The Hillsdale College Mock Trial program began its 2022-2023 competitive season last weekend, with one of the program’s teams taking fourth place at their first tournament invitational of the season. “Our opening weekend was exactly what we wanted: tough competition and a great first run of our cases,” program coach Jonathan Church said. All three...
Return to tradition: A Hillsdale should be the commencement speaker
Hillsdale seniors don’t need to invite a commencement speaker. Instead, they should speak for themselves. Many students think of their graduation ceremony as the end of their time in college. It comes after they’ve completed their courses, packed their things, and prepared to say goodbye to their friends. So it’s surprising that the official term...
Absentee voting begins
Michigan voters have started voting in this year’s general election by absentee ballot. Nearly 1.6 million Michiganders have requested absentee ballots so far for the Nov. 8 general election, according to the Michigan Secretary of State’s office, which began mailing absentee ballots on Sept. 29. This year, Michigan voters can request an absentee ballot online...
No Rush: Birzer revises Neil Peart examination
Bradley Birzer’s recently revised book, “Neil Peart: Cultural Repercussions,” pulls Neil Peart, renowned drummer of the legendary ’70s band Rush, back into the limelight. “While many would agree that Peart is one of the greatest drummers of all time, he might also justly be considered one of the best living essayists in the English language,”...
Meijer plans to open Hillsdale location in spring 2024
The company plans to begin construction in the spring of 2023 on a site between Beck Road and Frank Beck Chevrolet, according to Beeker. “We’re always excited to welcome new development that supports the needs of the City of Hillsdale and surrounding areas,” City Manager David Mackie said. “The addition of Meijer represents a sizable...




