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Beyond the backyard
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Beyond the backyard

In a ritual as old as the game itself, fathers and sons have played catch with two leather gloves and a dirty baseball in the backyard. But one day, it stops: fathers will grow old and sons will grow up, leaving the gloves to collect dust.  Head baseball coach Eric Theisen and his father, assistant...

Multi-million dollar concept proposed for Hillsdale Municipal Airport expansion
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Multi-million dollar concept proposed for Hillsdale Municipal Airport expansion

A set of concept designs shared exclusively with The Collegian showcase plans for a $3 to $8 million expansion for the Hillsdale Municipal Airport, including the additions of a restaurant, museum, and pilot shop. “We want to get together some sponsors, donors, and aviation enthusiasts to help build and incorporate an educational element into this...

Trump hires James Sherk ’03 as labor adviser
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Trump hires James Sherk ’03 as labor adviser

Another Hillsdale College alumnus has joined the ranks of graduates working in President Donald Trump’s administration. James Sherk ’03 began serving as a White House labor adviser a couple of weeks ago. “It’s a tremendous professional privilege and a great chance to make a lasting change in America,” Sherk said in an interview with The...

Jilly Beans up for sale
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Jilly Beans up for sale

After serving fresh coffee to the community for more than 10 years, Jilly Beans owner Jill Nichols put her business up for sale last week as she looks to retire with her husband. “We’re ready to retire,” Nichols said. “It’s been wonderful here, but it’s time. I’m looking forward to it. I want to be...