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COVID-19 gym restrictions pose challenge to New Year’s resolutions
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COVID-19 gym restrictions pose challenge to New Year’s resolutions

  Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order is making it difficult for Hillsdale College students to achieve their New Year’s health resolutions. Gyms and fitness centers across the state are restricted to 25% capacity, limiting students’ workout opportunities. Director of Events and Game Day Coordinator Pat Hornak manages the fitness center in the George C....

Behind the science of the COVID-19 vaccine
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Behind the science of the COVID-19 vaccine

The controversial COVID-19 vaccine has been subject to rumors, speculation, and legitimate concerns since it was first rolled out on Dec. 14. While about 11.1 million people have already taken their first dose of the vaccine according to the New York Times, others believe that the vaccine will actually increase their health problems.  But what...

Three arrested in stabbing incident
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Three arrested in stabbing incident

Following a stabbing in downtown Hillsdale on Saturday, Jan. 16, three suspects were charged and are being held without bond. Hillsdale City Police Chief Scott Hephner announced Tuesday in a press release that 22-year-old Brent Jacob Risner of Jonesville, 20-year-old Brock Ian Adams of Pittsford, and 20-year-old Maya Leigh VanBuskirk were charged with first-degree home...

Physics major receives Barry Scholarship, applies to Oxford
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Physics major receives Barry Scholarship, applies to Oxford

From a small pool of applicants and an even smaller pool of nominees, the Barry Scholarship Foundation has been awarded its prestigious scholarship to senior and physics major David Forman. The scholarship would pay for all of his master’s program expenses, should he be accepted into Oxford University in the spring. “His reputation preceded him,”...

Hillsdale’s funkiest adventure: The Backpage
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Hillsdale’s funkiest adventure: The Backpage

Hillsdale College is known for its strong campus culture, much of which was built by a plethora of shared jokes. From the effects of dining hall food on the digestive system to Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn’s perpetual search for the good to reflections on the phenomenon of Hillsdating, no topic is free from attack....