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Plan a Galentine’s Day fit for college students
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Plan a Galentine’s Day fit for college students

  In the famous words of Leslie Knope, “What’s Galentine’s day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home and we just come and kick it breakfast style. Ladies celebrating ladies.” It may be fun to celebrate Valentine’s...

Hidden gems of Mossey Library
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Hidden gems of Mossey Library

Mossey Library is an unassuming environment for hidden gems, especially in the literary sense. With some tips from Mossey Library Director Dan Knoch, we’ve compiled a list of truly fascinating books. A grand selection awaits both the historical and literary enthusiasts. “Graziella” by A. De Lamartine, 1929. This charming novel tells the story of an...

How to handle homesickness
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How to handle homesickness

As I stuffed my clothes into my closet the day I moved into Olds Residence, I remember feeling like I was Joan of Arc, ready to march forth into the world and conquer anything and everything in my path. Then I had to hug my mom goodbye. When she let go of me and drove...

Places to stay for Parents’ Weekend
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Places to stay for Parents’ Weekend

Parents’ Weekend is fast approaching. This year, parents of students will come from all over the country on March 16-18 to meet with professors and make sure their kids are getting enough to eat. The hotels in Hillsdale are likely to be all booked up, but luckily, there are other options. What some out-of-towners may...

How to do Spring Break without breaking the bank
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How to do Spring Break without breaking the bank

Looking to do Spring Break on a college student budget? Break begins on March 2 this year, so now is the time to start planning. Here are five destinations that will get you away from campus, but won’t have you breaking into that late-night pizza budget. Northwestern Michigan Road Trip The Northwestern shores of Lake...