Every Place Has Something to It: A Shakespearean Sci-Fi Writer’s Journey to LaGrange

Every Place Has Something to It: A Shakespearean Sci-Fi Writer’s Journey to LaGrange

By Ben Fuller

Copy Editor, ’16, English

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The LaGrange College English Department welcomed Dr. Patricia Marchesi at the start of the 2015 fall semester. As one of the college’s newest faculty members, Dr. Marchesi specializes in Renaissance literature and drama. Though she has just set foot onto the LaGrange College campus (a place completely foreign to her), she enjoys her new colleagues and is quickly becoming acquainted with the student body as she teaches several freshman composition courses during her initial semester.

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The First Word: Lasha Banks

The First Word: Lasha Banks

Lasha-BanksIntroduction from Dr. Jack Slay, English Professor: Lasha’s essay is the first one she wrote this semester for ENGL 1101 Honors. The assignment was fairly simple: respond to one or more of the ethical principles we had set up and discussed in class. Lasha’s response was bold and unique and refreshing — a glimpse into her psyche as well as a hard look at our own society. Read her essay here.

Personal Preparedness

Personal Preparedness

By Bryan Kirby

Contributing Writer, ’16, Nursing

possessionsWhile most of us think about squeezing in naps between classes, studying, eating, or hanging out with friends, we need to take a few minutes to focus on protecting our hard-earned belongings from the crimes of theft and property damage. Whether you are a freshmen with just a few precious belongings to remind you of home, or a non-traditional student with a house and a collection of stuff, you value those items and want them protected. Here are a few simple techniques that will help keep your stuff where it belongs: with you.

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The Hilltop News Launches the Fall Special Issue Theme “The Network”

The Hilltop News Launches the Fall Special Issue Theme “The Network”

By Emily Webb

Editor-in-Chief, ’17, English

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In 1976, the movie Network was released. The film, about a television network dealing with low ratings, ranked #64 on American Film Institute’s Greatest Movies of All Time list. It is from this film we received the classic line, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!” a refrain that disaffected TV audiences shout from their windows into the streets.

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National Library Worker’s Day: Honoring Our Librarians

National Library Worker’s Day: Honoring Our Librarians

By Emily Webb

Editor-in-Chief, ’17, English

nicoleMrs. Lisa Farrow, a librarian at LaGrange College, has been friends with Senior Nicole Cato since Nicole was a freshman. “She’s very helpful,” Nicole says. “She’s like my mom here at school.”

This relationship made Nicole want to establish a connection with the other librarians. She says, “I am grateful for the relationship I have with Mrs. Farrow and the other librarians. Without their role in the library, I would never have gotten to know them. I wanted to express my gratitude for their help.” Read more

The Hilltop News Launches “Spring into Service”

The Hilltop News Launches “Spring into Service”

By Emily Webb

 

Editor-in-Chief, ’17, English

unnamed (2)One of LaGrange College’s pillars is service, and the college is quick to promote service projects with Service Saturdays, the creation of the Servant Scholars, and service trips during Jan Term. But what does service really mean? Is it volunteer work? Is it helping someone else? Service is a broad term, and it has different definitions and can be experienced in many ways. Read more