Month: March 2014

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Campaigning for capital
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Campaigning for capital

Hillsdale College has raised $1.1 billion since it began its 40­year fight against state and federal regulations. Three completed capital campaigns, led by Presidents George Roche III and Larry Arnn, have successfully endowed the security of Hillsdale’s academic liberty. This past October, the college launched its fourth campaign, The Rebirth of Liberty and Learning, intended...

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Off­campus permission rates dropped for men

In an effort to convert Niedfeldt Residence back to a male dormitory for next school year, and due to the female­dominated rising junior class, the administration has allowed fewer men to move off campus and increased the girls’ allowance from last year. As of Feb. 28, 51 men and 106 women were newly permitted to...

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Frats, dean develop alcohol policies

Hillsdale College’s Delta Sigma Phi fraternity may get its house back this fall. If they do, the house will be dry. “Now, we are just trying to make sure that we are complying with the national and Hillsdale standards when it comes to the drinking policy,” DSP chapter president senior Joe Snyder said. “Having a...

DSP: Road to home
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DSP: Road to home

Delta Sigma Phi fraternity lost its house more than two years ago due to a range of violations, including possession of alcohol. Now, the men of DSP are on their way to reclaiming their home. An agreement between Dean of Men Aaron Petersen and the chapter states that an accreditation score of 80 or higher...

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Central Hall brings in new switchboard operator

The hundreds of people that come through Central Hall every day will be greeted by a new face at the switchboard reception desk. On Feb. 10, Billie Jo Harwood became the college’s new switchboard operator. The former switchboard operator, Susan Marsh, moved down a floor in Central Hall to become the new aide to the...