This weekend the Hillsdale Charger track and field teams were the smallest fish in a big pond. Regardless, they made quite a splash. The Chargers traveled to the University of Michigan on Saturday to compete as the only Division II school at the Simmons-Harvey Invite. The Simmons-Harvey Invite is new for Hillsdale’s schedule — head...
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Sounds from Syria
Mt. Bental, Israel — Standing in a huddle to keep warm against the mountain wind Jan. 4, Hillsdale College students listened to their tour guide describing how Israel had miraculously defeated the Syrian military during the Yom Kippur War in the field below. Then two booms echoed throughout the valley. “Those,” guide Jeremy Collins said,...
Oren earns running sponsorship with Oiselle
Less than a year after the end of her successful collegiate running career, Emily Oren ‘16 has earned her first professional sponsorship. The nine-time NCAA division II national champion signed with women’s active-wear company Oiselle in December, officially becoming a member of its team on Jan. 1. Oren is the third Hillsdale runner to be...
Women’s basketball battles for winning record over break
The Hillsdale College women’s basketball team challenged some of the best Division II teams in the nation over break, and they met the challenge 5-4. Head coach Todd Mitmesser said the whole roster has shown improvement over the last month. “I’ve been really happy with the progress that the team is making. The players have...
Chargers stand out at first indoor meet of the season
The Hillsdale College track and field squads opened up their season with some stand-out performances at the Saginaw Valley State University Holiday Open, including two broken records and 10 provisional marks. Head coach Andrew Towne said the teams met his high expectations. Towne explained that he doesn’t think about records prior to meets but isn’t...




