Senior Taylor Dickerson uses her love of fashion and flipping vintage clothes to help save women’s lives and the planet. Dickerson began selling her clothes on Instagram as a way to declutter her closet, and realized the greater impact that recycling clothes can have on the environment and to help others. Dickerson dotaes 10 percent...
Year: 2020
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Historic Keefer House hotel poised for progress
A local development company is still working to breathe new life to the historic Keefer House hotel, despite the hurdles of COVID-19. “We are making progress because of the resilience and encouragement of the Hillsdale community, and our partners at Southern Michigan Bank and Trust, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and the City of Hillsdale...
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Some like it hot: A.J.’s snacks back
This semester, occupancy restrictions and a limited menu have posed challenges to A.J.’s Cafe, a popular dining option and study spot for students across campus. David Apthorpe, general manager of Bon Appetit Management Company, noted occupancy restrictions in both the main dining room and in the cafe were a major challenge to A.J. ‘s operations. ...
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K-5 students continue mask mandate under new Michigan Health Department orders
Michigan public and private school students ages 6 to 11 are required to wear masks, per a new rule from the state government. On Sept. 25, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mandated masks for K-5 students. The order took effect on Oct. 5. However, on Oct. 2, The Michigan Supreme Court struck down Whitmer’s emergency powers,...
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St. Anthony’s meets increased food need amid COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 pandemic reached Michigan, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church has seen a large increase in demand for their donated food. Before March, St. Anthony’s Family Center fed about 40 families per week, according to Shelly Taylor, who directs the Family Center and the food pantry. Now, that number has almost doubled; in a normal...