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Remote work remakes work-life balance

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it masks, social distancing, and remote work. Thankfully, only one of these elements remains: working from home.   Remote work is productive, convenient, and necessary for various jobs. In fact, when done well, working from home can be more productive than working in an office. ActivTrak reported a 35–40% productivity increase...

Academy stages ‘Les Miserables’
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Academy stages ‘Les Miserables’

“Les Miserables” cast member sing on stage. Micheala Estruth | Collegian   The blood of the martyrs watered the meadows of France in Hillsdale Academy’s performance of “Les Miserables” to a sold out audience at The Sauk Theatre in Jonesville last weekend.  Sixty high schoolers filled the stage, bringing the famous musical to the Hillsdale...

This year, celebrate the Resurrection in Hillsdale
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This year, celebrate the Resurrection in Hillsdale

Given the short “long weekend” students have off for Easter, staying in Hillsdale is our best option.  Since classes don’t end till noon on Friday — worthy of an opinion article of its own — students have about 80 hours total for Easter break. Hours of driving each way cuts into that break significantly, and...

Stockford reflects on time as mayor
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Stockford reflects on time as mayor

Stockford speaks at American Legion Flag Day 2024. Courtesy | Adam Stockford When Adam Stockford was diagnosed with Lyme disease at the age of 23, he was forced to abandon his lifelong dream of professional boxing, but it eventually landed him the title of Hillsdale’s mayor. Stockford, who resigned as Hillsdale mayor in the fall...