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Leaving the Dale: Erik Ellis heads to Dallas
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Leaving the Dale: Erik Ellis heads to Dallas

Assistant Professor of Education Erik Ellis has only taught at Hillsdale for two years, but he’s already made a big impact — one that will be missed next year.  When Ellis leaves to teach at the University of Dallas next year, his students will miss sharing his Chilean cooking, listening to his stories, and speaking...

Shakespeare in the Arb to perform ‘Much Ado about Nothing’
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Shakespeare in the Arb to perform ‘Much Ado about Nothing’

Shakespeare in the Arb will be back in the Slayton Arboretum April 19-20 following a three-year absence from students performing in the Arb. The group will perform “Much Ado about Nothing.”  “Shakespeare really works well outside in kind of a more informal setting for the comedies especially,” said junior Libby Gannon, president of the troupe....

A professor’s opinion: Graduation
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A professor’s opinion: Graduation

What is one thing every student should do before graduating? Wilfred McClay, history: The guys should learn how to waltz. The ladies should learn how to change the oil in their car.  Kevin Gerstle, mathematics: Every student should do at least five things that scare them or put them outside their comfort zone each year...

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Students paint pottery for People’s Choice event

Students painted pottery at Toasted Mud last week for the Student Activities Board People’s Choice event. Sophomore and SAB media team member Emma Kate Mellors said they had students write down ideas on a chalkboard and then sent out a poll in the Student Activities Office newsletter to allow students to decide among some of...

Ethan’s Donuts to open in Hillsdale early May
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Ethan’s Donuts to open in Hillsdale early May

Ethan’s Donut Factory will be located at the corner of McCollum Street and North Broad Street. Maddy Welsh | Collegian Ethan’s Donut Factory will open on May 1 in downtown Hillsdale, according to co-owner Wayne Babcock.  Babcock said they are finishing the interior and shooting to get all the equipment delivered to the site by...