A former student was arrested by Coldwater Police on Wednesday, after Hillsdale College received news of a potential threat that sent campus into a two-hour lockdown. College administrators lifted the lockdown at 2:15 p.m., after Coldwater Police reported they had detained the former student. “The college is always going to take every step possible to...
Author: Thomas Novelly (Thomas Novelly)
Fence around Quad to stand until 2019
Walking to class has become more complicated, and it won’t change for the next two years. As soon as students left campus for spring break on March 10, Hillsdale College installed fencing around the Quad in preparation for the construction of Christ Chapel, blocking off the entirety of the Quad as well as some parking...
Expanded on-campus housing decreases off-campus permissions
Numerous juniors and sophomores did not receive off-campus permission, because of expanded on-campus housing options next year, leaving many unsure of their future housing plans. According to the Dean of Men and Women’s offices, the numbers are substantially lower for off-campus permission compared to last year. In 2016, 143 men and 110 women were allowed...
Team One reopens as Sunrise Shop
Despite being closed earlier this month, Watkins Oil reopened the Citgo gas station on Broad Street on Friday and replaced the previous Team One Food Store with a new Sunrise Shop convenience store. “We’re still in the process of making all the changes,” Sunrise Shop manager Courtney Congrey said. “The kitchen is closed now,...
Former student in custody, campus safe
A former student who was being actively pursued by police is now in custody, Hillsdale College confirmed in a press release. “Law enforcement has informed Hillsdale College that the potential threat has ended,” the statement said. “The lockdown has been lifted. Police were actively searching for a former student who may be a threat to...