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Ivy Hill Missionary Baptist Church today
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Peace and Old Time Values Thrive in Ivy
When Mars Hill sociology student Jason Willoughby left campus to visit the nearby community of Ivy to ask about changes in life and relationships, he found a couple with a long view who do not see Progress as all down hill.
Story by Jason Willoughby
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The Courthouse in Marshall
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Madison County Justice Through Polish Eyes
In an afternoon in the courthouse in Marshall, Piotr Miskiewicz saw a slice of American life that reminded him of what his home in rural Poland does and doesn't share with Madison County. Alongside his observations for Sociology Instructor Laurie Pedersen's research methods class, he described the experience for folks back home.
A LETTER from Piotr Miskiewicz
A RESPONSE from Madison County resident Miranda Poncier
A REFLECTION on life and justice by Deborah Wilson
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Joyce Cody - Helpmate's New Executive Director
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Helpmate's Cody - A Helper Who's Been There
Helpmate is where Madison County people go when home life gets rough. Joyce Cody knows what it feels like to be a client, but recently she was named to become Helpmate's executive director. A woman with a big heart and big plans, she is also an ACCESS student at Mars Hill College.
Story by Lisa Drake
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Community Creates Art Together
HILLTOP reporter Melanie King recently volunteered for two hours here on campus to help in creating a sculpture that the Madison County Arts Council will donate to the new Mars Hill library opening this spring. Carved from a 300-lb block, Madison County's first public sculpture is a relief depicting a theme of mountain music.
Story by Melanie King
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Graduation is coming soon
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Graduation
Soon Seniors will be saying good-bye to the hill forever as students. Final packing will be done to move out. Gone will be the frustration of moving in and out of dorms for some who go on to jobs, while others will make new friends at graduate school. New adventures await for those graduating.
Click inside to read the names for May and August graduation, as well as read some last parting words from some seniors to their friends.
Story by Heather Tourtellotte
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Abdullah on the field
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Khalid Abdullah: A Lion Becomes a Tiger
Khalid Abdullah, a Mars Hill College Senior, was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. Abdullah is a 6'-3'', 230-pound linebacker for the Mars Hill Lions. He was selected Division II All American Linebacker for 2002 by the American Football Coaches Association in December. Abdullah is the first player to go to the NFL since Mars Hill College's football team became NCAA Division II 10 years ago.
Story by Heather Tourtellotte
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Speakers Lara Crook and Alex Ashton
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Senior Achievements Recognized
More than 40 Mars Hill College students were honored at the annual Senior Convocation in Broyhill Chapel Tuesday, April 29.
Story by Carissa Rice
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Fred and Doris Bentley unveil plaque
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Fellowship Hall Dedicated to Bentleys
Mars Hill College President Emeritus Fred Bentley and his wife, Doris, were honored on the campus Saturday, April 26. During the event, which featured several speakers including Bentley himself, the Broyhill Fellowship Hall was renamed the Bentley Fellowship Hall in honor of the Bentleys.
Story by Derek Hodges
Click for Photos by Marla Milling
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Keeper of the flame
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Appalachian Historian Dillingham Retires
After 28 years of service to Mars Hill College, Richard Dillingham plans to retire in May. Dillingham has done a lot for this school and the area. The Rural Life Museum, SART, the Bailey Mountain Cloggers, and archives documenting the soul of the County are only part of the legacy of a true Scholar of the Mountains.
Story by Richard Carrington
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The E-Business Team's Beamer Dream
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Business Class Visits BMW Plant
Ten students from the E-Business Strategies class taught by Jim Utterback recently took the opportunity to visit the BMW plant in South Carolina. They saw some strategy in action and the nuts and bolts of production.
The Plant with the $70,000 Petals by Wesley Gribble
The Birth of a Z4 Roadster by Sarah Reiff
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The Reverand Dr. Herbert Strange and wife
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Chaplain Candidates Visit Campus
Four candidates for the position of Mars Hill College Chaplain have visited campus during the last two weeks of April to meet faculty and students. The first came Monday, April 21; the last on the 29th. Each had time to meet students, faculty and staff.
Story by Carissa Rice
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Professional Opera Comes to Mars Hill
Broyhill Chapel overflowed with music students, drama students, and professors as the Pittsburgh Opera Center recently performed at Mars Hill College while touring to different colleges across Appalachia.
Story by Melanie King
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Senior Fête Planned
Pittman Dining Hall will soon be transformed into a festive setting for the seniors. This year on May 9th at 5:15 p.m the Senior Celebration, an event that once known as the Senior Banquet, will usher in a few changes.
Story by Richard Carrington
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