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Reality of War Hits Home


The war clouds over Iraq have sent gusts through the college. Student reservists have been called to arms, while debates over war and peace have broken out all over campus. Click here for Hilltop's coverage


The torch run at TC Roberson High School
Mars Hill College Class Helps at Special Olympics

The temperature was bitterly cold, and the sky was dark and cloudy as small sprinkles of rain hit occupants in the stands and on the field. The torch flickered red and yellow in the gloom as a young athlete ran down the track at TC Roberson High School April 8.

Story by Heather Tourtellotte


Sean Patrick at work (photo taken by Hannah Miller)
Art Exhibit Opens: Students Communicate Without Words

Black and white photographs of ordinary people. Five hundred ceramic pieces capturing the spirit of Oriental and Middle-Eastern architecture. Elaborate paintings of roses. Photographs grasping the reflection of water. Each has a story and a message to the viewer as an individual.

Story by Melanie King

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MAYBE the last day of winter?
April Showers Are Snow Showers

Mars Hill College students and faculty have actually been trying to celebrate spring and warm weather with the Spring Fling Events that have taken place all this week. But the skies opened up on April 10 just before noon, and the all too familiar white stuff began to fall.

Story by Carissa Rice


The Campaign begins
Get Ready to Vote! SGA Elections Coming

Candidates for student government offices for the 2003-2004 school year turned in their petitions Monday night, April 7. Only three out of 14 offices are contested.

Story by Carissa Rice


Add to your cart - an education as easy as e-bay
Registration Goes Online

It is time for Mars Hill students to register for Fall 2003 classes. However, the mile-long line wrapping around Wren Student Union is a thing of the past. This semester, registering will be as easy as shopping online. Access the system through the "IQ.Web Tab" on the main Mars Hill website or by clicking REGISTRATION on the navigation bar on the left of this page.

Story by Richard Carrington

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Getting there is half the fund
Students Advised to Study the System as College Costs Rise

They told you you owe them some money! What's up with that? Well, you probably have a balance due that consists of charges accumulated in the business office. But maybe your situation didn't have to get so bad, and maybe leaving's not the only way to go.

Story by DJ Erwin


Junior Frank Beacham - exercising freedom
Three Views on Public Protest

Hilltop invites student dialogue on the Irag War. Here three students offer varied commentary on the patriotism of war protesters, their sincerity, and the proper use of free speech. Click for the opinions of:
Austin Lee    and    Derek Hodges    and    Carissa Rice

Send your comments to: hilltop@mhc.edu
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Recyclers Create Rhythms from Junk

It is dark, and a booming stadium voice announces over the speakers, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I now present the Recycled Percussion of Massachusetts."

Story by Melanie King


Fashion Class Takes On the Big Apple

Seven Mars Hill students and seven adults, including Associate Professor of Fashion Brenda Russell and Assistant Professor of Fashion Becky Cody, traveled to New York over spring break to study many aspects of the fashion industry and soak up the culture of the city.

Story by Talia McCammond

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Was Old King Coal ever merry?
Mars Hill Group "Vacations" in Coal Country

Mars Hill College students, faculty, and staff from the Christian Student Movement went to West Virginia over spring break on a mission that continues a relationship between the college and local people trying to make the best out of a collapsing economy.

Story by Derek Hodges

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