Nearly 50 people gathered on April 7 for the Lighthouse club’s “Behind the Stigma: Substance Abuse and Addiction” event. Three students told their stories of dealing with addiction, and Director of Health Services Brock Lutz gave the closing talk. Junior Ryan Potrykus shared about how, when he was younger, his mother was addicted to opiates,...
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April 16, 2015July 12, 2022News
Students study independently
Oxford University famously uses the tutorial system to teach its students — each student has the ability to study specific subjects with professors individually. This same system often occurs on Hillsdale’s campus as well. Some students take them as a way to make up for three-credit classes they were unable to take at an earlier...
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April 2, 2015July 12, 2022News
Shotgun team wins third national championship
Last week, the Hillsdale College shotgun team went to nationals for the fourth time, and brought home its third Division III championship from San Antonio. Hillsdale’s 10-person team is the only one in recent years to earn back-to-back division titles, besides Lindenwood University, a Division I team with close to 100 shooters. The team has...
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March 19, 2015July 12, 2022City News
Former teacher cooks up culinary arts club
Nancy Dunlop stood in front of a group of high school students, showing them the final steps of making the “Irresistible Peanut Butter Cookie.” “Once you’re done, then you say a prayer and hope that you did everything right,” Dunlop said. “But you will do everything right because you’re good listeners.” After school on Wednesdays,...
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February 26, 2015July 12, 2022City News
Checker Records coffee journeys by Brew Crew
Local coffee shop Checker Records gives Volume Salon’s Kim Holtz the boost she needs to start her mornings right. The beloved hybrid record and coffee store, winner of the Hillsdale Daily News’ People’s Choice Award four years in a row, hooked Holtz on coffee. Holtz did not acquire the taste for coffee until eight years...