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The Translator Brings Message of Darfur to MHC
Photos by Joshua Doby
Hari, above, signs copies of his books just outside Cornwell Hall. He poses with students in the Challengers program and faculty, left, prior to his keynote address at Convocation, the morning of Sept. 1.
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Daoud Hari, author of The Translator, a compelling account of genocide in Sudan, discusses Darfur on campus on Convocation day. A story of his visit is upcoming on The Hilltop.
H1N1 Flu Causing Little Concern on Campus
Story by The Hilltop Staff, KC Tuchol, Rachel Connor, Yi Lu and Jess Stafford
Mars Hill College students indicated in an informal survey conducted by The Hilltop that they generally have minimal concern about the flu this year, but most said they will be washing their hands more.
Based on a survey of 12 students, seven responded they had little or no concern about getting H1N1, also known as swine flu, the deadly strain that struck Mexico in the spring.
“It’s not very serious, and it doesn’t matter,” Jiabin Xiao of China said. Xiao, a freshman, said her confidence comes because she felt only a small portion of those infected have died, and those who have died usually suffered from other maladies. Also, in China the government steps in to care for the sick.
Sarah Fowler, a senior, expressed more concern because of her own health history.
“Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a very weak immune system,” Fowler said. “I’m very concerned that with the small size of the campus. Unless everyone is immunized, we are all susceptible to the flu virus.”
Kristina Donahue, a junior, also expressed concern that the close proximity to other students could affect the spread of the flu.
"We are living on a college campus," Donahue said. "It's really close quarters. I mean, if someone in Bailey (apartments) were to get it, I don't think it would be that hard to spread. College students are not the cleanest people either."
Of those questioned, eight said they would not get the shot, including Donahue. Fowler indicated she would consider getting the shot, but it would depend on price.
Respondents indicated they would be washing their hands more to keep from getting ill.
“When I sneeze, cough or whatever, I will be sure to cover my mouth and immediately wash my hands,” said Brandyn McCullum, a freshman.
“I think we need hand sanitizer everywhere,” said Xavier Belles, a sophomore. “I clean my hands all the time.”
Two football players were quarantined in August with flu symptoms, one which was confirmed as the H1N1 strain, according to a college press release. Both students were not allowed on campus until they were symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
All but two of the students surveyed said they would submit to a quarantine if necessary. Heather Gainey, a senior, said she probably wouldn’t, especially if it interfered with an upcoming trip to London.
“I’d probably still try to get on the plane,” she said.
Georgia Bulldogs Coach Makes Appearance at Lions Opener
Story and Photos by Samantha Waldroup
The much-anticipated first game of the Mars Hill College Lion’s football season included a surprise visit from Head Coach Mark Richt of the Georgia Bulldogs. His son is a new quarterback for the Lions.
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