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Collegian Week in Review: April 23rd, 2026

Apr 24, 202622 min

Collegian Week in Review: April 9th, 2026

Apr 10, 202626 min

S10 Ep 22Collegian Week in Review: March 26th, 2026

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Alessia Sandala, Catherine Maxwell, and Tatyte Christensen first talk to Elizabeth Caneday about the upcoming demolishing of the Old Snack Bar. Then, they talk to Caroline Kurt about how the Core Curriculum may change in the future, as well as upcoming premiers of student films. Next, they talk to Francesca Cella about the indoor track team's recent achievements. Finally, they talk to Ashley Luke about a local couple who runs a pottery business.

Mar 27, 202627 min

S10 Ep 21Collegian Week in Review: March 5th, 2026

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Tayte Christensen, and Alessia Sandala first discuss a defamation lawsuit involving a library board member and a city councilman. Then, they talk to Gemma Flores about an update on the Hillsdale special assessment districts and the grand opening of a Marshalls in town. Next, they talk to Elaine Kutas about the new owner of Ad Astera Coffee. Finally, they talk to Moira Gleason about a student musician and potential military fellowships offered at the College.

Mar 6, 202623 min

S10 Ep 20Collegian Week in Review: February 26th, 2026

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Alessia Sandala and Tayte Christensen first talk to Erika Kyba about her recent award win at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference last weekend. Then, they talk to Caroline Kurt about the recent publication of a Hillsdale alum's poetry. Finally, they talk to Thomas McKenna about a breaking update in the developing story on the proposed solar farm in Fayette Township.

Feb 27, 202624 min

S10 Ep 19Collegian Week in Review: February 19th, 2026

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Alessia Sandala, Catherine Maxwell, and Tayte Christensen first discuss some top headlines for the week. Then, they talk to Lucy Billings about the success of the women's swim season. Finally, they talk to Grace Brennan about her winning essay for the first annual Kenyon Cox Art Critics Essay Competition.

Feb 20, 202622 min

S10 Ep 18Collegian Week in Review: February 12th, 2026

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Tayte Christensen, and Alessia Sandala first talk to Thomas McKenna about a solar farm update and recent decisions made for funding rural health. Then, they talk to Faith Miller about Clark Judge, a local Hillsdale resident who wrote speeches for President Ronald Reagan. Finally, they talk to Jayden Jelso about his second book that was recently published and about a Hillsdale senior who will have attended 16 CCAs by the time he graduates.

Feb 13, 202626 min

S10 Ep 17Collegian Week in Review: February 5th, 2026

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Tayte Christensen, and Alessia Sandala first discuss top headlines, including talking to show producer Megan Pidcock about the recent CCA. Then, they talk to Christian Papillon about a historic Charger baseball game. Finally, they talk to Ty Ruddy about recent campus shenanigans, including Land Battle and the case of the missing Homecoming trophy.

Feb 6, 202622 min

S10 Ep 16Collegian Week in Review: January 29th, 2026

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell and Alessia Sandala first talk to co-host Tayte Christensen talks about recent improvements to the Blake Center. Then, they talk to Gemma Flores about opposition to city road repair plans. Finally, they talk to Thomas McKenna about a proposed solar farm in Fayette Township.

Jan 30, 202622 min

S10 Ep 15Collegian Week in Review: January 22nd, 2026

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Tayte Christensen, Catherine Maxwell, and Alessia Sandala first talk to Ellie Fromm about several breaking news stories, including the recent flooding of the Grewcock Student Union. Then, they talk to Gemma Flores about Hillsdale Special Assessment Districts. Finally, they talk to Elaine Kutas about recent college alumna Izzy Messinger '25 going viral.

Jan 23, 202625 min

S10 Ep 14Collegian Week in Review: January 15th, 2026

On the semester's first episode of the Collegian Week in Review, we welcome new host Tayte Christensen to the team! She and returning hosts Catherine Maxwell and Alessia Sandala first discuss updates on the Keefer House Hotel project in downtown Hillsdale. Then, they talk to Christina Lewis about the recent local opposition to a proposed solar farm. Next, Christian Papillon gives Charger sports updates. Finally, they talk to Adriana Azarian first about the Diocese of Lansing's win against Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer allowing counselors to use compassionate counseling with gender-confused clients and then about her trip to Israel over the break with the Passages program.

Jan 16, 202625 min

S10 Ep 13Collegian Week in Review: December 4th, 2025

On the last episode of the semester, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first talk to Christian Papillon about an upcoming Chargers bowl game. Then, they talk to Jamie Parsons about a new minor coming to the college soon and an upcoming writing competition students can participate in. Finally, they talk to Sophia Bryant about recent award nominations received by WRFH. This is Megan's last episode as host for the school year because she will be on WHIP next semester!

Dec 7, 202522 min

S10 Ep 12Collegian Week in Review: November 20th, 2025

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li talk to Christian Papillon about recent exciting Charger football updates. Also, Catherine discusses more construction plans at the college, Megan revisits Hillsdale's youngest mayor ever, and Alessia tells the story of a bombing that took place in Hillsdale over a century ago.

Nov 21, 202523 min

S10 Ep 11Collegian Week in Review: November 13th, 2025

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li start by discussing this week's top headline on the role of AI in the classroom. Then, they talk to Caroline Kurt about several recent Hillsdale graduates who have decided to go into Lutheran seminary. Finally, they talk to Christian Papillon about Charger football and the recent elections for the Hillsdale student federation.

Nov 14, 202522 min

S10 Ep 10Collegian Week in Review: November 6th, 2025

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherin Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first talk to Ellie Fromm about FIRE's decision to exclude Hillsdale College from their free speech rankings. Then, they talk to Moira Gleason about recent remarks made by Heritage president Kevin Roberts about an interview Tucker Carlson did with internet commentator Nick Fuentes. Finally, they talk to Thomas McKenna about the results of the Hillsdale mayoral election.

Nov 7, 202521 min

S10 Ep 9Collegian Week in Review: October 30th, 2025

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first talk to Elijah Guevara about the recent Protestants vs. Catholics soccer game hosted by Campus Rec. Then, they talk to Christian Papillon about last weekend's football game. And finally, Catherine interviews Alessia about the future of a local homeless shelter.

Oct 31, 202521 min

S10 Ep 8Collegian Week in Review: October 23rd, 2025

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first talk to Collegian News Editor Ellie Fromm about Hillsdale College's absence from the recently released Wall Street Journal college rankings. Then, they talk to Collegian Editor-in-Chief Thomas McKenna about local restaurant Finish Line's recent change in ownership and the upcoming mayoral election. Next, they talk to Collegian Executive Editor Moira Gleason about the current state and future of Camp Hope, which the city recently tore down. Finally, they talk to Collegian Assistant Editor Christian Papillon about Simpson Dorm culture and Hillsdale alum Scott Miller.

Oct 24, 202523 min

S10 Ep 7Collegian Week in Review: October 16th, 2025

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first go over some top headlines. Then, they talk to Faith Miller about campus caffeine consumption. They close the episode by talking to Anna Northcutt about a recent clean up effort of Stocks Park by the men of Galloway.

Oct 17, 202522 min

S10 Ep 6Collegian Week in Review: October 2nd, 2025

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first talk to Evelyn Kniffen about homecoming week and Christian Papillon about the homecoming game itself. Then, they talk to Moira Gleason about important mayoral endorsements for the upcoming Hillsdale election. Next, they talk to Gemma Flores about the recent rise in abandoned dogs at the humane society. Finally, Alessia and Megan talk about the fire pits being built next to the academic buildings on campus.

Oct 3, 202522 min

S10 Ep 5Collegian Week in Review: September 25th, 2025

On this episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first discuss the top headlines of this week's Collegian. Then, they talk to Christian Papillon about homecoming. Finally, they talk to Ellie Fromm about Dr. Arnn's recent announcement about the latest recipients of honorary degrees from Hillsdale.

Sep 26, 202522 min

S10 Ep 4Collegian Week in Review: September 18th, 2025

On this episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li go through the top headlines of the week. Then, they talk to senior Legacy Board member Rachel Dunphey about the Class of 2026's class gift. Finally, they talk to Sophia Bryant about a Hillsdale professor's trip to Israel.

Sep 19, 202522 min

S10 Ep 3Collegian Week in Review: September 11th, 2025

On this episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first talk to Ty Ruddy about President of the College Larry Arnn's recent anniversary, then Moira Gleason about the death of Charlie Kirk, and finally Sydney Green about the recent developments with Camp Hope.

Sep 12, 202520 min

S10 Ep 2Collegian Week in Review: September 4th, 2025

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li talk to Francesca Cella about a new Mexican restaurant opening in the area, Martha Kennedy about the campus reaction to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s recent engagement, and Caroline Kutas about a Hillsdale freshman's bike ride to get to the College.

Sep 5, 202521 min

S10 Ep 1The Collegian Week in Review: August 28th, 2025

On the first episode of the semester of the Collegian Week In Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li talk to Elaine Kutas about a former Charger who was recently drafted to the Detroit Lions, Elijah Guevara about a recent partnership between Hillsdale and the White House, and Lauren Bixler about a major accomplishment of a Hillsdale senior.

Aug 29, 202522 min

S9 Ep 10The Collegian Week in Review: November 21, 2024

This week, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna, and Caroline Kurt talk news headlines, including the policy agenda of Hillsdale's new acting mayor Joshua Paladino. Then, they interview Collegian reporter Luke Miller on his op-ed on the dangers of Trump's brand of loyalty. Finally, they interview Collegian reporter Isabella Doer about her op-ed on the ethics of organ donation.

Jan 8, 202522 min

S9 Ep 9Collegian Week in Review: November 14, 2024

In this episode of The Collegian Week in Review, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna, and Caroline Kurt interview Collegian reporter Adriana Azarian on how to keep your freshman sense of wonder in college. Then, they talk to Hillsdale College Republicans president Hinson Peed on the effect of the club's efforts to register students to vote in the state of Michigan. Finally, Collegian reporter Lewis Thune elucidates his op-ed on the accuracy of polling.

Nov 15, 202422 min

S9 Ep 8Collegian Week in Review: November 7, 2024

In this episode, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna and Caroline Kurt speak with Editor-in-Chief Jillian Parks about professor reactions to the presidential election. Then, they speak with assistant editor Catherine Maxwell on local election results and Nathan Stanish about local election history in Hillsdale and why changing your married name should involve discussion and possibly compromise between both spouses.

Nov 8, 202422 min

S9 Ep 7Collegian Week in Review: October 31, 2024

This week, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna, and Caroline Kurt cover the week's top headlines including a profile on Jennifer Wortz, Republican candidate for the 35th State House of Representatives district. Then, they interview assistant editor Catherine Maxwell about construction on campus and the local candidates for city council, followed by an interview with reporter Adriana Azarian on the new pizza restaurant and cafe opening in town. Finally, they hear from reporter Joshua Mistry about Don Hicks, the Democratic challenger for the 35th State House of Representatives district.

Nov 4, 202422 min

S9 Ep 6Collegian Week In Review: October 24, 2024

This week on The Collegian Week in Review, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna, and Caroline Kurt cover top headlines from the week. Then, they talk to features editor Kamden Mulder on her reporting on Hillsdale's multimillion dollar "Renaissance" project, followed by an interview with assistant editor Zachary Chen about his opinion that Italian ought to count towards the core requirement at the college. Finally, they will speak with culture editor Colman Rowan about his story on local Hillsdale poet Will Carleton.

Oct 30, 202422 min

S9 Ep 5Collegian Week in Review: October 10, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas Mckenna, and Caroline Kurt discuss top headlines. Then they talk to reporter Sophia Mandt about her reporting on chronic absenteeism in Hillsdale school and Catherine Maxwell about her opinion on aid for those affected by Hurricane Milton.

Oct 30, 202421 min

S9 Ep 4Collegian Week In Review: October 3, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna, and Caroline Kurt first discuss the issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Jackson Casey about his reporting on Donald Trump's town hall meeting in a Detroit suburb and Thomas Smith about his opinion on neo-masculinity on campus. Finally, they talk to Michaela Estruth about her opinion on Kentucky's new conversion therapy ban and why she thinks it conflicts with religious liberty.

Oct 5, 202422 min

S9 Ep 3Collegian Week in Review: September 26, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna, and Caroline Kurt cover the weeks top headlines. Then they interview senior reporter Sarah Katherine Sisk about her opinion that pro-life does not equal anti-Trump and assistant editor Tayte Christensen about her coverage of the equestrian club on campus and the recent football halftime competition between Simpson and Galloway men's dorms.

Sep 28, 202422 min

S9 Ep 2Collegian Week in Review: September 19, 2024

This week on Collegian Week in Review, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna, and Caroline Kurt cover the headlines from the week. Then, they interview senior reporter Bella Doer about her recent coverage of Community Thrift's fundraising efforts and talk to freelancer Maggie O'Connor about her review of Rex Orange County's recent album. Finally, they speak with reporter Jackson Casey about Sigma Chi philanthropy.

Sep 21, 202422 min

S9 Ep 1Collegian Week in Review: September 13, 2024

This week, new hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna, and Caroline Kurt first discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Ty Ruddy about his feature about faculty siblings at Hillsdale College. Then Anna Leman tells us why everyone should learn swing dancing. And Catherine Maxwell informs the show about overcrowding at the Hillsdale County Jail.

Sep 14, 202422 min

S8 Ep 21April 25th, 2024

This week on their last episode on the Collegian Week In Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Jillian Parks about her recent appointment as the Collegian's editor-in-chief. Finally, they talk to Colman Rowan about Associate Professor of Politics Adam Carrington's departure from the College. After graduation, Maddy will be teaching 5th grade history and language arts at a classical school in Texas. Lauren will be marrying longtime CWIR regular Logan Washburn and starting her job as a researcher for Dr. Phil Primetime.

Apr 26, 202422 min

S8 Ep 20April 18th, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week In Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Hillsdale sophomore Emerson Sigtryggsson about the trip the physics department took to view the recent eclipse in totality. Finally, they talk to Hillsdale senior Chris Dick about his role in the notorious Hillsdale meme page hillsdank_memes.

Apr 19, 202420 min

S8 Ep 19April 4th, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first talk through this issue's top headlines. Then, Maddy talks to Thomas McKenna about Hillsdale's connection to the most recent hire at Yale Law School. Finally, Lauren talks to Logan Washburn about two stories in city news this week.

Apr 5, 202420 min

S8 Ep 18March 21st, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Caroline Kurt on why swearing is occasionally ok. Finally, they will be talking to Carly Moran about the recent achievements of the Hillsdale Chargers shotgun and action shooting teams.

Mar 22, 202422 min

S8 Ep 16February 29th, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Elizabeth Troutman about construction on campus. Finally, they talk to Logan Washburn about recent illnesses both county and statewide.

Mar 1, 202421 min

S8 Ep 15February 22nd, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Logan Washburn about a strange illness affecting children in Quincy. Finally, they talk to Eleanor Whitaker about a recent talk on campus.

Feb 23, 202420 min

S8 Ep 14February 8th, 2024

Hosts Lauren Scott and Maddy Welsh first discuss the top headlines of this week's issue of the Collegian, then they talk to Logan Washburn about the recent Center for Constructive Alternatives at the College. Finally, they talk to Carly Moran about problems with the current trends surrounding skincare for younger girls and about her piece on Hillsdale's recent deer harvest.

Feb 9, 202422 min

S8 Ep 13February 1st, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss the top headlines and stories of the day. Then, they talk to Josh Mistry about the newest inductees in the Charger athletic hall of fame and the sixth anniversary of Hillsdale Brewing Company. And finally, they talk to Bella Helms about the man who made Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM possible in the first place.

Feb 2, 202422 min

S8 Ep 12January 25th, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss the top headlines and stories, as well as talk to Logan Washburn about the catching of a local predator and a new campaign that has been launched for state representative.

Jan 26, 202422 min

S8 Ep 11January 18th, 2024

This week on the first episode of 2024, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss top headlines and then Maddy talks to Logan Washburn about Mayor Stockford's recent announcement that he will be running for a state representative position.

Jan 19, 202419 min

S8 Ep 10November 16th, 2023

On this week's episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott recap this week's top headlines before talking to Logan Washburn about the premier of a recent student documentary and to Alex Deimel about the recent retirement of the Chargers' head football coach, Keith Otterbein.

Nov 17, 202322 min

S8 Ep 9November 9th, 2023

On this episode of the Collegian Week In Review, hosts Lauren Scott and Maddy Welsh talk to Elyse Apel about the recent cancelation of the Passengers Israel trip, Thomas McKenna about changing Michigan policies and voting patterns within the College, and Kaeleigh Otting about her review of the "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie.

Nov 10, 202322 min

S8 Ep 8November 2nd, 2023

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Elyse Apel about the war in Israel as well as a grant given to Hillsdale County, Logan Washburn about the Keefer House hotel, and finally they talk to Moira Gleason about a new business opening up in downtown Hillsdale.

Nov 3, 202322 min

S8 Ep 7October 12th, 2023

On this episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first discuss top headlines of the week. Then, they talk to Colman Rowan about a recent book talk an alumnus gave on campus as well as an upcoming local wrestling match, and finally they talk to Logan Washburn about a situation on campus involving a predator.

Oct 13, 202322 min

S8 Ep 6September 29th, 2023

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Logan Washburn about a recent groundbreaking at the College as well as recent arrests about the events of January 6th 2021, Elizabeth Troutman about how Hillsdale placed on recent rankings of free speech on college campuses, and Emma Verrigni about the 50th anniversary of the WHIP program.

Sep 29, 202322 min

S8 Ep 5September 21st, 2023

In this episode of the Collegian Week in Review, guest host Logan Washburn talks with hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott about this week's news and top headlines, then they talk with Carly Moran about Hillsdale College's endowment and the closing of a local orchard.

Sep 22, 202322 min