Duncle is a popular late-night tradition for students. Courtesy | Mason Settergen One of the most popular late-night destinations among students is a small donut shop in Coldwater, Michigan, 30 minutes from campus. Dutch Uncle Donuts, affectionately known as “Duncle” by Hillsdale students, has served homemade donuts since the late 1970s, according to owner Eng...
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Quick Hits with Ethan Stoneman
Stoneman with his 2003 Ford Taurus Wagon before Carvana towed it away. Courtesy | Ethan Stoneman If you were on a deserted island and could only bring three things, what would it be? My wife, one of my kids, and one of my dogs What is your favorite horror movie? “Videodrome” (1983, directed by David...
Meet the local couple who has made pottery for nearly 40 years
John and Nancy Gertig have operated Prairie Springs Pottery for nearly 40 years. Ashley Luke | Collegian When Nancy Gertig was five, her mother enrolled her in a pottery class. Now, she’s owned a pottery business with her husband, John, for nearly 40 years. Prairie Springs Pottery is nestled under a small grove of oak...
Campus Character: Mark Masaka
If Masaka switched places with Dr. Arnn for a day, he would drive Arnn’s Cybertruck and interrupt classes. Courtesy | Mark Masaka Mark Masaka, also known as “bucket hat guy,” is a senior from Chicago, IL and Terre Haute, IN studying English and theology. He is a member of the track and cross country teams...
Facetimes, voice memos, and letters to siblings
Since she started college last fall, Audrey Janssen has filled a special notebook with pages of letters to her sister. On breaks, Janssen gives the notebook back to her. “I’m just so excited to give my sister something back at the end of the semester. She’s already such a gift giver and personal stuff like...



