Struggling against 30-degree weather and wind gusts up to 33 mph over the weekend, the Chargers softball team went 1-3 at the Midwest Region Crossover tournament in Evansville, Indiana, dropping two games Saturday and splitting two games on Sunday, finishing with a win. Sophomore second baseman Amanda Marra said hitting came alive Saturday, and batters...
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Crossroads Farm sets new GOAL
Building relationships with college-aged mentors can change lives for teenagers, whether time is spent playing foosball or having a serious talk about life, according to Dawn Routledge, co-founder and director of operations at Crossroads Farm. Crossroads Farm, a ministry organization dedicated to serving rural teens in Hillsdale County, officially became a GOAL program this semester,...
Senior researches two cardiac drugs
At least 2.7 million Americans are affected by a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clot, stroke, or heart failure, according to the American Heart Association. This summer, senior Emily Nelson helped research the effects of two drugs that, when used in conjunction, may help lower their...
Softball leads off with 3-2 weekend in Florida
The Hillsdale College softball team was down to its last out in the bottom of the seventh inning against Catawba on Saturday, and on the 11th pitch of her at-bat, freshman pitcher Erin Gordon struck out. But the Chargers still won the game. “We had two outs, [Shelby Sprouse] on first, Cassie Asselta got hit...
Politicians shouldn’t control science
When politicians interfere with science, the scientific community tweets back. Many scientists have raised concerns about communication bans imposed on government agencies which affect researchers’ ability to discuss their work with the public. President Trump has already removed information about climate change from the White House’s website, and a spokesman for his transition team said...




