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Campus Character: Kevin Pynes

Kevin Pynes is a senior from Lincoln, Nebraska and is pursuing an English major and a German minor. He was a Simpson Residence resident assistant for two years, currently serves as head of the Douglas H. Hawkins Writing Center, and is involved in theater. He most recently played the role of Amos Calloway in the...

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Road work ahead: Future of street repair funding uncertain

Hillsdale’s plans to fund road repairs remain uncertain after the city council voted March 16 to repeal a previous policy requiring the use of special assessment districts.  SADs became Hillsdale’s primary source of road funding in February 2025 until the city made them an optional method last month. The funding tool designates dilapidated roads for...

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Mayor launches citywide Day of Service

Mayor Scott Sessions declared April 11 a citywide day of service at Tuesday’s city council meeting.  Day of Service, a Hillsdale College tradition, will now be observed by students and citizens alike. In a proclamation, Sessions called on citizens to help beautify the community.  “Whereas, acts of service both large and small contribute to the...

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The end of an era: Holleman to retire

After 29 years at Hillsdale, Professor of Music, Choirs, and Orchestra James Holleman will retire at the end of this semester.  Holleman came to Hillsdale in 1997 as the chair of the music department. He graduated from Michigan State University with a Masters in Orchestral Conducting in 1989. Holleman helped grow the music department both...

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City mulls new ways to fund road repairs

The Hillsdale City Council voted 8-0 to repeal a policy requiring the use of special assessment districts to fund road repairs at its March 16 meeting.  SADs designate dilapidated roads for repair and charge residents on that road up to $5,000 per parcel. The council’s new approach is to leave SADs as an option for...