Dozens of Ukrainians, many of them students, have died since the outbreak of the Euromaidan and the 2014 Ukrainian revolution. However, Ukraine seems a world away, and news from that part of the world is often diluted by time, space, and bias. So when I met a young man from there, I jumped at the...
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September 11, 2014July 12, 2022Opinions
Explore your surroundings
Both the college and community are trying to answer students’ pleas for off-campus entertainment. Yet, on a warm, Saturday evening, the sun casts shadows over empty volleyball courts and trails. The bowling alley, roller rink, and movie theater long for the laughter of Hillsdale’s students. Where are 1,400 college students who live within a few...
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September 11, 2014July 12, 2022News
InterVarsity restructures ministries
SOMA, the Greek word for body, exemplifies the goal of the changes in Hillsdale’s InterVarsity ministry. InterVarsity staff member Denny Brogan said the reason for the changes — which include consolidating the Well and Unite and adding an art ministry — is to bring the body of Christ together and to reach out to all...
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September 11, 2014July 12, 2022Features
County kids connect with Church
When His disciples turned them away, Jesus said, “let the little children come to me.” On Wednesday nights, the children go to Hillsdale Free Methodist Church. The church opens its doors to the kids of Hillsdale County for Kid’s Club: two hours of fun, games, and Bible teaching. Most of its attendees are unchurched, elementary-aged...
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September 11, 2014July 12, 2022City News
Jonesville earns city status
After voting to change from a village to city, Jonesville aims to reduce taxation and streamline public services in order to attract business owners and foster growth. Before becoming a city, Jonesville was governed and taxed by two units of government — a village and a township. Now the city will unify those roles and...