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Bike Race Launches Week of Earth-Centered Events

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:23:43 -0400

By: Rachel Connor

Several environmental efforts on campus came together in April during Earth Week. MHC hosted the Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Championship, which also became the kick-off event for Earth Week, April 19-23. See picture in By:

Freshman Athlete Manages to Make Big Strides

The aerial acrobatics of Mars Hill's new freshman high jumper are executed with one astonishing characteristic -- he has only one forearm. Cody Eckard, a native of Hickory, N.C., lives with his handicap so well, his talent is not overshadowed. Eckard sa...

Running Back Finds Another Hidden Talent

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:06:36 -0500

Chappell Rose Starts Making Music

In between cooking a late night dinner and preparing to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers play, Chappell Rose is glad to discuss his up-and-coming sideline. Known primarily as a student-athlete, Rose has picked a second hobby, music and rapping. He's part of ...

Jonas Randolf Setting Sights on Bigger Benchmarks

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:57:42 -0500

Number 8 Jonas and nbsp;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 and nbsp;record setting, Randolph ...

Men's Cross Country Grabs SAC Title

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:28:00 -0500

By: DP Peterson

After a year layoff, the Mars Hill College men's cross country team returned to the top of the conference by winning the 2009 SAC championship for the 14th time....

Lions Lose SAC Playoff Berth

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:43:52 -0500

By: DP Peterson

The Mars Hill Lions nearly accomplished a goal that has eluded the club its entire history. The Lions came close to advancing to the SAC conference playoffs this month but fell to the Wingate Bulldogs on Nov. 7, 56-35, knocking the Lions out of contention...

Mars Hill Lions Start Season with Win

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 20:29:21 -0400

The much-anticipated first game of the Mars Hill College Lion's football season included a surprise visit from Head Coach Mark Richt of the Georgia Bulldogs. His son is a new quarterback for the Lions. Jon Richt is a transfer from Clemson University and ...