Former Collegian editor-in-chief and 2009 graduate Joy Pullmann received the Distinguished Alumna Award for Achievement in Journalism at the 70th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet on Sept. 24. “Thank you to Dr. Arnn and the college for this honor,” said Pullmann, who is executive editor of The Federalist, an online news publication. “I don’t know that...
Give Hillsdale County a fair chance
The only easy way to see a 578-pound pumpkin this week is to attend “The Most Popular Fair on Earth” as soon as possible. Anyone who has driven past the grandstand on M-99 has seen the famous motto of the Hillsdale County Fair, which goes on through Saturday. Students have just a few more days...
Houndmouth’s Promising Return
The indie sweethearts of Houndmouth are gearing up for the release of their senior album, “Good For You” on November 5. But until then, they’ve teased us with a new EP titled “McKenzie.” If you’re a diehard Houndmouth fan, you can probably grin and bear through their 2018 record, “Golden Age,” but most listeners lost...
Medical board votes against ‘leave behind’ Narcan proposal
First responders will not be allowed to leave Narcan behind at the site of opioid overdoses, following a vote by the Hillsdale County Medical Control Authority on Sept. 20. The initiative, which was proposed earlier this year as part of a statewide push to combat overdoses, was defeated in a 16-6 vote. The proposed protocol...
Swim team prepares to dive into new season
The Charger swim team is back in the pool after a second consecutive G-MAC win this past spring and will be able to compete with leaner COVID-19 restrictions this season. “We are happy that complete team interruptions due to COVID uncertainty are now a thing of the past,” Head Coach Kurt Kirner said. Freshman Joanna...




