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Shotgun readies for nationals
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Shotgun readies for nationals

The Hillsdale College shotgun team traveled to central Ohio last weekend to prepare for the upcoming Collegiate National Championship in March. The team competed at Eagle’s Nest Sporting Grounds in Mount Gilead, Ohio, on Sunday. The competition allowed many of the members to break new ground in their shooting careers by not only shooting competitive...

Should you wear masks outdoors?
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Should you wear masks outdoors?

To mask or not to mask outdoors, that is the question. A little less than a month ago, the National Parks Service answered in the affirmative.  “Face Masks are now required in all NPS buildings and facilities. Masks are also required on NPS-managed lands when physical distancing cannot be maintained, including narrow or busy trails,...

Increase the gym capacity
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Increase the gym capacity

During the COVID-19 health crisis, the Roche Sports Complex is making it harder than ever for students to stay healthy. Perhaps many can relate to the woeful tale of arriving at the gym with a formulated workout plan and a limited amount of time before class, only to be told, “Sign your name here and...

Computer science makes a comeback
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Computer science makes a comeback

For the past month, the Hillsdale College Math Department has posted an open position for a Computer Science professor in hopes of restoring the Computer Science minor.   From the late ‘80s until 2015, one of the math professors, Ryan Zeller, offered a plethora of classes that would satisfy the minor. After his retirement in ’15,...

Hillside Lanes re-opens after Gov. orders shutdown
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Hillside Lanes re-opens after Gov. orders shutdown

The Hillside Lanes bowling alley officially re-opened under new management on Sept. 9 after Gov. Whitmer’s executive order 2020-176, which permitted organized sports to restart.   Like most businesses in the area, the staff set extra precautions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Hillside Lanes is adhering to social distancing, masking guidelines, and cleaning everything so...