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‘I’m very happy to be here’: Alumna returns to teach math
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‘I’m very happy to be here’: Alumna returns to teach math

When Paulina Volosov ’14 began her job search, she did not hesitate to apply for a position in the mathematics department at Hillsdale College. After earning her master’s of science in applied mathematics and Ph.D. in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Volosov began teaching as an assistant professor of mathematics and has come to enjoy...

Don’t tempt your roommate to commit homicide
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Don’t tempt your roommate to commit homicide

Is your roommate secretly plotting to kill you? This is admittedly a difficult question to answer. Most of us would reflexively respond with something like: “I’m a great person! Everyone loves me! Why would my roommate want to kill me?” Unfortunately, it’s a sentiment as naive as it is humble. I mean, people get murdered...

Maines, Fagan earn athlete of the meet
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Maines, Fagan earn athlete of the meet

In preparation for their indoor season, the Hillsdale College men’s and women’s track and field teams held a Blue-White scrimmage on Friday, Jan. 15. After the NCAA reduced the amount of meets permitted in the combined indoor and outdoor track seasons from 18 to 14, the Chargers adjusted their schedule to include additional opportunities to...

021. COURTESY | PENNY SWAN
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Council announces goals for new year

The Hillsdale City Council unanimously agreed on five goals for the 2021 calendar year at Monday’s meeting.  Focusing primarily on public services, the council first and foremost aims to repair Hillsdale’s roads.  Mayor Adam Stockford addressed the constant need for road maintenance.  “It’s long been a mandate of the city government to work on the...

Chargers win first dual meet of the season
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Chargers win first dual meet of the season

The Hillsdale College women’s swimming team won its first in-person meet on Saturday afternoon against Indiana Wesleyan University 132-70, proving that the unconventional and virtual start to the season had no impact on the Chargers’ ability to perform at an impressive level. Head coach Kurt Kirner emphasized the importance of setting realistic goals for the...