In response to the recent shootings across the country, the Hillsdale Police Department will purchase more safety equipment for its officers. Upgrades include body armor for defense against active shooter situations. “The equipment we are considering is additional safety equipment for the officer,” Chief of Police Scott Hephner said in an email. “This decision...
Year: 2018
Women from all classes make an impact for track
With the G-MAC championships only two weeks away, the Hillsdale College women’s track team is using every possible opportunity to gear up. This weekend, the team competed hard at the Ball State University Invitational in Muncie, Indiana. Chargers of every year left a mark, taking first or second in multiple events. Senior Alexandra Whitford won...
City removes trees for Rippon pavement project
As the construction to move sewer lines on Rippon Avenue, which began mid-March, progresses, the once tree-lined street is lined with 40 trunks and dusted with wood shavings. Local resident Stephanie Murray said she can’t put a swing set up for her boys because the frequent flooding may cause it to rot. In the...
Christians should not support the death penalty
A human life is sacred. From the moment God breathed life into Adam, mankind has borne the image and likeness of the Creator. It would then follow that any attempt to suppress a life made in the image of God is a reprehensible act. Christians, in general, agree with this. They picket outside abortion clinics,...
Choir to sing in seven languages
Although the Hillsdale College Choir and Chamber Choir typically perform with limited accompaniment, a variety of instrumentalists, from cellists and harpists to marimbas and an alto flute, will join them this weekend. Both choirs perform their annual spring concerts from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at College Baptist Church. String, percussion, brass, and woodwind instruments will accompany...




