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Wes Starnes, Hilltop Staff

New Hilltop Staff Writers and Photographers Come Onboard

Spring 2010 Staff Full of Freshmen

Five freshmen make up the core staff along with a crew of nearly a dozen freelancers who contribute to The Hilltop website and newspaper. Full story

Rachel Connor, Editor

Rachel Connor

Rachel Connor Selected 2009-10 Hilltop Editor

Rachel Connor, a sophomore from Granite Falls, NC, has been selected editor of The Hilltop for the 2009-10 academic year.

Cassandra Pavone

New Counseling Director Strives for Serenity

Pavone Comes Full Circle As Alumna

Each week, Cassandra Pavone, the new director of counseling at Mars Hill College, welcomes her guests and clients into her peaceful corner of the MHC Infirmary. Her goal is to impart calm. She listens, encourages and helps the MHC community through life’s tribulations. Pavone, an alumna of MHC, has been ushered into MHC life with nothing short of a packed schedule.
 

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Small Percent, Big Problem

MHC Struggles to Minimize Affects of Deficit

Because more students than expected did not return after the semester break, the college now finds itself with a budget deficit of more than half a million dollars.

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Surveillance Soon to Come on Campus?

Security Cameras on Hold for MHC Campus

Although surveillance cameras are not part of campus security at Mars Hill College, administrators are keen to bring them here, and there’s precedence at other schools for their use.

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Civil Rights Fighter on Campus

Selma's Youngest Freedom Fighter Visits Mars Hill

Sheyann Webb-Christburg was active during the Civil Rights Movement and the youngest person to be a part of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Ala., in 1965. She visited Mars Hill College to discuss her involvement and continued fight for justice and equality.

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Zach Johnson Arrest

Three Athletes Arrested in County Drug Sweeps

Two Serving Prison Sentences, One Wrote for The Hilltop

In the past 10 months, three Mars Hill College football players have been arrested for selling drugs.

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24 Hours at Mars Hill College

Upside Young Normal

The Upside of Down By Jessie Young

Some might find that growing up in a small town of only 250 people to be a disadvantage. For me, it was great. Sure my family and I had some difficult times opportunity wise, but we had it work. I was given every chance that my family could afford. While I was growing up, I wanted to be a dancer.

The best dinner i have had in awhile -- ribs, sweet potato fries, mac

Cafeteria Dining Undergoing Changes

When Chartwells food services received negative reviews about the cafeteria offerings at Mars Hill College last fall, the company sent Bill LaFrankie, who as MHC’s new director of food services, is striving for change. LaFrankie has already implemented many changes this semester, and he hopes to accomplish much more.

To Text or Not To Text? Students Text . . . Rather, Talk Back

Do you text? How about your roommate? How about the person sitting next to you in class? The Hilltop took up the subject this semester in interviews with students on campus to assess their habits and opinions on the now common form of instant communication. The Hilltop staff asked questions ranging from texting etiquette to frequency, and answers varied widely. Interviews are posted on The Hilltop YouTube channel, HilltopMHC. Read on to find answers from MHC coeds.
 

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Keeping It Real with Karmeece and Colie: Dine or Die

Karmeece Watson and Colie Brown, Hilltop staff, offer the lowdown on MHC life in their video blog. Click to see their first YouTube blog about campus food: Dine or Die.

Rules for Campus Dances In Forefront After Fight

Last fall’s Homecoming dance raised concern about awareness of campus policies regarding dances on campus after the event in October ended in a fight.

Editorial: Bigger is Not Always Better

Often times, students walk around campus complaining about some aspect of our college. Whether it’s the food, the people or lack of variety, many students feel parts of our college life need to be revamped. However, what many forget is that they choose to come here.