Hillsdale’s administration is planning to extensively renovate the baseball, track, and football facilities within the next five years, according to Athletic Director Don Brubacher. Administrators say the football turf and outdoor track are the most pressing projects, as they will only meet competitive standards for one more season. There are more long-term plans, however, which...
Charger Chatter: Dana Weidinger
How did you develop an interest for softball? I started playing softball when I was 5 years old, playing tee-ball on a grass field with friends from elementary school. I started pitching when I was 8. From there I fell in love with being able to control the time and speed of the game and...
Chi Omega flips a profit for charity
At its annual “ChiHop” pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Hillsdale College’s Chi Omega sorority served more than 200 people, raising $1,450 for charity through ticket sales and donations. The $1,450 is only part of the $6,000 Chi Omega hopes to raise this year, Chi Omega Philanthropy Chair sophomore Claire Gwilt said. According to Jennifer Cleary, development...
JJ one-in-a-McMilllian
As a child, Jerome James (JJ) McMillian used to read the sports section of the paper every single day. Years later, he now works at Hillsdale College as the ball boy manager for football and basketball teams,and is and the Charger’s number one fan. “He’s just the joy in our lives and keeps us happy...
Michigan Republicans picks corporations over citizens
The day after the Michigan Senate passed a $1.8 billion corporate welfare bill, the Michigan House voted against cutting the state income tax — by less than one-half percent. Republicans control the Michigan House and Senate by wide margins and have the governorship, but when given the opportunity to help individuals or wealthy corporations, they...




