Elaine and Ed Riopelle sell their breads, jams, mustards, and marmalades at the Hillsdale Farmer’s Market. Elaine’s company is called Elaine’s Kitchen Delights. How did you get started selling your things at the farmer’s market? Ed: Well, we’ve been here for three years, and the market has been here for four, so we’ve been...
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October 8, 2012July 12, 2022City News
New income tax could affect larger pool of residents
The Hillsdale City Council has proposed a city income tax, which will appear on the ballot in the upcoming election. The new initiative applies to anyone working inside the city, regardless of residency. Because this is on the city ballot, only city residents are able to vote on the proposition. City residents would pay 1...
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September 27, 2012July 12, 2022Features
Unresponsive absentees
Hillsdale is renowned for its conservative political activism and awareness. The College Republicans even hold phone-banking events once a week to mobilize Michigan voters, said their president, junior Max Kleber. But the bulk of the student body is not quite so engaged as Hillsdale’s reputation may suggest. A recent survey of 200 students shows that...
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September 27, 2012July 12, 2022News
Sororities pick up 26
The Hillsdale College sororities picked up their new pledges last week. While freshmen were just getting a glimpse of Greek life – awaiting the spring when they can officially rush –– sophomores, juniors, and seniors participated in fall rush. The sororities sent out bids, the rushees accepted them, and now the Greek houses are welcoming...