Hillsdale is renowned for its conservative political activism and awareness. The College Republicans even hold phone-banking events once a week to mobilize Michigan voters, said their president, junior Max Kleber. But the bulk of the student body is not quite so engaged as Hillsdale’s reputation may suggest. A recent survey of 200 students shows that...
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An evening at the Capri
Coldwater’s Capri Drive-in will finish its yearly season in just three weeks, and students might not want to miss the rare and waning chance to experience this part of American history. Drive-ins are a phenomenon from the 1950s. Families and friends would load up their cars with snacks, chairs, blankets, and games for a night...
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Fried, tried, and true
The Hillsdale County fair is full of history, from businesses that have been in the family for six generations to visitors who have been coming for over 50 years. The food is a big part of that history; many of the vendors have been at this fair for decades and have great stories about how...
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‘Number one party band’ returns to campus
This Friday, the annual Hillsdale Garden Party will draw out the cocktail dresses and dance moves in an evening of revelry made possible by the Simone Vitale Band. The band, named for its lead guitarist and MC, has come to Hillsdale over 20 times throughout the past 15 years. “We love Hillsdale,” Vitale said. “This...
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Kenyan women attend Hillsdale through “Zawadi”
In Swahili, the word for gift is “zawadi.” It is also the name of Dr. Susan Mboya’s African Education Fund program, based upon the belief that each child is a gift and that there is no greater gift than education. Over 200 Zawadi students currently attend institutions in the U.S., including Ivy League schools and...