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Dr. Pollard begins her retirement journey soon. Pollard photo by Megan Trasport.
John Wells of Young Harris College steps up to take her post this summer. Wells photo by Joshua Doby.

Nina Pollard Anticipates Travel
New VP Wells To Take Her Post

By Megan Trasport

Nina Pollard will be returning to a favorite pastime after her pending retirement this spring – traveling. Pollard, the vice president of academic and student affairs, said she believes that traveling has given her a better appreciation for the differences found among people and said it has helped her throughout her life, especially during her time at Mars Hill College. Pollard's post will be filled by Dr. John Wells, the provost for academic affairs of Young Harris College. His appointment, to start this summer, was announced to faculty last week. Read more . . .

Parking Tickets Double for Student Offenders

By Bria Smith and Megan Trasport

Parking tickets went from $25 to $50 on March 1. In tough ecnomic times, students were baffled as to why parking tickets increased. But the college said the decision came out of student government. Read more . . .

Faculty Profile: Marc Mullinax, Dynamic On Campus, Quiet Life at Home

By Rachel Connor

It is 11 o'clock on a Friday afternoon, and Professor Marc Mullinax is sporting his trademark bowtie and a scarf around his neck because it is cold outside. He has already cordially welcomed his guest and reclines, just slightly, back in his swivel chair, ready for questions. Read more . . .

Sports Profiles

Kevin Barnette Turns Life's Twists To His Advantage

Kevin Barnette is known as a coach, friend and mentor, but he is mostly known for an amazing story of how he overcame a heart condition through his faith and belief in God. By DP Peterson. Read more . . .

Luis Cruz: More than Just a Quarterback

Luis Cruz did not expect to play the final game of the 2008 football season for Mars Hill. Instead, he found himself in the midst of one of the most successful athletic events of his life. Story and Photos by Shawn Esworthy. Read more . . .

Chappell Rose's Athletic Aspirations Begin at 7

From the sunny beaches of Tampa to the Walt Disney-filled city of Orlando, Chappel Rose has lived an interesting life. Known around the Mars Hill campus as "C my Money Rose," Chappell grew up in Florida in the Richmond Heights area, where he attended elementary school, before moving to Hollis Creek to finish up his middle and high school career. Story and Photo by Bria Smith. Read more . . .

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