by Ben Fuller
Copy Editor, ’16, English
On January 22nd in the Dickson Assembly Room, LaGrange College celebrated Martin Luther King Day with a CE Event welcoming speaker Hank Thomas, one of the original Freedom Riders during the Civil Rights Movement. During his speech, Thomas gave tribute to Martin Luther King, reflected on his experiences during the Civil Rights Movement, evaluated the current state of the United States in terms of race relations, and looked ahead to a bright future.
Introduction from Dr. Jack Slay, Professor of English: I’ve enjoyed watching Alexis develop her writing this semester; with each assignment she seems to work a little harder, dig a little deeper. In this essay she explores Heraclitus’ maxim that “character is fate” — and, with the help of a local celebrity, draws some interesting conclusions. Read her essay here.
Introduction from Dr. Laine Scott, Professor of English: Amy Webb, a member of this fall’s honors section of ENGL 1101, was recently asked to write a 2-page paper about a current event. All of Amy’s work so far this semester has been top-notch, and this effort was no exception to that trend. She did exactly what I asked of her, painstakingly conducting research, maintaining sufficient focus for such a short essay, and meticulously proofreading until the finished product was clean, informative, and succinct. Anyone who has ignored the recent news about the Ebola virus can get a decent overview from Amy’s paper. Read her essay here.
by Kadeshia Brown
Contributing Writer, ’15, English
This semester, LaGrange College welcomed a chapter of the organization Girl Power and Emerging Women (GPEW), which serves to empower and guide struggling young women. At the first meeting, which was held in the Boopie on the evening of September 11 to an audience of eight girls and women, co-founder Denise Mosley excitedly explained the company’s vision and plans for the future. Continue reading
by Ben Fuller
Editor-in-chief, ’16, English
It’s been a fun-filled summer of traveling, relaxing, and dumping ice water over one’s own head for a good cause. Now is the
time for both students and the Hilltop News to rise out of summer and rocket headfirst into fall semester.
But watch out; when two things leap off the ground together, it’s inevitable they’ll collide! Continue reading
Introduction from Dr. Williams: My 1102 class was given a good bit of freedom in writing about one of three poets. Ashlyn chose Emily Dickinson, and tried to shed some light on that poet’s mystique by focusing on her curious treatment of and attitude toward death. She selected three poems and constructed a thesis that argued for a vision of death common to them all. What I like about Ashlyn’s writing is its conciseness-she makes her words count. And she doesn’t belabor quotation, but finds just what she needs. She also has a refreshing tendency to zero in on what is interesting, leaving out “the dull bits.” She illuminates Dickinson’s style, in a sense, by sharing it. Read her essay here.
