Tuesday’s split doubleheader against Walsh University proved to be a battle of the pitchers that left Hillsdale 5-5 in the G-MAC and 11-11 overall after the University of Findlay took two from the Chargers over the weekend. “It’s been the same story all year,” head coach Abraham said. “We get runners on base and for...
Piereson discusses God, nation in America
He began his lecture with the question, “One nation under God?” On April 10, Dr. James Piereson talked about the current controversy over references to God in both the U.S.’ currency and the Pledge of Allegiance. Piereson received a BA and doctorate in political science from Michigan State University. He is also a senior fellow...
C-SPAN films Raney’s Sectionalism course
Professor of History David Raney taught not only to Hillsdale students, but also to a crew of cameras Wednesday afternoon. C-SPAN filmed Raney’s Sectionalism and the American Civil War course for use in its “Lectures in History” series. Russell Logan, a producer for C-SPAN, contacted Raney in January. He told Raney that his class...
City plans future renovations for city hall
Hillsdale City Manager David Mackie requested that city council provide money in 2018-2019 budget for repairs to city hall. “In the past, the condition of city hall was allowed to deteriorate to a point where the city had to spend over a million dollars renovating it,” Mackie said. “So, this expense is to keep...
Spring brings ‘fireworks’ blooms in arboretum
Like pieces gathered into a collection of art, the Slayton Arboretum has dozens of different trees in its collections. Hillsdale is home to many interesting trees, including three special tree collections: the witch hazel, the lilac, and the magnolia. “I try really hard not to have a monoculture here to avoid the diseases,” said...




