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Silent no longer: the bells of Central Hall ring again
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Silent no longer: the bells of Central Hall ring again

After a mysterious period of quiet during the spring semester, the Central Hall bells have returned, bringing with them resounding noise as well as controversy. “Regardless of how it happened, I’m just glad the bells are back,” sophomore Michael Rupe said. “Apparently, some people aren’t too happy, but I say that unhappy people will find...

RAs prepare the dorm for incoming students
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RAs prepare the dorm for incoming students

Before students come to campus in the fall, resident assistants spends hours in training and prepping campus housing to create homes, community, and legacy for every residence.  The Niedfeldt Residence RA team said the more technical aspects of move-in are often the most insignificant in comparison to their primary mission — driving culture. This year,...

Local cemeteries join Hillsdale chapter of Wreaths Across America
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Local cemeteries join Hillsdale chapter of Wreaths Across America

A tall obelisk gravestone stands out among others in the Oak Grove cemetery. Collegian | Tess Owens Wreaths Across America now serves four cemeteries in Hillsdale with a local chapter that puts wreaths at the gravestones of veterans each December. Diane Paul and her husband, Greg, oversee the Hillsdale chapter, which serves Lakeview Cemetery, Oak...

Jonesville resident serves through art
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Jonesville resident serves through art

Born and raised in Jonesville, Dena Rushton serves her community every day by pursuing her passion for art and sharing it with others through the Hidden Turtle Gallery. Based out of Jonesville, Rushton rents out space to teach painting lessons, every Thursday and Saturday for $35 per person. Rushton provides a canvas and materials in...

Adopt-a-grandparent: GOAL  serves medical care facility
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Adopt-a-grandparent: GOAL serves medical care facility

Many students at College Baptist experience an “adoption” into a local family in the transition from home to college life, but the GOAL Adopt-a-Grandparent program allows college students to adopt adults.  “Get a grandparent. Invest in someone who is far older and wiser than yourself. Oftentimes they’re lonely or don’t have many people to talk...