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The Hilltop Centennial Video Collection

The three videos below were reported, edited and produced by Olivia Blevins and Ileya Williams. Both multimedia journalists are in the broadcast journalism capstone class, NewsVision — under the tutelage of Associate Professor, Journalism Sequence Coordinator and Miss Howard 1987-88, Professor Jennifer Thomas.

“A Unique Opportunity”: Campus Editor Expresses What Centennial Means for Student Journalists

The Hilltop campus editor JD Jean-Jacques opens up about his Hilltop experience and expresses what he looks forward to as the newspaper celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Former Editor-in-Chief Reflects on Time at The Hilltop

Pearl Stewart served as The Hilltop Editor-in-chief from 1970-71. Now, over 50 years later Stewart shares how her time at The Hilltop influenced her journalism career and what it means to be a part of the publication’s historic legacy.

The Hilltop Editorial Advisor Shares His Journey with the Publication

Keith Alexander is a Pulitzer prize-winning crime and courts reporter for The Washington Post and the current editorial advisor for The Hilltop staff. As a former editor for The Hilltop during his undergraduate experience, Alexander discusses his decision to return to the Mecca and how he pours into the current student journalists. 

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