Taylor Swift’s name invokes strong reactions. Some say she’s too liberal for their taste. Others say she’s a floozy and a bad influence. Still others say she doesn’t make real music. But, for a generation of young women, Taylor Swift is our voice. Swift has grown up with us. From junior high to college, Swift...
Author: Regan Meyer (Regan Meyer)
Hillsdale United Brethren Church to host talk on ‘Comparison Girl’ book
When Cheryl Clawson first heard of the book “Comparison Girl,” she was intrigued. Now, after reading it and leading a local class on it, she can’t get enough. “Comparison Girl,” published in 2020 by Shannon Popkins, discusses how young women begin negatively comparing themselves to others at an early age. The book takes a Christian-oriented...
Filling Station owner to celebrate 20 years
At the Filling Station Deli in downtown Hillsdale, there’s a book full of regular customer orders on the front counter. Owner Cindy Bieszk doesn’t need it; she knows them all by heart. But, when she’s not around, something else has to remember her regular’s orders. “If I’m not here, the kids can look in the...
Underclassmen: Hold off on the summer internship
It’s that time of year. School is back in session, everyone’s trying to keep their New Year’s resolutions, and Career Services is sending you emails asking if you’ve applied for summer internships. Internships have incredible value. Professional experience prior to full-fledged employment rounds out your resume and shows your commitment to learning about a professional...
Matt Bell retires from City Council
Matt Bell, director of external affairs finished his tenure as a member of Hillsdale’s City Council on Oct. 19 with the passage of two ordinance changes that he proposed at the meeting. The first, a change to the campfire ordinance, allows Hillsdale citizens to burn campfires without needing to obtain a permit. Citizens are still...