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Alumna releases book on Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX
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Alumna releases book on Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX

Alumna Elizabeth Bachmann ’21 released her debut book in September about the FTX cryptocurrency scandal. Bachmann cowrote “Crypto Crackup: Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, and Bankman-Fried’s Weird Island Empire” with Ash Bennington and Artur Osiński. The book explores the rise and fall of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who managed a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange with his company but...

Professors’ Picks: James M. Brandon, professor of theatre
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Professors’ Picks: James M. Brandon, professor of theatre

“Empire of the Clouds” on “The Book of Souls” by Iron Maiden – 2015 “Iron Maiden has been the soundtrack to my life since I first heard their music in 1986. What I appreciate about the band is that most of its songs are about history, literature, and film. Lead singer Bruce Dickinson, a pilot...

Leaves expected to reach peak fall colors later than usual
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Leaves expected to reach peak fall colors later than usual

El Niño is affecting Michigan’s weather, causing leave to change colors later. Sophia Mandt | Collegian Southern Michigan’s fall leaves are predicted to change colors later than usual this fall. Last year, Hillsdale had almost full leaf drop by November 1, according to Jason Blake, director of the City of Hillsdale’s Department of Public Services....

Metz celebrates Oktoberfest with traditional German lunch options
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Metz celebrates Oktoberfest with traditional German lunch options

The International Club and the Metz catering team joined forces to offer Oktoberfest-themed lunch options this Wednesday in the Knorr Family Dining Room.  Upon walking through the door, students were greeted with Oktoberfest-themed signage and decor, alongside traditional German foods like schnitzel, pretzels, sauerkraut and sausage, and beer-cheese soup.  “Our chef built the meal, and...

A Professor’s Opinion
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A Professor’s Opinion

What are students’ most annoying essay habits?   Charles Steele, Economics: “They say that something is based “off of” when they mean it’s based “on.” I want people to understand that if you’re on a dance floor and somebody says get “off my foot” it does not mean the same thing as “get on my foot.”...