Spring Break
Nothing you post online is private. Ask the Deans. When freshman Ben Crane was called into Dean of Men Aaron Petersen's office, he didn't expect the conversation to be about Facebook. Crane had been sick for almost two weeks, and the dean was encouraging him to focus on his school work and avoid socializing long enough to recuperate. (0) comments
Disagreements over security deposits and noise problems have pushed some students out of their apartments and pulled others into court. Three students who lived at 224 West St. last year are attempting to recover in small claims court the security deposit that their landlord, Matt Hoyt, retained for alleged damages to their off-campus house. (3) comments
From Tuesday to Wednesday this week, the number of students in isolation on campus due to the H1N1 virus jumped from three to 23. Excused from classes, delivered food and checked on by doctors, those 23 students will remain in isolation until they recover. (0) comments
Decades ago, Bruce Long, in his last year at Jackson Community College, took a sip from his drink and told his friends he needed to use the restroom. As he stepped away from the group, a friend asked him, "Bruce, you like cartoons, don't you? I'll fix your drink. (0) comments
Over the summer, Hillsdale College science majors conducting research for their theses noticed that the popular Web site Pandora.com had been blocked on school terminals. Senior Jennette Dekoekkoek, a chemistry major, said she and her fellow students were upset by the change. (3) comments
Hillsdale County cannot claim the worst unemployment rate in nation - or even in Michigan for that matter. However, an updated Community Action Agency report on poverty in the area doesn't paint the future of jobs in the area brightly either. Michigan recorded the highest unemployment rate in the United States in 2008. (0) comments
Sin the Skin Tattoos, at 227 West Carleton St., is offering a special deal for Hillsdale College students. With a student ID, each student will receive 25 percent off for tattoos. Jason Hodge, the owner of Sin the Skin Tattoos, says the promotion is an attempt to get his busi-ness involved with the Hillsdale community and to bring Hillsdale students to his shop. (0) comments
Almost 70 students attended the National Rifle Association University workshop held last Thursday to gain facts about gun control and learn ways to promote the Second Amendment. College Republicans sponsored the event. Manager and Political and Legislative Activist for NRA Suzanne Anglewicz spoke about NRA, who they are, and what they stand for. (0) comments
Gluten. Lactose. Soy. Corn. Peanuts. Eggs. That's the short list of senior Keri Long's food allergies, one of the students at Hillsdale College who has Celiac Disease, a multi-system, multi-symptom auto-immune disorder. Despite her extensive allergies, this fall is the first semester Long has been off the college meal plan. (2) comments
Student Fed prepares for elections Student Federation convened Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. Junior William Clayton presented a request for $700 to host a Trace Bundy guitar concert on-campus. He cited high student interest as a primary motivation for the concert, evidenced by approximately 70 students currently enrolled in guitar classes. (0) comments
A couple newspapers and a chess game sprawled on the top of a little round table in Niedfeldt Residence's lobby. The curtains were open and the campus's nighttime lights glowed into the room. Two small bottles of RC Cola leaned against a small white case. It was poker night. (0) comments
John Warwick Montgomery, theologian and lawyer, will argue for the verity of the resurrection and the role of religion in understanding human rights in two lectures next week. Montgomery will speak at the annual Faith in Life Lecture Series sponsored by the department of philosophy and religion at 7 p. (0) comments
Instead of tromping up the hill before you decide whether it's a mac-and-cheese-in-the-dorm night, you can look online at http://www.sagaincorporated.com. Saga, Inc.'s Web site has menus and dining hours for the Knorr Family Dining Room, A.J.'s Café and Jitters. (0) comments
When sophomore Sarah Hovas says she's going spinning, she isn't talking about indoor cycling but animal fibers. Hovas said she learned how to spin wool last year, and has her own spinning wheel in her Mauck Hall. "I like the thought of not depending on mass department stores, you can go to J Crew or Banana Republic, but ultimately…. (0) comments
Freshman Margaret Mueller brought a taste of India to Hillsdale College when she started this fall. Raised on a steady diet of Bollywood films, Hindu myths and Indian cuisine, the Milwaukee, Wis., native entered Hillsdale missing home. Upon discovering the college's Eastern Club, she seized the opportunity to bring her background onto campus. (0) comments
As Hillsdale College students are starting to think about their next Student Federation members, the citizens of the city of Hillsdale are gearing up to elect new city council members on Nov. 3. Two races are contested. In Ward 4, Terry Casler faces Kevin Jones, to replace C. (0) comments
Anglican and Catholic students' reaction to Pope Benedict XVI's announcement last week has been largely favorable so far. The pope announced last week that the Roman Catholic Church will make provisions for Anglican congregations to join the Catholic Church while preserving their own priests and elements of their liturgy. (0) comments
