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Hilltop News Archives

2007-2008

April 28 - May 4
The Hilltop May 3
The Hilltop - May 2
Michelle Obama Photo Gallery
Exams Bring Out Different Styles of Study
Mars Hill Initiates Mexican Partnership
Real TV Station Drama Plays Off Camera
Professor Joe Blair Closes Ledger on Long Career
Senior Lion Mothers Wolves
Math Professor Launched Career from Shop Floor
Sorority Stages "Senior" Prom
Lion Soldier Opens Door to Officer Training
Student Support Services Inspired by Former Campus Leader
Banquet Honors Sudent Support Services Successes
Talent Show to Boost DZ Charities
Relay For Life Tourney Brings Cousins Together
Jeff Atkins: The Colonel of Clogging
Candidate Woos Critical Tar Heel Support

April 21 - April 27
The Hilltop - April 26
The Hilltop - April 24
Mars Hill Thinks Green
The College Loses a Real Super Man
Phil's Friends Remember
Green Student Guide in Print and Online
Energy Xchange Turns Trash into Wealth and Beauty
Kupstas Honored for Environmental Work
Outdoor Center Visits Grand Canyon of Carolina
Josh Doby: A Lens for All Reasons
Intramural Basketball Climax Thursday

April 14 - April 20
The HILLTOP - April 18
The House of Bernarda Alba Plays in Owen
Habitat House Dedicated
Beech Glen - Where Hoop Dreams Get Laid Up
Smoking Ban Initiative Snuffed Out
Students Rally to Take Back the Night
Poo and You:
Biology Major Seeks Medical Alternatives in Sewage

Spine Injury Presentation Draws Athletes' Attention
SLAM Performance Suggests an Allegory of the Church

April 7 - April 13
The HILLTOP - April 11
The HILLTOP - April 10
Liberal Arts Go Live in S.L.A.M. 2008
Students Rally to Take Back the Night
Hunger Week Events Stuff Campus Calendar
A Mars Hill Alumnus Remembers Massacre at Virginia Tech
Student Art on Display
Inspirational Film Maker Eric Saperston to Speak at SLAM
Music Was Always a Family Affair for Rhonda Vincent
All Rashawn Can Do Now is Wait

March 31 - April 6
The HILLTOP - April 5
Bailey Mountain Cloggers' Spring Concert Opens
Clogger Concert Gallery
Mission to East St. Louis Fulfills Spring Break
East St. Louis Gallery
Campaigning Nun Brings Death Sentence Discussion to Campus
Frontline Lawyers Tell of Trying Capital Crimes
Survey Supports Smoking Ban
Canadian Lacrosse Players at Mars Hill
Pioneering Potter Fires up Kiln in County
Photo Gallery of Pottery Kiln
Busy Dean Runs for County School Board

March 24 - March 30
The HILLTOP - March 29
The HILLTOP - March 28
Bill Clinton Campaigns in Asheville for Hillary
Everyone Invited to Celebrate Women's History Month
Summer Study Op Connects Student to Africa
Big Pine! Get Your Fishing Rod Ready
Business Course is Reality Show in Smith Classroom
Making College Sustainable Animates Sabbatical
Family Adventure in Egypt Crosses Culture Gap

March 14 - March 23
SPRING BREAK

March 10 - March 16
The HILLTOP - March 14
The HILLTOP - March 13
Tuition, Programs, and Buildings All Going Up
Masters Degree Program on Drawing Board
New Building Will Answer Multiple Needs
For Fashion Prof Style is Skin Deep, and More
Professors Differ on Economic Outlook
So, What Got Us Here?: A Brief Explanation of The Housing Meltdown
Student Government Launches Smoking Survey
LOD Legends Ball Honors Selfless Service
Noel Kinnamon - Gladly Would He Learn, and Gladly Teach
Need a Hit to Make Your 8 O'Clock?

March 3 - March 9
The HILLTOP - March 7
Mars Hill Voters OK Beer and Wine - FINAL FIGURES
Climate Change Activist Will Speak in Broyhill
Pakistani Businessman Builds Life in Mars Hill
Roommate Matchmaker Pairs the Musically Harmonious
Giving Blood: A Costless Boost to Karma
Flu Season: The Worst May Be Over

February 25 - March 2
The HILLTOP - March 2
The HILLTOP - February 29
Thoroughly Modern Millie: Spring Musical Hits the Stage
Millie Photo Gallery
Apollo Night Turns Light on Campus Talent
Chimney Rock Park Lures Hikers
Sister Helen to Speak on Death Penalty

February 18 - February 24
The HILLTOP - February 22
Thoroughly Modern Millie: Spring Musical Shaping up for Opening
Glenis Redmond Tells it Like it Was
Religion Professor Mullinax Visits Cuba
Getting Along With Your Roommate May Be a Tough Challenge
"You Tore Your ACL!" Words an Athlete Dreads to Hear

February 11 - February 17
The HILLTOP - February 15
Valentines Prep Hike Checks Out Lover's Leap
Black History Forum Aims to Educate
Alcohol Vote Begins
Lion Swimmers "Blow 'em Out of the Water"

February 4 - February 10
The HILLTOP - February 8
Mars Hill College Professor is "America's Next Great Crime Writer"
Street Gritz Fuses Music, Mind, and Morals
Zuma Coffee Puts New Life into Old Marshall
Rhonda Vincent coming to Mars Hill College for benefit show
Recent Ice Storm Recalls Blizzard of '93
Floor Hockey Opens Spring Intramural Season
Ignite Fires Youth Spirit in Moore

January 21 - February 3
The HILLTOP - January 26
Lion Hikers Take on Looking Glass Rock
A Looking Glass Rock Gallery
New Admissions Director Follows Old Path Home

January 14 - January 20
The HILLTOP - January 18

December 10 - January 13
The HILLTOP - December 14 (Winter Graduation)
The HILLTOP - December 13
Gene Roberts Returns as Graduation Speaker
Journalist Covered Half Century of History
Alumnus Recalls Olde Tymes at The Hilltop
Veteran Editor Reflects on Growth and Career
Antonyo Douglas: A Man with Many Hats
Norwood Keeps Campus Thinking Green

December3 - December 9
The HILLTOP - December 9
The HILLTOP - December 6
Three Score and More to Stroll for the Scroll Dec. 14
List of Prospective Graduates
Peerless George Peery Lays It Down
Mars Hill Girl Makes a Wish and Gets It
Security Chief Finds Fulfillment on the Hill
College Craftspeople Sell for Charity
Rain Fails to Overcome Persistent Drought
HOLD YOUR BREATH: A Swimming Gallery
Portuguese Student Brings Multiple Cultures to the Hill
Football Players Make Room to Rap
Smoke-Free or Not? That is the Question. But What is the Answer?
Watch Out for Rogue Staph Bugs
A Survivor Promotes Program for Living with Cancer
"Shame" Menafee - Chasing Dreams the Hard Way

November 26 - December 2
The HILLTOP - November 29
Rachel Corrie Brings the Passion of Palestine to Owen Stage
Athletic Trainers Keep the Lions in Play
Sophomores Save Trapped Horses
Goforth Follows Call to Give Kids New Start
Religion Prof Sets Example in Hybrid Car
Stage Version of Local Novel Caps Reading Program
Campus Activist Promotes ONE Campaign
Greeks Get Together on Gifts

November 19 - November 25
The HILLTOP - November 23
Freshly Hatched Student Teachers Try Their Wings
   Megan Kelly
   Cherish McHone
   Adam Frydman
   Kat Cyr
Student Instructors Teach Basic Math
Clothesline Project Targets Domestic Violence
Mars Hill Student Studies in Costa Rica
How You Can Study Abroad

November 12 - November 18
The HILLTOP - November 16
Baptists say YES to New Relationship with Colleges
Development Near Wolf Laurel Incites Opposition
Kupstas Wins Student Impact Award
Austrian Student Tries Carolina Alps
Senior Lions Say Goodby to the Gridiron
Police Night Patrol Long on Anticipation
New Alderman Looks to Vote on Alcohol

November 5 - November 11
The HILLTOP - November 9, 2007
Theater Students Bring Shakespeare to the Boardwalk
Twelfth Night Gallery
Baptists to Vote on New Relationship with Colleges
Holocaust Survivor Tells His Story
Town Voters Change Mars Hill Council
Fire Warms Quad

October 29 - November 4
The HILLTOP - November 2
Freshmen Look at Mountaintop Removal
Historic City Influences History Professor
Election May Change Mars Hill
Basketball Team Raises Money for Amber

October 22 - October 28
The HILLTOP - October 28
Homecoming Collage3
   Lions Growl,    More Lions Growl,    Parade,
   Court,    Awards,    Cheer,    The Game
Students Give Up Internet and Cell Phones -- For a Day
Weaverville Mayor Talks about Development
Who's the Big Boy on the Itty Bitty Bike?
Seniors Lead Lions to Soccer Victory
Women take to the field in Powder Puff Football

October 15 - October 21 (Fall Break)
The HILLTOP - October 20
Bonner Scholar Reunites with Family in Sudan
Lionesses To Take Over Gridiron

October 8 - October 14
The HILLTOP - October 12
Inked-Up Athletes Ready for Game Day
Byas Built Business with Beautiful Beast
China Comes to the Hill
Heritage Festival Comes to Quad
Symphony Trombonist Balances Life and Music
New Assistant Joins Student Support Services
Athletes Strive to Make a Wish Come True

October 1 - October 7
The HILLTOP - October 5
Biology Professor Reveals Secret Life
German Finds Home Away from Home

September 24 - September 30
The HILLTOP - September 28
MOM! I'M ON TV!
International Students Brighten Campus
Tennis Path Leads Turk to the Hill
County Economy - Summer Challenge
Sports Highlights from Field and Gym

September 17 - September 23
The HILLTOP - September 21
Musical Working Comes to Mars Hill
Security Set To Tighten At MHC
New Activities Chief Launches Programs
Becoming a Dad Changes Song-writer
Pitcher Mates Back on Mound

September 10 - September 16
The HILLTOP - September 14
Conquering Injury: Two Lions Return to Battle
Hurricane Blows New Theatre Prof to Mars Hill
Freshmen Cloggers Launch Season

September 3 - September 9
The HILLTOP - September 7
New President to Energize SGA
Have You Smelled the Angelinas Lately? - Mars Hill's Flower Lady

August 22 - September 2
The HILLTOP - September 2
The HILLTOP - September 1
Men's Soccer Season Opens on New Turf
Bonner Scholar Leaves Heart in Africa
Flasher Suspect Apprehended

2006-2007
The Hilltop Staff (Fall '06, Spring '07)
Stories of the MHC Sesquecentennial Year
The Outdoor Corner

May 6 - May 13
The HILLTOP - May 13
The HILLTOP - May 10
Ghost Town Beckons Bikers, Hikers, and Fishermen
Long Ridge/Anderson School:
    Support Sought for Historic Schoolhouse
    Charity Ray attended Long Ridge School
    Mary Wilson Taught There
    Oral History from the Early Days
Baseball Players Spend the Summer in Wood Bat League
Cheerleaders Recruit New Members
Vegetarian Lions Hunt in Cafeteria

April 29 - May 5
The HILLTOP - May 3
Seniors Ready to Walk
List of prospective graduates
Schedule of Events
Fulk, Woman of All Seasons to Speak at Graduation
Aline, Scholar Athlete Will Address Class
A Lion Comes Home by Way of China
Voices in the Dark Support a Murder
Quarterback Battles Knee Injury
Delta Zeta Sisters Unite to Combat Negative Stereotype
Greeks Contribute Through Service Projects
Highway Crossing Still an Issue
Michelle Bruner: Unicyclist, Pilot and (Sometimes) Student
Coach Inspires Campus
Music Festival Showcases Fusion of American Styles
Baseball Team Travels to Say Goodbye
Guitar Hero Returns with Twice the Punch
Fall Organization Fair Planned

April 23 - April 29
The HILLTOP - April 27
The HILLTOP - April 26
Four Walls Almost Keep Theater Major from an Opening Play
A Team Plays for Ryan
Remembering Ryan Murray, aka Lil Bash
Alumni Gathering Focuses on Democracy
Amick Dominates Triathlon
Mars Hill Hires New Men’s Soccer Coach
Social Work Major Follows Life Plan
Thousand Tongues & Groove Bridges Gaps
Student Government Campaigning Goes Online
Fishing Season Opens in Western Carolina
College Raps about Hip-Hop with Prof. Tricia Rose
Girl Geek Leads Campus Software Project
Slamming SLAM: Students Cite Problems and Give Solutions
Channel 23 Lives Again
Mars Hill Alumnus Reflects on Virginia Tech
A Mars Hill Student Visits Virginia Tech
Shooting Sparks Security Forum
Senior Defined by Dance
Greeks Serve by Serving at Ballpark

April 16 - April 22
The HILLTOP - April 22
The HILLTOP - April 20
SLAM Kicks off New Hill Tradition
Photo Gallery by Danielle Kamffer, Kristalyn Bunyan, and Sable Adams
Lunsford Outlines New Relationship with Baptist Convention
Photo Gallery by Shane Johnson
Senior Art Show Opens
Booty Band Scores a SLAM Funk
Fashion Show to Help Fight Hunger
A Letter From Blacksburg

April 9 - April 15
The HILLTOP - April 12
Diverse Group Rebuilds in Katrina's Wake
A Survivor Tells her Story
Photo Galleries by Matt Allen
& Kate Prichard
SGA Officers Elected
Ladies of Distinction Turn Distinct Women into Legends
Palestinian Student Encounters Violence in U.S.
Listening Helps Cross the Divides
Four Men of Mars Hill Turn to ‘God’s Light’
Business Honor Club Rebuilds and Expands
Spring Break 07’ Washington Style
Injury!! - An Athlete's Toughest Trial
   Sarah Brandenberger
   Xavier Jordan
   Danielle Gleeson
Lion Cheerleader Shoots for the Stars
Local Woman Falls From Ski Lift
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night...
A Familiar Face in Admissions Office

April 2 - April 8
The HILLTOP - April 6
Cloggers Honor Diversity in Spring Concert
Clogger photo gallery by Kristalyn Bunyan
Mars Hill Campus Listed as Historic District
Mars Hill Unites to make Knowledge Bowl a Success
Student Wife and Mother Conquers it All
Spring Weather Encourages Friendly Rivalries
Postman’s Diner Opens
Coming Soon: Student Death by Energy Drinks?
No Extra Fees Charged Here
Freshman English Class Members Sound Off

March 26 - April 1
The HILLTOP - March 30
Bowl-a-thon Set to Raise Transportation Money
Mars Hill Plans to Change Relationship with BSC
Football Players Tackle More than Each Other
Anne G'Fellers Wins National Scholarship
New Game Systems Have Students' Attention
Marketing Students Design Entertainment Center

March 19 - March 25
The HILLTOP - March 23
The New Challengers:  Team with a Special Calling
Bed and Breakfast Opens in Mars Hill
Spring Slam II to Draw Alumni
Scholar Athlete from England Aims High
Musical Theatre Major Juggles Roles
Injury Gives Athlete New Perspective
Fraternity Guy Breaks New Ground

March 12 - March 18
Spring Break

March 5 - March 11
The HILLTOP - March 9
Head of the Pack: Lion Patrol Has Started
Construction Begins on Meares Stadium
May Graduates Taking One for the Team
Students Discuss Race Relations
   Commentary by Porsha Lackey
Tuition Up 4.8 Percent

February 26 - March 4
The HILLTOP - March 2
Head of the Pack: Lion Patrol Has Started
Students Unite to Protect the Environment
tvMHC Comes to Mars Hill College
Author Randall Kenan visits Mars Hill College
Tinker Bell could be in your class
Stiletto Clicks and Soccer Kicks Distinguish Stylish Athlete
New Head Coach Jennifer Nance
Assistant Coach Jessie Roeth

February 19 - 25
The HILLTOP - February 23
Construction Begins on Math and Science Center
Graduate Promotes Americorps VISTA On-Campus

February 12 - 18
The HILLTOP - February 16
Valentine's Day Door Decorating Contest
Celebrating Black History Month
Bailey Mountain Cloggers Host Silent Auction

February 5 - 11
The HILLTOP - February 9
Spring Slam Unveiled
George Peery Bounces Back
Super Lady: Saving Students from Boredom
Copyrights Prohibit Movie Series

January 15 - February 4
The HILLTOP - January 16
MLK Celebration Photo Gallery - Kristalyn Bunyan

December 11 - December 17
The HILLTOP - December 17
The HILLTOP - December 15
The HILLTOP - December 14
Graduation for Gallery - Kristalyn Bunyan Photos
Graduation Speaker Fulfills Father's Last Wish
Yearbook Editor Works to Build Staff
Snowflake Ball Warms Up Civic Center
Mars Hill Alumna Gives Cardiac Care with Compassion
Faculty and Staff Serve Exam Crammers
Student Government Secretary Keeps Busy Schedule
College Counselor Brings Experience from the County
Student Activist Touched by Suffering of People and Nature
Trash Cost Higher Than Reported
LifeWorks Staff Opens Windows on the World
New History Prof Took Winding Path to the Hill
Weight Machine Breaks, Injures Trainer

December 4 - December 10
The HILLTOP - December 8
Three Score and More Seniors to Walk
Book Fund Honors Trustee's Fallen Son
Timberline Serves Junk Food With Style
New Coach Brings Pro Experience to Golf Team
BMC Conquers Nationals with New Director
Mars Hill Students Share Work at State Symposium
Short Lion Has Long Shot
Fitness Center Out of Shape
Loft Renovations Cover Lion Sports History
Lion Linebacker Intercepts Limelight
Constable Builds Cooker for College

November 27 - December 3
The HILLTOP - December 3
The Giving Spirit Comes to Campus
Student Looks for Comfort Zone at College
Transfer Student a Lucky Catch for Lions Baseball
Pre-dawn Spin Class Draws Loyal Peddlers
College Forces Athletes to Focus

November 20 - November 26
The HILLTOP - November 24
Maya Angelou Packs the House (Full Story)
State Baptists Tighten Grip on School and Church
College Shares Long History with Mars Hill Baptist Church
Convention Authority Affirmed in Bylaw Revision
MHC Pageant Attracts Large Crowd
Pagent Photo Gallery
"We're bringing spirit back" - Sound Off Forum Seeks Answers
Sound Off Report by Jay Gillie
School Campus Scrubbed by Greek Alphabet Soup
Mars Hill Trio Protests Training of Latin-American Militaries
Protest Photo Gallery by Kristalyn Bunyan

November 13 - November 19
The HILLTOP - November 17
Maya Angelou Packs the House (News Flash)
Students Respond to Angelou
Computer Lab Reopened After Students Appeal
Rep. Rapp Repeats
Fall Volunteers Get to Know West Virginia Coal Country
A West Virginia Photo Gallery by Megan Moran
Japanese Traveler Finds Time to Study on The Hill

November 6 - November 12
The HILLTOP - November 10
Maya Angelou Coming to the Hill
SAC Scholar-Athlete Tackles Big Things & Appreciates Little Things
Ashby Walker Finds a Home at Mars Hill College
Off-Campus Freedom Beckons Dorm Tenants
English Professor Writes the Book for Freshmen

October 30 - November 5
The HILLTOP - November 3
Grounds Chief Pushes Recycling
Pop Cans Pay
Reducing, Reusing, & Recycling is a Must!
Former Scholar Now Sells the College
Club Night Comes to "The Loft"
Russian Student Finds Path to Business at Mars Hill

October 23 - October 29
The HILLTOP - October 27
Cyclists Gear up for Spring Racing
Freshmen Sound Off in Letters to The Hilltop
Mars Hill Archery Club is Right on Target
New Coach Sparks Lacrosse Program

October 16 - October 22
The HILLTOP - October 21
Homecoming Parade
More Homecoming Photos
Lion's Growl
Lunsford Horse Ride
Fun and Fair Weather Mark Homecoming
LaXmen Clean Up Highway...and Their Image
Intramurals Look for a Home

October 9 - October 15
The HILLTOP - October 13
The Hilltop - October 12
Through the Long Years Tells College History in Photos
Ceramic Art Celebrates Local Heritage
Mars Hill Student Returns From Iraq
Caught in the Act: The Mysterious Man in Glitter
Loyal Alum Coaches Lion Line
What is a Chaplain, and Why You Should Care?
Playwright Describes Historical Treasure Hunt
Alumna Traces Path from the Hill to the White House
Lion Baseball Player Makes His Pitch for the Pros
Heritage Festival Brings Fall Weather
Clogging Photos from Heritage Festival

October 2 - October 8
The HILLTOP - October 6
Campus Plans Active October
Living the Life: It's Coed Bailey Mountain Hall
Bailey Mountain Steps It Up
College Joins Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube
Web Wizzard Finds Home on the Hill
Jay Gillie to Lead New Activities Program

September 25 - October 1
The HILLTOP - September 29
Computer Lab Closed; Library Hours Cut
Injuries strike team: Who will be left standing?
Treasures Puts College History On Stage
Capital Campaign Enters Final Lap
Is a Baseball Dream Field Getting Real?

September 18 - September 24
The HILLTOP - September 22
SGA President Stands Up for Students
Habitat Volunteers Break New Ground
Tar Heel Poet Laureate Reads in Burnsville
MariJo Moore: Writer and Dreamer

September 11 - September 17
The HILLTOP - September 15
Surviving Grief: Mars Hill Student Faces her Father's Death
The Caf' Goes South For Latin Fare
International Club Revived

September 4 - September 10
The HILLTOP - September 10
Writer Inspired by His Roots
Writing, Like Running, Rewards Persistence
"Regional Writer" Finds the Universal at Home
A River Flows Through Rash's Writing
New Coach Promises Depth on Offense

August 21 - September 3
The HILLTOP - August 28
Gateway Gallery by Kristalyn Bunyan
Novelist-Poet Coming to Campus

2005-2006

The Hilltop Staff (Fall '05), (Spring '06)
Student Government Association Minutes

May 1 - May 6
The HILLTOP - May 6
The HILLTOP - May 5
College Commits to New Science Building
Graduation Opens Sesquicentennial Year
Brian Danforth Marches to his Own Drum
Caty Carpenter, A Scholar Who Does it All
Holocaust Survivor Shares First Hand Description of Hell
Men's Cross Country Team Loses Some Stars
Lady Harriers Will Miss Their Seniors
Mee Vang - Strong in Two Cultures
Nicole Robinson - Bound for NASCAR
Nick Landers Rewrites the Record Book
Freshman Sprinter Makes a Mark of Her Own
College Looks at Buses to Town

April 24 - April 30
The HILLTOP - April 28
Celebrations Soon for College Sesquicentennial
Local Craftsman Re-creates 1910 Campus
Recent Grad Challenges State Rep. Rapp
Levie Wilson Celebrates a Century
Mars Hill Trio Inspired by Mock U.N.
Marchers and Speakers Take Back the Night
Spring Formal Jives on Retro Theme
Mars Hill and UNC-A Students Stage Forum on Minority Issues
Dr. Bowman Brings Unique Experience to Teaching Teachers
Voice Major Looks Ahead
Baxley Slam Dunks Another Honor
Index of Sexual Assault Coverage

April 17 - April 23
The HILLTOP - April 23
The HILLTOP - April 21
Semester Enters End Sprint with Spring Fling
Mikeschair Brings Songs of Assurance and Hope
Papa Nick - A Legacy Served Hot Every Day
Rec Department Hosts Senior Games
Haiti Mission Pulls Professor Plaut
David Thon - Caring Award Honoree
   Thon's Acceptance Speech, full text
Other Caring Awards
Hunger Awareness Week Offers Chance to Serve
Baptist Colleges Raise Single Voice to State Convention
Intelligent Design Discussed at Crossroads
Trainer Finds a Home Healing on the Hill
Student Callers Raise Funds for College
Passions Play Out in Intramural Tourney
NEWS FLASH! Card Swipe Locks Recommended for All Dorms

April 10 - April 16
The HILLTOP - April 14
The HILLTOP - April 11
SGA Election Results!
Pre-Election Story and pictures
Spring Break Service Trip Finds Gulf Coast Still Hurting
Photo Gallery By Chris Hewitt
Photo Gallery By Kristalyn Bunyan
Photo Gallery by Cindy Farlow
Mississippi Freshman Cut Off From Home
Senior Artists Display Degree Work
Insect Plague Spreads to Campus Trees
Mouth Band Gives Singing a New Dimension
Singer "D.P." Peterson Finds a Home at Mars Hill
Federal Budget Cutters Target Upward Bound
Speaker Shares Struggle Against Eating Disorders
Campus Security Chief Keeps Learning
   Lessons Learned in Brothers' Fate
Mars Hill Grad Killed by Fiancé

April 3 - April 9
The HILLTOP - April 7
The HILLTOP - April 5
Tuition Up Again
A Reflection on Paying for College by an Iraq War Veteran
Footloose Opens in Owen
First Co-ed Dorm Coming Soon
Athletes Wait for Grass, and More
Globe-Gobbling Gluttony Attacked in Forum
Winning Basketball Coach Moves On
Mars Hill College Prepares for 13th Annual Senior Games
Brian Tinkel: A Different Drummer
Free Safety Addison Tackles Team's Academic Challenges

March 27 - April 2
The HILLTOP - April 1
The HILLTOP - March 28
Students Sign Pledges to End Rape
Photo Gallery by Kristalyn Bunyan
Counselor Embraces Mission to End Assaults
Rape Victim Breaks Silence
Justice Report Documents Serious Problem
Campus Crime Files Tell Partial Story
Science Prof Frank Quick to Retire
Student Leaders Make Broyhill Chapel a "Refuge"
New Policy to Encourage Reporting Assaults
When Your Best Friend Confides....
Ladies of Distinction Honor Women's History

March 20 - March 26
The HILLTOP - March 24
The HILLTOP - March 22
Kyle Matthews Gives a Sermon in Song
Fifi DeGroot Recalls Mars Hill's Age of Innocence
Ed School Responds to Immigration
Music Majors Make Major Commitment
Mars Hill Junior Does London in Semester Abroad
Tyrea Allen: Man Of Many Talents

March 13 - March 19
Spring Break

March 6 - March 12
The HILLTOP - March 10
The HILLTOP - March 7
Miss Virginia Remembers
Government Monitors Student Blog Posts
How Dry is the Campus?
Alcohol Awareness Week Events
Joseph Deng Walks a Long Road From Home
Potter Finds Life in His Hands
Lions Hone Body and Mind for Better Season
Max Patch: High Pasture on the Appalachian Trail

Febrary 27 - March 5
The HILLTOP - March 3
Professor Lenburg to Retire After 33 Years at Mars Hill College
Teacher Travels the World - Story by Mee Vang
Mullinax Remembers Mentor - Story by Mee Vang & Nicole Robinson
Volunteeers Plan Return to Gulf
Foot Traffic to Get Boost
Mars Hill's Summer Drummers Dream of Show Time
Economics Prof Caudle Teaches How the World Works
Pro Team to Play Local Hoop Persons in Fund Raiser

February 20 - 26
The Hilltop - February 24
Tartuffe Opens in Owen Theatre
Creative Artist McAllister Brews Cryptic Code
Christian Music Icon Coming to Campus
Sexual Assault Forum Calls on Silent Victims to Speak
Harrier Stoehr Starts Coaching Career

February 13 - 19
The HILLTOP - February 17
The HILLTOP - February 13
Cager Baxley Shoots for the Next Level
Mayor Bellamy Calls on Campus Democrats
Meet the Loudest Lion on Campus
Community Life Blooms at Center Center
Bipolar Student Turns Experience to Service

February 6 - February 12
The HILLTOP - February 10
Black History Month Brings Food, Films, Music and Reflection
Heat and Equipment Issues Spawn Indefinite Closing of the Loft
Carribean Soccer Player Takes a Long Step to Mars Hill
Soda Shop Closed for Repairs
Can Christians Be Democrats?
School Spirits Stay in the Shadows

January 30 - February 5
The HILLTOP - February 3
Bipolar Student Turns Experience to Service

January 23 - January 29
The HILLTOP - January 27
Mars Hill College Employee Hit by Car in Crosswalk
Viola Barnette: Spoke Out for Education
Charity Ray Remembers the Long Ride to Education
A Grandson's Tribute
MLK Day Events End in Speech Describing Greatness
Radio Shack: A Local Success Story

January 9 - January 22
The HILLTOP - January 20
Trustee's Son Lost in Iraq
Mars Hill Marks MLK Day
An MLK Day Gallery by Kristalyn Bunyan
Students Study in Salzburg
Click for lists of honorees at spring semester convocation
Speech by SGA President Tommy Keller '06

December 12 - December 18
The HILLTOP - December 16
The HILLTOP - December 15
Winter Graduation Ends Semester
Josh Boatwright Speech
Lillie Hughes Speech
High Energy Costs Bump Tuition
LifeWorks Wins "Difficult Dialogues" Grant from Ford
Residents Speak out on the Jarvis House
Time to Scope out COPE
LifeWorks Helps Students Find Direction
What's the Spill about Bill?
Winter Graduation Ends Semester
Student Elves Spread Holiday Cheer

December 5 - December 11
The HILLTOP - December 9
Race/Gender Matters at Crossing Point
Black and White Dance Marks Semester's End
Cindy Whitt - Lady With the Lens
Tar Heel Hmong Celebrate New Year
Local Author Writes about Grandma Dynamite
College and Church Team Up to Play Santa
Active Minds Speaks to Exam-Stressed Students
New Art Course Takes Photography Digital
Community Cares for Mars Hill Caretaker
Spanish Student Smiles Through Culture Shock
College Democrats Cheer Liberal Icon
Students Participate in World AIDS Day
Click for List of Graduates

November 28 - December 4
The HILLTOP - November 30
Maintenance Demands Strain System
Follow a Work Order
Marshbanks Light Mystery Solved
Local Farmers Supply Food to Schools
Monk Brings Long Experience to College Chaplaincy
Dodgeball Season Ends in Hot Finale

November 21 - November 27
The HILLTOP - November 22
Mars Hill's Forgotten Pool
Young Democrats Get Revamped Organization
Internet Leads German Runner to Hill Home
Carolina Baptists Tackle Hot Topics
Runners Shine at Nationals - Seniors Retire

November 14 - November 20
The HILLTOP - November 18
Lewis Onstage at Owen Theatre
Kathy Wallin Makes Spilman a Home
Contra Craze Comes to the Hill
Car Wash Opens in Big Dig
BorderLinks Gives Quality Time on Mexican Frontier

November 7 - November 13
The HILLTOP - November 11
The HILLTOP - November 10
Gowan Loses Bid for Alderman
Intern Dedicates a Varied Life to Campus Ministry
Lady Harriers Break Through to Nationals
What's With the Light? A Hilltop Challenge
Beloved Doctor's Trail Grows Dim
Mars Hill Grads Deliver at Bee Log - State's Smallest School
Students Turn to Pedal Power
Outdoor Center Pitches Camp in Wren

October 31 - November 6
The HILLTOP - November 5
Mars Hill Team Finds Hope on Katrina-Ravaged Coast
Hurricane Katrina: Photo Gallery
MHC Class Wages War on Hunger
Scholar Athlete Eyes Nationals

October 24 - October 30
The HILLTOP - October 31 - Homecoming
Homecoming Photos
Homecoming Awards
Homecoming Celebrations Go On and On
Showstoppers Bring Charlie Brown to Homecoming
Unicycler, Ubiquitous and Unique
MHC Cross-Country Runner Has High Hopes
Re-enacting America's Civil War Past

October 17 - October 23
The HILLTOP - October 21
MHC Cross-Country Runner Has High Hopes
Reliving America's Past the Hands-On Way
Roommates Share Roots in Hmong Culture
From Murcia, Spain, to Mars Hill
Body Art Returns to Mainstreet

October 10 - October 16
The HILLTOP - October 14
Semester of Changes Set for MHC Organizations
Candidate Gowan Takes Gown to Town
Alumna Shares a Century of Tales
Two Sisters Serving Two Worlds
Volunteer Finds Victory at Special Camp

October 3 - October 9
The HILLTOP - October 7
Modern Musical Fairy Tale Opens at Owen
SAC Tables Chalk Talk
Facebook Being Used as an Outlet For Change
A New Cosmo Takes to the Field
Heritage Festival Comes to the Hill

September 26 - October 2
The HILLTOP - September 30
Sharing is Caring - for Katrina
Runner Battles Bone Spurs
Washington Rally Draws Four from Mars Hill
Republican Senator Visits Hill

September 19 - September 25
The HILLTOP - September 25
What is the Talk about Sidewalk Chalk?
Student Stabs Suspect at Family Store
New Swim Team: Aquatic Lionesses Open Campaign
Couch Coaches Stress Over Fantasy Football
Fun Run Raises Katrina Aid
Facebook Comes to Mars Hill College
Another Year Of Intramurals Kicks Off With a Bang

September 12 - September 18
The HILLTOP - September 16
Hurricane-Displaced Students May Come to Mars Hill
New Dorm Chief Todd Oldenburg Aims for Friendlier Living
Refuge Mission Saved by Missed Flight
Freshmen Take a Fresh Look at Tobacco
Appalachian Music Still Sings Loud and Clear Through Madison Families

September 5 - September 11
The HILLTOP - September 9
Red Cross Blood Drive Coming to Mars Hill
Artist Finds Beauty in Italy
Student Serves God in Samoa
College Team Visits Neighbors
Semester off to Earthshaking Start
Canines Kept from Campus Classrooms

August 29 - September 4
The HILLTOP - September 2

August 22 - August 28
The HILLTOP - August 26

2004-2005

The Hilltop Staff
The Outdoor Corner - May 2005
The Running Trail
SGA Minutes, Spring Semester

May 2 - May 8

The HILLTOP - May 7
The HILLTOP - May 6
Graduation Speeches - Donna Banks, Ben Tallcott, Antjuan Welch
A Graduation Gallery
Goodbye, Mars Hill...
Donna Banks...Advisor by Day, Student by Night
Athlete Came to Play but Leaves to Pray
Seniors Ready to Walk
Graduation Concert
Click for list of graduates
Tom Plaut, Campaigner for Community, Retires (?)
Click for a Plaut Reflection
Mars Hill Students Survey Yancey County Mexicans
Click for Photo Gallery
In Signing Class No One Speaks Out
Ministry Class Raises Spirit in the Loft

April 25 - May 1

The HILLTOP - April 29
Seniors Ready to Walk
Graduation Concert
Intramural Dodgeball Draws Big Turnout
Driver gets Ready for Another Season
Driver pleased with Performance
Stock Car Photo Gallery
Student Life Office Well Ballanced
Alum Has Made a Career Out Of Fly Fishing
No Wage Equals Time on the Water
Pie Thowers support Active Minds
Groundbreaking for Bailey Mountain Hall
Jarvis House Eases Room Shortage

April 18 - April 24

The HILLTOP - April 22
Barbecue and Games Transform Quad
Security Officer Earns Key to New Career
Cloggers Break Free In New Show
Clogging Photo Gallery
Student Directors Stage Fest of One-Acts
Chip Braswell Finds the Job He Loves
Ground Broken for New Dorm

April 11 - April 17

The HILLTOP - April 17
The HILLTOP - April 15
SGA Election Winners
SGA Elections Today!
Spring Fling Blooms on Campus
Picture Gallery by Kristalyn Bunyan
Outdoor Center Tests Lake James
Caring Award Winner Loves People and Critters
Hunger Week Raises Cash and Consciousness
Hunger Begins at Home
Sophomore Scholar Made Hunger Week Happen
Coach Barnette says "Know your Body"
Receiver Dewalt Awaits Bid
Pros Lure Lion Lineman
The Man in Shades Keeps Eye on the Ball
Geezers Route Students in V-Ball Classic
Cindy Whitt, The New Face in Student Life
New Group Promotes Mental Health

April 4 - April 10

The HILLTOP - April 9
The HILLTOP - April 8
Door Closes on Open Doors' SGA Recognition Bid
Statement by President Lunsford
A Chronology of Hilltop on Open Doors
Campus Elections Loom
Senior Artists Present Work
Fairy Tales Come to Life on Stage
New Head for Campus Security
English Professor Lives in the Fast Lane
Open Doors Opponents Fear Funding Loss
Baptist State Convention Spokesman Speaks to Hilltop
Off-Campus Opposition Courted: Authors Come Out

March 28 - April 3

The HILLTOP - March 31
Open Doors Questioned in Forum
Open Doors Defends Case Before SGA
Sorority Honored by Region
Future Healer Plays Guitar for Calm
Students Adjust to Student Justice
Crossroads introduction by Stan Dotson
Speech by Kristalyn Bunyan
List of Service Awards
Civil War Still Haunts Marshall Street
Historic House Gets New Life
Students Contemplate Name for New Dorm
Mars Hill Giving Tree to Live in Art
Lion Running Star Returns to Coach
Mock Trial Targets Date Rape

March 21 - March 27

The HILLTOP - March 25
Class Attendance: Should It Be Optional?
Small Town Boy Comes Out on the Hill
Open Doors Means Respect
Open Doors Faces Long Path to Recognition

March 14 - March 20

SPRING BREAK
The HILLTOP - March 14

March 7 - March 13

The HILLTOP - March 11
The HILLTOP - March 07
College Seeks Dorm Chief
Music Fraternity Keeps Up the Beat
Wind Ensemble plays Spring Concert
Outdoor Center Thanks its Sponsors
Bonner Scholars Host Virginia Peers
Door Opens on Open Doors

February 28 - March 6

The HILLTOP - March 5
Tuition Rise Small, Says McLendon
Student Jay Gillie Returns after a Time Out
Pharmacist Finds Service a Privilege - and Profitable
Crossroads Forum Addresses Race Issues

February 21 - February 27

The HILLTOP - February 25
Ski Bus Offers Students Weekend Options
Mars Hill Grad Helps Yancey Families
Mars Hill Hosts 57th Annual Choral Festival
Upward Bound Alumna Wins Regional Award

February 14 - February 20

The HILLTOP - February 19
Foreigners Act Up at Owen Theatre
New Voices Heard on Residential Life
Recent Grad Calls for Dorm Reform
Co-ed Visitation Issue Heats Up
Dorm Life Becomes a Way of Life for Fox
Life After Sport: A Runner Hits the Track Toward New Goals
Campus Christians Discuss Same-Sex Issues
Pickens Seeks to Stimulate Economic Growth
Mars Hill's Weather Man Trains Future Forecasters

February 7 - February 13

The HILLTOP - February 11
Lion Quarterback Beats Mystery Bug
Father-Son Team Shares Lion Hoop Dream
Welcome to My Sister's Place
Food and Sport Support Tsunami Relief
Mars Hill Police Chief Serves both Town and College

January 31 - February 6

The HILLTOP - February 4
Mars Hill Professor Returns from China
Black History Month Kicks off with Soul Food
The Refuge Offers Coffee, Praise and Worship
Aid Seekers Tackle the FAFSA Form
Lady Harrier Takes Big Strides to Succeed
Mars Hill Beauty Reigns in Asheville

January 24 - January 30

The HILLTOP - January 28
Snow Pictures by Kristalyn Bunyan
Action Figures Reveal Theatre Head's Inner Child
Security Force Gets New Look

January 17 - January 23

The HILLTOP - January 21
SGA's Tallcott Greets students
Deans List and Honors Announced

December 13 - December 19

The HILLTOP - December 17
The HILLTOP - December 16
Wendi Booth's Graduation Address - plus photos
College Congratulates December Graduates
An Old Friend Leaves the Quad
"Oh, Christmas Tree" Means Work for Student Farmer
Trendy Clothier Confronts Image Consciousness
MHC Faculty and Staff Cook For Students
Tiffany Kennedy: One-Stop Problem Solver
Lady (Sea)Lions Coming Soon
The Snowflake Ball Graces Civic Center

December 6 - December 12

The HILLTOP - December 10
Christmas Comes to Mars Hill
Landmark Houses on the Block
High Tech Medicine Keeps Student on Her Feet
Counselor and Dog Make a Team
Rada Joins Counseling Office
Tips for Busting Stress
Family Guy: Runner of The Hill
Men's Basketball Looks for Upsets
Lionesses Aim to Rule
Laxmen Gear Up for Breakthrough Season

November 29 - December 5

The HILLTOP - December 3
Date Rape: It Happens Here, Too
MHC Security Officer to Graduate
Ultimate Frisbee meets Disc Golf - Poletimate
Monday Quarterbacks Compete for Bragging Rights

November 22 - November 28

The HILLTOP - November 26
Cross-Country Teams Compete at Nationals
MHC Outdoors Hosts Kayaking Session
Edna Moore appreciates Phyllis Bechtol
Lawyers Report on Resolution in Rwanda

November 15 - November 21

The HILLTOP - November 19
Six Characters Seek Author
Director Bill Gregg's Career Saw Many Stages
Halo 2 Tourney: To The Victor Go The Spoils
Students Savor Italian Travel/Study
   Italian Gallery
Bookstore Man Darryl Norton Has All the Answers
Greeks Help Helpmate
Lou Miller, the Voice of Mars Hill, Answers Your Call
Sports Info Director Rick Baker Keeps Lions in the News

November 8 - November 14

The HILLTOP - November 12
Mars Hill Students Clear Trail Up Landmark Mountain
Small Town Druggist Serves Campus and Community
Farmer Finds Fertile Soil at College
High Gas Prices Impact Students
Lion Disc Golfers Vie for Lead

November 1 - November 7

The HILLTOP - November 5
Races Gone Bye
Rhonda Hall Blooms at Mars Hill
Local Farmer Brings New Taste to Cafeteria
Disc Golf Soars into Action
To the Beat of a new Drum
Bank Executive Shares Survival Tips
Town Police on Alert

October 25 - October 31

The HILLTOP - October 29
Who's Running for Office?
Election Opinion Web Log
Student-Veteran Brings Home Lessons from Iraq
Outdoor Program Gets New Leadership
Soda Shop's Charlotte Shines
Golf: A Lioness Lurks the Links

October 18 - October 24

FALL BREAK

October 11 - October 17

The HILLTOP - October 15
Airing Dirty Laundry
Clothesline Gallery
As Election Nears, Students Eye Issues
Mars Hill Security on look-out for Car Burglar
Residential Supervisor Takes in Family
Tanzanian Student finds his home in Mars Hill
The Mars Hill Annual Homecoming Talent Show
A Marine's Story

October 4 - October 10

The HILLTOP - October 10
The HILLTOP - October 8
Lion's Growl: There's No Place Like Mars Hill
Cheerleaders: Athletes or Not? You Decide!
Mars Hill is Alive with the Sound of Music
Over the hills and through the woods:
Teams travel to Pre-Nationals

Recent Graduate Applies Degree by Managing Jazz Ensemble
Political Organization Takes Root on Campus
Hurricane Ivan Leaves it's Mark on Local Residences
Heritage Festival Enlivens Hill
Mars Hill Pageant Reinstates Royalty

September 27 - October 3

The HILLTOP - October 1
Religion Students Join Turkish Adventure
   Photo Gallery
Faculty Tours China
   Photo Gallery
College Follows Local Link to Mexico
   Photo Gallery
New Blood Infusion Lifts Lacrosse
Greeks Work to Draw Recruits

September 20 - September 26

The HILLTOP - September 26
College to Raise Major Money For New Dorm, Labs...and More
Bonner Pair Sign Up Voters
The Spencers Come to Mars Hill College
Competitive Edge Found in Charlottesville
Marshbanks/Grayson photo gallery.

September 13 - September 19

The HILLTOP - September 19
Ivan Terrible in Marshall
Hurricanes Impact Mars Hill Students and Alumni
Cloggers Return from Ireland
Hilltopper Gets a Panther Pass

September 6 - September 12

The HILLTOP - September 10
On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow!
A freshmen photo gallery

Running down Hardtimes Trail
SGA Streamlined

August 30 - September 5

The HILLTOP - September 3
Student Leader Welcomes New Students
Training Camp: A Time to Bond a Team
Honor Scholars Serve the Community
Cloggers Go to Ireland
SGA Streamlined

August 23 - August 29

The HILLTOP - August 27
Former Mars Hill College President Fred Bentley Dies



2003-2004 Year In Review

The Hilltop Staff - Fall Semester
The Hilltop Staff - Spring Semester
The Outdoor Corner
Student Government Association Minutes

May 3 - May 9

The HILLTOP - May 8
The HILLTOP - May 7
Amanda Orders & Lee Cope - Graduation Speaker Profiles
   Orders' speech      Cope's speech
For the song composed and sung by Kim Loftis
Baccalaureate Speakers Fox, McMahan, and G. McLeod Bryan
Graduation Plans Ready
Student Recalls Terror of War in Sudan
Frank Beacham Does it All
Bonner Scholars Write About Service
   Reflections by Katie Kellett and David Thon
Greek Tradition Survives on Tame Rocks
Seniors Face the Future
Sloppy Bowl Prolongs Semester Ritual

April 26 - May 2

The HILLTOP - April 30
Seniors Reflect on Memories of Mars Hill
   Alicia Holman, Ben Jackson, Amy Schacht
A Gated Community Grows on the Bruce Farm
Legendary Coach Still Competes
Disc Golf Off to Flying Start
Empty Bowls Raise Money for Hungry
Student Support Services Holds Recognition Banquet
   Remarks by Gail Sawyer
   Honorees
Mars Hill Senior Finds Rich Life in Costa Rica
Avett Brothers Bring New Sound to Campus
Huge Crowds Rally in Washington for Choice
   A Rally Photo Gallery

April 19 - April 25

The HILLTOP - April 23
Web Art Contest Winners
Outdoor Lovers Endorse New Club
Sports Information Director Baker Finds Home at Mars Hill
Tuition Inches Up Less Than Feared
Insurgents In-verse Campus with Weapuns of Mass Distraction
Mars Hill Alumnus Earns Honorary Doctorate

April 12 - April 18

The HILLTOP - April 16
The HILLTOP - April 14
Pirates Take Over Theatre
Gilliam and Tallcott Vie for SGA Presidency
    Other Offices Uncontested

Spring Fling Arrives
Ben Tallcott Next SGA President
    Write-ins Fill Out Slate

    Official results
Pre-election slate and speeches
Senior Artists Display Work
    Statements by: Jennifer Hume,
    Kaylon Cochran & Elizabeth Hart
    Visit Gallery
Service Work Honored
    Remarks by Frank Beacham
Click here for list of honorees
Weston and Patty Burgess Receive The I. Ruth Martin Award
Mars Hill Ball Players Speak on Steriod Issue
Upward Bound Scholars Win State
The Orange Peel Sets the Beat for Asheville's Music Scene
Japanese Senior Reflects on Four Years on the Hill

April 5 - April 11

The HILLTOP - April 8
Do Supplements Give Athletes an Edge?
Cloggers Gear up for Annual Spring Concert
Hilltop Tracks a Tale of Death and Greed: The Story of Delk's Cliff
Former Trooper Remembers Dirt Road Days in Madison

March 29 - April 4

The HILLTOP - April 2
Mars Hill Student Catches Shock Wave of Madrid Bombs
The Future of Mars Hill College Radio Station Up in the Air
Mars Hill Students Share Political Views
Fashion & Design Show Coming
A Working-on-the-Show Gallery
A Pitcher's Diary - Sean Murphy's breakdown of the break

March 22 - March 28

The HILLTOP - March 26
Memories Linger in the Laurels
The Shelton Laurel Massacre
Personal Observations by Rena Shelton
Lions Baseball Seeks the Sun
Christian Student Movers Vacation (?) in the Bahamas
War Aniversary Draws Peace Coalition
Photo gallery of the rally
Reflections on Peace

March 15 - March 21

SPRING BREAK

March 8 - March 14

The HILLTOP - March 12
The HILLTOP - March 11
Falling Hemlock Grazes Dorm
Waffle House Comes to Mars Hill
Lions Catcher Rises to Coach
Student Explores Stories of Civil War Women
Television Media, A Possible Reality for Mars Hill College!
Mars Hill Alumna Campaigns for Living Wage
Variety Recreation Land is Here
Lion Lacrosse Comes of Age
Mel Gibson's The Passion reviewed

March 1 - March 7

The HILLTOP - March 5
Former Trustee Speaks on Music, Love and Heroic Women
Professor Bridges Judaism and Christianity
The Crucible's the Thrill to Catch the Conscience of Mars Hill
Madison County Historian Comes to Hilltop

February 23 - February 29

The HILLTOP - February 27
Student Athlete Finds Time for Writing and Running
Australian Tennis Player came to Win
Ambitious Softballer Makes the Grade
Mars Hill Draws Student Athletes From Many Lands
Chinese Acrobats Pack the House
Local Family Finds New Home in Habitat House

February 16 - February 22

The HILLTOP - February 20
Seagle Sets the Stage for Mars Hill Plays
Black History Celebrated in Cinema, Dance, and Dinner
High School Musicians Compete for the Top Chair
Lunsford Speaks on Classroom Incident

February 9 - February 15

The HILLTOP - February 13
High School Singers Gather for Festival
Da Vinci Code Brings Dynamic Discussion to Mars Hill College
Caribbean Player Heats Up Lions Soccer

February 2 - February 8

The HILLTOP - February 6
Visitors to Cuba Find that Dollars Do Not Equal Freedom
A Cuban photo gallery by Gordon Hinners
Kurt Steinbaugh Brings Adventure Therapy to College Program
Mars Hill Lures Caribbean Baseball Talent
Bailey Mountain Cloggers Go to the CCA Nationals
NFL Blowout Foreshadowed in Cafeteria
ASU Chancellor Candidate Visits Alma Mater
Change of Heart: A Soldier Tells His Story

January 26 - February 1

The HILLTOP - January 30
String Music Finds a Venue Right on the Quad
Dominican Scholar-Athlete Follows His Dream to the Hill
Rush Week Begins

January 19 - January 25

The HILLTOP - January 23
Convocation Recognizes Students
Madden-ness to Warm up Campus for Super Bowl

December 15 - December 31

The HILLTOP - December 19
One Man's Journey From Mexico to Western Carolina
Hispanic Population Increases in the United States
You're Never a Number at the Main St. Deli
Campus Police Downgraded to Security Guards
Ray Commended for Charity
Greeks to Get Letters on Campus
Mars Hill's Grant Seeker Phyllis Stiles
Annual Ski Class Slated for January
Semi-Formal Dance Gallery

December 8 - December 14

The HILLTOP - December 12
Winter Graduates Eye Future
Students Face the Future Through Internships
History Night Honors Legendary Teacher
History Night Program
Mars Hill Freshmen Make Regional Choir
Daniel Terry Chalks Up First Semester as Chaplain
Frisbee® Golf Planned for Campus
Freshman Finds Service in Cycling
Cassie Robinson Brings Passion for Region to Ramsey Center
Honor Society Inducts Top Students

December 1 - December 7

The HILLTOP - December 5
Time and Blight Attack Campus Symbol
Rep. Rapp Relishes Raleigh
LifeWorks Plans Cuba Trip
Mars Hill Voices Join the Opera
Mars Hill Actor/Dancer Breaks into Film
College Experience Pays off for Job-Seeking Grad
The Inauguration, a Black & White Photo Essay
Mock Court Tries Love Triangle Assault
Business Club Learns to Eat with Style
Winter Grads to Hear Mars Hill Alumnus
List of prospective winter graduates
Greeks Clean up Campus
Picture of the Week - December 4

November 24 - November 30

The HILLTOP - November 28
Budget Cut, But Less than Feared
Conservatives Advance in Convention Elections

November 17 - November 23

The HILLTOP - November 21
Shakespeare Comes to Mars Hill
Next Flight Out Brings Adventure and Learning
Travel Class Goes to Chiapas
French Student Discovers Mars Hill
Czech Student gives Flute Concert
Late Nights Lonely in the Computer Lab
Prom Dress Project Makes Festivities Affordable
Student Shares Passion for Clogging
Javelin Champ Owes Success to Injury
Mars Hill Painter Seeks Wholeness in Art and Life
Tattoo Parlor Opens
Downloaders Dig in the Underground
Picture of the Week - November 18

November 10 - November 16

The HILLTOP - November 14
The HILLTOP - November 11
Rain and Mud Grasp Everything but the Team's Soul
Skydiving Celebrates Fifty Years
Fashion Field Trip: When Shopping Turns Professional
Field Trip Photo Gallery
College Counters Downloaders
Mars Hill Librarian Combines Feng Shui and Photography
Catherine Hunter Rides for Peace
"Simple" Bombs Asheville

November 3 - November 9

The HILLTOP - November 7
The HILLTOP - November 6
Mars Hill Inaugurates New President
Pictures of The Inauguration
SGA President Jenkins Hails Common Touch
Choirs perform special music
Lunsford Inauguration to Follow Ancient Rite
College Community Hopes President Tackles Money Challenge
Film Festival an Asheville First
Student Work Featured
Picture of the Week - November 7
Student Reflects on Peace March
   Peace March Photo Gallery

October 27 - November 2

The HILLTOP - October 31
Budget Woes Strike a Sour Note
Fitness Center Lacks Repair Budget
Commuting has Pros...and Cons
Fashion Turns Practical
A Homecoming Photo Gallery
Wild Kingdom Décor Ruled Lion Territory
Picture of the Week - October 31

October 20 - October 26

The HILLTOP - October 25
The HILLTOP - October 24
Homecoming schedule of events
Grant and Kirk Chosen King and Queen
Near-Death Experience Offers Coach New Life
Homecoming Football Game Previewed

October 13 - October 19

The HILLTOP - October 17
When Love Becomes a Weapon
T-shirts Voice the Unsaid
Greek Rock Tradition Painted Over
A dissenting opinion on Greek rock art from an alumnus/brother
Student Ambassadors Promote the College
Area Churches Welcome Mars Hill College Students
Mars Hill Rewards Gail Sawyer's Love

October 6 - October 12

The HILLTOP - October 10
Bye Bye Birdie Opens at Owen Theatre
Operation Big Sweep Sweeps Across Ivy River
Moving Hands Change their Communities
Students Partner with Habitat for Humanity
Areopagus: Casual but Classy
Powder Puff Game Celebrates Female Football
Crossing to the Other Side Made Safer
Insurance Woes Disarm Campus Police
Florist Shop Blooms in Downtown Mars Hill
George Peery - a Prof for All Politics
Picture of the Week - October 7
Picture of the Week - October 10

September 29 - October 5

The HILLTOP - October 3
Balladeer Comes to Mars Hill
Pickers and Singers Will Perform
Mountain Fiddler Back with his Bow
Lunsford Festival History
Heritage Festival Schedule
The Sound of Silence: A Look Inside the Coleman Boundary
Coleman Boundary Photo Gallery
Ryan Pickens Runs for Asheville City Council
Sisters act to start music sorority
Leaks Break Pipes and Routines
Dorm Food Keeps Brain Cells Alive
New Coach Sparks Lacrosse Revival

September 22 - September 28

The HILLTOP - September 26
Robin Garner - Petite Professor Earns High Degree

September 15 - September 21

The HILLTOP - September 19
The Noise About Noise
Read in full the rules of Town and County
Cloggers Make Prime Time
Click for Video, courtesy of ABC Family and toetaps.com
Cut in Baptist Support Expected
Senior Bard Records CD
Blood Flows for Brothers
Poetry and Java Join at Beanstreets
Christian Team Ministers Through Motion ...and More
Picture of the Week - September 17

September 8 - September 14

Freshmen Organize for Asthma Walk

September 1 - September 7

The HILLTOP - September 5
Bonner Retreat Gallery
Baptist Scholar Retreat
Grayson Scholar Retreat
Student Body President Jeff Jenkins Welcomes Students

August 18 - August 31

The HILLTOP - August 24

2002-2003 Year In Review
For an index by category click here
Scroll down for chonological index

Hilltop Staff - Spring Semester

May 12 - May 31

The HILLTOP - May 22
Two Trustees Resign
Resignation Letter from Fred Pittillo
New Campus Chaplain Named

May 5 - May 11

Graduation Page - May 10
Click for List of Graduates
Cris Eleazer graduation speech
John Rakes graduation speech
The HILLTOP - May 9
Search for President Over!!
Resumé of Dan G. Lunsford
A Letter from Iraq
Students Enjoy the Bio-Ethics of Bailey Mountain Bailout
Baily Mountain photo gallery
Freshman Dancer Launches Team
SART Kicks Off Summer Season
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