Basic Training was hard; it was physically hard, mentally hard, and emotionally hard. I had the best time of my life, but that didn’t come without effort.
Five freshmen make up the core staff along with a crew of nearly a dozen freelancers who contribute to The Hilltop website and newspaper.
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Number 8 Jonas Randolph played last year behind MHC seniors George Washington and George Stripland, so he didn’t see much playing time. But this season, Randolph was the featured running back. Despite of all his record setting, Randolph still thinks the season could have gone better. Next fall he wants to be even more productive and finish on a better note -- the playoffs.
Multiple break-ins and thefts have happened on campus this semester as well as other incidents that concern the safety of students, faculty and staff. These incidents follow a more serious shooting that happened in a campus residence last spring. Students who were interviewed by The Hilltop expressed feelings that there is room for improvement in campus security.
Three MHC students in a new sustainability class are pushing to raise awareness on campus of energy use and environmental issues. Having fun is one way they are encouraging student involvement.
Sexual activity is prohibited in residence halls at Mars Hill College, but students indicate that this rule may not hold up in reality. Nonetheless, policies followed by the college about the distribution of condoms on campus are intended to deter sex.
