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Kochs present ancient Grecian urn to college
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Kochs present ancient Grecian urn to college

When students in Hillsdale College President Larry Arrn’s Nicomachean Ethics course walked into Broadlawn for class last Monday, they had no idea they’d get to see an artifact most would only see behind plexiglass at a museum — one from the time of Aristotle.  Before the start of class, Arnn revealed to students and a...

Hillsdale welcomes 800 guests for 175th anniversary gala
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Hillsdale welcomes 800 guests for 175th anniversary gala

Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn said he wishes he had planned this 20 years ago. But he didn’t. It just came together that way.  On Thursday, Hillsdale College will celebrate the school’s 175th Anniversary with a gala, the dedication of Christ Chapel, and the launching of the Four Pillars capital campaign. The events will be...

The Local Eatery, not the new Palace
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The Local Eatery, not the new Palace

When I sat in the booth at the Local Eatery, my bottom hit the gray-painted wooden booth with an audible clunk — just as it would at The Palace. Grungy as they were, I loved those old booths and the pink-topped tables.  The Palace was an old-timey diner, known for staying open until 2 a.m....