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Seniors opt for early graduation

Senior economics major Meilii Alvarez noticed last fall that she could fulfill the courses required to graduate by this December if she also took summer classes. She now has a job with PricewaterhouseCoopers that will begin on Jan. 6. “I will definitely miss everyone, but I was ready to move on and get into the...

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Wind Symphony performs winter concert

On Dec. 13, Hillsdale Wind Symphony will perform their annual winter concert featuring a variety of energetic pieces and Christmas classics with a twist. The symphony has grown to 60 members – both community members and college students – since 2002 when Director Robert Livingston, now also teacher of music at the college, started the...

College buys houses on West Street
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College buys houses on West Street

The college recently purchased four houses on West Street with hopes to provide more housing options for students near campus. The college bought houses located at 240, 244, 246 West St., and also 16 W. College St. Chief Administrative Officer Rich Péwé said the administration has no plans for the houses immediately, but eventually they...

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Checker Records receives entrepreneurial award

John and Robin Spiteri have often looked to improve their business, Checker Records, but they also include Hillsdale County in their vision. Their latest venture at Hillsdale High School earned them the Entrepreneurial Vision Award sponsored by South Central Michigan Works. Over the past two years the Spiteris have worked with students and faculty to...

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Operation Christmas Child

The women of Niedfeldt Residence will embrace the Christmas spirit early as they help prepare for Operation Christmas Child’s annual Pack-A-Box party at College Baptist Church. Hannah Wolff, sophomore resident assistant, organized the event. They decided to help with Operation Christmas Child last year as they brainstormed for dorm events, she said. “I grew up...