Wayne Babcock’s dream as a child was to open his own restaurant. At age 32 he returned to Hillsdale to make this dream a reality. Wayne Babcock grew up in Hillsdale. After graduating from Northwood University with a degree in hospitality, he moved to Nevada to work in food services at a casino. He worked...
Lake Diane algal bloom tests negative for cyanotoxins
An algal bloom in Lake Diane was tested for cyanotoxins. Courtesy | Facebook An algal bloom in Lake Diane in southern Hillsdale County is currently free of cyanotoxins, which can cause illness and in rare cases death, but the lake will still be monitored. A recent lab test revealed that samples taken from the lake...
Chick-fil-A comes to campus for a day
Chick-fil-A came to campus on Sept. 12, courtesy of the office of administrative affairs. From 5 to 6 p.m., students could exchange a meal swipe for the original chicken sandwich or spicy chicken sandwich and fries from the grill. Freshman Mercy Franzonello said she had not tried Chick-fil-A before. “It’s really good,” Franzonello said, “The...
Hillsdale Hospital offers free online birthing classes
The classes will help parents know what to expect when their baby arrives. Courtesy | Facebook Hillsdale Hospital announced free online birthing classes for expecting parents on Aug. 29, allowing parents to work through the curriculum at their own pace in the comfort of their home. The hospital previously offered in-person classes to prepare expecting...
Make the core friendlier for transfer students
Hillsdale’s core curriculum can overwhelm students who arrive at Hillsdale as freshmen. For transfer students like me, it’s often an insurmountable obstacle to timely graduation. The core represents a noble and valuable approach to education. It furthers Hillsdale’s commitment to the Western Tradition by making sure that students are familiar with its foundational texts and...




