I get hungry on Sundays. No breakfast and a long sermon demand a massive replenishment in the food department. There are grumbles. Jolts. Grunts. It’s time for a trip to the Knorr Family Dining Room for a hearty brunch. By the time I run over to Knorr, I am hungry enough to eat a real...
Michigan allows indoor dining, limits capacity
On Jan. 22, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that restaurants and bars in the state can reopen for indoor dining on Feb. 1, as long as seating is limited to 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is smaller. They must also close by 10 p.m. “When I saw the announcement I thought, ‘Well, it’s about...
Shelton receives G-MAC player of the week as Chargers dominate
The Hillsdale College volleyball team stepped onto the court for the first time in over a year this past weekend, dominating the competition in two back-to-back three-set sweeps. On Friday the Chargers beat Trevecca University 25-20, 25-10, and 25-18. Next, on Saturday, they beat Kentucky Wesleyan 25-15, 25-20, and 25-15. This pair of home-court wins...
Alumna nicknamed ‘mother of cryptology’ gets PBS documentary
Hillsdale alumna Elizebeth Smith Friedman’s life story came to the small screen this month when she was featured in an episode of the PBS documentary series “American Experience.” The Jan. 11 episode, titled “The Codebreaker,” focused on the 1915 graduate’s groundbreaking contributions to the art and science of codebreaking, which she developed with her husband,...
People, Places, and Plates: Checker Records
When one conjures up rhythms of coffee shop music, classic rock might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But at Checker Records, they’ve been blending coffee and rock music for four decades, creating one of the most unique spots in town to get your caffeine fix. Most students have likely tried Checker...