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Softball brings home two wins in doubleheader
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Softball brings home two wins in doubleheader

The Hillsdale Chargers softball team won two games in Canton, Michigan against University of Michigan-Dearborn, 7-2, and University of Detroit Mercy, 10-0, in six innings.  “Another good weekend, which leads me to believe that we’re going to have a successful spring,” Head Coach Kyle Gross said. “I mean, although we played very well this fall,...

Charlie Miggins’ hat reminds him of his Texan heritage. Collegian | Jillian Parks
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From Willy Wonka to leopard fedoras: Freshmen dress up with funky hats

Hillsdale students wear many hats, boasting involvement in sports, academia, arts, and many other areas of excellence. But also literally, Hillsdale campus serves as a runway for a lot of different hat choices. Finding your niche as a freshman can be hard, but it seems some students have already cracked the code their very first...

In brief: ‘Blithe Spirit’ comes to stage next week
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In brief: ‘Blithe Spirit’ comes to stage next week

Most professors and novelists take sabbaticals to get inspiration for their research, but not this time.  Blithe Spirit, directed by Michael Beyer, will run from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. in the Markel Auditorium.  The storyline centers around novelist Charles Condomine, played by senior John Tassef,...

Blake Faulkner attended swing dance club during his time as a Hillsdale student. Courtesy | Blake Faulkner
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New alumni profs seek the good once again

It’s said that when you love something, set it free, and if it comes back, it was meant to be. This is the case for many Hillsdale alumni who come back to work at their alma mater, proving true their love for the white and blue.  Blake Faulkner, Jason Gehrke, and Tim Polelle are three...