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Fink formally sworn in as state representative
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Fink formally sworn in as state representative

State Rep. Andrew Fink was formally sworn in on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the Michigan State Capitol, after officially assuming office on Jan. 1. Fink, who represents Michigan’s 58th district, said the ceremony went smoothly and that he was thankful his family could attend.  “The swearing in day itself was particularly special because my family...

Bon Appetit phases back old favorites, introduces mobile app to  order food
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Bon Appetit phases back old favorites, introduces mobile app to order food

Bon Appetit Management Company is working to streamline food services and bring back items that were eliminated due to COVID-19 restrictions.  One of the biggest changes is the introduction of the Transact Mobile Ordering app, which allows students to order from the cafeteria and A.J.’s Cafe via their phones. David Apthorpe, Bon Appetit general manager,...

COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases fall in Hillsdale County
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COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases fall in Hillsdale County

COVID-19 cases in Hillsdale County have been decreasing since late November and hospitalizations have also been decreasing since a peak in the second week of December. Hillsdale Hospital’s Director of Marketing and Development Rachel Lott said, “We did see our numbers decrease significantly from November to December. According to the data compiled by the Michigan...

Students organize Lansing protest to ‘strike down the shutdown’
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Students organize Lansing protest to ‘strike down the shutdown’

As Hillsdale College transitioned to online classes to comply with an order from Michigan’s health department, about 35 Hillsdale students traveled to the state capitol on Nov. 20 to protest the regulation.  Seniors Michaela Stiles and Averi Bott, along with sophomore Nick Treglia, organized a “Strike Down the Shutdown” movement that led to the rally...

People, Places, & Plates
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People, Places, & Plates

There’s a new ice cream craze happening across the world that appeals to dessert fanatics and chemistry lovers alike: liquid nitrogen creameries. Like hand-rolled ice cream shops, part of the appeal of it is in the performance: upon ordering, liquid nitrogen is used to freeze the cream mixture right in front of your eyes.  These...