The classroom’s harsh fluorescent lights flickered ever so gently, exaggerating the shadow cast by my imposing tower of musty library books. Outside, powerful gusts of wind commenced their fatal battle with autumn’s last stubborn leaves clinging desperately to bare branches. Cloistered away indoors from the storm, I perched awkwardly on the hard plastic chair, mass-produced...
Month: November 2013
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Record set at Rubik’s Contest
Post by The Hillsdale Collegian. A new North American record was set at a Rubik’s Cube tournament held on campus this past weekend. USA contestant Drew Brads set a record for the Pyraminx, a pyramid-shaped version of the puzzle. His average time of 3.01 seconds and his best time of 1.71 seconds from Saturday’s game...
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Three minute interview with newly elected mayor Scott Sessions
How does it feel to be mayor? It feels good. I’ve been a little nervous lately, but I’m very excited. I think the first council meeting went pretty good. Moving into this new council session, what are your top three priorities at the moment? Getting council to work together is one of the priorities. Like...
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From Saarbrücken to Hillsdale: German exchange students experience Hillsdale
Anika Bettinger and Johannes Krieger had an adventurous journey to Hillsdale when they realized the lack of public transportation in America. After landing in Chicago, the two German exchange students caught a train to Jackson, Mich. In route, they inquired about transportation to Hillsdale and realized it doesn’t exist. They eventually found a man who...
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A Few Good Men to host pancake breakfast fundraiser
A Few Good Men will host a community-building dinner “A Few Good Pancakes” on Nov. 18 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Hillsdale Free Methodist Church. The event will include live music, breakfast food, and an opportunity to become more involved with AFGM. A $5 donation is appreciated with admission. “The goal,” Anna Shoffner, AFGM...