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Pirates Take Over Theatre
The Mars Hill College Theatre presents the classic Gilbert and Sullivan opera, The Pirates of Penzance at the Owen Theater April 14-17.
More than 30 actors will be on stage at one time. Including the production staff, more than 50 students are involved in the play.
Story by Chris Merchant
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"Ideal" by Jennifer Hume
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Senior Artists Display Work
Paintings distill "artificial truths" of the media, while prints of yellow rubber duckies recall the simplicity of childhood. Unfired clay vessels symbolize the self. Floating cartoon-like figures invite inspection. The works of Mars Hill College Seniors Jennifer Hume, Elizabeth Hart, and Kaylon Cochran are on display this month at the college's Weizenblatt Art Gallery.
Story by Kristalyn Bunyan
Statements by: Jennifer Hume,
Kaylon Cochran & Elizabeth Hart
Visit Gallery
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Wes and Patty Burgess with President Dan Lunsford (left)
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Weston and Patty Burgess Receive The I. Ruth Martin Award
Weston and Patty Burgess received the "The I. Ruth Martin Award" on April 13 for their contributions to the community. According to Assistant Chaplain Debra Huff, The I. Ruth Martin Award is for "A Christian individual who has served faithfully without any spotlight recognition."
Story by Keith Watkins
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Mars Hill Ball Players Speak on Steriod Issue
Nine Mars Hill College baseball players were surveyed about steroid use in Major League Baseball. The responses varied on the topics of known side effects, different types of steroids, whether or not the newly installed testing method would prevent any of today's players from taking steroids, and if the drug gives an unfair competitive advantage.
Story by Joe Weidman
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Winning team in yellow
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Upward Bound Scholars Win State
It is the North Carolina State Scholar's Bowl and it is all coming down to the final question. The question that can win it for the Mars Hill team is about a metamorphic form of limestone rock. The Upward Bound program at Mars Hill College, led by Academic Coordinator Mark Tabone, will be heading to Atlanta to compete in the regional against teams from seven states.
Story by Joe Weidman
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webphoto by Jon Leidel
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The Orange Peel Sets the Beat for Asheville's Music Scene
Downtown Asheville's most widely acclaimed music club, The Orange Peel, is showing no sign of slowing down whatsoever. With a sold out show of "The Bard" himself, Bob Dylan, recently selling out 949 tickets in under two hours, The Orange Peel has become the place for big named bands to play.
Story by Bob Burnette
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The Avett Brothers
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Spring Fling Arrives
Although the weatherman predicted snow flurries, the flowers are blooming. The trees are getting their leaves back. Finals are quickly approaching. These are all signs that it's time for the campus to come alive for the annual Spring Fling, sponsored by the Campus Activity Board.
Story by Kevin McMahon
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Cloggers Gear up for Annual Spring Concert
The Bailey Mountain Cloggers will be holding their annual spring clogging concert Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 23, 24, and 25. Applying years of professional expertise, director Jay Ledford has brought together a concert comprised of three acts: a traditional act, funky act, and a "contribute to Broadway" act.
Story by Keith Watkins
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A plank bridge to a lost hideout?
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Hilltop Tracks a Tale of Death and Greed: The Story of Delk's Cliff
Picture yourself on the run from the law in the early 1800's. There is no place to hide from your fate but in the dense woods. In the rugged terrain, only the cliffs bring you shelter. Many are looking for you for a cash reward, dead or alive. One man you trust brings you food, but then. . . .
Story by Bob Burnette
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Yohei Kaga
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Japanese Senior Reflects on Four Years on the Hill
Four years ago Yohei Kaga was sitting at his desk in Tokyo Japan surfing the Internet researching colleges in the United States. Kaga didn't know exactly what school he was looking for and can't recall how he came across the Mars Hill College website, but when he did, he saw something special.
Story by Kevin McMahon
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A broad category
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Greeks Choose a Goddess
The brothers of Delta Kappa Theta put on their annual Greek Goddess Pageant in the Loft on Sunday April 4th. The room was dim, and the fog machine was on, adding a goddess-like atmosphere to the stage. Music that you would expect in a gladiator movie played as the Delta Kappa Theta brothers came out from behind the curtain dressed in togas and stood around the stage.
Story by Matt Wilson
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