For the first time since its founding in 1951, the Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra will perform for a national audience. The ensemble will play at the College Orchestra Directors Association’s national conference in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Friday, Feb. 3. The conference runs from Feb. 2 to Feb. 4. Hillsdale’s orchestra won the chance to...
Author: Anna Timmis (Anna Timmis)
Somerset Center’s culinary treasure
Hemmed in by fields, the small town of Somerset Center, Michigan boasts a culinary treasure. Special Ed’s Donuts tempts passers-by to stop for a warm treat.
Academy fundraiser offers $5 Johnny T’s
Hillsdale Academy is offering a Johnny T’s meal to college students for only $5. The private school is holding a Mediterranean feast and silent auction to raise money for its seniors’ and juniors’ trip to Greece and Italy at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4 in Hillsdale Academy’s Commons. Rick Tropiano, owner of Johnny T’s, accompanied his...
Students restart Chavarah Jewish club
As freshman Alan Kotlyar was moving into Galloway Residence, he overheard a conversation that resonated with him. “I opened the door to see a dark-haired, bearded, tall, cheerful guy whose parents mentioned something about Israel as they were talking to each other,” Kotlyar said in an email. It was freshman Alex Pack with his parents....
Go horse around on Sunday
After Buffalo Ranch closed for the day Sunday, Hillsdale College’s Student Activities Board rescheduled a horseback-riding trip for this upcoming Sunday. Buffalo Ranch closed on Sunday because of the rainy weather conditions. The rescheduled trip will occur from 2-4 p.m. “I’m excited to go this year,” said Ashlynn Landherr, assistant student activities director. “The first...