Anxiety, depression, and stress afflict more Americans than ever before, and Hillsdale students aren’t immune from that trend, according to members of the administration and staff. A study published in April by Psychiatric Services reported that 3.4 percent of Americans described themselves as suffering serious psychological distress, while that figure never surpassed 3 percent in previous evaluations. At Hillsdale,...
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Barney Initiative opens four new schools
Hillsdale College plans to open four new charter schools next fall through its Barney Charter School Initiative. “Every community in the country has a need for — and a deficit of — good education,” Director of the Barney Charter School Initiative Phillip Kilgore said. “If the objective of education itself in this country as a republic is to create an...
City council decides against marijuana dispensaries
There won’t be any medical marijuana dispensaries in downtown Hillsdale, at least not anytime in the near future. The Hillsdale City Council decided in a 6-0 vote (with two council members absent) to draft a motion to opt out of Michigan state provisions that allow individual cities to permit medical marijuana dispensaries and growing facilities at a meeting on...
The Fairfield Society holds senior spar on immigration
The Fairfield Society will host a senior debate between senior class president Razi Lane and Young American’s for Liberty President Brendan Noble on immigration and security on Oct. 9. Lane will defend the conservative position, while Noble will be taking a libertarian stance. The Fairfield Society said it hopes discussing different perspectives will inform those who may not have an...
Special education GOAL program receives award
The Special Education Assistance GOAL program was recognized in May with an “Excellence in Special Education” award. Laurel Nitzel, a senior and coordinator for the program, said she was excited for the program to receive the award. “As a leader, I do my best to serve the community,” she said, “but it’s nice to have tangible feedback.” The Special Education...
Student Fed keeps seven seniors in Homecoming court
Student Federation approved two amendments to its bylaws on Sept. 7 at its first meeting of the year. The amendments are part of the student government’s goal to add more structure to the federation and resolve conflicts between its bylaws and constitution. The first amendment preserves the traditional seven nominations for senior Homecoming court. The second clarifies removal of representatives...
Chargers host special-needs students for Victory Day event
The Chargers’ win wasn’t the only victory on the field this weekend. The Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium was full of life on Friday as the cheerleaders, pep band, and football team encouraged local children and young adults with special needs to learn to play football. The event, named Victory Day, allowed participants to engage with the team through football drills...
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