In this Quick Hits, George Allen, public services librarian, talks about books, travel, and his ideal day. What is your favorite novel? “The Black Arrow” by Robert Louis Stevenson — it’s always been my favorite novel. I think it’s the perfect novel. Stevenson is a great novelist because he packs so much flavor and weight...
Reviewing Hillsdale’s most checked-out books
Some say, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but one could judge Hillsdale students by their books. Since July 2021, Hillsdale students, faculty, and staff have checked out 49,703 books from the library’s catalog of more than 262,000 volumes, revealing data about student reading habits, or at least the students who refuse to buy...
Moo-ving toward the raw milk alternative
Forget coffee, energy drinks, and diet soda. There’s a new beverage trending on campus. Bucking the usual college staples, this calcium-rich drink has students bypassing vending machines and late-night coffee runs for a more wholesome option. Its raw, unpasteurized milk — a drink that has quickly become a popular beverage among students. For junior Maddie...
Hillsdale students don’t vote more than other college students
After a failed birth induction, 17 hours in labor, and an emergency c-section, senior Sabrina Sherman still filled out her ballot in her Ann Arbor hospital bed on Election Day, 2022. “A friend of mine came up to visit me in the hospital and I just asked her to drive my ballot down to Hillsdale...
Mayor Stockford knocks out the competition
Mayor Adam Stockford pinned his pro-Russia opponent Victor Petrov, the referee slapped the ground, and the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds erupted with cheers and applause. Championship International Wrestling returned to Hillsdale Oct. 28, welcoming Stockford to the fight for a second year in a row. This year’s Halloween themed event, “Haunted Havoc,” boasted six matchups, a...