While many see heavy snowfall as a dreary start to the week, the Fuller family sees a creative opportunity. Last week, the Fullers built a massive replica of the Millennium Falcon to pay tribute to one of their favorite films, “Star Wars,” in the front yard of their home in Reading, Michigan. The Fullers have...
Peters declares Scorecard needs work
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., speaks to reporters after Sunday’s Democratic presidential debate. Nicole Ault | Collegian The College Scorecard released by the Department of Education last September may need some improvement, Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters said. The Scorecard is a tool designed to help prospective students across the nation compare colleges and universities and...
Resident, councilmember object to city’s contract with Domestic Harmony
One resident and a member of the Hillsdale City Council objected to the approval of a $5,000 contract with the local non-profit domestic violence shelter, Domestic Harmony, during a public meeting Monday. The city has partnered financially with Domestic Harmony for more than 10 years, but Councilman Patrick Flannery objected to the contract. Flannery voted...
Punk bands rock the Broad Street stage
The crowd cheered when Fathom City invited a member of Smart Alecs on stage to dance to its last song, resulting in the entire band jumping onto the stage and singing along with the crowd. Four punk/rock bands performed at the Broad Street Underground the night of March 4, including the Smart Alecs, Fathom City,...
Baseball off to record-breaking 9-2 start after weekend sweep
The Hillsdale College baseball team is off to a 9-2 start — the best in program history — after the Chargers swept doubleheaders from both the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers and the Urbana University Blue Knights over the weekend, which stretched its current winning streak to seven games. The winning streak has moved the Chargers into...



