What if I told you the chai at AJ’s and Rough Draft is not the real thing – that “chai” flavored syrup in a glass of milk is as similar to chai as slices of apple in water to apple cider? In many places, especially Hillsdale, the “chai” available for sipping is nothing more than...
The first two meets of the swim season saw a new pool record, tough competition, and senior celebrations. The Chargers swam at home for the first and last time this season on Oct. 8 and grabbed a win to start the year off right. They hosted Indiana Wesleyan University and Davenport University who they beat...
Maybe good dogs do go to heaven, but mediocre ones probably don’t. And Tyler Childers’ new album “Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?” is mediocre at best. At first glance, Childers’ fifth studio album, which hit streaming services Sept. 30, seems promisingly meaty, with 24 tracks and 108 minutes of listening time. But a...
The Hillsdale County Community Foundation has awarded $25,000 to the GOAL programs to fund volunteer efforts for this academic year. The funds will be split between the 26 GOAL volunteer programs, junior and GOAL Coordinator Mary Ann Powers said. The Hillsdale County Community Foundation is a nonprofit that provides funding and grants for local service...
When I entered the sports complex and asked where to find coach Otterbein’s office, the receptionist asked, “which one?” Though many just know the head coach, Keith Otterbein ’79, there are two more Otterbeins on the coaching staff for Charger football – Keith’s two sons, Steve ’07 and Brad ’11. In his undergraduate days, Keith...