Tensions ran high at Monday’s Hillsdale City Council meeting after Councilman Robert Socha introduced a new resolution regarding government overreach. The resolution, originally published on Socha’s Facebook page on Feb. 25, addresses government overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the recently proposed House Resolution 127, which could increase firearm registration and limit the...
Student starts county’s first high school pro-life club
Olivia Tritchka, Hillsdale Academy sophomore, founded Hillsdale County’s first high school pro-life club at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. Tritchka said she was inspired after attending Protect Life Michigan’s Life Advocacy Training program over the summer. “One speaker challenged us and asked ‘What are you going to do to go back to your...
Students plan new spring break mission trip after Intervarsity cancels program
In response to Intervarsity Ministries canceling the annual spring break mission trip, six students have taken the initiative to lead their own mission trip to give students the same opportunity to serve the community and share the gospel. Junior Stephen Whitney, one of the leaders of the initiative, said the mission trip has always been...
Lamplighters women’s honorary initiates eight new members
Lamplighters, Hillsdale College’s honorary for senior women, initiated eight new members from the class of 2022 this past weekend: juniors Sarah Haught, Rachael Kiti, Sophia Spinazze, Elizabeth Hughes, Reagan Linde, Sonya Wirkus, Maya Kaniaupio, and Gladys Oster. The honorary was founded in 1949 in response to an all male honorary that existed at the time....
Off-Campus Coalition takes the lead in Spring Spirit Week
With the Off-Campus Coalition in the lead at 280 points, Spirit Week is approaching its climax. The 17 competing teams have two remaining competitions before Mock Rock on Saturday night. WhitWatWay, last year’s homecoming winner, is in second place with 215 points. Simpson residence is in third with 190 points. OCC, which formed its coalition...




