The Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities will flush all fire hydrants in the city of Hillsdale from March 28-31. During the procedure, city residents will be able to use their water but may experience some discoloration. Although rare, some potential effects of hydrant flushing include cloudy tap water and decreased water pressure, according to a...
Year: 2022
Ada and the Engine’s story comes to life
Ada Lovelace—an English mathematician, and the first computer programmer in the world; this week, her story hits the stage in “Ada and the Engine.” Directed by Professor of Theatre Victoria Matsos, “Ada and the Engine” tells the story of a famed 19th century mathematician, Ada Lovelace. Ada’s love of mathematics was uncommon in her time,...
State Rep. Fink announces re-election Campaign
State Rep. Andrew Fink announced this month that he will run for a second term. Fink, a Republican, Hillsdale alumnus, and former Marine, represents the 35th House district, which includes Hillsdale and Branch counties, and the City of Hudson in Lenawee County. Fink said he is running to continue introducing conservative legislation that represents the...
Professor gives birth hours after teaching class
Only six and half hours after teaching her American Political Thought class, Visiting Assistant Professor of Politics Alyssa Cortes welcomed baby Francis into the world. “I was due March 29, so I had no idea that I was going to have the baby,” Cortes said. “It was a very big surprise.” Francis was born at...
Mock trial wins first-ever bid to national competition
The Hillsdale College Mock Trial Team made history after receiving their first bid to the national tournament last weekend. Two teams – 1298 and 1299 – competed at the Open Round Championship Series in DeKalb, Illinois last weekend. 1298 finished fourth in the tournament with a 6-2 record and the highest strength of schedule of...




