Last Thursday at Hillsdale College’s Spring Convocation, it was mistakenly announced that Sigma Chi won the coveted fraternity scholarship cup. It was later determined that the actual winners were Delta Tau Delta who had a 3.375 average. The initial confusion stemmed from a calculation error where Sigma Chi’s GPA was taken strictly from members that...
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April 11, 2013July 12, 2022Opinions
Media steps into immigration debate
Whenever a new policy discussion arises, the media always jumps on some new way to frame the debate in its favor. Immigration reform is no exception. The Associated Press announced April 2 that the definition of illegal immigration will be changed to reflect the illegality of the act rather than that of the person. The...
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March 21, 2013July 12, 2022Sports
Richard Thompson: Big Ten to Dominate Big Dance
It’s time to fill out that dreaded bracket for March Madness. I’m sure many of you, whether you’re a diehard fan or a casual follower of college basketball, can relate to my predicament of having more wrong than right picks by the end of the tournament. Yet I find some comfort, particularly as a fan...
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March 21, 2013July 12, 2022News
Retirement plan revamped
In an effort to consolidate its existing retirement plans, Hillsdale College will be working with TDC Investment Advisory Services and Transamerica Retirement Solutions beginning July 1, 2013. Because of a new government-implemented fee disclosure notice that applies to all colleges and universities, Hillsdale is required to closely monitor the funds that it provides to its...
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March 14, 2013July 12, 2022Sports
Men’s basketball gears up for offseason
The Hillsdale College men’s basketball team has already begun preparations for next year’s season following its devastating loss to Grand Valley State University last Wednesday in the first round of the GLIAC tournament. “We’re beginning to start talking about the plan, what we’re going to do with our guys, and to figure out what each...