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New prof connects physics to real life
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New prof connects physics to real life

The idea of taking a physics class fills many students with stressful memories of torque, inertia, and seemingly pointless story problems.  Luckily for Hillsdale College students, Stephanie Lauback, the new assistant professor of physics, relates to students who initially struggle with the subject  and is committed to helping them see physics in a new light....

Meckley’s Fruit Farm remains open despite COVID-19, out performs previous seasons by more than double
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Meckley’s Fruit Farm remains open despite COVID-19, out performs previous seasons by more than double

Meckley’s Fruit Farm in Cement City village may be one of few businesses doubling its profits during the pandemic. “We’ve crushed any previous year by over double,” owner Steve Meckley said. When Meckley’s parents purchased the farm in 1956, their mission was to provide a gathering place for people. Meckley bought the business from them...

Student Federation grants $7,170 to two clubs
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Student Federation grants $7,170 to two clubs

The Student Federation granted full funding to the first club proposals of the semester at its meeting on Feb. 25. The Lyceum and Catholic Society both received the funds they requested.  “The clubs do hard work to get their funding proposals to us and then we go through it and find that, unsurprisingly, the clubs...

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Hillsdale couple wins award for excellence in foster care

Tim and Shelly Haylett of Hillsdale received the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels Award for their work in foster care.  The Angels in Adoption program gives an opportunity for members of Congress to honor people in their districts who have done outstanding work with foster children or orphans. U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg recognized the...