When you have to sell the toes of saints for a living, you know something is rotten in the system. At first, “The Relic Master,” a comedy about the exploits of a Reformation-era businessman, doesn’t sniff of political commentary. But journalist Christopher Buckley’s new novel, published in December 2015, uses a relic collector’s run-in with...
For Hillsdale alumna Ruta Sepetys ’90, writing about tragic periods of history sometimes stings — but as the title of her new book puts it, these stories are as essential as “Salt to the Sea.” The New York Times bestselling novelist shines light into dark corners of history in her third novel, released Feb. 2,...
First, let’s introduce the characters. There’s Red Dog, the loyal companion, and Black Damon, the trusty friend. There’s Mad Daddy, “with the shotgun full of history, / The horse and the flame, and the domino shoes.” And then there’s Lawrence Booth, self-styled hero, lover of nature, brilliant, boisterous, starry-eyed dreamer, and “bull’s-eye boy.” The setting...
Starting this fall, hungry Hillsdalians will be able to enjoy sandwiches at Oakley again, with an added perk: Checker Records-inspired coffee drinks. Derek Spiteri, son of Checker Records owner John Spiteri, plans to open a sandwich and coffee shop in the Hillsdale Street building that housed the sub shop Oakley until it closed in October...
A loss to Saginaw Valley State University on Feb. 25 ended the Hillsdale College women’s basketball team’s first season under head coach Todd Mitmesser. The Chargers finished with an overall record of 10-16 and 7-15 in the GLIAC, setting the groundwork for next season with an aggressive game strategy and a host of young, experienced...