<![CDATA[The Hilltop RSS]]> /se/the-hilltop-rss-1.525627 en-us Sat, 11 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Pros and Cons of a Dry College]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/news/pros-and-cons-of-a-dry-college-1.2216127 Brittany Butler
By: Brittany ButlerAlcohol is a No-No and Opinions Differ on the Virtues

In a mini-documentary, reporter Brittany Butler explores the negatives and positives of living on a dry campus. Watch her report on The Hilltop YouTube channel. ...

]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 1.2216127 News The Hilltop YouTube channel. ...]]> Brittany Butler News <![CDATA[Editorial: Student Costs to Increase Six Percent]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/editorial/editorial-student-costs-to-increase-six-percent-1.2187874 Kalynn Baker, Editor
By: Kalynn Baker, Editor

Money is always an issue, or rather, the lack of it. MHC students are certainly no exception as MHC's tuition and cost of living continue to rise yet again. With an anticipated six percent increase looming in the upcoming year, students are once more q...

]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 1.2187874 Editorial Kalynn Baker, Editor Editorial <![CDATA[The Hilltop Newspaper Out This Week]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/news/the-hilltop-newspaper-out-this-week-1.2161867 The Hilltop
Printed with local weekly, The News-Record & Sentinel

The Hilltop newspaper is on the stands this week with stories reported by MHC students. Pick up your copy for 50 cents at the news racks in Pittman Dining Hall. Or download a PDF on our website. ...

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 1.2161867 News The Hilltop News <![CDATA[Students Get Ready for Spring SLAM]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/arts-life/students-get-ready-for-spring-slam-1.2140321 Special to The Hilltop
By: Special to The HilltopStudent Liberal Arts Mosaic will be April 13

What do rib fractures, songbird nests and traditional Japanese dress have in common? They are all topics on the schedule for the spring Student Liberal Arts Mosaic, SLAM. ...

]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2011 1.2140321 Arts & Life Special to The Hilltop Arts & Life <![CDATA[Daughter's Blog Chronicles Mars Hill Vet's Letters from Vietnam]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/arts-life/daughter-s-blog-chronicles-mars-hill-vet-s-letters-from-vietnam-1.2140246 Special to The Hilltop
By: Special to The Hilltopwww.nctovietnam.com is link to past

Lynne Wheaton is posting her dad's letters. Her dad's letters from the 1960s. Her dad's letters from Vietnam. ...

]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2011 1.2140246 Arts & Life Special to The Hilltop Arts & Life <![CDATA[Ed Smith, Swimmer, Hot Sauce Maker, Ready for Life After College]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/sports/ed-smith-swimmer-hot-sauce-maker-ready-for-life-after-college-1.2132691 Megan Bartlett

Ed Smith might be seen as an outstanding athlete on the Mars Hill College campus, but he just wants to be a 'normal guy.'...

]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 1.2132691 Sports Megan Bartlett Sports <![CDATA[Asheville Area Students Look for Job Opportunities]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/news/asheville-area-students-look-for-job-opportunities-1.2129555 Ashleigh Joyner, Rachel Conner and Trevor Metcalfe
By: Ashleigh Joyner, Rachel Conner and Trevor Metcalfe

As college graduations near, WNC career counselors stress the importance of valuable experience and a strong resume. Courtesy of Asheville Citizen-Times, www.citizen-times.com, a partner with The Hilltop in th...

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 1.2129555 News www.citizen-times.com, a partner with The Hilltop in th...]]> Ashleigh Joyner, Rachel Conner and Trevor Metcalfe News <![CDATA[Spring Break is Real Talk Topic]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/arts-life/spring-break-is-real-talk-topic-1.2116975 Produced by tvMHC for The Hilltop
DP and JP offer insights to Spring Break and other campus happenings.

Desmond DP Peterson and Justin JP Payne offer their second installment of Real Talk, taking up the topics of Spring Break, lacrosse and men's baseball. Watch the show on the Hilltop YouTube chann...

]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 1.2116975 Arts & Life Hilltop YouTube chann...]]> Produced by tvMHC for The Hilltop Arts & Life <![CDATA[Real Talk from tvMHC]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/arts-life/real-talk-from-tvmhc-1.2074196 tvMHC for The Hilltop
DP and JP talk about the campus scene, Feb. 24, 2011

Real Talk with hosts Desmond DP Peterson and Justin JP Payne. They discuss Night at the Apollo, basketball and life on campus for the week of Feb. 24, 2011. Produced by tvMHC for The Hilltop. View it on the 1.2074196 Arts & Life tvMHC for The Hilltop Arts & Life <![CDATA[Hilltop, Cadenza Win College Media Awards]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/news/hilltop-cadenza-win-college-media-awards-1.2021321 Kalynn Baker

The Hilltop and Cadenza at Mars Hill College were recognized in February by the North Carolina College Media Association for outstanding work. The NCCMA conference was hosted at Appalachian State University in Boone on Feb. 19. The Hilltop was re...

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 1.2021321 News Kalynn Baker News <![CDATA[Mars Hill Theatre Project Still A Dream]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/arts-life/mars-hill-theatre-project-still-a-dream-1.1916123 Amy Leatherwood

The small town of Mars Hill isn't exactly the most thriving town when it comes to local businesses that provide entertainment for the community. Ryan Pickens, business teacher of Mars Hill College, seeks to change this while still staying true to the A...

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 1.1916123 Arts & Life Amy Leatherwood Arts & Life <![CDATA[County, Student Population Differ, Sometimes Causing Friction]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/news/county-student-population-differ-sometimes-causing-friction-1.1824868 Justin Payne

Mars Hill College is a diverse campus that exists in a region that is less so, which can pose challenges to students. ...

]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2010 1.1824868 News Justin Payne News <![CDATA[LGBTQ Tolerance An Issue At MHC]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/news/lgbtq-tolerance-an-issue-at-mhc-1.1824600 Ilana Howard
Some Good, Some Not-So-Good Signs of Acceptance

Students who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered (GLBT) at Mars Hill College may find campus to be judgmental, according to two openly lesbian students. However, some examples of campus life indicate acceptance. (See graph be...

]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2010 1.1824600 News Ilana Howard News <![CDATA[Freshman Urged to Pick a Major ASAP]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/news/freshman-urged-to-pick-a-major-asap-1.1794231 Joshua DeBerry
By: Joshua DeBerry

Freshmen at Mars Hill College are now urged to choose a major as soon as possible to boost retention of the student body and lessen the dropout rate on campus. ...

]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2010 1.1794231 News Joshua DeBerry News <![CDATA[My Country, Sudan]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/arts-life/my-country-sudan-1.1776752 Steven Gatkuoth, Special to The Hilltop

My name is Steven Gatkuoth. I am from southern Sudan, and I have been in America for almost four years. I am studying international studies and business management, and I play basketball for Mars Hill College. I want you to be aware of what ...

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 1.1776752 Arts & Life Steven Gatkuoth, Special to The Hilltop Arts & Life <![CDATA[Despite Size, Smaller Athletes Strive for Success]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/sports/despite-size-smaller-athletes-strive-for-success-1.1768797 Justin Payne

Young athletes may look older and bigger each time they step on the field, run on the court or even jog off the pitcher's mound. But what about the athlete who is smaller but also achieves the same amount of success? ...

]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 1.1768797 Sports Justin Payne Sports <![CDATA[From the Other Side]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/news/from-the-other-side-1.1763494 Amy Leatherwood
An Interview with Mars Hill Police

A police car often indicates trouble to MHC students, but few may know the full extent of the role Mars Hill Police Department plays in campus life. ...

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2010 1.1763494 News Amy Leatherwood News <![CDATA[Profile: Laurie Pederson]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/arts-life/profile-laurie-pederson-1.1730141 By Latalica Simpson for The Hilltop
The women behind the glasses

Laurie Pederson is a woman with many passions and religious paths. At Mars Hill College, her many pursuits translate into a unique classroom experience for her sociology students. ...

]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 1.1730141 Arts & Life By Latalica Simpson for The Hilltop Arts & Life <![CDATA[Blake Sanders Dances, Teaches, Lives Large]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/arts-life/blake-sanders-dances-teaches-lives-large-1.1687752 Amy Leatherwood

THOMASVILLE, NC -- It's hard to believe that through the blaring music of the speakers, the scurrying jingle of tap shoes is still audible anywhere in proximity to the Finch T. Austin Auditorium. Everywhere, teams do last minute practicing, moms run ab...

]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2010 1.1687752 Arts & Life Amy Leatherwood Arts & Life <![CDATA[From Student to Counselor, Richard Clarke Hones Professionalism]]> http://www.hilltopmhc.com/arts-life/from-student-to-counselor-richard-clarke-hones-professionalism-1.1674013 Sherman Ragland
By: Sherman Ragland

From college crack-up to authority figure, Richard Clarke has found a niche on campus. ...

]]> Fri, 8 Oct 2010 1.1674013 Arts & Life Sherman Ragland Arts & Life