Every day, emails flood mailboxes with advertisements for speeches, discussions, luncheons, presentations, meetings, concerts, and recitals, among other things. Students here do not suffer from a lack of mental stimulation. But one thing students here often do lack is the collegiate combo of fresh air and school spirit, conveniently found at home football games. This...
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September 25, 2014July 12, 2022Features
Afternoon at the Donut Hut
Huddling beneath umbrellas and pulling hoodies tighter over their heads, hundreds thwarted drizzling rain and chilly temperatures Sunday afternoon to buy one of Hillsdale County Fair’s most popular treats: Donut Hut donuts. Inside the hut, 10 volunteers swiftly mix, fry, frost, and package donuts, attempting to keep up with the demand. “Walt has a way...
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September 25, 2014July 12, 2022Features
Alumnus founds Great Lakes Proud
“It started with a sticker. That was the birth of the whole thing.” Austin Holsinger, ’11, founded Great Lakes Proud, a bumper sticker brand, in March after graduating from Hillsdale College. This was not Holsinger’s first experience in entrepreneurship. While studying business and marketing management, Holsinger ran a golf club repair business and started a...
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September 25, 2014July 12, 2022City News
8 North owner plans to sell boutique
8 North Fashion and Jewelry Boutique, nestled in the heart of Hillsdale’s downtown on Howell Street, may close within the year. Despite its popularity, customers now see a “for sale” sign in front of the boutique because owner Mindi Meyer hopes to move to Florida. “I did list the building, so I might only be...
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September 25, 2014July 12, 2022City News
Land to debate Peters as race tightens
Terri Lynn Land, Michigan’s “invisible” senate candidate, is finally stepping into the spotlight. Since her Mackinac Island gaffe, Land has avoided open press conferences and public appearances, but she announced this week that she will debate opponent Rep. Gary Peters. Land hired former Secretary of State Richard McLellan as her campaign’s debate negotiator, but as...