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04/23/2019

On Wednesday, April 10, students gathered on the library steps to hold a silent protest meant to raise awareness about the needs of Corban’s LGBTQ+ community. One student shares about her thoughts on and participation in this event.

Corban student gives her thoughts on LGBTQ+ silent protest April 23, 2019 By Hannah Brumage Leave a Comment No one wakes up wanting to be considered a “freak” by people who used to love them. No one wakes up wanting people to use slurs or dirty words against them. So why stand up? Why put yourse...

04/16/2019

A massive fire erupted in Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral yesterday, resulting in devastating damages to the important landmark. Students grieve the occasion.

Students grieve the near loss of Notre Dame April 16, 2019 By Megan Trahan Leave a Comment An eight-century-old cathedral. A forest of ancient oak creating the roof structure. Hundreds of years to create. One night to destroy. On Monday, I received a text stating Notre Dame was on the news, but I wa...

03/13/2019

02/26/2019

A student invites us to appreciate professors for the work they do on our behalf.

A student calls for peers to appreciate professors February 26, 2019 By Hannah Brumage Leave a Comment “Teachers teach for the outcome, not the income.” This is an unfortunately true phrase seen all over social media like an inspirational quote to make us feel better about how badly the shapers ...

02/21/2019

Next week, Corban will be putting on a series of tournaments for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch.

Join the competition and put your Smash skills to the test by following the application instructions.

Corban partners with Satellite Gaming for Smash Bros. tournaments February 21, 2019 By David Miller Leave a Comment Next week, Corban will be putting on a series of tournaments for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch. Feb. 25 will be 1v1, the 26 will be 2v2 and the 27 will be 3v3 squad...

02/21/2019

What does being a Warrior mean to you? Comment below to be featured in the Hilltop!

02/19/2019

The February print edition covers Mr. VG, the group counseling program, Hilltop Harmony’s recent competition and more.

February Print Edition 2019 February 19, 2019 By Hilltop Staff Leave a Comment The February print edition covers Mr. VG, MLK Day, Hilltop Harmony’s recent competition and more. Filed Under: Print Edition

02/15/2019

Learn about the candidates for SGA president in preparation for tomorrow’s chapel, during which each will speak. Voting will open following chapel and close at midnight.

SGA presidential election tomorrow, Feb. 15 February 14, 2019 By Megan Trahan Leave a Comment The four Student Government Association presidential candidates came together on Tuesday Feb. 12 for the presidential debates. The candidates shared their visions for the presidency as well at their stances...

02/14/2019

Your mom’s birthday is on Valentine’s Day and your significant other expects a romantic date. What do you do? A Corban student tells us how he deals with precisely this situation.

Ramblings of a Hopeless Romantic February 14, 2019 By Anonymous Leave a Comment Feb. 14, the one day of the year when the word “love” quite literally hangs in the air, is approaching fast. Couples across campus are preparing for the occasion, making plans for how they intend to celebrate the day...

01/30/2019

01/29/2019

Kinley Hickok tells us about her unique art exhibit on display in the Barn.

Pins&Needles exhibit on display in The Barn January 29, 2019 By Kinley Hickok Leave a Comment Pins&Needles was a dream for only a short time. I mentioned the idea to Brenna Brutscher and she immediately offered The Barn as a space to make my dream a reality. I had a lot of help from a lot of people....

01/21/2019

SGA, formerly ASB, is making a number of changes beginning this semester in order to better represent the best interests of students, and to work more efficiently.

Student Government Association (SGA) is reorganized to better represent student interests January 20, 2019 By Megan Trahan Leave a Comment The formerly know ASB (Associated Student Body,) has set up many new changes starting this semester and proceeding into the years to come. ASB has adopted a new....

01/03/2019

Corban University announced a tuition freeze for all undergraduate students for the 2019-20 academic year, in a press release yesterday.

“This freeze represents Corban's ongoing commitment to minimize student loan debt and ensure that a quality education remains affordable for our students,” President Sheldon Nord said.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/corban-university-announces-a-tuition-freeze-for-undergraduate-students-300772026.html

SALEM, Ore., Jan. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In a serious move to put students at the center of its budget strategy, Corban University has adopted a tuition...

12/10/2018

Corban administration has made the decision to let history professor Josh Rice go.

Read a student’s response to this announcement and the accompanying budget situation.

A student’s response to the loss of Professor Rice December 10, 2018 By Hannah Brumage Leave a Comment The first thing I felt when I found out history professor Josh Rice had been let go was a small wave of fear. What was going to happen to the history department? My mind was reeling. Why Professo...

12/07/2018

Accusations can ruin lives. So can trauma.

This satire reports on how Marcus Payne’s life may be altered entirely by recent murder allegations.

Kind-hearted Petco manager attacked over murder allegation December 7, 2018 By David Miller Leave a Comment Marcus Payne was subjected to the continued witch hunt surrounding the several murder allegations lobbied against him by far-left, attention-seeking dead people this Saturday as his trial bega...

11/30/2018

What did you do for Thanksgiving break? Eat some turkey? Get some shopping done? You probably didn’t celebrate Christmas. David Miller and his family did. Read his account of a Christmas in November.

The best Christmas yet – on Thanksgiving November 29, 2018 By David Miller Leave a Comment Thanksgiving used to just be an excuse for my strongly Quaker self to get into fights with my strongly Baptist uncle and strongly Catholic grandmother on my father’s side. One Thanksgiving a couple years b...

11/23/2018

What did you think about Karen Tilstra's series of class visits and community events on 'design thinking'?

https://bit.ly/2SapytP

Creativity Summit encourages students to be ‘design thinkers’ November 21, 2018 By Jessica McCourt Leave a Comment “Design thinking?” What is that? That very question motivated Karen Tilstra, co-founder of Florida Hospital Innovation Lab (FHIL), to visit Salem on Nov. 1 for a series of class...

11/21/2018

Students recently gathered for the academic year's first presentation of Stories of His Glory for a night of praise.

Students heard testimonies from two students, sang together and wrote their own two-word testimonies on large wooden boards. The board filled with the testimonies, the first word describing the past and the second word how God has worked in powerful ways.

“Lost. Found.”
“Guilty. Free.”
“Afraid. Fearless.”

https://hilltop.corban.edu/news/campus/stories-of-his-glory-hosts-first-fall-event-looks-toward-national-influence

Stories of His Glory hosts first fall event, looks toward national influence November 21, 2018 By Jessica McCourt Leave a Comment Students recently gathered for the first annual presentation of Stories of His Glory on Nov. 8 for a night of worship and listening to student testimonies, where Taren Ik...

11/21/2018

Here's 3 unique (and easy) Thanksgiving recipes:
https://hilltop.corban.edu/lifestyle-culture/advice/must-try-unique-thanksgiving-recipes

To pair with the traditional Thanksgiving meal, here are three recipes to help give your holiday a little extra flavor!

11/18/2018

WARRIORS WIN!

In one of the most exciting games in the Corban Men's Soccer team's history, freshman Alan Cruz Ramirez scores to deliver a 3-2 Warrior victory over Arizona Christian University. This will advance Corban to the NAIA Nationals final site in Irvine, California later this month.

11/16/2018

Corban student Anita spent her childhood in unrest-filled Tunisia during the Arab Spring - a series of anti-government protests, uprisings and armed rebellions.

It changed her life and ultimately stirred in her a passion for people living in crisis.

The unlikely childhood of an American living through the Arab Spring November 15, 2018 By Steven Sullivan Leave a Comment Her parents had just picked her up from school and were driving her home when it happened. “Turn around. You don’t want to go here!” the men yelled through the open car win...

11/13/2018

When you find out you're going to Nationals 🙌

11/13/2018

Corban men's soccer will once again compete at the NAIA National Tournament. Congrats Warriors!

For the sixth-straight season, the Corban University men's soccer team will compete in the NAIA National Tournament.

11/08/2018