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Welcome to the  Renaissance.
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Welcome to the Renaissance.

Luke Robson ’17 dreams of bringing a renaissance to Hillsdale, and he’s scoping out properties in the city in pursuit of his vision.   Robson’s company, Hillsdale Renaissance LLC already, owns several properties downtown including the Courthouse Annex and Stock’s Mill, and is working to restore Hillsdale’s historic charm and industry.  “My plan is not to...

QUICK HITS with George Allen
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QUICK HITS with George Allen

In this Quick Hits, George Allen, public services librarian, talks about books, travel, and his ideal day. What is your favorite novel?  “The Black Arrow” by Robert Louis Stevenson — it’s always been my favorite novel. I think it’s the perfect novel. Stevenson is a great novelist because he packs so much flavor and weight...

Reviewing Hillsdale’s most checked-out books
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Reviewing Hillsdale’s most checked-out books

Some say, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but one could judge Hillsdale students by their books.  Since July 2021, Hillsdale students, faculty, and staff have checked out 49,703 books from the library’s catalog of more than 262,000 volumes, revealing data about student reading habits, or at least the students who refuse to buy...

Moo-ving toward the raw milk alternative
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Moo-ving toward the raw milk alternative

Forget coffee, energy drinks, and diet soda. There’s a new beverage trending on campus. Bucking the usual college staples, this calcium-rich drink has students bypassing vending machines and late-night coffee runs for a more wholesome option. Its raw, unpasteurized milk — a drink that has quickly become a popular beverage among students.  For junior Maddie...