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‘Trad’ is just as much a fad as ‘woke’
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‘Trad’ is just as much a fad as ‘woke’

Postmodernism is waning. Traditionalism is ascendant. People are nostalgic for a simpler time: They brought raw milk and smoking jackets back into vogue, and turned sundresses into a legitimate craze. “Trad” is the definitive response to 15 years of “woke.” As this becomes clear, it also becomes apparent that no one grasps what that truly...

Women sweep at home, curbed on road
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Women sweep at home, curbed on road

Sophomore Sarah Aleknavicius maneuvers around her opponent Courtesy | Ashley Van Hoose The Hillsdale women’s basketball team opened its season with two wins at home, defeating the University of Illinois-Springfield 77–61 Nov. 14 and Purdue University Northwest 77–59 Nov. 15. The Chargers lost a third game 79–59 away against Wayne State University Nov. 19. “Starting...

New jewelry store offers vintage, handmade accessories
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New jewelry store offers vintage, handmade accessories

Some of Love, Willow’s jewelry. Courtesy | Facebook A new jewelry store in downtown Hillsdale, which offers a variety of vintage and handmade pieces, opened in mid-October. Love, Willow operates by appointment and sells jewelry at an affordable price, according to store owner Kristen Holmes.  Holmes said she tries to make sure her customers find...

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Michigan law will tax marijuana an additional 24% starting next year

Michigan will tax an additional 24% on wholesale cannabis under a new state law that goes into effect Jan. 1, allocating revenue toward Michigan roads and construction projects. The tax will be added to the existing 10% excise tax and 6% sales tax for cannabis sales at regulated dispensaries. Estimates by Michigan Advance say the...

Men’s soccer kicks off first nationals bid
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Men’s soccer kicks off first nationals bid

The team huddle before a game Courtesy | Cruz Reichert Three years after declining an invitation to the national tournament for lack of funding, the men’s club soccer team left Nov. 19 for Kansas City, Missouri, and a chance to compete in the open division of the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association Soccer Championships...