More than a century after one of the original residents scribbled his name and the year “1883” onto one of the attic walls, Robert Eden is leaving his own mark on the Victorian-era residence. Four different homeowners have resided in the house since it was first built in 1880, entirely by hand. Eden, a Hillsdale...
Hillsdale College’s Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship is hosting a politics seminar on campus this week. The Statesmanship Colloquium, which runs Oct. 4-6, is the first of its kind. It will give graduate students an opportunity to expound their work and allow the college to showcase its graduate school. Organized by Ronald Pestritto, professor...
President of Franklin Center of Public Integrity & Government and Watchdog.org, Chris Krug came to speak to students on campus last Tuesday, Oct. 2 about the role of watchdog journalism. Through the use of watchdog journalism, the Franklin Center and Watchdog.org keep government officials accountable for their actions and statements, providing taxpayers and local citizens...
Timothy Dixon resigned this week from the Hillsdale City Council. The Ward 2 councilman submitted a letter of resignation to Mayor Adam Stockford and the other councilmembers, which the council accepted unanimously at its meeting Monday night. “I purchased a different home and now no longer have a recognized address located within the City...
Trust, but verify. This Russian proverb — popularized by former President Ronald Reagan — is a mantra for journalism. Trust sources, but check what they say. It should be the mantra for investigating sexual assault too. When a woman comes forward with an allegation of sexual assault, the first reaction should be to believe her....