The Searle Center is finally finished, and its first event, the sophomore brunch, went off without a hitch this past weekend. “I didn’t go [to the brunch]… but some of the comments I got were that it definitely improves morale,” Chief Administration Officer Rich Péwé said. The ribbon-cutting and grand opening for the Searle Center...
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Hillsdale MMA center smacks down stereotypes
Self-defense, anti-bullying programs, and fitness classes merge at local Mixed Martial Arts center Mixed Martial Arts sounds intimidating to some people. So much so that Hillsdale Fitness and MMA owner Steve Gossett bought new decals this week to change the MMA center’s name from “Hillsdale MMA” to “Hillsdale Fitness and MMA.” Despite its stigma of...
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‘Saga Steve’ back in Hillsdale
A beloved fixture on campus, “Saga” Steve Casai ’74, is recuperating at Hillsdale Community Health Center. “He is on the road to recovery and defying all rumors flying around about him,” Bon Appétit General Manager Dave Apthorpe said, referring to claims on social media that Casai had died. Doctors at the University of Michigan Medical...
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Hillsdale First Presbyterian Church leaves PCUSA
The Hillsdale First Presbyterian Church cut ties with the Presbyterian Church (USA) denomination Tuesday, ending a three-year discernment battle. First Presbyterian left because of PCUSA’s growing liberal trend, evidenced by the denomination adopting changes in immigration policy, geopolitical standings, ordination requirements, and church government structure. The congregation felt isolated from the denomination for its more...
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New city manager ‘moving city forward’
Only a couple months into his new job and Hillsdale City Manager David Mackie has quickly proven himself to be a positive addition to the city administration. “He’s doing an excellent job and moving the city forward,” Mayor Scott Sessions said. Mackie took over for acting City Manager Doug Terry in July, who helped keep...