Heather Webster studied floristry in high school. This experience would lead her, more than 10 years and 2 children later, to owning a flower shop in downtown Hillsdale. Webster took over as the owner of The Blossom Shop from Kathy Newell in November 2019. The store also sits in a new location at 14 N. Howell St, where Kingdom Geekdom...
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Quick Hits: David Houghton
What is one scientific concept that baffles you? Electricity. The wind turbine spins and next thing you know, you can plug in a hairdryer? That baffles me. Would you rather live in the tundra or in a rainforest? Oh boy, I like them both. A rainforest has more biological diversity, but way more tropical diseases. The tundra is gorgeous in...
‘The best of both worlds’: Hillsdale’s home-grown students
For many students, going to college means moving to another state and cultivating a new set of friends a in a completely new community. But some students at Hillsdale College spent their K-12 years only minutes away at Hillsdale Academy or in the Hillsdale Public Schools. For them, college has a unique meaning. Spending your college years only a few...
Hillsdale County Fishing Festival: 60 years and counting
In the 1960s, several ice fishermen threw a few dollars into a hat. Whoever caught the biggest fish won the money. Over the past 60 years, Hillsdale County has continued and expanded this tradition with its annual Tip-Up Festival at Baw Beese Lake. This year’s four-day festival began on Jan. 23 and continued through Jan. 26 as people from all...
Campus Chic: Vika Nuñez
How would you describe your style? Fun. Classic. I try to be unique and personal. What recent developments have you seen in your own style? I was very preppy when I came here, and I still sometimes am, but I think I’ve definitely been influenced by friends who are more stylish. I just see what someone else is wearing and...
Historic Hysteria: Bold claim: ‘Hillsdale, fashion capital of world?’
Throughout The Collegian’s history, many reporters have said that Hillsdale fashion is, well, maybe not the best. For instance, on April 1, 1993, The Collegian ran an article entitled “Hillsdale Named Worst Dressed.” However, on Sept. 18, 1986, these sentiments changed. Collegian staff reporter Libby Clifton made the bold claim, “Hillsdale Fashion Capital of World?” Move over Milan — this...
