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County commissioners vote to reopen buildings
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County commissioners vote to reopen buildings

Hillsdale County offices reopened for regular business on Jan. 19, following a 3-2 vote from the new board of county commissioners the prior week in favor of doing so. At the end of the month, the county buildings will also remove health screeners at the entrance due to financial reasons. When the Michigan Department of...

College implements event approval process to avoid pandemic cancellations
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College implements event approval process to avoid pandemic cancellations

While relaxing many of its former COVID-19 procedures this semester, the Deans’ Office and Student Activities Board have implemented a new precaution. In an email sent last week, SAB asked that “all student organizations and residence halls . . . submit an event proposal for review and approval before hosting events.” The new policy asks...

Averkamp celebrates 100th career win
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Averkamp celebrates 100th career win

The Hillsdale College women’s basketball team brought home a victory against Trevecca Nazarene University on Jan. 21. The Chargers led the entire game, winning 84-68. Thursday’s win not only gave the Chargers a much-needed confidence boost ー it was also head coach Charlie Averkamp’s 100th career win. “To see everything cultivate in a really big...

‘1776 Commission’ releases patriotic education report, Biden rescinds on first day in office
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‘1776 Commission’ releases patriotic education report, Biden rescinds on first day in office

Just three days after the 1776 Commission released its report on “patriotic education,” President Joe Biden has dissolved the committee, according to the Hill.   Established last year by former President Donald Trump, the panel was chaired by Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn. Its executive director was Hillsdale in D.C. Vice President Matthew Spalding.  “The 1776...