Pending the possibility of rain, Slayton Arboretum will host the annual garden party this Friday, Sept. 7. The 11-piece band that performed at the first garden party, Skyline and the Backstreet Horns, will play this year, providing music for all types of dance, Student Activities Director Rebekah Dell said. (0) comments
Four musicians on seven instruments, including an accordion and mandolin, will perform several unique versions of classical music this Friday, Sept. 7 in Markel Auditorium. The Canadian group Quartetto Gelato, which includes world champion accordion player Alexander Sevastian, are scheduled to launch this year's fine arts performances. (0) comments
The fine arts may be the most vivid representation of a liberal arts curriculum. In a school that immerses students in every branch of learning, the fine arts provide a separate perspective that hones the senses while developing the mind, Assistant Provost David Whalen said. (0) comments
The Hillsdale College art department is hosting Speak!, a display of dog-themed children's book illustrations, in the Daughtrey Gallery from Sept. 7 through Oct. 6. The display comes from the Mazza Museum in Findley, Ohio, which collects original works of art from children's books. (0) comments
College administrators requested that Hillsdale's student string quartet accompany the college at several fundraisers held over the summer in northern Michigan. Members of the group were provided with hotel rooms and dining while on the trip, Music Department Chairman James Holleman said. (0) comments
The art departments at Hillsdale College have attracted a growing number of students over the past several years. Since its dedication in 2003, Howard Music Hall has pulled students into the music department, while classes at Sage Center for the Arts are brimming with students of various majors. (0) comments
This summer, the pianos in Howard Music Hall received long-overdue makeovers, and this week, a new consignment Yamaha piano joined the Steinway in McNamara Rehearsal Hall. Lansing-based piano technician James M. Reeder of Reeder Pianos replaced the hammers and revoiced the Steinway Model "B" in Conrad Hall and completely rebuilt the inside of McNamara's nine-foot Steinway Model "D. (0) comments
As the semester progresses and stress levels increase, many freshman worry about the "inevitable"?freshmen 15. According to the September 2003 issue of FDA Consumer magazine, unsaturated fats are beneficial when consumed in moderation, while saturated and trans fats are not. (0) comments
You have two options: Commit yourself to an insane asylum or pamper yourself a little. After all, beginning a semester-long stretch of studying is not for the faint of heart. And just in time, The Collegian reviewed two exam-worthy body products sure to restore your sanity and your beauty. (0) comments
Vinyl's not dead. It remains the superior format, even in the age of the iPod. Here's why. First, vinyl usually sounds warmer and deeper than compact discs. It's not as pristine as the digital sound, but if the needle is clean and the record's not dusty or scratched, it won't crackle or pop much at all. (0) comments
