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Hillsdale women train for Marines
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Hillsdale women train for Marines

They are the few. They are the proud. They are the women at Hillsdale College pursuing the United States Marine Corps. Junior Aubrey Brown and senior Jean Pendergrass are like other students at Hillsdale. Brown studies biology and is a resident assistant at Waterman Residence. She also serves as a business manager for the Winona...

City addresses prison crowding
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City addresses prison crowding

  The Hillsdale County Circuit and District courts released about 10 citizens in late February after the county jail reported a problem with overcrowding. “We face this quite frequently,” Sheriff Tim Parker said. Parker and Circuit Court Judge Michael Smith said the early release of some inmates doesn’t pose a threat to citizens. Smith said...

Dorms without moms stewarded by students
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Dorms without moms stewarded by students

House directors, fondly known as house moms, are a staple in freshman housing. But after one year, students who remain on campus might have a different kind of dorm parent. For three campus dorms, hard-working students fill that role, parenting the orphans of Mauck, Koon, and Niedfeldt. Mauck and Niedfelt have student house directors, while...

Career services connects alumni and students
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Career services connects alumni and students

Students looking for an opportunity to connect with alumni in their potential career fields can now apply for the Student-Alumni mentorship program held by Career Services. The program, which began in fall 2017, matches alumni and students each semester. Director of Career Services Joanna Wiseley said the alumni base has grown to more than 300...

Trump may lead North and South Korea to peace
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Trump may lead North and South Korea to peace

President Donald Trump has an opportunity to make an unprecedented deal and create a legacy. That opportunity is North Korea. Last week, the White House announced a stunning event: Trump will meet with Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un. No sitting president has ever met with the North Korean state. This bold step...