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Walberg and Byrnes vie for Michigan’s 7th

Follow Jack on Twitter After knocking on hundreds, if not thousands, of doors between the two of them, the U.S. Senate race for Michigan’s 7th congressional district will end Tuesday. No, it’s not a door-knocking contest, though that is a very important part of the campaign for Michigan’s 7th congressional district. The intrepid door-knockers are...

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Right to Life endorses judge candidates

Follow Samantha on Twitter Right to Life of Michigan, a pro-life advocacy group, endorsed both candidates running for Hillsdale County  district judge. This endorsement signals to voters that the candidates, Hillsdale district attorney Neal Brady and Jonesville attorney Sara Lisznyai, both support  pro-life principles. To receive Right to Life’s endorsement, candidates completed a questionnaire and...

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Crumbling roads cause concern as winter approaches

This is the first part of a two part feature on roads. Pick up next week’s Collegian to find part 2 of this story in which city government’s current plans to finance road funding and its plans to fight the upcoming winter will be explained.  Freeze and thaw is fast approaching. But last winter’s road...

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President Obama to campaign for Michigan Democratic candidates

Follow Vivian on Twitter Political celebrities from both parties swarm to the Great Lakes State to rally support for Senate candidates Terri Lynn Land (R-Mich.) and Rep. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in the final weeks of the race to clinch a Senate majority this November. Wednesday, the White House announced that President Barack Obama will visit...

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Antiquing in Allen, Michigan: An alternative to Wal-Mart

Just 15 minutes from campus lies the “Antique Capital of the World” in Allen, Michigan. When driving through Allen, antique stores line both sides of the roads, claiming to be “the largest antique barn in Michigan” or “home to the world’s greatest antiques.” Antiquing in Allen is a popular pursuit that entices people to travel...