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Larry King improved broadcasting
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Larry King improved broadcasting

Television interviews today feel stuffy. “Welcome to the show.” Then the guest is hit with a constant back-and-forth of dry question-and-answer dialogue. “Thanks for coming on.” And that’s that.  But the magic of journalism, especially for audiences sitting at home on their living room couches, happens when listeners can feel that they are taking part...

Physics professor measures signal that may signify gravitational waves from merging supermassive black holes
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Physics professor measures signal that may signify gravitational waves from merging supermassive black holes

A Hillsdale College professor and four Hillsdale graduates contributed to a study which revealed a signal found in data from the Arecibo and Green Bank Telescopes that may signify gravitational waves from the merging of two supermassive black holes. Assistant Professor of Physics Timothy Dolch and students Cody Jessup ‘16, Daniel Halmrast ‘17, Joshua Ramette...

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...

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...

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...