For Sophomore Anna Chuslo, the art of poi and fire spinning is more than just exotic entertainment. “When you think of a poi spinner, typically what you think of is the half-clad Hawaiian islander at a luau,” Chuslo said. “It’s graceful, it’s beautiful, and it’s controlled –– not to mention really, really fun.” Chuslo, who...
This week marks the 162nd Hillsdale County Fair. The fair features a variety of events: concerts by musicians Rodney Atkins and Eddie Money, horse pulls, bull riding, 4-H events, and a combine demolition derby. An event of this magnitude takes quite a bit of preparation to be successful and enjoyable for those who work and...
Coldwater’s Capri Drive-in will finish its yearly season in just three weeks, and students might not want to miss the rare and waning chance to experience this part of American history. Drive-ins are a phenomenon from the 1950s. Families and friends would load up their cars with snacks, chairs, blankets, and games for a night...
The Hillsdale County fair is full of history, from businesses that have been in the family for six generations to visitors who have been coming for over 50 years. The food is a big part of that history; many of the vendors have been at this fair for decades and have great stories about how...
Spend a semester in Washington, D.C. Hillsdale students flood the district during the summer, but too few students take advantage of the semester-long programs. The Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program and Hillsdale’s newStudy Abroad in D.C. program provide students with an opportunity to enrich their education in an impactful city. I spent the spring 2011 semester participating...