The fall is the offseason for collegiate baseball, but don’t tell that to the men of Hillsdale College baseball. On Sunday, the Chargers played their annual Halloween game, which capped off an intense fall season which saw exhibitions, scrimmages, and workouts before the sun came up. The final two weeks of the fall season proved...
“Run, Forrest, run!” Junior Chris Ackerman, dressed as Forrest Gump, sprinted to first base after sending a fastball into center field. Staying true to the character of his costume, Ackerman continued to sprint down the football field, even after reaching first base safely. Ackerman’s costume was one of many lining the football field for...
After labelling Hillsdale an at-risk community as part of his Rising Tide initiative in 2015, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder met with city and college officials Oct. 26 at the Mitchell Research Center to discuss issues holding Hillsdale back from greater economic prosperity and stability. “It’s great to see the community together; the key is getting...
There’s no shame in losing to the No. 2 team in the nation, but that doesn’t mean it’s not painful. The Hillsdale College football team came far closer to upsetting the Grand Valley Lakers on Saturday than the final score of 35-17 would suggest. Despite squandering three red-zone scoring chances in the first three quarters,...
Hillsdale residents and students enjoyed free treats while wandering through downtown Hillsdale and explored its shops during the Hillsdale Business Association’s annual Awesome Autumn event on Oct. 18. Over 22 local businesses participated in this year’s fall festival, which included a costume contest for kids, free snacks, and local history postings. According to Carol Gier,...