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Liberal arts create American heroes
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Liberal arts create American heroes

Elizebeth Smith Friedman married William Friedman in May 1917.  Courtesy | Science History Images One year after Elizebeth Smith Friedman graduated from Hillsdale College, she got in the back of a limousine in Chicago with a strange man she had met just minutes before.  George Fabyan whisked her away to his private estate, where he...

DeSantis calls for educational independence
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DeSantis calls for educational independence

  “We’re standing with parents and we’re standing with students,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said last week on campus. Conservative leaders need to do more than just play defense against the left — especially in education — said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a speech at Hillsdale’s Searle Center last week. “We’ve drawn a line in...

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Swim makes history, two Chargers finish as all-Americans

Sophomores Elise Mason and Megan Clifford traveled to Indianapolis for this year’s championship meet. Mason, who was Hillsdale’s sole representative at nationals last year, swam the 500 yard, 1000 yard, and 1650 yard freestyle events. This year she was joined by Clifford who qualified to race the 200 yard butterfly. “The meet itself can be...

Longtime forester retires, wins award
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Longtime forester retires, wins award

Gary Stachowicz (right) with former City Forester Bob Batt after receiving the ISA Professional Service Award. Courtesy | Facebook After 17 years of service to the City of Hillsdale, City Forester Gary Stachowicz has retired. Angie Girdham, Hillsdale College horticulturist, said she has worked closely with Stachowicz over the years. “Gary is incredibly knowledgeable and...