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Sahara shawarma stopped

The aroma of rich Mediterranean spices and ethnically-seasoned meats no longer fill Hillsdale’s Sahara Deli at the Grab-and-Go Gas Station on the corner of Fayette Street and state Route 99. Since the deli’s head chef, Muhammad Ali, recently returned to Yemen, the deli will not serve its shawarma and hot foods until another authentic cook...

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Chief Rogers leads insane morning workouts

Associate Dean of Men Jeffery “Chief” Rogers is taking a break from the cadence runs this winter and is offering a new way for students to wake up and get fit. Every week students can get up at 7 a.m. and go through the full insanity workout program to build their endurance and drive and...

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Between the shades of gray

Some readers picked up “Between Shades of Gray” expecting to read a steamy romance novel, but instead they stumbled upon an emotional story of Lithuanian refugees that history forgot. Hillsdale alumnae Ruta Sepetys ’90, author of The New York Times best selling historical fiction novel, educated readers on the Baltic genocide with stories and experiences...

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Off-campus sign-ups lower, chances higher

This year, there are far fewer applicants for off-campus permission, but there are also fewer beds on campus to fill. This means there is an excellent chance that the majority of those on the list will be able to have their very own off-campus home. “The list is looking light this year on the girls’...

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Alumnus brings new ideas to admissions

Students at Hillsdale can expect more job opportunities, more chances to develop professional skills, and a stronger connection with the admissions department in the next couple of years thanks to a recent alumnus who has returned to work in Central Hall. John Papciak `13 is the new assistant director of campus recruitment for admissions. John...