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As part of an initiative to improve Hillsdale College students’ experience and promote healthy living, college administrators hired former cross-country coach Bill Lundberg as the first Hayden Park Fitness/Recreation Director and Manager. The park is now open to all interested students who seek an outdoor location for their recreational activities. Lundberg, who coached Hillsdale’s track and cross-country programs for 27...

While Hillsdale College has not had a men’s swim team in a decade, a new men’s swim club was just started here on campus. About four or five members now meet for an hour Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 a.m. to swim laps. The official practices began Sept. 26. The club was started by junior Doug Williams, who said...

On Sept.16, the Hillsdale College fraternities kicked off fall rush. The new rush period will last for an entire month, Sept. 16 to Oct. 14. In the old system, students had only a week to decide which fraternities they were interested in. Now they have a month. Fraternity leaders said they hope the new system with benefit both the pledges...

How do you think the Obama administration has handled the Middle East? The administration’s policy in the Middle East is in shambles. The reason there is so much confusion is because Obama made the argument that most of the problems in the Middle East started with [George W.] Bush and would end with Bush. He was going to appeal directly...

Charlie the Charger is getting a new look. The current costume has been around for about five years, and some students think it is in desperate need of updating. The proposed replacement is expected to have a 10-year life-span and will still be a horse. The mascot will be made with soft, flexible foam and a helmet which includes a...

The Hillsdale College sororities picked up their new pledges last week. While freshmen were just getting a glimpse of Greek life – awaiting the spring when they can officially rush –– sophomores, juniors, and seniors participated in fall rush. The sororities sent out bids, the rushees accepted them, and now the Greek houses are welcoming the women into their houses....