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Michigan Kiqs opens in Hillsdale

Calling all shoe lovers to Hillsdale’s newest store on Howell Street: Michigan Kiqs. Brian Louwers and his wife, Karri, opened the Michigan Kiqs shoe store in May 2022. After Louwers’ resale of shoes on eBay expanded, he needed a larger space to handle inventory.  According to Louwers, curiosity from the community and a lack of...

Professors react to overturn of Roe v Wade
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Professors react to overturn of Roe v Wade

Americans will always remember June 24, 2022, the day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, according to Associate Professor of Politics Adam Carrington.  “Not only was it a momentous day, but a good day for America and American law,” Carrington said.  The Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that...

Don Tocco gives $35,000 to Greek Houses. ATO receives $7,500
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Don Tocco gives $35,000 to Greek Houses. ATO receives $7,500

After a three-hour-long chess battle, senior Michael Craig of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity narrowly seized victory in Don Tocco’s sports competition.  “I was so much impressed with Michael and how smart he is,” Tocco, a businessman and philanthropist, said. “He’s a fine competitor. It was a real pleasure to spend that time with everybody but...

Security Office moves to Knorr Student Center
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Security Office moves to Knorr Student Center

The Hillsdale College Campus Security Department is moving this week to new offices on the lower level of the Knorr Student Center after nearly 10 years at 25 Galloway Drive. It will take over the former Information Technology Security offices, across from Career Services. “This new office location makes us more centralized and easier to...

Local schools raise more than $2,000 for Make-A-Wish
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Local schools raise more than $2,000 for Make-A-Wish

Local high schools in the Michigan Big 8 Conference raised more than $2,000 for The Make-A-Wish Foundation Michigan at a fundraiser during basketball games on Friday, Feb. 11. According to Jonesville Community Schools Athletic Director Kathy Bondsteel, local schools suggested the idea at a Big 8 Conference meeting. The Big 8 Conference includes Jonesville, Springport,...