Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has met with local opposition on solar energy. Courtesy | Twitter As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses a “100% clean energy” standard for Michigan, calling it “ambitious and achievable,” local officials and policy experts are raising concerns about solar energy. Local opposition, painful tradeoffs, and reliability concerns threaten to derail the transition to...
Hillsdale bounces back with win against Northwood
Junior Maizie Brown had 13 kills in the game against Northwood University. Courtesy | Anthony Lupi The Hillsdale volleyball team beat their G-MAC rival Northwood University Timberwolves in four sets Oct. 6. Northwood struck first, taking the first three points on a kill, an ace, and an error. Hillsdale marched right back after junior outside...
A Professor’s Opinion: Bucket lists
“What’s one thing on your bucket list?” Stephen Smith, English: “See a live performance of Mozart’s music for the glass harmonica.” Anna Navrotskaya, French:“To go to Bhutan because of how separated it is from the rest of the world.” Don Westblade, Religion: “To visit Iceland because of the otherworldly landscape.” Lee Cole,...
Students tour amish town in horse drawn buggy
Last weekend, a few friends and I drove more than an hour from campus to visit the small town of Shipshewana, Indiana. The draw? Shipshewana is the third largest Amish community in North America, and invites visitors to shop, eat, and learn about its way of life. While the delicious pies and home-cooked comfort food...
Students set up shop at Maker’s Market
Students transformed the Michael Alex Mossey Library colonnade into a bazaar last weekend, selling their culinary and crafty creations. The Student Activities Board held its fourth annual Maker’s Market Oct. 7. Typically held in front of the chapel, this year’s market was hastily moved under the colonnade due to rain. “It was a really wholesome...




