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Simpson to host talent show

Simpson Residence will host a talent show in Phillips Auditorium at 6:00 tomorrow night. Proceeds will help build a well for orphans in Sangaalo, Uganda. “It’s an opportunity for primarily freshmen, really anyone on campus, to come out and show their talents,” said junior Andy Reuss, an RA in Simpson who is organizing the event....

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Obamacare mandate hits Hillsdale

On Sept. 23, many students were confused when they received an email from Janet Marsh, the college’s executive director of human resources, notifying them that they should have received a federally-mandated notice of marketplace coverage options under the Affordable Care Act–more commonly known as “Obamacare”. The college administration has been preparing for the ACA for...

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Rogers to teach survival

For the past two semesters, curiosity and confusion have surrounded the elusive one-credit wilderness survival class.  It has been listed under the Sports Studies section of the course offerings, the instructor as Associate Dean of Men Jeffery Rogers. Although the class has been offered to students twice, it has never been taught. However, it is...

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Students explore living and working in Chicago

Ten Hillsdale students took advantage of fall break to travel to Chicago for three days to network with alumni and explore the city. Hillsdale College Career Services led the trip, which cost $350 dollars per student. Director of Career Services Joanna Wiseley said the trips are conducted to give students valuable opportunities in a condensed...

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Editors recall budget battle

On the heels of a widely talked about budget battle last spring, this fall’s Tower Light has the biggest editorial board ever. The dispute about Tower Light funding was part of a larger effort by Student Fed to minimize excessive spending. Senior and Student Fed President David Wilhelmsen sought a more judicious approach to spending...