What is one memory from your childhood that stands out to you? I was a boy scout and used to spend a lot of time with our Scout Troop in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. One memory that really jumps out at me was that we saw a mother bear and her cubs and...
Author: Tracy Wilson
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If you could live one day in the life of any fictional character, who would you choose? Probably Conan the Barbarian. Life is simple but it’s also very adventurous and daring. The stakes are high, and living in a very civilized society, it’s a fun fantasy to imagine what it would be like to let...
Hillsdale schools bring students back in-person
Hillsdale area schools face a variety of back-to-school plans amidst the ongoing pandemic. The Hillsdale Community schools are offering students an option between in-person and remote classes. The Hillsdale Academy, on the other hand, returned to school in-person on August 31st, and will not be offering a hybrid or remote learning plan, according to Headmaster...
“No Sneezy, No Blessy”: Sneezing as Solace during COVID
Sophomore Meera Baldwin has always understood the importance of blessing a person after they sneeze. After noticing a clear lack of sneeze blessings within the Hillsdale community, she decided to be the ripple that would create a wave of change. She teamed up with sophomore Liz Oxaal, and together they created a Facebook group called...
Hillsdale Felines and Friends: A New found Hope for Stray Cats in the Hillsdale Community
Hillsdale Felines and Friends is a new nonprofit organization that rescues stray cats in the community. Its new facility is scheduled to be finished soon, according to President and Treasurer Kátia Sherman. “It’s already up and going — we are just finishing up electrical stuff,” Sherman said. “I am going to begin to move furniture...




