A football and basketball player, track and cross country competitor, and Valedictorian at Jonesville High School, Jeff Jacques ’02 said he was an all-american teenager. He never thought that one day he would be running for state house of representatives in the 58th district he calls home. He has run several businesses, including a store...
Year: 2014
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Maple syrup tapping season begins
Michigan maple syrup production has skyrocketed in the last few years, piquing the interest of several nearby families and Hillsdale College senior Ben Holscher. “Syrup is one of the world’s healthiest sweeteners. It has just as many nutrients as honey and there’s nothing added to it,” Holscher said. “I think its health benefits are...
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Broadstreet seeks revamp approval
Broadstreet Downtown Market plans to renovate its basement said Robert Socha, co-owner of Broadstreet. At the Hillsdale City Council March 24 meeting, Socha told the council about Broadstreet’s plans to submit an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption application. OPRA allows cities to waive property taxes on commercial buildings that require rehabilitation. “We’re trying to maintain the...
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Society of Physics Students to attend lecture
The Society of Physics Students is driving to the University of Michigan to attend a physics presentation on April 12 titled, “A Viking Navigational Aid: Polarized Light.” “You’d be interested in this event if you’re interested in nature in the physical world and history to some extent,” said freshman Joshua Ramette, president of the society....
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Student Fed approves group proposals
Student Fed approved $4,321.85 in funds at its last meeting after receiving eight proposals from student clubs and Campus Health and Recreation. The group granted funds to Praxis, Cravats and Bluestockings, Kappa Mu Epsilon math honorary, Students for Life, Mu Alpha, and the Hillsdale College Pep Band. Student Fed approved only half of Campus Health...