Mickey Craig, professor of politics at Hillsdale College for almost 40 years, died Feb. 10 at age 70 in the city of Hillsdale. “His loss will be felt keenly here, but his warmth, his wit, and the steady example of his good life will remain in the memories of the students he formed and the...
Author: Catherine Maxwell (Catherine Maxwell)
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College reports no rise of mold in dorms
Testing has revealed that mold contamination has not increased in residence halls over the last five years, according to Associate Dean of Women Stephanie Gravel. Recent health concerns from the former head resident assistant of Mauck Residence prompted the college to test her room for mold. The results showed no elevated mold levels, Gravel said,...
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LifeWays bond will not appear on August ballot
The 2B District Court is still searching for a new building. Gemma Flores | Collegian The resolution would have let voters weigh in on an up to $15.5 million loan Hillsdale County voters won’t consider a mental health program’s requested loan this August, after the Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 this week against a resolution...
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‘The face of the library’: Former librarian dies at 76
Mary “Squeak” Barnett, who worked at Mossey Library for 23 years, died in Hillsdale this month at age 76. As the library technician tasked with overseeing circulation, Barnett was “the face of the library,” according to Public Services Librarian Brenna Wade ’08, who worked under Barnett as a student. “She was the first person you...
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Philosopher, thespian, outdoorsman: former professor James Stephens dies at 76
James “Jim” Stephens, former professor of philosophy at Hillsdale College, died Dec. 23 at age 76 in Hillsdale. “He was a splendid teacher and a productive and insightful scholar,” Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn said in a statement. “He wanted to teach in a place like this so badly that he actually managed to trade...