opportunity arose cus on that, and try and expand it a short amount of time.” such as Enactus’s, but I also hope bit off-putting — I wasn’t in law opment and the role that prop- again, I would love to. It’s a to another level.” Ritter also noted the chal- that it will have a long-term ef- school to learn economics — but erty more broadly plays in pro- great set of students, and I’ve had For Enactus, this involved fect. I hope, bigger picture, that nothing but a warm welcome. meeting with both local farmers organic products, which is more it helps bring together the college it really helped you understand a asked to come work for USAID and Bon Appétit management and community, and that it pro- Compiled by Vivian Hugh- lot about the world and people’s because they were interested in in order to learn how to enhance Hillsdale. motes collaboration and conver- banks behavior. Economics helps you having some of that thinking in this aspect of the community. The Although the Enactus team sation.” understand everyday decision their programing. 5 March. 2015 A4 www.hillsdalecollegian.com OPINION College faCulty should give CCa speeChes Newsroom: (517) 607-2897 the opinion of the Collegian editorial staff Advertising: (517) 607-2684 Online: www.hillsdalecollegian.com One of the best parts of - Hillsdale College is its exem- listen to professors attempt Editor in Chief: Morgan Delp plary professors. Not only do them to the side. On Wednes- News Editors: Amanda Tindall | Natalie DeMacedo they make themselves avail- City News Editor: Macaela Bennett interest in whatsoever. Opinions Editor: Jack Butler Sports Editor: Sam Scorzo - - Arts Editor: Micah Meadowcroft - - Spotlight Editor: Bailey Pritchett deniable expertise. ally that third member of the Web Editor: Evan Carter The college has worked - Photo Editor: Anders Kiledal tirelessly to hire professors - Circulation Manager: Phil DeVoe who will excel in the class- Ad Managers: Rachel Fernelius | Alex Eaton | Drew Jenkins | Matt room and provide a top-notch donor base. a riveting speech from one of Melchior - Assistant Editors: Sarah Albers | Andrew Egger highlight these brilliant fac- | Nathanael Meadowcroft | Kate Patrick | Ramona Tausz | Emma Vinton Photographers: Joel Calvert | Elena Creed | Anders Kiledal | Gi- anna Marchese | Hailey Morgan | Ben Strickland | Laura Williamson | Joseph Adams Faculty Advisers: John J. Miller | Maria Servold The editors welcome Letters to the Editor but reserve the right to Banning tips doesn’t deny anyone’s humanity edit submissions for clarity, length, and style. Letters should be 450 words or less and include your name and number. Send submissions to [email protected] before Sunday at 6 p.m. coffee-addicted Chargers. The by spare change is worth just as which is at any rate not the fault uncomfortable description of a much. To claim the negative too, of our local management team. that rejection of tips is a denial It’s possible to acknowledge that Politicians tippers is excusable; the central of the humanity they buy, along workers’ lives have been made conceit — “as a cultural insti- with the gradual erosion of other tokens of humanity which the without devaluing the human- won’t save us of the person across the counter” incomprehensibly reprehensible ity they possess into a battering — is not. BAMCO supposedly scorns, is ram for anything we don’t like. The insistence that leaving equally reductive. It’s a weak When faced with something that Chelsea Bratten a tip con- humanity that can be actually denies another’s hu- Special to the Collegian stitutes a denied by removing manity, what hyperbole will be genuine af- It’s a weak hu- a tip (or “not tip”) left to run to? manity that can be cup, and a cheap im- Americans tip when they re- - humanity is denied by remov- age of God that can ceive table service because those - distressing- be bought back with tips are an important part of the Chris McCaffery ly narrow- ing a tip cup, and a laundry money. wait staff’s base income — in Student Columnist - minded. cheap image of God The editorial that case it really is offensive The Collegian’s Feb. 19 staff Leaving a that can be bought even notes that it to skip the tip, and moral ques- - editorial, “Keep tipping student tip may be back with laundry does not matter tions open up around the action. workers,” sounded a feel-good a sign of ac- “whether the tips But here, BAMCO has simply the most important part of the policymaking process; they are call to aid the beleaguered stu- knowledged money. of the socially-con- forbid its employees a perk they dent employees of A.J.’s Cafe h u m a n i t y, forming college stu- enjoyed on top of their normal - and Jitters Coffee Cart. Its but to sug- dent living month to compensation. Local manage- haughty tone helped conjure an gest that leaving spare change ment may have handled the observe how politicians really make their policy determina- overblown dramatization: The on the counter or in the jar is change in a confusing manner, fascist Bon Appétit curtailing sentiment of genuine gratitude but they were entirely within the Hillsdale student’s right, ‘yes’ that fully encompasses the in the particular” — tips act their right to enforce a long- privilege, and patriotic obliga- human nobility of the person through the sheer fact of their standing policy, and accusing The legislation that they propose and how they vote will de- tion to tip their barista — the across the counter, is ridiculous existence. them of systemic worker op- latest in a long line of human (or no matter how many eyes are A classmate’s humanity is pression is the least-charitable natural) rights abuses visited on not something denied by not way to understand their actions. will tolerate. the suffering-yet-plucky student pressed to lips. Leave the for- tipping, of all things, and it is ir- - body. You can almost see the - responsible to suggest so. BAM- Chris McCaffery is a junior color draining from the cheek of phy classroom, but it’s easy to CO seems to have very good studying history and journalism. reasons for its policy, a policy - - DON’T BE AFRAID OF ON-CAMPUS JOBS - ber of policy choices collectively available to lawmakers. Of - They can provide valuable experience and teach you things class doesn’t Rebekah Basinger I decided to apply for GW as a freshman slightly different way. It can get you think- - Special to the Collegian because I enjoyed Associate Professor of ing about what kind of job you might like Politics Kevin Portteus’s Constitution class to have in the future, so you don’t graduate and wanted to study more political phi- and go into a job that you don’t really know When I came to Hillsdale, I didn’t intend losophy and American constitutional his- that you like simply because you can’t to have any on-campus jobs. I planned on tory. My sister advised me to do so because think of anything else to do. of paper. It is not self-enforcing; it derives its power from the doing school from August to May and then - she thought more extracurricular activities So I’d like to tell underclassman to real- focusing on work in the summers. I upheld would reinforce my studies. ize that your grand plans for college may dates who respect this consent. What a society believes re- this philosophy throughout my freshman She was right, though I’m still not a take an unexpected turn. Be willing to let year, and remember fondly long, dark, cold practically-minded person. My mind is far your “vision” for your college experience fall and winter evenings spent in my tiny more full of poetry than useful skills, and change. Maybe that means working less room in Olds, studying under a little desk I remain that stereotypical English major and making sure your studies aren’t sub- lamp that was able to light almost the entire who doesn’t want to spend too much time ordinate to your other activities. Maybe it room. I don’t regret not getting more “in- thinking about life after graduation. None- means thinking about how to productively volved” in campus life that year, and don’t theless, my jobs have been an excellent spend a couple of hours each week doing remember being particularly overwhelmed complement to my academic pursuits. something outside the classroom that will by the struggles of balancing work, activi- - With GW research, I have been able to enable you to be a better student when in ties, social life, and school. write and edit summaries of great books the classroom. What I did with my time was study and recommended by professors, as well as Don’t be worried if you haven’t found an make friends, and it was beautiful. I had transcribe and proofread documents for the on-campus job yet. I wouldn’t recommend The key to winning this battle does not lie at the polls alone; plenty of time to think about the ideas I - working your freshman year, if possible. was learning about in American Heritage Churchill biography. These pursuits have (I realize there may be monetary concerns or Constitution or Great Books, and man- helped me discover how much I enjoy edit- that preclude this option.) Settle into being aged to have those typical conversations ing. I try to put into practice many of the a college student. Try not to overcommit, - every Hillsdale freshman should have - things I have learned about being a careful, and spend time thinking deeply and mak- about Locke, Homer, Aristotle, consent of thoughtful reader in my English classes. In ing deep friendships. Think about what job - the governed, and so forth without much the Writing Center, I have enjoyed helping you’d like to have, and then stick to it. procrastination. fellow students think through their argu- If you’re interested in WHIP, recognize But I ended up with two on-campus jobs ments in their papers and ask questions of the costs of spending a semester away from (George Washington Fellowship Program their own writing. It also has been an ex- campus. Embrace being a student, since research and the Writing Center), and I am cellent opportunity to extend what I have your time in college is brief and very valu- currently spending a semester on WHIP do- learned in my English classes. able. Ultimately, know that balancing the ing an editing and publications internship. Regardless of your major or exactly how practical and the ideal, the desire to have a Chelsea Bratten is a George Washington Fellow studying Especially after I arrived in DC, I have politics and Spanish. your on-campus job might apply to it, it’s job and the desire to learn, will always be asked myself, “How did this happen? Why very useful to work an on-campus job. It did you end up here? Where did those won- obviously enables you to save money or arts. derful days when you were just a student pay for part of your way through college. From the Archives: When Opportunity go?” It can teach you how to apply what you Rebekah Basinger is a George Knocks This is how it happened: On a whim, are learning in your academic classes in a Washington Fellow studying English.
We are all familiar with the The Uses of a Liberal Arts - both participating and spectating. Education what we mean. … people are drawing simplistic car- toons concerning the Convocation. The spectating side of things tends to be self-explanatory. More people if someone like Leonard Nimoy is attended the Leonard Nimoy speech than attended any home go to hear what he had to say or football game last fall. March 9, 1989 McClatchey www.hillsdalecollegian.com A5 5 March 2015 TWO YEARS OF POPE FRANCIS As we approach the second anniversary of the Pope Francis papacy, two Catholic students reflect on his tenure thus far
The modern world is a mess and the Roman Catholic Church Dominic Restuccia John Taylor is having a discussion on what is the best tone and focus to deal Special to the Collegian with it. The reason that everyone is so fascinated with Pope Special to the Collegian Francis is that he seems to have adopted a very different tone and focus relative to Pope Benedict XVI and John Paul II with- out actually changing anything of substance. If nothing else, Pope Francis has brought a great deal of attention to this discussion through his holy and quirky persona. My chief concern writing this article, as a loyal Catholic beholden to the teachings of Christ’s church, is the risk of causing scandal. I have three things to say to address this concern. First, to all my Christian friends who do not share in the Catholic faith, Pope Francis, the church faithful, and I do not have any disagreement on the nature of the truth that God has revealed to us through His Son. Devout internal examination currently ongoing within the church is a delibera- tion about direction and tone, not substance. Second, Pope Francis wants us to have this kind of debate. I have heard many Catholics say that we should leave this discussion to our prelates and defer to their discretion. I would say that those Catholics are not listening to Pope Francis. He stood before a crowd of almost four mil- lion Catholic youths and instructed them to make some noise. The synod convened by Pope Francis to discuss the family was open for the whole world to see. On issues of doctrine, there is no question that we Catholics defer to the authority of Christ’s church, but the tone we strike and the expression we make is a church-wide discussion. from error. Pope Francis does not want to change doctrine, Pope Francis does not plan to change doctrine, and Pope Francis is not going to change doctrine. The tone and direction coming out from the Vatican right now is not always clear. There are issues on which Pope Francis is abundantly clear, such as on Feb. 16 when he decried the acts of ISIS and proclaimed that the blood of the Christian martyrs on their hands confessed the Christ. On other issues though, he is often vague. The media’s distortions only Pope Francis/Wikimedia Commons further the confusion. While it is unclear what tone and direction Pope Francis wants, there are many within the church who want to strike a softer tone on issues of practice like homosexual rela- tions and divorce and place greater emphasis on social justice. Many European and some American bishops have implemented this approach for several decades. The result is empty pews and widespread, lukewarm faith with millions of Catholics ignorant about their faith and supportive of abortion. The church has served the poor, fed the hungry, and educated children more than any other organization ever has and continues to lead the way on social justice. Social justice is not the church’s weakness. The real problem in this world is not the poverty of the world; it is poverty of the soul. Our weakness is a lack of fervency and devotion to God. The church is strong when she is clear. I think the church should strike a tone that demonstrates greater clarity with charity. We should boldly speak the truth. This is not contrary to speaking with love and a desire to change hearts, minds, and souls. The truth is charitable. The greatest gift of love is the gift of the truth. There is no greater remedy for the soul than the gift of God’s grace and word. The church in Africa is following this way, speaking the truth with a particular focus on combating sin and spiritual closeness to God. And the faith is growing exponentially. I encourage Catholics to listen to Pope Francis’s call to join the discussion. We are called to take an active role in Christ’s church as instruments of the Holy Ghost. Catholics should be invested enough in their faith to die for it like our brothers beheaded by ISIS. Pope Francis has called upon the faithful to participate and it is our duty to engage in our Faith. We Catholics must speak boldly and profess our faith with clarity and charity.
John Taylor is a senior studying history and philosophy. Dominic Restuccia is a junior studying politics. Our culture is LIVE LONG AND PROSPER Donald Turner sexually broken Special to the Collegian Emptiness results when we let lust dominate Caleb Bowers Special to the Collegian Donald Turner is professor of philosophy. He is the faculty adviser of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Club. Leonard Nimoy/Wikimedia Commons Let’s celebrate Black History Month tural minorities — blacks, hispanics, in our culture. That is, our social re- asians, LGBTQ persons, women, the lations based on cultural-political Zach Thanasilangkul Special to the Collegian working class, and many others — as boundaries and the color of our skin part of the dominant group. When we have been made real and are now a fail to recognize the accomplishments prevalent component of social reality. What was February like at Hill- of racial minorities separate from Race has permeated culture such that sdale College? Like anywhere else, those of the majority, we begin to ig- we can hardly imagine what it would we recognized and talked about Val- be like to truly and objectively disre- entine’s Day, midterms, and the frigid gard race altogether. Focusing only on weather. However, unlike most col- It is odd that there the micro level neglects this structural leges, there existed a notable absence exists no formal rec- and institutional discrimination that of discussion concerning the celebra- minorities face. While a post-racial tion (or lack thereof) of Black History ognition of minori- society is the ideal end-state, it is fal- Month. The most celebratory items on ties to be found any- lacious to pretend that we have it now campus were the posters of Frederick where on campus or or that we can achieve it now simply Douglass that have been promoting by speaking it. the Journalism program since last se- in the college’s core Acting “colorblind,” however, op- mester. curriculum. erates under the very assumption that Caleb Bowers is a senior studying - we are already in a post-racial soci- computational mathematics. stitution of higher education in the ety. The reality is that, in our own so- country to prohibit discrimination ciety, whiteness as a racial construct based on race, sex, and religion. This nore the advantages and disadvantag- remains the standard and privileged was an integral part of the college es brought about by racial differences position while colored-ness remains Dear Editor, charter in 1844. In 1956, the football against the background of society. marginal — all while we deny that team refused to play in the Tanger- A lot of people might ask, “What’s any of us are individually racist. It I wish to congratulate all involved in “The Drowsy Chaperone” for their excel- ine Bowl because black players were wrong with seeing minorities as the is because of this that we must rec- lent production this past weekend. The cast gave a wonderful performance as same as everyone else?” Another ognize the accomplishments of mi- did the musicians. Those involved in set design and set changes should also Hillsdale College’s history of champi- common way to phrase this sentiment norities as their own. That’s why it is oning the value of minorities and their - important to celebrate Black History found the ending unexpectedly touching. Bravo. Though I must admit, try as I contributions, it is odd that there ex- son, not a color.” Indeed, it seems that Month. Without it, we’re perpetuat- might, I will never think of poodles the same… ever again. ists no formal recognition of minori- the end state of racial equality would ing the problem of race by saying that ties to be found anywhere on campus be a post-racial society where every- we aren’t. Adam M. Carrington or in the college’s core curriculum. one is equal and race doesn’t matter. Assistant Professor of Politics Refusing to acknowledge minority What’s the problem with that? Zach Thanasilangkul is a history as distinct establishes a dan- The problem is that race is a social sophomore studying philosophy gerous precedent for viewing all cul- and economics. www.hillsdalecollegian.com A6 5 March 2015 CITY NEWS Council considers appointing Checker Records contends city clerk and treasurer
for state’s best coffee shop Kate Patrick changing the charter to make ability to the city manager. An Assistant Editor the positions appointed, which Evan Carter petition. - the will of the people, and you Web Editor “They told me about the poll gin to compare” Checker Re- could get someone who’s not cords’ combination of music The Hillsdale City Council appointment is he’s answerable terrible but not really wonder- and coffee to any other shop in to you,” Terry said. “One safe- ful.” A list of Michigan’s top 10 the area. will research changing the city charter so the city clerk and coffee shops will be released what they were talking about, - concern, asking again where the today, and Checker Records is so they showed me the website thing we were looking for,” Ra- treasurer positions are appoint- ed instead of elected. council would get money for an $18,000-salary increase for the Since being named the best confused, thinking we were Acting City Manager Doug Terry, who recommended the - clerk position. for the competition after being coffee shop in the area, Robin looking for the best coffee, but Stockford supported the named Jackson area’s best cof- Spiteri says Checker Records we were looking for the best motion at Monday’s meeting, coffee shop. We were all really compensation for city clerk, fee shop in an online poll of think it’s the right thing to do.” support. - Yesterday, Checker Records’ Monday. more compensation for the city like Hillsdale’s Jilly Beans and lot of people to our shop,” John Salted Caramel Mocha was clerk and city treasurer. Spiteri said. “My intention is to put in an clerk position, which will in- pay raise, become a full-time the Jackson Coffee Company in job, and the position remain Jackson, Michigan. speciality drinks not to miss. Today, Checker Records hopes - elected,” Stockford said. - and writing about all of the con- cient manner,” Terry said. “The tenders, and news reporter Ben- coffee shops. - point Michelle Loren as the act- much,” Robin Spiteri said, who ing city clerk until elections in co-owns Checker Records with Records on Feb. 26. They tasted in place.” her husband, John Spiteri. “I don’t believe the charter and appoints a city - Councilperson Adam Stock- all atmosphere compared to the ford opposed the motion, say- clerk. For the past two years, the competition from a friend, it’s more and got Checker Records nomi- other 22 coffee shops. The day ing both positions should be was especially meaningful for chosen by the people. clerk in addition to her role as nated as one of the best coffee effective having director of the Recreation De- shops in the Jackson area. Once John and Robin Spiteri because The city clerk is responsible it was also their 33rd wedding for monitoring elections, keep- partment. - an elected clerk - - “Walk into Checker Records - Records’ Facebook page. The and treasurer. Commerce Christine Bowman’s - Checker Records is the best. speaker and there’s people sit- with general questions, while Frequent Checker Records I stand by my Classic Car Show and Summer- customers, like senior Jeff Mey- the city treasurer keeps track person’s opinion and we’re still of the city’s money, which fest from the Hillsdale County ers, expressed their support for memo. I think Fairgrounds to downtown Hills- - “Calling it unique would be an Hillsdale’s best coffee shop.” is partly accumulated by tax understatement.” it’s the right dale. This year, cars in the show interact directly with the elec- will be charged a fee, while gen- thing to do.” eral admission will be free. positions should be elected by the people. the day, which will be fantas- - — Doug Terry ernment, people are allowed to not just for the chamber but for Stockford said. “We’re talking the city as well.” about positions so close to the Hillsdale County Commis- people that you go out to the sioner Ruth Brown informed the front door to greet your con- crease its salary from $7,435 to council of an upcoming Hills- stituents.” $26,000. Councilperson Bruce Sharp According to data compiled - by Matt Bach, the Michigan posed $18,000 pay raise for the Municipal League Director of which will cost $20 per person, city clerk position, which was will train participants in suicide Compensation Committee and full-time, city clerk position in “Suicide in Hillsdale is a two- discussed by council at its Feb. sided coin,” Brown said. “Part 16 meeting. approximately 8,000 is around of it is education of leaders in “Where’s this money going $30,000. The calculated sal- our community, like police and to come from, and on whose ary for the position in Hillsdale, which has a population of 8,305, bringing this to Hillsdale for the department? Police? My con- is $33,000. cern is we just went through Councilperson Emily Stack public safety hiring part time - she is worried about candidates Checker Records co-owners Robin and John Spiteri. The local store is in the running for MLive’s top can afford this and not on the coffee shop. (Anders Kiledal/Collegian) backs of other city workers.” “Council hasn’t ensured the Despite Sharp’s and Stock- stability of the clerk depart- ford’s concerns, Terry proceed- - ed with the motion to research legian. “One of the concerns is an elected clerk has no account-
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-Compiled by Kate Patrick Local museum hosts Smithsonian exhibit Hudson’s William G. Thompson House Museum and Gardens is one of five locations in Michigan showing ‘The Way We Worked’ Josh Paladino plans for it, so the foundation physical condition. said Kathy Malnar, Thompson came to Hudson this was the Lennard, along with a group Collegian Freelancer was established in 2004 to op- House board member. Western Frontier of America, erate the museum instead. sits next to a modern electric “Visitors get a snapshot of the trains didn’t go any fur- daily operations to maintain the “This is his last gift to the what life was like in the house ther.” house. While the museum has The William G. Thompson from the 1800s through the House Museum and Gardens in 1900s,” she added. - Hudson is a Queen Anne-style The Thompson House brims teers to stay open. home retaining all of its origi- “Every time I go in, with collections of china, War and then opened a local The foundation, apart from nal features since being built bank that stayed in the family house and garden tours, hosts more than 100 years ago, and something catches my eye for three generations when they it is now listed on the National returned. exhibit for the community to Register of Historic Places. - “The oldest brother ends up Until March 31, the muse- that I never knew was - in Washington, D.C. and gets “Lost Artist,” where the com- um will showcase a Smithso- erything. a presidential appointment be- munity brings antiques for a nian exhibit called “The Way there before.” - cause of his connections in the free appraisal, and gardening We Worked,” which follows - and painting classes. the progression of industry er ends up in St. John, Kansas, According to Lennard, the and labor in the United States. Malnar said. and starts another bank, but The Thompson House is one of — Kathy Malnar The Thompson House was the Hudson community, but - and runs the daily operations,” to display the exhibit. Lennard said. The museum has been and his wife Sophia Thompson. The house and bank were of the museum. Gamaliel Thompson built the Thompson Foundation as a re- community,” Thompson House cluttered with the papers that 5,000 square foot house made son, William R. Thompson, sult of Thompson wanting fu- Curator Ray Lennard said. Thompson left there the day he of red oak and cherry wood for then to his son, William G. ture generations to appreciate The commitment to pre- died, and his closet still holds $6,500. Thompson, who died in the late “The home is such a treasure the house and its historical fea- - 1990s without any children. Generations of clothing, cause it was a big town that United Bank of Trust bought house to the state of Michigan, through its many original ap- appliances, furniture, and art- was easy to get employment,” the bank in the early 1990s, ac- but he didn’t like the proposed pliances and largely unaltered work coexist in one house, cording to Lennard. www.hillsdalecollegian.com A7 5 March 2015 SPORTS BASEBALL DROPS 3 OF 4 IN OPENING SERIES BOX SCORES tallied RBIs in the game. Hillsdale tied the game with Although the weekend did not Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Stevan Bennett Senior Dan Pochmara threw three runs in the top of the sev- turn out as the team had hoped, Hillsdale: 65 Hillsdale: 71 Collegian Freelancer the last inning of the game, giv- enth on a pair of RBI singles by they remain optimistic moving Saginaw Valley: 61 Saginaw Valley: 79 ing up three runs, one earned, Breymaier and junior Tad So- forward. The Hillsdale Chargers base- holding off a Knights’ comeback bieszczanski. “Shoot, the biggest thing is Season Leaders GLIAC Tournament: ball team lost three of four games attempt. “We have been working a that we got outside and played at Points Per Game: Hillsdale: 49 against the Bellarmine Universi- Hillsdale followed up the vic- lot on our approach at the plate, this time of year,” said Thiesen. Kyle Cooper (20.5) Michigan Tech: 67 ty Knights this weekend in Lou- and we saw a lot of good at-bats “That’s a very good team. We Stedman Lowry (10.0) isville, Kentucky. loss in Sunday’s second game. throughout the weekend,” Thie- would have liked to have done Rebounds Per Game: Season Leaders The Chargers’ lone win of the Bellarmine freshman Eddie sen said. better, but we just need to be Cooper (10.3) Points Per Game: Mathis threw a gem, allowing Bellarmine answered with a patient and persistent in our im- Jason Pretzer (3.5) Megan Fogt (13.1) of Sunday’s doubleheader, when one run on six hits and striking - provement.” Assists Per Game: Kadie Lowery (9.6) the Chargers knocked off the out four in a complete game per- man, and a single by junior Jes The Chargers are looking to Zach Miller (7.3) Rebounds Per Game: Knights 5-4 in a seven inning af- formance. Staples to score a run off of Hill- refocus before they head out on Cooper (1.8) Fogt (9.1) fair. Senior pitcher Shane Arm- sdale sophomore Joe Chasen, de- a spring break trip that will take Field Goal Percentage: Allie Dittmer (5.8) The win came on the back of strong allowed three runs, all un- livering them the victory. them to Missouri and Tennessee Cooper (54.2) Assists Per Game: a stellar pitching performance Despite a powerful 3-for-4, next week. Nick Archer (54.1) Morgan Blair (2.0) by junior Lucas Hamelink. The over 4 1-3 innings. two-RBI performance by So- “We want to stay as business- Ian Sheldon (51.2) Lowery (2.0) right-hander threw six innings, The Chargers lone run of the bieszcanski, Hillsdale fell in the like as possible while still main- Field Goal Percentage: allowing one unearned run on game came on an RBI double by taining our passion for game.” Team Statistics Fogt (51.8) three hits, two strikeouts, and senior Nolan Breymaier in the “It feels good to start off on assistant coach Gordon Thiesen Points Per Game (68.1) Dittmer (47.6) one walk. third inning. the right track,” Sobieszcanki said. Opponent PPG (67.9) Blair (41.0) “Our starting pitching gave After the Sunday’s split the said, “but we just need to get ev- During next week’s road trip Field Goal Percentage (47.0) us a chance to win every single Chargers returned to Tiger Field erybody on the right track at the the Chargers will play 12 games Opponent FGP (44.5) Team Statistics game,” head coach Eric Thiesen for another doubleheader against same time.” in eight days against Maryville Rebounds Per Game (34.1) Points Per Game (67.6) said. “That’s one big takeaway.” Bellarmine on Monday. Junior Chris McDonald re- University, Union University, Opponent RPG (28.5) Field Goal Percentage (40.7) Hillsdale struck early, scoring The Knights beat the Chargers corded the loss the Chargers, giv- LeMoyne-Owen College, Alder- Turnovers Per Game (12.5) Rebounds Per Game (41.4) four runs in the second inning, ing up four earned runs on seven son-Broaddus University, and Opponent TPG (7.3) Turnovers Per Game (17.1) and tacking on another in the which a spirited Hillsdale come- - Trevecca Nazarene University. third. A pair of Hillsdale juniors, back fell short ing out three. Luke Ortel and Joe Gentile, both Former Charger SOFTBALL WARMS UP FOR GLIAC PLAY runner leads Morgan Delp two. urday morning in Toledo, Ohio In the second game, freshman Editor-in-Chief “We made only one error in before making the journey to the Danielle Stein threw a two-hitter two games. We had good pitch- Chicago area on Sunday. The with 12 strikeouts. The Hillsdale College soft- ing, good defense, and good team was originally supposed to Academy Athletics ball team fell to the University catching,” head coach Joe Abra- play a tournament in Indiana last jitters,” Abraham said. ham said. “But we just weren’t weekend. However, days before “Demeanor-wise, she did games of the team’s opening ourselves hitting-wise.” they were set to leave, the tour- not show it,” Porter said. “She doubleheader Monday at an in- Following a week where nament was relocated to South looked like a seasoned vet.” door dome in Rosemont, Illinois. plans changed multiple times Carolina, and last Thursday, the Stein had an RBI single and The Chargers racked up one run due to weather, the Chargers tournament was cancelled alto- three hits on the day. Junior Ain- in each contest, compared to the practiced indoors Friday night sley Ellison and Kastning also in Waterford, Michigan, and Sat- snow in South Carolina. had three hits on the day, and “Given all the circumstances, senior Jessica Day contributed we are proud of our girls and two hits. thought it was great that we were The Prairie Stars had already competitive in both games, and played nine games when they that the tying run was on second faced the Chargers, so there is base in the last inning of our sec- ond game,” Abraham said. “We by the Hillsdale team. had more hits [than them] in “Losing these early season the second game. We faced two regional games hurts us,” Abra- good pitchers. We have to give ham said. “Each year the GLVC gets more teams in the NCAAs one was throwing 63 miles per than the GLIAC, and we play hour consistently.” them right now at the start of the “The drop balls were nasty,” season, so it’s imperative that assistant coach Erin Porter add- our teams are ready to play.” ed. Starting Saturday, the team Despite adjusting to playing will begin a spring break tour on turf, and simply playing a consisting of 13 games over the course of eight days in Cl- the Chargers showed impressive ermont, Florida. Tuesday will performances from its defensive be their only day off in a week Assistant Headmaster and Athletic Director of Hills- side. where they will face mostly D-II dale Acadmy Mike Roberts ’98 addresses students and “Our catcher, [junior] Dani- teams, regional foes Quincy and parents at the Academy. During his time as a Charger elle Garceau, and our middle Southern Indiana. Roberts earned tremendous success on the cross-country “My overall thing is we’re re- and track teams. (Anders Kiledal/Collegian) and [freshman] Jessica Taylor, ally good, it just takes a certain did a great job getting girls out number of games for us to show Philip Wegmann attempting to steal second,” it,” Abraham said. Collegian Freelancer sophomore Bekah Kastning said. Porter chimed in, “When we Starting catcher junior Danielle Garceau at bat last sea- “Danielle threw out two girls at- do, GLIAC, look out.” son. Garceau was named honorable mention All-GLIAC tempting to steal second and also Mike Roberts kept getting But cross-country season last year. (Anders Kiledal/Collegian) faster, picking up speed each sophomore year, it all fell apart year he ran. In middle school he after the hamstring explosion. was a standout; in high school, He’d regained his legs but nev- an All-American; at Hillsdale er his blazing speed. Yet from Charger tennis serves in spring season College, almost a national adversity came opportunity as Hannah Leitner sophomore Dana Grace Buck learn from a strong team.” and hitting. champion. Roberts rallied his team as a stu- Design Editor showed a promising start in their Although not pulling out a “The girls enjoy the challeng- A middle and long distance dent coach, beginning a remark- debut at no. 2 doubles, winning win, Peirce said the match out- ing workouts and put in great runner, Roberts used to smoke able career. Women’s tennis opened up a couple games before falling to come didn’t come as a complete work at each session,” Walbright sprinters for fun in footraces. A history and physical well- their spring season in Kalamazoo surprise, since the Chargers said. Horsing around after practice ness double major, Roberts says Sunday afternoon against Divi- of 6-2. Although usually playing opened up the previous year’s Overall, the team looks for- his sophomore year of college, he always planned on coaching. sion I opponent Western Michi- doubles with her sister, Sydney, spring season facing the Broncos ward to the opportunity to fo- however, he tried too hard to His injury just sped up that pro- gan University. The Chargers fell Morgan said playing with Buck as well. run too fast. Mid-sprint, he felt cess. to the Broncos 7-0. was fun. “They are just at another spring season and working to- lightening in his legs before suf- After graduation, he bolted All matches were completed “Dana is great to play with, level—always game-planning, wards improving for next year’s out of the gate, taking a teach- in straight sets. and our coach is being strategic always ready for the next shot, fall season. “It felt like my muscles had ing and coaching position back Junior Lindsay Peirce played and preparing for next season,” always wanting to win the point,” “It’s nice to play matches and rolled up my leg into a tennis in Sturgis. After a two-year the closest singles match for the Morgan Delp said. Peirce said. “It is always a learn- ball before bursting,” Roberts teaching stint in Colorado, Rob- Coach Walbright said the ing experience though.” to focus on for the summer so recalls, squinting with fresh erts returned to Hillsdale for the and then falling behind 6-1 in team showed improved strength Only allowed to play for a we can come back stronger and pain over an old injury almost and conditioning from the off- total of eight hours per NCAA the second set. At no. 1 singles, ready to compete in our confer- twenty years later. career. season workouts, and she was regulation for off-season train- ence,” Peirce said. junior Sydney Delp lost 6-2, 6-2, He had exploded his right His alma mater had called pleased with their performance. ing and recently returning to 20 Hillsdale now breaks for 23 while sophomore Rachel Blaauw hamstring, and for the next sea- him home in 2002 to build an lost her match 6-3, 6-1 at no. 6 “It’s tough to prepare for a hours for the spring season, the days before resuming its spring school like WMU,” Walbright tennis team utilizes every hour schedule, facing Huntington Uni- son, he’d be on crutches. For athletic program for its tiny singles. - Senior Morgan Delp and said. “So we went in just know- they get with an intense training versity on March 28. ing we wanted to do our best and regimen of conditioning, lifting, slow. He says he still wonders, dale Academy. He’d have to do “what if—how fast could I have it from scratch, drawing from a gone?” student body of less than a hun- rack Roberts grew up a skinny dred. T kid in Sturgis, Michigan, where From A1 he wrestled, ran cross-country, for both boys and girls and de- and excelled especially at track. manded excellence in each. An Freshman Lane White Posting speeds of 50 seconds athlete and an educator, he real- sprints off the blocks for ized that fostering an environ- the 400-meter race at in the 800 meter, he quickly be- ment that encouraged competi- the GLIAC championship. came a top collegiate prospect. tion and participation would be White dominated at his Through personal phone calls “the number one priority.” He first conference tourna- and hand written notes, track argues that athletics anchor the ment, winning the 400 coach Bill Lundberg wooed the Academy’s rigorous academics. meter and helping the small town stand out to Hill- Headmaster Dr. Kenneth men’s 4x400 relay team sdale College. Years later, the Calvert agrees but adds that claim fourth place. White coach says he was impressed by fundamentally it’s Coach Rob- was named GLIAC Fresh- the boy’s raw athletic ability—“ erts who is “indispensible to the man Running Athlete of Mike was very impressive…he success of our school.” the Week for his success earned 12 varsity letters.” Since Robert returned, Hill- at Saginaw Valley State His collegiate career acceler- sdale Academy has kept getting University, where the con- ated quickly when he came to faster, winning divisional titles ference championship was campus in 1994. While running and chasing state champion- hosted. White will travel relay freshman year, his team ships. What Roberts jumpstart- to Alabama next week almost earned All-American ed won’t slow down anytime to compete at the NCAA status but fell by a tenth of a sec- soon. Division II nationals along ond. At the nationals in Lincoln, with 14 of his teammates. Nebraska, Roberts set a school (Photo Courtesy of David Mexi- - cotte) tion in the 400 meter. (Photo Courtesy of David Mexicotte)
5 March 2015 Charger Sports CHARGERS MISS PLAYOFFS Women eliminated in the U.P. were meant to be happy or sad. Jessie Fox Nathanael Meadowcroft Collegian Reporter Assistant Editor We didn’t know what to feel.” games as Chargers. Cooper was named First- Thursday’s contest was tight Team All-GLIAC on Monday. for forty minutes, indicated by The Hillsdale women’s bas- The Hillsdale College men’s The Chargers’ leading scorer the game’s 10 ties and seven lead ketball season ended last night in basketball team’s season ended averaged 20.5 points and 10.3 changes. last Thursday despite the Char- rebounds over the course of the months ago: the Upper Peninsu- gers’ tight 65-61 victory over the season. His 287 rebounds on the point lead midway through the Saginaw Valley Cardinals on Se- year were the most in the GLI- - trip to the U.P. where they lost nior Night. The Northwood Tim- AC. sponded to take a two-point ad- to the ninth-ranked Michigan berwolves defeated the Lake Su- Northwood’s game did not vantage into halftime. Tech Huskies 67-49 last night in perior State Lakers in overtime Hillsdale jumped out to an to leave the Chargers on the out- minutes after the conclusion of eight-point lead two minutes into round of the GLIAC conference side of the GLIAC tournament Hillsdale’s victory, leaving play- the second half. The Cardinals tournament. ers glued to their electronic de- pulled back even with the Char- The Chargers end their sea- eight seasons as head coach. vices hoping and praying for the gers with 9:20 remaining, but son with a 15-12 overall record “People don’t realize that Lakers to win. were unable to take the lead over and an 11-12 GLIAC record. after seasons you’re haunted “There wasn’t a whole lot of the rest of the game. “We were beaten by a great by things you wish you would talking going on,” junior point The Chargers made seven free team,” head coach Claudette have done differently as a head guard Zach Miller said. “A lot Charney said. “We give credit to coach,” Tharp said. “We’ve gone of guys didn’t take off their uni- game to hold on to the victory. Michigan Tech, they shot well. through some things statistically forms. We just sat there waiting Hillsdale was the more ef- We didn’t have a great offensive and the statistics indicated we to see what happened and once - start and that hurt us.” were an average basketball team we found out it was kind of sur- ing 53 percent of their shots to The Huskies started the and that’s what we were. We real. We couldn’t believe our Saginaw Valley’s 40 percent clip game with an 11-point run, and weren’t good enough in certain season was over, especially after held the lead for the entirety of areas.” winning.” made two more 3-pointers than For four Hillsdale seniors, the Cardinals on one less at- Chargers committed ten turn- at the Dawn Tibbetts Potter Are- tempt. overs which the Huskies con- na on Thursday, Hillsdale coach- game in front of their home fans Saginaw Valley hung with verted to 12 points. The Hus- no matter the result, and their Hillsdale thanks to their 9-2 ad- kies’ lead grew to as much as 19 teammates honored them with a vantage on the offensive glass, game 150 miles away that would win. leading to seven second-chance Chargers were able to shorten decide their fate. “It was huge to win on Senior points. The Cardinals also at- the gap and entered halftime “That was the weirdest thing Night,” Tharp said. “We’re re- I’ve ever dealt with in basket- ally proud of the men that those than the Chargers and converted 35-22. ball,” said junior forward Kyle four seniors are and we hope that In the second half, the Hus- Cooper, who led the Chargers tradition of winning on Senior Charger players will enjoy kies refused to slow down, with 20 points and nine rebounds Night will be here forever.” two weeks off before beginning draining four 3-pointers in the against the Cardinals. “We won Michael Furlong, Ian Shel- off-season workouts after spring - - don, Cody Smith, and Darius break. gers were uncharacteristically cited because we just beat a good Ware were all honored with “The spring is an opportunity outrebounded by the Huskies team on Senior Night but all of a standing ovations in an emo- for our players to develop indi- and made only 37 percent of sudden we realized our season is tional pre-game ceremony with vidually through getting stronger their shots. The Chargers faced dependent upon another team’s their families. The four seniors and improving individual skills,” game. We were all sitting in the combined to score 10 points and Tharp said. “As a coaching staff, in the game, but in the last ten locker room wondering if we - minutes of the game a combina- ery part of our strategy and how tion of Charger shooters put up we play and re-evaluate a lot of different things and begin to Last night’s game was the last make some changes.” time seniors Brooke Borowksi, Players will lift on Monday, Chelsea Farrell, Megan Fogt, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and Kadie Lowery suited up in afternoons in addition to hour- Charger uniforms. The Chargers long individual workouts in - Top: Senior Megan Fogt looks for the shot in a game which two or three athletes will against Saginaw Valley. Bottom: Senior Brooke Borowski work on different basketball and her mother during the Senior Night pre-game ceremo- skills. The players will also par- the women are sad to see their ny. (Photo Courtesy of Sheridan Markatos) ticipate in open gym two or three season end, they remain proud times a week in the evenings, ac- of their team. career that sets high standards er say that we had still made it cording to Cooper. “I am the most proud of our for future Chargers basketball in,” said senior Brooke Borows- “It’ll be really busy but it’s teamwork,” sophomore Becca players. ki. “This was a great relief.” a great time to strengthen the Scherting said. “When we lose Last Thursday, the Chargers Though the Chargers beat bonds that you have and for red- we’re upset, but we persevere wrapped up their regular season the Cardinals in early Febru- shirt freshmen to really feel like and push each other to do better. play at home with a loss to the ary, the Cardinals played a more they’re becoming a part of the We are a family.” Saginaw Valley State Univer- successful game on Thursday: team,” Cooper said. sity Cardinals. Though the loss shooting 52 percent from the This season’s results will game as she grabbed nine re- threatened to end the Chargers’ - bounds and became the second season, a complicated tiebreaker throws. The Chargers managed tion. player in school history to grab system awarded Hillsdale the to outrebound the Cardinals but “It’s going to hurt this week over 1,000 rebounds in a career. eighth seed, sending the Char- made only 37 percent of their watching the scores of those Fogt ended her career last night gers into the GLIAC tourna- shots. tournament games,” Miller said. with 1,0003 rebounds. Fogt, a ment instead of the University The Chargers will enter their Senior Darius Ware drives to the hoop in a game against “It’s all going to be motivation former First-Team All-American of Findlay Oilers. off-season in two weeks. Char- Ferris State University. (Anders Kiledal/Collegian) for us this offseason leading into athlete on the court and a two- “Immediately after our game time Academic All-American in while we were shaking hands will be “to get back to work, and the classroom, has left behind a with SVSU I heard the announc- get better individually.” Charger Chatter: LUCAS HAMELINK I’ve been playing for as long short. Whenever we do some- ditioning or anything to stay - to start the season with a win, but as I can remember. When I was thing, it’s for the team. We’ve in shape while you were out? cited for the opportunity for us even our losses were encourag- three or four, I started playing in got great chemistry this year, to turn the program around. ing. Bellarmine is a pretty good the front yard with a cardboard and that will be a huge factor I got into four games at the team that we might see again in tube and a ball of tape. I start- for us. The Halloween game is end of the year. We had a shot Do you have any interesting regionals, and we fought until ed Little League T-ball when I a close second. at making it into the GLIAC pre-game rituals? the end in all four games. In each tournament at that point, so I of our three losses, we had the playing since. I’ve been pitch- You suffered an injury last couldn’t pass up the chance to I have a few. I always play MLB winning run on base or up to bat ing since I was nine. I’m not season. What was it like to chase a title. Before that I just in the seventh inning. We fought come back from that? did a lot of biking and leg press a game to visualize success. I hard and put ourselves in good baseball, because no one in my to try to stay in shape. play as Verlander. I also try to positions to win, and we were family has played, but God has eat spicy foods the day before just a base hit away at that point. throwing hand right before the What are you most looking a game. The more heat you eat, for the game, and that’s what’s season started. I had surgery forward to this season? the more heat you throw - it’s What do you think the team’s kept me in it. and four pins sticking out of biggest challenge will be this Coming back from an injury it, so I couldn’t do any throw- Personally, I’m just looking for- - season? last season, junior pitcher Lu- What is your favorite thing ward to having a full healthy cas Hamelink is excited for about playing for the Char- patience. I just had to wait for the Volcano Taco from Taco I think our biggest challenge will the upcoming baseball season. gers? the pins to come out and then what the team can do though. Bell, but they stopped serving be our spring break trip. We’ve He said the team is ready for a slowly work my arm back into Coach T is in his second full that. They just came out with a got twelve games over eight great season, and he’s looking It’s got to be my teammates. shape. The athletic trainers here year as head coach, so we’re sriracha queserito, so maybe I’ll days. None of them will count forward to being able to play I’ve been blessed with some really took great care of me. I much more familiar with his give that a try. for the conference tournament, healthy. amazing men on my team that was able to pitch for a full sum- coaching style and philosophy. but they will be crucial for the I get to call brothers. There’s mer at 100 percent, so I think Also, we have returning start- How do you feel about this rest of the season. How we play How long have you been play- nothing better than hanging out it’s all behind me now. ers at all but one position, so we weekend’s game? these games will set the tone for ing baseball, and what got you with the guys in the dugout or the rest of year. started in it? on road trips. We have a say- So did you not play at all last - ing: “For the boys,” or FTB for season? Were you doing con- tial that we haven’t seen fully weekend. Obviously, it was great -Compiled by Kelsey Drapkin www.hillsdalecollegian.com B1 5 March 2015
(Micah Meadowcroft/Collegian) Fighting ‘Cabin Fever’ Businesses come together to fight the winter doldrums get to do something fun, and it “We were brainstorming ‘You know, it’d be really cool collaborating with other busi- tioned six months ago about pos- Evan Brune brings people into our business,” about what we could do down- if…’ situations,” Macy said. nesses to offer activities down- sibly doing something.” Senior Reporter Fedrick said. “It’s a win-win.” town, and it was one of those, Since then, Macy has begun town. The Cabin Fever Series is After the success of these Fedrick and Jan- the latest of several. events, Fedrick and David Ka- na Macy, owner of “I’ve also part- men, owner of David’s Dolce The cure for cabin fever is Toasted Mud, are nered with Broad Vita, are both looking forward to here in Hillsdale. Two local busi- both looking forward Street, and we’ve others. nesses, David’s Dolce Vita and to continuing the se- done beer and beer “We might do something with Toasted Mud, are teaming up to ries, though the date mugs,” Macy said. Smith’s Flowers,” Kamen said. create the “Cabin Fever Series,” hasn’t yet been set “I’ve also talked events that take the foci of differ- for the next event. to Smith’s Flowers wine-tasting for an event.” ent businesses and combine them “We’re talking about doing vases Once plans were settled, the in activities. about maybe March - name “Cabin Fever Series” was or April,” Fedrick - occurred in January, when 26 said. “We haven’t re- a commonality and son. locals gathered to paint a wine ally nailed it down sharing in order to “The wintertime is the perfect goblet while wine-tasting, along yet.” expose both of our time for this,” Fedrick said. “It with an offering of cheese and According to businesses.” gets people out, but not out in the crackers. Macy, the idea of The idea for the cold.” “We had such a great re- businesses collabo- wine-tasting and Besides bringing businesses sponse and had so much fun that rating downtown painting came after together, the event also has other we decided to do another,” said came up during a some outside inspi- Yvonne Fedrick, manager of Da- conversation be- ration. “I think it’s good in that it vid’s Dolce Vita. tween her and Chris- “I had seen it at helps keep things local,” Macy In February, the group got tine Bowman, execu- other places, and we said. “And, it sounds so cliche, together again, this time paint- tive director of the saw it over in Hud- but it’s just good fun. One lady ing wine bottles on canvas while Hillsdale Chamber The fruit of the wine. Participants show off their paintings after first “Cabin son,” Fedrick said. wine-tasting. of Commerce. Fever” event. (Photo courtesy of Janna Macy) “Janna had also men- “The people that like wine See Cabin Fever B2 Here from Chicago, August Hotel Freshman Dean Sinclair’s band here to stay in Hillsdale hearts “They’re great crowd-pleas- ‘Hey, you guys should play ist Singleton in 2011. The band ton attended Cary-Grove High graphically as well as musically. Andrew Egger ers, and they’re super humble,” something,’” Sinclair said. “That started to play regular shows in School, 10 miles away.) Last year, Lammers enrolled at Assistant Editor freshman Callie Ring said. “All their community that summer “They were always perform- Northwestern University; this their songs are unique: they have played with other musicians like and quickly gained popular- ing,” said sophomore Hank Prim, year, Sinclair came to Hillsdale. great lyrics, they don’t sound the that.” ity around the members’ respec- who also attended Cary-Grove The band has no intention of call- In January 2011, freshman same, and all the riffs are super and is good friends with Lam- ing it quits, however. Dean Sinclair and the other mem- cool.” mers. “People always wanted bers of alt-rock band August Ho- Musically, August Hotel them to perform, not just because Lammers said. “We text and we tel were just four kids from the draws from an energetic mé- they were from the community, work on things and still play our northwest suburbs of Chicago, lange of modern alternative with but because they were actu- instruments. We know the stuff cobbling together a last-minute splashes of indie pop, giving ally good. Sometimes you get well enough that when we get a winning set for a church-base- them a surprisingly and pleas- stuck with a mixed bag of ‘well, gig, we don’t need a whole lot of ment battle of the bands in Des antly distinctive sound. Onstage, they’re from the community, but work.” Plaines, Illinois. they command attention with they really suck, we don’t want In fact, August Hotel has high Four years later and 220 miles their charisma and undeniable them to play.’ But it was cool be- hopes for the future. away, August Hotel opened Phi cause they had both.” “We want to hopefully wrap Mu Alpha’s Battle of the Bands of every group they cover. They In addition to frequent perfor- up this album and get it recorded, mances, the members of August and also get some shows with Dawn Theatre with a sonic ban- merely a good cover group. Hotel found time to record two more notoriety where we can quet accompanied by approving “Initially, the band formed as extended plays and two singles at play our own material,” Sinclair screams from an enthralled audi- an outlet to write our own mate- various facilities. said. “We opened for Knox Ham- ence of Hillsdale students. Mov- rial,” Sinclair said. “But it’s hard ilton in January… and every song ing dexterously from Bleachers to get gigs where you’re just away,” Sinclair laughed. “The we played, the people there, they to Vampire Weekend to original playing originals, because a lot didn’t know whether we were material, the hour-long set did of people, they don’t care — they ours who studies at Columbia in just kids or there was some value just want to hear covers. So that’s August Hotel, from left: guitarist Ryan Lamming, key- Chicago who does sound record- to us. So playing our songs like not sag for a moment. And when boardist John Benedeck, bassist and lead vocalist Cale they left Hillsdale, they left a le- what we did, a bit of both.” ing stuff. So we did that at his that at a venue like that where it Singleton, and drummer Dean Sinclair. (Photo courtesy of house... The other two were at demands original material was gion of fans behind them. Taylor Almeraz) In more ways than one, Ryan were planted six years ago, when a studio in Fox River Grove, Il- really cool.” Lammers, John Benedeck, Cale drummer Sinclair and guitarist After the dissolution of the tive high schools. (Sinclair and linois, called Waysound Record- Whatever happens, August Singleton, and Sinclair have Lammers met in a middle-school - Benedeck attended McHenry ing.” Hotel has certainly gained a fol- come a long way. talent competition. clair and Lammers recruited High School in McHenry, Illi- The past few years have “The judge was just like, keyboardist Benedeck and bass- nois, while Lammers and Single- stretched August Hotel geo- See August Hotel B2
Things To do and see This week
March 5 Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra Concert Markel Auditorium 8 p.m. The Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra will perform pieces by Rimsky-Korsakov, Mozart, Catalani, Martin, and Beethoven, and will feature solo performances by some of the winners of the 2015 Student Concerto/Aria Competition. Ticket reservations required. March 6 Open Mic Night The Historic Dawn Theatre 8 p.m. The Dawn opens their stage to talented individuals: instrumentalists, full bands, dancing stand-up comedy, magic, and poetry all welcome. March 9-10 Auditions for “A Festival of One-Acts” The Sauk Theatre 7 p.m. Auditions for “A Festival of One-Acts” will be held at 7 p.m. on March 9 and 10 at The Sauk. Performances are April 30-May 3.
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IN FOCUS Dylan uncovers Sinatra in ‘Shadows in the Night’
hris reer entirely on the strength of his lapsing into sentimentality. C Andrew Egger velvety croon. This winning mixture of un- templates for showcasing their Assistant Editor On paper, “Dylan does Sina- derstated instrumentation and musical talent. By stripping these MCCaffery tra” sounds like a marriage of damaged yet soulful vocals ebbs century-old songs down to their the worst of both worlds, captur- essences, Dylan has allowed For a cover album, Bob ‘The Drowsy Dylan’s “Shadows in the Night” ing neither Dylan’s pitch-perfect “Shadows in the Night.” Percus- them to stand out not as vehicles is full of surprises. lyricism nor Sinatra’s triumphant sion is sparse or absent. “What’ll for his own creative genius, but It is surprising to begin with vocals. I Do,” for example, relies on al- simply as truly powerful songs in Chaperone’ and courtesy(Photo ofChris McCaffery) that Dylan, who in 35 previous The most surprising thing ternating lines of plodding bass their own right. Rid of the dated studio releases has never pro- about “Shadows in the Night,” and swirling pedal steel to estab- baggage of the big-band sound duced an album devoid of origi- then, is simply that it’s so darn lish the rhythm. The brass is sim- (a sound Dylan himself helped the sincerity of subtext nal content, would opt to make good. ilarly spare, to profound effect: a to eradicate in his early years), From the opening notes of the chorus of trumpets give a sacred these songs sound truly timeless. Last week’s highly enjoyable Throughout the production, one at the ripe old age of 73. It is more surprising that Dylan air to “That Lucky Old Sun,” the “Shadows in the Night” is Tower Players production of The however, we see more and more Want You,” it is clear that, stylis- album’s closing track, without certainly not the most ambi- Drowsy Chaperone was a sur- - would choose as his subject the pop standards made famous by tically, this record is miles away ever leaving the background of tious or groundbreaking project prising exploration of how indi- erone”, the actors behind it, and from both Sinatra’s take on the the soundscape. of Dylan’s career. The range of viduals understand art and apply the world they inhabited was. He the late Frank Sinatra, since Sina- tra, as the gods of music go, was standards and Dylan’s own recent Dylan’s trademark wit isn’t emotions present here pales in it to their own lives. The frame reminds the audience constantly work. The ten songs of “Shadows absent either, although its ordi- comparison to that of works like narrator, a character known only of the arbitrary plot and musi- Dylan’s polar opposite. Dylan, the archetypal bohe- in the Night” are stripped-down narily caustic edge here mellows “Blonde on Blonde,” “Blood on as Man in Chair (played by the cal numbers as well as the vani- into gentle self-deprecation. The the Tracks,” or even “Tempest.” engaging, ever effervescent ju- ties, hangups, and sometimes mian, has spent half a century re- inventing his sound, leaping from piece arrangements of pedal steel decision to lead off with “I’m a But personal genius need not, nior Matthew Sauer) walks the tragic future fates of the Origi- and muted brass in place of the Fool to Want You,” for example, and ought not, saturate every audience through his beloved nal Broadway Cast. As soon as folk to blues to rock to country to gospel. While his songwriting impassioned strings of Sinatra’s sneakily acknowledges the cloud work of art. By allowing himself recording of “Gable and Stein’s something is celebrated for its big bands. Dylan’s vocals, too, of dread which surrounded the to fade to the background, Dylan, ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’”, look- innocence or fun, Man in Chair has always been transcendent, his nasally croak polarized listeners are unexpectedly tender. Gone announcement that Dylan was one of the last paragons of a by- ing for a record (on nostalgic cannot help mentioning a dif- are the guttural sneer of 2012’s tackling Sinatra — while allow- gone generation of artists, has vinyl) to help him through his ferent, darker perspective. This even in his prime, and has grown hoarse and cracked with age. “Tempest” and the madcap mut- ing the song’s own beauty to an- uncovered for us the greatest hits night troubles of “feeling a little structure is established almost terings of 2009’s oddball “Christ- swer those concerns. of an era that was old when he blue . . . a little anxious for no immediately: Man in Chair de- Sinatra, in contrast, was a straight-laced heartthrob who mas in the Heart.” Here, the For the great jazz and swing was young. In his loving hands, particular reason, a little sad that scribes the 1920s as a decadent corrosion on Dylan’s voice al- singers of the mid-20th cen- they have become again new. I should feel anxious at this age, world “when the champagne stuck to the standards of Tin Pan Alley, wrote only a token few of lows him to probe the emotional tury — Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, you know, a little self-conscious depths of his lyrics without col- Nat King Cole — the standards and all the world was a party — his own songs, and built his ca- sadness: a state that I like to call for the wealthy anyway.” ‘blue’.” As it turns out, escaping to Through the play, we learn 1928 is not the pure “time ma- about his history, his parent’s di- chine” which Man in Chair de- vorce and his own messy separa- sires. He himself cannot help ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ next for theatre tion from his wife and how he’s second-guessing the escapism learned to interpret his own pain- he clearly craves, showing how ful experiences through “The “The Drowsy Chaperone” is “not in 2012. From there it went to Pomerantz added that none of sions we regret. Drowsy Chaperone” as a relic of a perfect show”, nor a remnant of Natalie DeMacedo Broadway and became 2014’s it is included to offend people, “But in the end, it’s family a simpler, bygone age: the world- an innocent world as he initially News Editor most produced play in profes- but illustrates Durang’s interest that matters,” Hodge said. wide party of the 1920s. At the describes. sional theatre, as well as winning in creating realistic comedy. Pomerantz said that as a se- emotional climax of his night The reason he loves the show nearly every theatre award there Angell said that the small nior going to graduate school and with the musical, Man in Chair as much as he does, he explains Two middle-aged siblings is to win, according to Professor 6-person cast allows for more getting married, he can relate to says: that it is important to understand, who’ve held down the fort at in Theatre and Director George work on the intersections of the the fears that accompany change. “You have to understand, is that his mother gave him the home are confronted by news Angell. characters and their embodiment. Despite that, he said that no one I love this show so much. My record at a central point in his from their actress sister, who Pomerantz said they will per- will leave the play depressed. mother gave me the record. This childhood. While the escapism comes home with a boy-toy boy- form in a fully-mounted black something in common with the was before my father left us. He of the show is imperfect in many friend and wants to overturn their box, with a full stage and even a characters in this play,” Pomer- delicious,” Angell said. didn’t leave because of the re- ways, the choice he makes to complacent lives. roof hung from the rafters, pro- antz added. “These siblings have Hodge said she will be bang- cord, although I’m sure it didn’t believe that the message of the This is the plot of Christopher ducing a much more intimate lived in a bubble their whole ing pots, screaming at her boy- help matters. Look I know it’s not musical (actually unintelligible Durang’s newest show, “Vanya feeling between the actors and lives and suddenly it get pulled toy Spike, and waxing on about a perfect show; the spit take scene on his record) is “love while you and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” audience. from beneath them and they have her once-great acting career. is lame and the monkey motif is can” is the way he grounds the which the Tower Players will Angell said that the intimate to cope with that.” “You get to see Snow White labored. It does what a musical show in the meaningful realities perform in April. black box is more appropriate for In addition to encounters with and a couple dwarves and a very is supposed to do; it takes you to of his own experience. He inter- “It’s an exploration of change plays with edgier elements. reality, the play explores the good voodoo scene,” Angell said. another world. And it gives you prets the tragedies of his life and and how different generations re- “This is an R-rated play,” relationship between siblings. “Certainly not the things I would a little tune to carry with you in his existential blueness through act to change,” said senior Aaron Pomerantz said. “There is swear- Sophomore Gwendolyn Hodge, expect to see together in one your head. Something to take you the ultimate optimism that the Pomerantz, who will play Vanya ing and also near nudity. Nick who plays Masha, the queen-bee, play.” away from the dreary horrors of show embodies for him. Finally, in the production. Gibbs gets down to his under- drama-queen sister of Vanya and the real world. A little something the meaning Sauer’s character The show is only three years pants at least twice in the play Sonia added that we all quarrel for when you’re feeling blue. You imputes to the play shows that old, premiering in New Jersey and there will be a lot of kissing.” with our siblings and make deci- know?” These two lines from Man in life, in a moment of uncertainty Chair, taken together, reveal the he can choose the better meaning deeper structure of The Drowsy Chaperone, and the statement it when you’re feeling blue.” Thursday is jazz day at Hillsdale wants to make about art. When the show begins, Man in Chair Chris McCaffery is a junior a few times a semester. Marchese excellent learning experience. learn about jazz. The club is a seems to be looking for a great, studying history. He is minoring Emma Vinton said that, because Wilkinson’s Adams said that as the club be- safe place for people to come and fun musical (as opposed to the in journalism through the Dow Assistant Editor time and talents are so valuable, comes more organized, they will sing, play instruments, or just lis- contrived contemporary theatre Journalism Program and is a stu- they wanted to make sure the stu- manage time more effectively ten. he constantly bemoans) that will dent columnist for the Collegian. dents came prepared to the class. and allow more vocalists to sing. “The most useful tip for peo- help him cope with his ‘blueness’ Before heading over to Broad “She’s a very famous, well- Freshman Sarah Schutte, a ple who don’t know is just start and take him back to the 1920s. Street Market Thursday nights known singer and we weren’t re- student in the master class, per- listening to stuff, because there’s for Jazz from the Underground, specting her time,” she said. “We formed “Fly me to the moon” on so many types of different jazz,” students can now join their peers decided to implement this vocal Thursday. Though she takes pri- she said. in Conrad Recital Hall at 6:30 jazz master club type deal, name vate voice lessons with Wilkin- The club hopes to have per- august hotel p.m. for a vocal jazz club. pending, to allow the opportunity son, she said the master class formances later in the semester, Sophomore Gianna Marchese to perform more in a really ca- allows her to focus on different and possibly even credited jazz From B1 is founding the club under the di- sual setting.” skills, such as stage presence and classes. rection of music faculty. The col- Junior Dani Adams is one of working with a microphone. Adams said she loved the dy- lowing at Hillsdale. theater. I cannot speak highly lege has a thriving jazz program, four main jazz vocalists for the “You go in and do it for Sunny, namic element of jazz singing. “The other day I walked into enough of the crowd. They were but the singing side needed an or- campus jazz combos. She said and she takes it to the next level “I love the freedom of it and our dorm and girls who were not really into it, and it made me feel ganizational push. Marchese said that the club is for those who in the master class,” she said. the fact that you’re singing stuff even friends with Dean were play- really happy to look out into it and that the purpose of the group is want to be involved, but are not She said WIlkinson even that people can relate to a little ing August Hotel songs,” Ring see people enjoying it so much. twofold: to foster interest in jazz sure where to begin. worked with her on stage, sang more, she said. “You have a lot said. “Especially since they’ve The next night was the same; the singing and provide the opportu- “Just because you’re not with her, and helped her to loosen more ability to express yourself.” played Battle of the Bands and people were fantastic. It was a nity for more students to practice in a combo doesn’t mean you up. Schutte also shared her love the Valentine’s Day Dance peo- long drive and a busy weekend, the style, and to prepare students shouldn’t be involved somehow,” “It was a very relaxed atmo- of the descriptive aspect of jazz. but completely worth it.” for the master class with Sunny she said. “Part of that was there sphere,” Schutte said. “We really “You really have to feel the people have August Hotel stick- To check out August Hotel, Wilkinson. wasn’t a big sense of community learned from each other. Each of music and dig into it,” she said. ers around, shirts… we have a look them up on iTunes, Amazon, Wilkinson, a Michigan native between people who were inter- us sang really different songs.” “It’s very soulful. You’re telling poster in our room.” Google Play, Spotify, or Band- and renowned jazz singer, has re- ested in jazz on campus.” Sophomore Amelia Stieren, a story, and you want to tell that For their part, the men of Au- camp. cently become a part-time faculty Wilkinson taught a master another of the four combo sing- story well. I love being able to gust Hotel enjoyed Hillsdale, too. member and artist in residence at class last Thursday. Four vocal- ers, sang “When Sunny gets tell that story to someone and do- “The Battle of the Bands was the college. She comes to teach ists performed, and they said the blue” last week. She said that ing it to the best of my ability.” amazing; the crowd was abso- voice lessons and a master class intimate setting provided for an even inexperienced singers can lutely fantastic, and the venue is super cool,” Lammers said. “It felt like we were playing this su- per cool legit show at some nice Orchestra concert tonight the more important things I do,” it’s also a huge responsibility.” people.” Carly Howell Holleman said. “We try to choose Students in the orchestra Two weeks before the con- Collegian Freelancer music where everyone is work- spend hours practicing before cert, the orchestra welcomed Cabin fever ing at an adequate level.” each performance beyond sched- three more musicians, some of From B1 Factors in choosing music, he uled rehearsals. Sophomore Ra- the winners of the Concerto/Aria said, include the strengths and chel Elliot, who plays the Pic- concert. They will all perform- Tonight, Hillsdale College’s weaknesses of the orchestra, the colo, said most underestimate the said, ‘I really enjoyed spending be able to hook up once a month symphony presents its Orchestra educational value of the musi- effort that goes into the sympho- on the piano, and one vocal solo. time with my friends and actu- or once every other month for an concert. The performance will cal pieces, the variety of audi- ny concert. Sophomore Tucker Phillips, Cel- ally doing something, not just event. You can’t saturate it. We feature winners of the 2015 Stu- ence members, how recently the “The rehearsals are more - going out to dinner and talking.’ want to keep it fun and fresh.” dent Concerto/Aria Competition. works have been played by the work than people think they are, nitely made the rehearsals more Sometimes it’s nice to have a lit- Fedrick said anyone and ev- Tickets have already sold out, orchestra, and the instrumenta- but it’s so worth it at the very challenging. tle something to do when you’re eryone is welcome to join in, but but James Holleman, director of tion. end,” said Elliot. “No one really “Rehearsal weeks are always talking with people.” they do have one preference. the music department, says not to “Everyone is at a different thinks about the time outside of hectic,” said Phillips. “Adding Fedrick agreed. “We’d rather have them be 21 worry. part in their journey, so we have rehearsals that the students also these musicians in, however, has “We have so much fun,” she or older,” she said. “If you’re not “If students who haven’t got- to make sure that we pick music devote to practice.” been stressful. Putting in new said. “One of the gals that attend- 21, you can’t participate in the ten to reserve tickets show up the that corresponds with a student’s Elliot relates many of the el- parts, even if it’s only three, is a ed, the picture she painted was wine-tasting, which is a big part night of the performance, as long personal journey,” said Holle- ements in orchestra practice to lot for the orchestra to adjust to.” going to be a gift for someone.” of the event. But everyone is wel- as they are patient and polite, man. “There’s so much reper- skills needed for life. Both businesses are unsure of come.” they usually will get everybody toire, which means there’s a lot “We always say practice is the orchestra will pull together a how the future will play out, but Space is limited to 28 people, seated,” Holleman said. to choose from. I see this just when you learn your part, re- grand performance. the interest they’ve received has and the price is $45. Further in- Students will be playing piec- like the Great Books class. Just hearsal is when you learn others “The group this year has been given them reason to consider formation can be found on the es by Rimsky-Korsakov, Mozart, like there are certain books that parts,” Elliot said. “This works great,” said Holleman. “There’s making it a regular event. Toasted Mud Facebook page. Catalani, Martin, and Beethoven. every student should get a chance with music, and also in real life. not much distractive talking, they “It depends on the success, but Holleman described the process to read, so there are certain mu- In life, you have to learn how are very responsive, and they I’d give it a good run before mak- of choosing music for the con- sical pieces that every musician to take care of yourself, but af- have a good sense of retention.” ing any long-term decisions,” certs. should get a chance to play. It’s a ter that, you need to learn how Macy said. “Yvonne and I might “Picking the music is one of huge privilege, and in our world, to live in community with other www.hillsdalecollegian.com B3 5 March 2015 Spotlight Benjamins tentamine gaudet Senior Josh Benjamins writes a 165-page history thesis and 75 pages of previously untranslated Latin commentary
Sarah Chavey tion,” Assistant Professor of “I guess I didn’t originally Benjamins said. “I go to church scholar. I’m able to try ideas out God in all my work, and that Collegian Reporter History Matthew Gaetano said. plan for it to be quite that long; and have a chance to read some on him, and I think he’s able to includes my studies. I’m some- “What Josh wrote in that thesis there was a lot of unexplored other literature that I don’t have try ideas on me. He’s the sort one who really enjoys working is not only the best student research to be done, and I just to read for class. And catch up of student that you sometimes with literature and ideas, and Imagine your favorite profes- writing I’ve ever encountered, became very engrossed in the on sleep sometimes.” worry: am I actually teaching exploring more about the rela- sor in their undergraduate years. but also the best thing I’ve ever subject,” Benjamins said. “If you ever see him walking you anything?” Gaetano said. tionship between ideas and the Presumably, their dedication read on that subject. These are around, he’s always walking He also referred to Ben- way ideas work out in history,” to studying surpassed even the years, he can read it at sight. fast,” Gaetano said. “He’s not a jamins as a “friend” multiple Benjamins said. most intelligent students in their “If you ever see His work received national rec- lingerer.” times. Hart compared him to the class. ognition as well, with plans to Though his thesis was writ- “He’s been a model repre- child-actor Thomas Horn in the One Hillsdale student, how- him walking publish two additional chapters ten for his history major, he is sentative of Hillsdale, and I movie “Extremely Loud and ever, seems to have matched of his commentary translations. also a Latin major and involved think he’s going to do us proud Incredibly Close.” scholarly enthusiasm of his around, he’s always “I think Josh’s Latin is better in the classics department. in whatever career he chooses,” “I will venture to say that professors. walking fast. He’s than mine,” Gaetano said. “He’s one of our winners for Maas said. He mentioned Horn will never make a better Senior Joshua Benjamins In addition, Benjamins also the Corona Classica, which is Benjamins’ conversations with movie in the rest of his life. And recently completed his senior not a lingerer.” knows Greek, Spanish, German our departmental award for an his housemates, all from very he will venture to search for an history thesis, an exhaustive and French. He is the president outstanding senior who will go different religious backgrounds. outlet and I couldn’t help but 163-page document accompa- of Eta Sigma Phi, a volunteer “I hear the sorts of discus- wonder: if Josh’s thesis is like nied by 75 pages of optional Latin teacher at Hillsdale pre- sions that go on there, and that, where does he go from translation from Peter Martyr serious conversations that have paratory school, and president papers at national conferences,” they’re not the typical dorm dis- here? How can he go up?” Hart Vermigli’s Latin commentary huge implications.” Assistant Professor of Classical cussions that I experienced as said. “I think in the academic on 1 Corinthians. Benjamins’ Distinguished Visiting Assis- time to take Sundays off from Studies Joseph Garnjobst said. an undergraduate,” Maas said. world it’s possible to do that, professors were not surprised at tant Professor of History Darryl studying. Many of Benjamins’ pro- Perhaps this is in part but it’s still a rare achievement.” his brilliant work after watching Hart and Assistant Professor of fessors talk about him not as him excel at Hillsdale. History Korey Maas agreed that have one day where I’m not another student, but as an equal. himself. “I’m pretty interested in this Benjamins’ work compared to a studying and can sort of be “When I talk to Josh, I’m “Because I’m a Christian, subject, as I teach the Reforma- dissertation or master’s thesis. refreshed and revitalized,” just talking with another
“It was totally new for me. though he does some dumb Arnn to discuss his experi- ukraine The Ukrainian Constitution is stuff,” Bosyk said. “I can’t be ence of living and protesting in similar but there is still incon- sure if it’s dumb or if it’s a part Ukraine. sistencies and misunderstand- of his plan. His popularity went “Serge was calm and resil- From B4 ings. There are not division of up after Crimea was annexed ient,” Arnn said. “He seemed powers in Ukraine.” because it was seen as patri- surprised that I thought it rency over there has depreci- While Serge studies in the otic.” remarkable that he had been in ated so much.” states, he keeps up on news Last year, Bosyk and some that square and seen that vio- While Bosyk loves his from home by reading Ukrai- friends traveled to Kiev, the na- lence. I asked him his opinions home, he said life in the United nian and Russian newspapers, tion’s capitol, to join the early about the issues behind the States offers a lot more than even though he acknowledged stages of the protests demand- demonstrations and their sup- the bias in Ukrainian and Rus- ing Ukraine’s full integration pression, and he was thoughtful “As soon as I moved here sian media. He even cites gov- with the European Union. more than angry or intense. Of everything looked so much ernment control of the news as “Even though I did not, and course these things must matter brighter,” Bosyk said. “It’s the most powerful tool Russian still don’t, support full integra- to him very much, and they always cloudy, gray, and dirty President Vladimir Putin has at tion of Ukraine with the EU I seemed to do so. I found him in my home town. Here people his disposal. felt like it was a good chance very impressive.” smile. At home people never “I am convinced that in- to overthrow the old regime After graduation, Bo- smile. If you smile at someone formation rules the world,” he and direct my country to the syk plans to attend graduate in Ukraine they think you’re said. “Putin keeps hold of our new path of prosperity,” Bosyk school and eventually return to either crazy or you want money information sources, all of the said. “The outcome is not very Ukraine and pursue a career in from them.” news. All Russian and Ukrai- satisfying but it is a slight shift politics. nian news is propaganda.” to a positive direction.” “I want to bring change to Bosyk was impressed not only Although Bosyk called the Bosyk left Kiev before the my country,” he said. “In the by his courses in economics, Russian president a criminal, violence erupted in the protests United States I really see how but also his Constitution 101 he also respects his political that has killed more than 5,000 it is easy to live a good life. class. genius. people to date. Ukraine can do this. We just “So far Constitution has “He has to be the greatest Early in the academic year, need another approach.” Freshman Serge Boysk stands above Maidan, the square changed me a lot,” Serge said. politician of this time even Bosyk met with President Larry in Kiev where protests from the past year have taken place. (Photos Courtesy of Serge Boysk) equestrian Albion College - they have huge teams,” Ciarelli said. “I don’t want that. It becomes a competi- From B4 tion between members. Those large teams don’t help each other. We help each other and Car maintenance Though the team cannot pro- cheer each other on, no matter vide its recruits more time, it is what.” trying to establish a fund to help But being a small team its competitors pay for equip- means that Hillsdale rarely gains Although winter is wrapping up, ment and show fees. the high visibility of the other “What we would like to do is colleges in the region — though Whorley has some suggestions for set up a scholarship-type budget by no means does it make them for people who are dedicated to less enthusiastic. your car maintenance. the team and want to show but “Every once in a while, don’t have the money,” Ciarelli you’ll hear Hillsdale called for Whorley said. said. “We could cover at least a placing, and you’ll hear us all Madeleine Jepsen To the best of their ability, se- part of their show fees. Eventu- cheer,” Smith said. Collegian Reporter curity patrols will help students ally, we hope to cover part of the The team needs more mem- who call and ask for assistance, show fees for the whole team.” bership, more participation. Rid- whether that means jumpstart- Horseback riding is demand- ing a horse is intimidating and ing their car or towing it out of a ing, but pays dividends to those can seem like something beyond After scraping off frozen win- ditch. who choose to invest their time, the reach of a latecomer to the dows, hoisting piles of snow, “We’ll help any way we can,” energy, and expendable resourc- sport, but the team said that they Whorley said. “If you need some- es in the sport. are eager for all equestrians. schedule, there is nothing more thing, we’re glad to help, any- Cartips “I had met the people who “The prospect of competing disheartening than the sound of time.” are on the team before,” Smith and getting in the ring with other the car engine as it coughs, sput- Additionally, he noted, those said, “but I feel like being on riders shouldn’t scare people ters, and dies. who get stranded should take cer- the team with them and going away,” Smith said. “Even I did William Whorley, the director tain precautions while waiting for Be mindful of to competitions with them has it. It is a very scary thought. of campus security and emer- help to arrive. In order to ensure furthered our relationships. We You’re riding this huge animal gency management, recently ad- a supply of fresh air and prevent pedestrians. have a lot of fun, a lot of cama- and no one can catch you if dressed these predicaments of exhaust fumes from accumulating 1 raderie.” something goes wrong. But I winter drivers in a campus-wide in the car, students should ensure The equestrian team main- think people should. If they email. Whorley advised students that their tailpipe is clear, and tains solidarity through competi- have any interest at all, even if to start and run their car engine the defrost vents just in front of tion, a virtue of its small size. they have zero experience, they every few days to maintain the windshield are clear of snow and “University of Michigan, should try it out.” battery, to keep the gas tank full ice. Emergency supplies, such as to prevent a buildup of condensa- a spare coat or blanket, granola tion, and to make time to clear the - windshield of ice and snow for ful. better visibility. According to Greg Bennett of 2 and defrost vents “It is hard to view pedestrians Gene’s Service, a local automo- when you are attempting to look tive repair company, many winter to avoid exhaust Houses Available for Rent through a frosty four inch diam- car issues are easily prevented eter clear space in your wind- by a routine inspection before buildup. 85 East Fayette Street : shield,” he said in the email. the cold weather sets in. He fre- Five-bedroom, one and one-half bath, fully Especially at college, pedes- quently sees issues such as failing furnished, and recently renovated Victorian trian safety is an important as- pect of winter safety for drivers. One and a half blocks from campus. broken wiper blades. Large eat in Kitchen, a separate dining room, Obeying the posted speed limits “Preventable maintenance is living room, and parlor, and a deck o! of the and remaining mindful of winter the big thing in winter, but people weather conditions are a part of don’t think about it until it’s bro- back cautious driving. Although Whor- ken,” Bennett said. 3 Rent is $390 per student per month plus ley noted that, due to the reduced Both Bennett and Whorley utilities speed limits, he rarely saw any fa- stressed the importance of pre- tal pedestrian injuries while work- ventative measures and winter ing for the police department, the vigilance. Many winter car issues laws of physics do not favor pe- are avoided entirely by planning Give yourself ex- destrians. Both drivers and walk- extra time for defrosting wind- ers must exercise special caution shields and scheduling routine during the winter. maintenance checks. 4 windshield. "e above rate is based on one student per bedroom. If students wish to add an “Winter safety isn’t just about extra roommate by sharing a bedroom the extra student would be less. "e house cars, it’s about pedestrians,” is equipped with a washer and dryer. Please contact Benjamin B. LeCompte, III 847 809-4843 (cell phone) or email him at [email protected]. www.hillsdalecollegian.com B4 5 March 2015 Spotlight Freshman seeks fellow ambassadors Nathan Putrich likes long walks on the beach and world peace
Evan Carter In 1949, Professor of History bring his experience with MUN sonality to match his experi- Web Editor Windsor Hall Roberts hosted a and international diplomacy into ences with diplomatic work. He MUN conference at Hillsdale leadership of the group. speaks Hungarian along with After participating in Model through the International Club, Putrich, who is from Cleve- English and has studied German United Nations while in high which he founded. At its peak, land, Ohio, was home schooled and Arabic. He plans to major school, freshman Nathan Putrich the MUN conference attracted in international business and was looking forward to join- 700 high school students from then work internationally after ing the college MUN club on Michigan and Ohio. The confer- six MUN conference as an inde- college. campus. He quickly discovered, ence was discontinued in 1971 pendent while in high school. One hurdle Putrich has al- however, Hillsdale College did partly due to lack of administra- After high school he took ready crossed was making sure not have a MUN club. Undaunt- a gap year, working half the the club would not have federal ed, Putrich is now looking to year at the Cleveland Council funds tied to it. Now that the start the club himself. “This is a gap we of World Affairs and spend- issue has been dealt with, Pu- “I don’t think there’s many ing the other half studying at trich believes the deans should colleges that are well regarded have on campus in a theological school south of approve the club. He hopes to academically in the United terms of our extra Budapest, Hungary. While in gage interest in the MUN club States that don’t have Model Europe, Putrich traveled exten- by the end of this semester and United Nations program,” curriculars.” sively throughout the continent, have an active club by this fall. Putrich said. “This is a gap we visiting places like Germany, Although he believes MUN have on campus in terms of our Slovenia, and Serbia. should be approved, some extra curriculars and I know tive support by then new college Len Baldwin, president of students at the college have res- when I came onto campus, I president, George Roche. Ohio’s United Nations Associa- ervations about the UN and the was super excited about doing Current president of the tion and a professor at Otterbein effectiveness of its work. MUN Model United Nations in college International Club Sang Jun University, met Putrich at Earl- typically connects and advo- and it just wasn’t here.” Lee believes that a MUN club ham college high school MUN cates for the UN and its goals. Putrich envisions the club conference. “Don’t write off the program going to MUN conferences curriculum. “I found him to be very pro- Model United Nations, just as well as hosting events that “I think it’s the job of the stu- active and engaging,” Baldwin because you don’t agree with instruct students on a range of dent body and the clubs to bring said. “Like the mold we try or condone the UN,” Putrich topics from international affairs to create with students out of said. “It’s not really a matter to how to act in professional the United Nations education of whether you condone the settings. Lee said. “I don’t think having program.” United Nations or not, rather, If Putrich’s club is approved, Model UN is going to take any- Baldwin said that the UN is it’s whether or not you have an thing away from what we are trying to engage with university interest in learning and educat- there was a MUN club at Hill- here at Hillsdale College.” students like Putrich. ing yourself about what’s going sdale. If approved, Putrich would Putrich also has the per- on in the rest of the world.” Nathan Putrich stands with Muata Howard at a MUN con- ference. (Photo Courtesy of Nathan Putrich)
Ponyin’ up the dough From Lviv to Hillsdale Sarah Albers the college.” Assistant Editor The college is not particular- Freshman Serge Bosyk discusses his hope for the future of Ukraine ly large, but the equestrian team This parents weekend, the is small even relative to Hills- Hillsdale College Equestrian dale’s campus. The team’s size allows it to form a tight com- Bailey Pritchett Club stepped out of the barn Spotlight Editor and back into society for a bake munity between riders, but also sale. But sophomore Gianna means the equestrian club is too Marchese, club secretary and small to be able to host large Serge Bosyk’s mother treasurer, said money wasn’t the events or participate in campus remembers her friends only thing on their mind. smuggling Levi jeans and “We made $130,” Marchese “We want to do more, but bottles of Fanta soda into said, “but we also got riders we don’t have the manpower her country, Ukraine, when who were interested in joining to pull off a big event,” Ciarelli she was a college student. the team and met their parents, said. “A lot of people are taking Under Soviet rule, Ukrainians so I think that was the most the [horseback riding] class, could not purchase imported but they don’t want to make the goods — if it wasn’t made The club began planning the commitment to the team.” in the USSR, it wasn’t sold. fundraiser in February in an at- The primary obstacle to Although Ukrainians enjoy tempt to buy team jackets. They recruiting new members is various soft drinks and denim had hoped to organize a scav- the shortage of both time and pants now, freshman Bosyk enger hunt, but winter weather money among would-be eques- thinks his country’s govern- dictated otherwise. trians. ment still has a long way to “We were looking at the “Each person pays dues to go. Bosyk was born and raised temperature and decided that it the Intercollegiate Horse Show Freshman Serge Boysk studies nearly 5000 miles from his home in Ukraine. in Lviv, Ukraine, one of the was way too cold to ask people Association,” junior Mary Clare (Anders Kiledal/Collegian) to go outside,” said sophomore Smith said. “Two two-day largest cities in the country Danielle Ciarelli, vice president shows at $25 a day gets pretty with a population of 700,000 Russian and learned Russian to campus. Although he was
Bosyk heeded the advice of of the club. “The bake sale expensive.” people. His parents still live unfamiliar with the cultural his friend and English tutor ended up being really good in the city where they import dynamic of joining a frater- and applied to two colleges because we got the team known, See Equestrian, B3 materials for the printing When he was 14, Bosyk nity, the idea of brotherhood in the United States: Hill- became better acquainted with industry. attracted him. “Lviv is the nationalistic sdale College in Michigan Junior Adam Kern, a capital of Ukraine,” he said. “All Russian and and Monmouth College in brother in Bosyk’s fraternity, “True Ukrainians are from Illinois. Although Bosyk admitted that what was once Let us help there. On the other side, the Ukrainian news is an occurring story in the news you enjoy your eastern side, most people who propaganda.” at Monmouth, a lackluster means more to him now that spring break live there are Russian.” orientation week convinced he has a friend from the area. Even before the annex of him to return home for a year “Serge makes you appreci- with a free Crimea last year, most eastern and attend Hillsdale College ate the situation in Ukraine trip inspection Ukrainians have spoken Rus- asked his parents to attend the following fall. a lot more because his life sian. Bosyk’s own family is school in Poland where In 2014, Boysk returned to is affected by it,” Kern said. before you go! a product of the cultural mix the education would better the states and started classes “I know his dad’s business at Hillsdale. He joined the Free wipers seen throughout the country. prepare him for American is suffering because the cur-
His father is Russian and his universities. He left for Sigma Chi fraternity and with Valvoline mother was born and raised in Poland when he was 15 and declared his economics Glory To God high mileage oil Ukraine. Although he is half- lived there for three years. major soon after his arrival See Ukraine, B3 196 W. Carleton - 517-439-1323 change! CAMPUSCHIC MICAH MEADOWCROFT, JUNIOR
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