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Hillsdale starts season 2-1 on the road
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Hillsdale starts season 2-1 on the road

Sophomore Joni Russell pitched a seven inning shutout against the Tusculum Pioneers last spring. Courtesy | James Gensterblum Charger softball began its season last weekend in Tennessee at Tusculum University and Wheeling University, finishing with a record of 2-1.  The Chargers beat Tusculum 3-1 and played Wheeling twice on Sunday, winning the first game 6-2...

Theatre department to put on bluegrass musical
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Theatre department to put on bluegrass musical

The Hillsdale College Theatre Department will perform the musical “Bright Star” on Parents Weekend, with shows running Feb. 21-24. Junior Kenda Showalter, stage manager for the production, said she’s excited for audiences to experience this unique musical. “It’s a musical, and it’s bluegrass music,” Showalter said. “It flashes between the 20s and the 40s and...

Passages trip canceled for May
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Passages trip canceled for May

Amid the continuing conflict in Israel, Passages canceled a student trip planned for May. Paul Rahe, professor of history and a trip organizer, said there is no way to ensure the safety of students with the current situation. “Israel is a small place. Rockets are being fired by Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis,” Rahe said....

Visiting musicians to play Baroque concert with historic instruments
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Visiting musicians to play Baroque concert with historic instruments

Two professional musicians will play in a baroque concert with historic instruments in Christ Chapel Monday.  Harpsichordist Lillian Gordis and gambist Jérôme Hantaï will perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach, François Couperin, and Marin Marais at 8 p.m.  Chairman and Associate Professor of Music Daniel Tacke said the instruments they play alter the performance and...