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Campus Crowds Gather for Inaugural Events
Described in One Word – History
Story and Photos by Yonatan Arnold
Crowds gathered around Mars Hill College on Tuesday to watch live coverage of the swearing-in ceremonies for Barack Obama. Along with the world, the campus paused for one moment. Read more . . .
 
Left to right: A screen in the corner of the cafeteria draws onlookers interested in the inauguration. Many students gather in Timberline to witness the swearing in of Barack Obama.
Hilltop Writers Consider the Year's Historic Political Events
Commentaries by Karmeece Watson and Bria Smith
Watson Finds Inspiration in African American Presidency
As a child, I was told that I could do and be anything that I wanted to be. When you get in the real world, you find out that some goals might not be as obtainable as they seem. People discriminate for any reason: race, size, gender, social status and more. On November 4, 2008, the first African American man became the president-elect. This gave America hope. It gave hope to African Americans, women and people all over the world. It demonstrated that what was told to me as a child might be true. Read more . . .
Smith Hopes Other Young People Will Get Involved
The thing that I will remember most about this presidential election was going to vote in the primaries and in the regular election. This was a historic election for me because I was able to help vote the first African American president into office. I consider voting a privilege, not a right. As a young African American female, I feel that it is important to exercise your right to vote. Read more . . .
Farewell to Fall 2008 Hilltop Staff
Back from left: Karmeece Watson, Miranda Hucks, Warren Terry, Ryan Jackson.
Front from left: Bria Smith and Mallaree Wallace. Not pictured, Joshua Doby.
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