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Human nature: Students steal  succulents at senior class dinner
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Human nature: Students steal succulents at senior class dinner

At the senior Legacy Dinner on Jan. 13, the Legacy Board invited students to wine and dine with College President Larry Arnn. Unfortunately, the beauty of the night was diminished by a handful of seniors who stole the dining table centerpieces. The tables were decorated with succulents which the event coordinators had borrowed from a...

Chargers to begin season on Friday with home opener
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Chargers to begin season on Friday with home opener

The Hillsdale College volleyball team is finally able to compete in its full regular season this spring. Coming off their third consecutive conference title from last year, the Chargers will enter the season holding second place in the NCAA DII Midwest regional rankings. This Friday, the Chargers will have their opening match against Trevecca Nazarene...

Bon Appetit phases back old favorites, introduces mobile app to  order food
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Bon Appetit phases back old favorites, introduces mobile app to order food

Bon Appetit Management Company is working to streamline food services and bring back items that were eliminated due to COVID-19 restrictions.  One of the biggest changes is the introduction of the Transact Mobile Ordering app, which allows students to order from the cafeteria and A.J.’s Cafe via their phones. David Apthorpe, Bon Appetit general manager,...

Ian Church receives Templeton grant
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Ian Church receives Templeton grant

The Templeton Foundation has offered Assistant Professor of Philosophy Ian Church a grant totaling just under $2.5 million to fund a three-year project titled “ Launching Experimental Philosophy of Religion.” “I believe this is the biggest research grant the college has ever seen,” Church said. “I don’t think it’s unreasonable to think that this project...

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Be grateful despite the circumstances: Throw better parties

We need to party.  Parties, when their purpose is gift-giving, hospitality, and celebration, are not only fun, but essential in developing culture. This is true not just at Hillsdale, but with young people everywhere.  In a time in which it’s all too easy to focus on the negative things in our world, parties are a...