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Richard Alvarez remembered for dedication to Hillsdale athletics and beyond
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Richard Alvarez remembered for dedication to Hillsdale athletics and beyond

Following nearly a quarter-century of employment at Hillsdale College, retired groundskeeper Richard Alvarez died on Dec. 7, 2020.  “When Rich was here he worked half the time at the arboretum and the other part he was here in the athletic department,” Pat Hornak, director of events and game day coordinator, said. “He worked game days...

Women’s basketball struggles to find rhythm
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Women’s basketball struggles to find rhythm

The Hillsdale College women’s basketball team began its conference-only season on Dec. 3 against the University of Findlay. Since then the Chargers have accrued a 1-6 record with a 10-point victory over Lake Erie College on Jan. 4.  While their schedule is ever-changing, the Chargers have faced off against more than half of their G-MAC...

SAB to host Thanksgiving Dinner in Knorr
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SAB to host Thanksgiving Dinner in Knorr

While it might look a little different this year, Hillsdale’s Student Activities Board is still hosting its annual Thanksgiving Dinner tonight from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Knorr Family Dining Hall.  Traditionally, SAB hosts this formal event in the Searle Center, but this year due to various COVID-19 restrictions, the team has chosen to...

Future of sports remains unclear
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Future of sports remains unclear

When Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer announced more statewide restrictions on Sunday night, the Hillsdale College Chargers waited to find out the impacts on their upcoming winter sports seasons. The recent epidemic order from the Michigan Department of Health and Humans Services, which went into effect on Nov. 18, canceled all sporting events below the professional...