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Government shutdown

Government shutdown

By | October 1, 2013 at 7:55 pm | No comments

By: Syd Bickers The federal government rolled over in its bed this morning and decided not to report to work, like a sleepy-eyed college student choosing to skip their 8 a.m. class. Hitting snooze on the budget alarm As of this morning the federal government is on...

Posted in: Politics, World News

“Week of Wellness” winners

“Week of Wellness” winners

By | September 30, 2013 at 8:28 pm | No comments

By: Stampede Staff Students signed up to compete in wellness actives at the Gilliam Wellness Center last week during the annual Week of Wellness (W.O.W.). Competitors names were placed into drawings, and winners were named last Friday. Below is a list of the winners and...

Posted in: COMMUNITY, SPORTS, STUDENT LIFE

Congrats Dr. Jeff Miller and Dr. Heather Hoover!

Congrats Dr. Jeff Miller and Dr. Heather Hoover!

By | September 27, 2013 at 2:38 pm | No comments

By: Staff Photo by: James Douglas Drs. Heather Hoover and Jeff Miller were installed as endowed chairs during Chapel on Tuesday. Hoover was named the George and Janet Arnold Chair of Humanities. Miller was named the Vera Britton Chair of...

Posted in: ACADEMICS

Leaps and bounds

Leaps and bounds

By | September 27, 2013 at 2:30 pm | No comments

By: Sarah Collie Photo by: Sarah Collie Enrollment has reached an all-time high, and this record number of students is spread in more academic fields of study than Milligan has ever offered, according to the registrar’s office. Although all data for 2013 major trends are...

Posted in: ACADEMICS

Craving Apple? Apple Inc. releases the new iOS7

Craving Apple? Apple Inc. releases the new iOS7

By | September 27, 2013 at 2:27 pm | No comments

By: Stephen Murphy Photo by: Meaghan Roland The hunger strike is up. As of September 18, students could begin feeding their craving for Apple Inc. as the new iOS 7operating system was released. Within four days since its release, the Los Angeles Times reported over 200...

Posted in: COMMUNITY, STUDENT LIFE

Apostolos: New Name — Same Mission

Apostolos: New Name — Same Mission

By | September 27, 2013 at 2:20 pm | No comments

By: Meaghan Roland Photo by: Meaghan Roland Originally known as the Cross Cultural Missions Committee, Apostolos is the newly renamed student led group that seeks to share the love of Christ by living missionally on campus, in the community and across the world. Apostolos...

Posted in: COMMUNITY, SPIRITUAL LIFE, STUDENT LIFE

Big shoes to fill: Debbie Harbin steps down

Big shoes to fill: Debbie Harbin steps down

By | September 27, 2013 at 1:30 pm | No comments

By: Taylor Foote Debbie Harbin will be stepping down from her position as administrative assistant for academic affairs at Milligan in mid-October. After five years of working closely with the academic dean and assisting faculty members, she has decided to leave her...

Posted in: ACADEMICS

President Greer twirped by a young lady in the 80s

President Greer twirped by a young lady in the 80s

By | September 22, 2013 at 5:51 pm | No comments

By: Sydney Franklin When President Greer was a sophomore at Milligan in 1982, he was asked out on a TWIRP date by a junior transfer named Ms. Young in his business law class. Both business majors in accounting, Greer and Ms. Young molded a friendship through the many...

Posted in: CONTACT US

Lady Buffs try to regain balance

Lady Buffs try to regain balance

By | September 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm | No comments

By: Stephen Murphy The Lady Buffs soccer team had a record of 2-4-1 going into last night's game against King University. Leading the night the Buffs outshot the Tornados 24-15 along with the most shots on goal 11-7. Even with a terrific night the buffs came up short...

Posted in: SPORTS

Chutzpah of TWIRP

Chutzpah of TWIRP

By | September 17, 2013 at 8:14 pm | No comments

By: Sydney Franklin Ah, TWIRP Week. It has begun. The only week in the semester where the girl gets the guy or attempts to ask him out, has begun. You can plan fun dates off campus or attend the many social events provided for you at Milligan, and it all culminates with the...

Posted in: COMMUNITY, Editorial