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‘Saga Steve’ back in Hillsdale
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‘Saga Steve’ back in Hillsdale

A beloved fixture on campus, “Saga” Steve Casai ’74, is recuperating at Hillsdale Community Health Center. “He is on the road to recovery and defying all rumors flying around about him,” Bon Appétit General Manager Dave Apthorpe said, referring to claims on social media that Casai had died. Doctors at the University of Michigan Medical...

Q&A with Linda Chavez
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Q&A with Linda Chavez

After Linda Chavez served as the highest-ranking woman in President Ronald Reagan’s White House working as the Director of Public Liaison, she decided to use her knowledge of policy in writing. Chavez is now a political commentator who writes a weekly syndicated column and often appears on Fox News and radio shows as an analyst....

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New city manager ‘moving city forward’

Only a couple months into his new job and Hillsdale City Manager David Mackie has quickly proven himself to be a positive addition to the city administration. “He’s doing an excellent job and moving the city forward,” Mayor Scott Sessions said. Mackie took over for acting City Manager Doug Terry in July, who helped keep...

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Broad Street limits liquor sales

Broad Street Downtown Market and Tavern is decreasing its hard liquor sales to focus on fostering a friendly environment in the restaurant and bar area. The store’s management decided in mid-August to steer away from business gained through selling hard alcohol, General Manager Kevin Kirwan said. The Market and Tavern will continue to sell and...

College moves up national rankings
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College moves up national rankings

Hillsdale College’s national reputation for academic success continues to improve, according to an annual ranking of best liberal arts colleges released Wednesday. Rising two spots from last year, Hillsdale tied with four schools as the nation’s 67th best liberal arts college in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking. While college administrators and faculty...