Hillsdale College’s symphony orchestra will release its new CD at the capital campaign gala on Oct. 9. The CD commemorates the 10-year anniversary of the John E.N. and Dede Howard Music Department, as well as the department’s relocation to the Howard Music Building. The last orchestra CD was released in 2004. The motivation for the...
Year: 2013
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Taekwondo champion retires after injury
A single blow to the head was all it took to end Kellie Fairbanks’ dream of a 2012 Olympic medal. But as a nationally ranked Taekwondo competitor, Fairbanks is used to this. “Our goal is to kick each other in the head,” she said, “that’s what you want to do and do well.” What started...
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Vanished Hillsdale
The abandoned factory on E. Carleton Road between Union and Oak Street formerly housed a thriving fur business. Worthing & Alger Co. was founded by H. O. Alger in 1889, according to the Michigan Department of Labor. The business specialized in the tanning and dressing of all types of furs as well as the manufacturing...
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First phase of sports complex renovation complete
Renovations for the first phase of construction at the Roche Sports Complex have been completed. The fitness center and remaining courts are currently expected to be available to all students by Oct. 7. Chief Administrative Officer Rich Péwé said that construction has gone well and that the only missing components are a few back-ordered items...
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Letter to the Editor: IOS 7: functional but ugly
Dear Editor, My dad cried when Steve Jobs died. Granted, he cries about a lot of things—including car ads and really clean rooms—but something struck me when he called to tell me that news. Steve Jobs was a lousy father and an impossible boss, but he meant something to my dad. Maybe it was the...