This weekend, the Hillsdale College women’s track and field team competed at the 2017 Jesse Owens University Classic at Ohio State University and the GVSU Al Owens Open. The weekend was mostly about getting ready for the Gina Relays which the Chargers will host this weekend as the biggest meet in Hillsdale history. “Right now,...
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Women’s track sets personal records at home meet
This weekend, while some were heading home for Easter festivities, the Hillsdale College women’s track team stayed in Hillsdale to compete in the Border Battle. The Chargers took advantage of the relaxed home meet and broke a few personal records that led to the national list. Head coach Andrew Towne designed this meet to...
Women’s track competes in Kentucky and Ohio
This weekend, the women’s track squad split up again between Western Kentucky University and Ohio Wesleyan University. Head coach Andrew Towne said he thought the team put up a solid performance. “I thought, for the most part, we did a good job,” Towne said. “There were several highlights across the board, even though we didn’t...
Women’s track splits team to open season
The Hillsdale College women’s track team opened outdoor competition this weekend, appearing in five different meets. Head coach Andrew Towne said although the team’s forces were split between meets in California, Michigan, and Texas, he was happy with overall performances which included several provisional marks, an automatic mark, and a broken school record. “I don’t...
Engage in the community: Open your eyes and ears, not just your books
Over spring break I stayed in Hillsdale for the missions trip put on by InterVarsity. Though I was in the same town, I was in another world. I found myself in many uncomfortable but stretching situations. We volunteered at the Salvation Army kitchen, the High Rise apartment building, and a school for special needs children,...