by Ryan Rabern
Staff Writer, ’15, English
For the first time since 1975, the LaGrange College Men’s Basketball team can taste what it means to be conference champions. Their lights-out 94-84 victory over the rival Huntingdon Hawks, in Maryville, Tennessee, brought the Panthers, and LaGrange College, their first USA South Conference title. Read more
by Ben Fuller
Editor-in-chief, ’16, English
Dr. Frank O’Connor departed from LaGrange College faculty on Monday, February 17th, drawing a strong reaction from students. One of O’Connor’s former students, psychology major Trayton Carson-Tanner, responded by creating a Facebook group. The group exists, according to its description, “To let Dr. O’Connor know how much we appreciated him and that we won’t forget him.” Read more
By Nicole Cato
Staff Writer, ’15, Spanish
LaGrange College recently hosted two cultural enrichment events with speakers Reverend Otis Moss, Jr. and Reverend Olu Brown, who both shared the message of Martin Luther King, Jr. In celebration of Black History Month, The Hilltop News looks back to the words of these inspirational speakers. Read more
by Ben Fuller
Editor-in-chief, ’16, English
How’d you like the snow? Exciting, right? Well, you know what’s even more exciting? The Hilltop News is up and running for the 2014 calendar year, so expect great things these upcoming Spring and Fall semesters!
For all you potential writers out there, our theme for this spring’s special print issue is “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Yes, exactly like that Joyce Carol Oates story you had to read! Let’s put this theme into perspective. Where could a passionate writer go if he was challenged with a theme like this? What does it even mean? Read more
By Ben Fuller
Copy Editor, ‘16, English
Imagine chasing a chicken in heels and a dress. This was the experience sophomore Carmen Findley had on the night of convocation, a mere few days after moving into the Sustainability House for the 2013-2014 academic year. Findley was joined by fellow sophomores Chandelle Ulmer and Emilee Prestridge, who have agreed to give reflections and updates on the goings on of the house and its many projects and endeavors. Read more
