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Walberg slams College Scorecard: Congressman calls Department of Education project a ‘tremendous problem’ for Hillsdale
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Walberg slams College Scorecard: Congressman calls Department of Education project a ‘tremendous problem’ for Hillsdale

Hillsdale College’s absence from the Department of Education’s College Scorecard potentially indicates bigger problems to come for schools that don’t play by the federal government’s rules, U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) said Wednesday. “This Scorecard is a tremendous problem if it develops further,” Walberg said, adding he hopes the next presidential administration will rescind it....

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Fair features new rides and old songs

The Hillsdale County Fair, known as “the most popular fair on earth,” returned this year with a few changes including a new ride company and canceled poultry exhibits, but still featured favorite attractions such as the Livestock Birthing Tent, retro concerts, and fried food. The Michigan Department of Agriculture canceled all poultry showcases in Michigan...

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On the hill with Igor Birman

Igor Birman is Chief of Staff for Congressman Tom McClintock of California. The Washington Hillsdale Internship Program brought Mr. Birman to campus to speak about his experiences growing up in the Soviet Union. How are things on the hill right now? Volatile. Very volatile. You saw that the speaker has submitted his resignation, and that...

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Gym, coffee shop coming to Market House in spring

Hillsdale Anytime Fitness, Biggby Coffee, and a redesigned food court are coming to the Hillsdale Market House in the spring as part of the supermarket’s first set of renovations since 2004. The new space is expected to accommodate up to 1,000 more customers. “Basically, we’re trying to provide as many services under one roof as...

Women’s tennis serves up solid showing at ITA Regionals
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Women’s tennis serves up solid showing at ITA Regionals

In a break from their routine GLIAC matches, the Hillsdale College women’s tennis team headed to Indianapolis to compete in the ITA Regional tournament at both the double and individual level against teams from all over the area. “We played aggressively and smart. When you are playing as free as we were, we have a...