John U. Bacon, sports and business writer, public speaker, University of Michigan and Northwestern University professor and radio commentator, visited Hillsdale’s sportswriting class last Thursday. Author of New York Times bestseller “Three and Out,” in which he chronicles his unlimited-access experience following U of M players and coaches, humored the class by recounting his six-week...
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Charger Chatter: Dave Johnston
A dedicated fan and essential volunteer to the Charger athletic program shares his story on how the last four decades as a member of the Charger Family has impacted his life.“Diamond Dave,” as head men’s basketball coach John Tharp calls him, has given up thousands of hours to assist the Charger football, volleyball, and basketball...
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Women’s soccer club names coach
“The big news is that we have a coach,” said sophomore Larissa Yashko, vice president of the women’s soccer club team.“He is volunteering and everything. We offered him a small portion of money, it is kind of laughable, but we wanted to try and offer him something and he turned it down and said he...
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GLIACS: women’s swimming
The Hillsdale women’s swim team wrapped up their season this past weekend by taking fifth place at the GLIAC conference championship, which is the best they’ve done since 2006. The four-day weekend of competition was full of record-breaking and personal best performances. Hillsdale’s most impressive showings were provided by its younger swimmers- freshmen and sophomores....
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Washburn scores career 1,000th
As a four-year starter for Charger basketball, Nick Washburn is no stranger to grinding out wins against tough opponents. Hillsdale’s game last Saturday against Ohio Dominican University was one such match-up. On a crucial second-half possession, Washburn went up for a shot and was fouled. He made the shot. And the free throw. With that...