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Rootman (top left) and his unit. Courtesy | Shavit Rootman.
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Hillsdale community reacts to war in Israel

Shavit Rootman ’20 was in Israel for a friend’s wedding when Hamas attacked the country Saturday.  “There is a lot of shock,” Rootman said. “A lot of heavy-hearted spirits, but we remain united as a people here in Israel.” Although he’s an Israeli citizen, Rootman lives in the United States, but he says he’s planning...

Fink announces run for Michigan Supreme Court
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Fink announces run for Michigan Supreme Court

State Rep. Andrew Fink is the first to announce his candidacy to the Michigan Supreme Court. Courtesy | Facebook Hillsdale College alumnus and state Rep. Andrew Fink announced Sept. 18 that he will run for Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court in 2024. Fink ’06 is currently serving his second term as a Republican state...

Hillsdale cuts ties with charter school after controversy
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Hillsdale cuts ties with charter school after controversy

Michelangelo’s “David” causes controversy in charter school in Florida. Hillsdale College cut ties with Tallahassee Classical School after a controversy surrounding the school’s art curriculum and its headmaster’s resignation.  Former Tallahassee Classical Headmaster Hope Carrasquilla resigned following backlash from three parents over teaching Michelangelo’s “David” statue in a 6th-grade classroom, but the Florida charter school...