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MARS HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
Monday, November 22,1^% November
TbiaAAf, 0^ /I Mad &diioJi
The Hilltop, in the form of a newspaper has been in existence since
1953. During this time 20 Editors-in-Chiefs have come and gone, leaving
their printed impressions letter-pressed in the history of Mars Hill College.
I am the 21st. And the beginning of a third decade, is now.
As each edition of this paper comes out I face the sometimes un
pleasant fact that there is no possible way to please everyone with the
content of the paper. Subject to title of “radical,” “fanatic,” or just plain
unjournalistic, my staff functions under the premise that a newspaper’s
main responsibility is to inform, reflect, and guide.
When I came back to Mars Hill after my recent absence I found that
the issue of what this paper is supposed to be had come to a head. It was
brought to my attention that the administration of this college was not
pleased with the manner in which this paper functions. I heard this through
the grapevine. No member of the administration thought it necessary to
consult me on this issue. As of the date of this editorial no communication
between the newspaper or the administration has taken place.
It would be a lie to say that no problems exist within the structure, the
staff, the operation, of this newspaper. Each year editors face the problem
of recruiting and teaching new staff members. In the eyes of a freshman
the concept of working on a newspaper, at first glance, is a prestigious
responsibility. However, as time progresses and issues come out a dedi
cated staff member can easily turn into a frustrated and lost individual.
I firmly believe that part of the problem lies within the fact that even
though this college expects a newspaper to exist, they fail to recognize
us. Proof of this can be found when one looks at Freshman Orientation.
Plans were made, speakers invited, and programs drawn up. Through all
this Student Publications were ignored. This has been the case repeatedly.
The only time any branch of Student Publications is recognized is when
it is recognized in one of the student publications. Absurdity.
Because of this lack of recognition, and the everyday problems of a
newspaper few staff members feel enough satisfaction to continue to dedi
cate hours on end to the Hilltop. Lack of time and lack of experience
causes a staffer, when sent out on an assignment to feel baffled and mis
guided. The situation is worsened when a staffer is shunned by the party
they are seeking. We function on a system of deadlines. How can a
newspaper be expected to report news when the sources aren’t available,
interviews are putoff?
Complaints of lack of news may be justified. However, the reason for
this is not because we are not aware. To be sure we know exactly what
is going on on this campus. This complaint will hold more weight when
certain sources make available certain information. We do not create
articles out of our own mind. Rather, we print it as we see it.
We constantly make an effort to revamp this newspaper to fit the needs
of the students. It is a newspaper designed specifically for students, they
pay for it.
And the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the faculty,
administration, or the student body. They are ours.
It is coming.
by Ed Sams
Welcome back, you week-end commuters. How was
the trip home? This school is always going to be a suit
case college until someone finally comes to grips with
it. Oh, well! Though Mars Hill on the week-end has
been described as the set location for the Night of the
Living Dead, a few insomniacs managed to raise a good
time Saturday night at the dance with the Clear Smoke.
Stay calm, MHO students, but more importantly stay
here because Student Activities is planning plenty of
things for week-end entertainment.
If by some chance you find yourself some Sunday
night around 7:15, already unpacked with nothing to
do, I have been asked to say that you are always wel
come at Baptist Student Fellowship in the basement of
the Baptist Church. The BSF is a campus Christian
organization formed to relate to the college individual
of today through talks, discussions, trips, and commun
ity service acts. And if they do manage to accomplish
this all in 45 minutes weekly they do deserve their title
as the magic Christians.
Warning to all seniors who are planning on graduate
school. Dust off those thinking caps and get ready to
take the Graduate Record Examination this Dec. 11. If
you have failed to register for the GRE before last
Tuesday, 16, you can still pay a $3.50 late entrance fee
to take the test. Since the test will be Dec. 11 and
the MHC Greek ball will be Dec. 10, it wouldn’t be safe
to say that those light bulbs blinking above each head
at the test won’t be the only thing lit.
The Abbey Theater is not forgotten! Though it
probably will wish it was when the Scriblerus Club will
give their original Christmas farce, Dec. 7 at the home
of Mrs. Betty Hughes for their annual Christmas party.
The play is entitled “A Victorian Christmas” and it
offers an evening of polite conversation with Charles
Dickens, his contemporaries, and his creations.
This week’s riddle: If a senate meeting is held Tues
day night, November 9 with only 12 senators there and
adjourned because it at least takes 14 for a quorum,
where did the rest of the senators go??????
Remember all you potential Rod McCuen’s out there
that dead-line for Cadenza material is February 2, so
ainal
shoot those poems, short stories, and orig
to Box 625-C. We also accept art work too.
to
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a pageant and
Laurel staff is planning to help out; they
in their finger paintings that they made in scW
week. „
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Palmistry tip 11: If your index finger on
hand is the same length as your middle finger I®
and you like raw Gainsburger there is a
could become a werewolf on the next f"
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that you
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Lost and found: has anyone any informatio' ,51
lost, misplaced stolen, or strayed senators He 1971.72 annu
senate sanitation committee who were J^merican Collei
they were supposed to meet with the housing no" iiijj
investigate college bath rooms. jr:'
Those volunteer services people, Phyllis D
Mike Snyder are hard at work at this Thanksgi"'"®^jj,ijj®''°nymous comrr
Christmas time to provide holiday comforts faculty mem
sities for needy families. If you would be P®'"'
helping on a community drive to gather
orations for county families or to work with If tijy^^r. Chapi
portunity Corporation to collect food and tabulation.
phylli^ \
the destitute get in touch with either Mike ®*'°ns accord
Box 53-C or come by the SGA office. Their
7:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
The Mars Hill College Choir received
standing ovations in Florida State University>
November 12, for the Southern division of the
Choral Directors Association. The 38 hiernh®^^^||i
under direction of Dr. Robert Rich has ®nn9 gj
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convention of American Choral Directors at i'- y|,|
Missouri and has been invited to represent th®
States in an International Symposium this year ih
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A voter’s registration drive is being
started
W
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sophomores, Linda McClure and Mary Sander® i,| to tbe dismay
radl"
remind all students through posters, fliers,
newspaper announcements to register when
home this week for Thanksgiving. _
IL b'ices, the con\
^^l^'"dually wrappi
The No-Doz award is bestowed to Nancy sticks of she
and her committee, the contestants. Phi Mu
AIP*'^'/ S to
all of the people responsible for this year’s
Pageant”.
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Laine Calloway
Exams To Come
The Grecian Roll
Monday
Dec. 13
8:00
10:00
8:00
2:00
Tuesday
Dec. 14
11:00
9:00
8:00
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Well, those busy pagans have
been at it again with their Bacchus
parties, Vestan charity drives, and
Mercurian road trips.
Kappa Phi Theta was wined. If not
dined, last Saturday night, Nov. 13,
by the loveliest sirens in the whole
Aegean Delta Phi Zeta, at the Down
towner in Asheville. Tuesday, Nov.
9, Kappa representatives went to
East Tennessee State College to
meet with Sigma Chi and discuss
their plans for going national.
Those Delta maidens have not
remained idle. Besides their party,
which was to repay Kappa for a
party given for them last year, their
charity drive came off with a tre
mendous success. The winners of
the drive were the members of the
International Club with Sigma Alpha
Chi as honorable mention. Delta
chairman of the drive Jennifer
Stevens wishes to thank all partici
pants for the time and effort that
was spent.
President Debbie Henry resigned
from her office as president of Sig
ma Alpha Chi with vice-president
Judy Tallman acting as president in
her place. Robby Gatlin resigned
from her post as sorority treasurer,
effective next semester, with Becky
White filling in her place. Projects
this semester for the Sigma sisters
will be a food basket for some de
serving family this Christmas.
Alpha Phi Cmega, besides helping
with the blood drive, will begin work
ing with the Methodist Church this
Thanksgiving in collecting food for
needy families.
Wednesday
Dec. IS
2:00
12:00
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Peery, pol
V’ Of the Poll
Thursday
Dec. 16
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3:00
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Friday
Dec. 17
8:00
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LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS
the Mars Hill College
Hillrop
Editor-in-Chief
Laine Calloway
Feature Editor - Ed Sams
Sports Editor Thad Strom
Advertising Manager John McNutt
Xypists —- Gayla Green, Nancy Greer
Circulation Manager Nancy Greer
Photographer - — - Norm Carter
Mary Lynn Rhinehardt
Larry Pike
Charles Revis
Ed Lynch
Robert Kirk
Gayla Green
Ken Chamlee
Published by students of Mars Hill College, P. O. Box 486-T, Mars Hill,
N. C., 28754. Advertising rate Is $.75 per column inch. Telephone
689-1250. Subscription rate is $2 per year. Published 15 times during
the College year. Second class postage paid.
The opinions expressed in this news
paper are not necessarily those of the
faculty, administration, or student body.
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Running a close second to the At
lanta trip. Is one to Cape Kennedy.
The N.A.S.A. Space Center, would,
of course, be the main attraction.
Country music buffs will be
pleased to know that it is hoped a
jaunt can be planned to Nashville,
Tenn., to the Grand Cle Cpry. Three
cheers for Merle Haggard!
The cost for these outings, if
enough people show interest, will be
minimal.
However, It isn’t necessary to
journey very far from campus to en
joy some of the sights of America.
Rock-hounding in the spring for
emeralds and aquamarine; hikes in
the Shining Rock and Linville area;
and a pure pleasure trip to Sliding
Rock, are just a few well within easy
reach of MHC.
V. by Sam Switi
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