When students turn in CCA papers every semester, they play Hillsdale’s version of Russian roulette. That’s because Hillsdale’s CCA paper grading system is neither reasonable nor transparent. The CCA grading system is anonymous. Students don’t know — or at least aren’t supposed to know — who grades their CCA papers. The system is also unpredictable....
Author: Emma Vinton (Emma Vinton)
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Hillsdale alumna runs for West Virginia Supreme Court
Alumna Beth Walker ’87 came within sixth-tenths of 1 percent — 6,951 votes — of being elected to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in 2008. But in 2015, Walker decided she would run again for the upcoming May 10 election. “You can’t just sit on the sidelines and watch, you need to contribute...
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Campus chic: Sue Postle
How would you describe your style? Classic with a trendy edge. What are your fashion staples? Brown leather boots, jeans, basic sweaters or jackets, and SCARVES, lots of SCARVES. Who or what inspires your style? J. Crew and my trendsetter fashionista Benzing girls. What is your favorite piece of clothing? My elephant PJ pants. Has...
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City of Jonesville opens nominations for Citizen of the Year
The city of Jonesville has opened nominations for the ninth annual 2016 Citizen of the Year award. The awards — given to one adult and one youth — honor citizens who exhibit notable citizenship and outstanding service in the Jonesville community. Jonesville City Manager Jeff Gray said that nominees are evaluated based on criteria like...
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Thank God it’s Fish Friday
When Cincinnati McDonald’s franchise owner Lou Groen noticed in 1962 that business in the Roman Catholic area slumped on Fridays, especially during Lent, his solution was to introduce the Filet-O-Fish. The sandwich saved his restaurant and has been a friend to Catholics and non-Catholics ever since. The College’s dining service has served fish on Fridays...