The NFL introduced its taunting penalty more than two decades ago to prevent distractions during games. This season, however, the penalty has become its own distraction. It’s time for the NFL to bring back the taunt. Before the season started, NFL Competition Committee Chairman Rick McKay announced a new policy in a video: “Game officials...
City begins hydrant flushing, issues street closure alert
The city of Hillsdale began its fall fire hydrant flushing on Monday, Oct. 4, and expects to complete the process by the end of the week. The process, conducted by the Board of Public Utilities, helps the city provide optimal fire protection by checking water flow and removing built up sediment. “The hydrant network provides...
Chargers split squads at Piane, Lansing CC Invitationals
The Hillsdale Chargers men’s cross country team sent seven racers to each invitational, placing 9th at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational, and 5th at the Lansing Cross Country Invitation. The Chargers at Joe Piane were led by junior Adam Wier, who continued his stellar season with a five-mile time of 25:54, which earned him...
NEEDTOBREATHE invites Michigan “Into The Mystery”
When NEEDTOBREATHE had to cancel their “Out of Body” album tour last year, they didn’t believe they could resurface. But the energy they brought to the Michigan Lottery Amphitheater in Sterling Heights, Michigan on Oct. 1 tells a completely new narrative — one of renewal, revival, and electricity. NEEDTOBREATHE, a Christian rock folk band, opened...
The dimes in a dozen, volleyball reaches their 12th consecutive win
The Hillsdale Chargers’ volleyball team went 3-0 this week, as they lost just two sets across all three matches, staying undefeated in G-MAC play. The Charger’s week started with a sweep of the Lake Erie University Storm and the Ursuline College Arrows over the weekend, and ended with a five-set win over the Davenport University...




