By Leah Foster
Copy Editor, ’15, Mathematics
Th
ree classes led by Dr. Dottie Joiner, John Lawrence, and Dr. John Cook explored the history and beauty of Rome. We began our journey right after we cleared the airport, led through the city by two Italian tour guides. The days of this unforgettable trip seem to blur together because we witnessed so much history and art. The memories, though, are alive and well, and they flood my thoughts daily. Read more
By Cara Thornton
Contributing Writer, ’15, Biology
LaGrange College has a policy in which they award a $2,500 travel voucher to junior or senior students to apply toward an interim travel abroad course. This year was my year to travel and immerse myself in a culture that I would have never had the opportunity to experience otherwise. While others chose trips to Italy, Hawaii, or the Philippines, I happily signed up for the trip to Central America with Dr. Paschal and Dr. Crutchfield, the trip that caught my interest the most. Read more
by Marlana Hurst
Contributing Writer, ’16, Art and Design
Are you the type of person who has lived in one place for your entire life, and has hardly ever been out of the country, let alone out of your state? Well, if you are anything like me, then I am going to assume that we are on the same page. If so, then when you do have the opportunity to go somewhere new, it is quite exciting, right? Even if the destination is a mere few states away in whatever direction, a sense of adventure may fall upon you. This is precisely how I felt when I was approved to spend a week of my Jan Term in New Orleans. I had heard a lot about the place, both good and bad, so I really had no idea what to expect before I arrived. So, naturally, I was anxious when we finally came to the French Quarter, after a long eight-hour drive. 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
