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Who are Milligan’s Sweethearts?

Who are Milligan’s Sweethearts?

By | February 12, 2014 at 2:21 am | No comments

By Sydney Franklin Looks like we’re reviving an old Milligan tradition with the upcoming Sweetheart Convo, set to take place on Feb. 25. at 11 a.m. Three males and three females from each class will compete for the honor of “class sweetheart.” Individuals will be paired...

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Who is the buffest of them all? It’s Branden Jones!

Who is the buffest of them all? It’s Branden Jones!

By | February 11, 2014 at 2:58 pm | No comments

By Amber Plumer The annual Mr. Buff pageant was held on Friday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gregory Center Theatre. The evening was filled with laughs and tears as the seven contestants attempted to convince the judges why they deserved to be named the buffest of them...

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Student profile: Senior Zach MacLellan

Student profile: Senior Zach MacLellan

By | February 6, 2014 at 9:27 pm | No comments

By Angela Highfield Q: What is your most embarrassing moment at Milligan? A: “My most embarrassing moment at Milligan was when my best friend had to ask the girl I liked out for me! Two years later, I thank him every day because she and I are still dating!” Q: What...

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iHerd That! “Brutus’s Snow Day”

iHerd That! “Brutus’s Snow Day”

By | January 31, 2014 at 4:26 pm | No comments

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Senior Reflection: Elizabeth Gentry

Senior Reflection: Elizabeth Gentry

By | January 31, 2014 at 4:05 pm | No comments

Photo by Brian BaJenk on Flickr. Early this semester I was up at 2 a.m. talking with a dear friend of mine (because all the best conversations happen that late) and he said something that struck me. Milligan is a journey, not a destination. And he’s right. In just over...

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What Kind of Dirt Are You?

What Kind of Dirt Are You?

By | January 31, 2014 at 3:45 pm | No comments

I was not and am not fertile soil. Fertile Soil requires maintenance. It requires hard work. Fertile soil requires tilling the land, fertilization, pouring nutrients into the soil. All of these “requirements” for fertile soil were not evident in my life. I never tilled the...

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Artist Highlight: Hannah Reedy, photographer and nurse

Artist Highlight: Hannah Reedy, photographer and nurse

By | January 31, 2014 at 2:49 pm | No comments

By Caleb Nix Q: How will your photography help you and your nursing career? A: At first I thought photography would be just a hobby, but the more I got into it the more I realize it teaches you life lessons and characteristics that will help me in any field but especially...

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Best late night study spots in town (with food)

Best late night study spots in town (with food)

By | January 31, 2014 at 1:39 pm | No comments

By Brittany Shaffer If you’re looking for places to study late at night, you might be surprised at the options available in Johnson City and Elizabethton. Although many buildings on campus close, you can still find places to study with your peers. Here’s a quick review of...

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Top Five Affordable Ski Spots in Appalachia

Top Five Affordable Ski Spots in Appalachia

By | January 31, 2014 at 1:32 pm | No comments

By Brittany Shaffer If you enjoy skiing or snowboarding but worry about the high cost associated with those sports, don’t be deterred. If you shop around and know about the deals, snow sports can be quite affordable, even for the average college student. Here’s a list of...

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New presidential home to be a hospitality venue for Milligan community

New presidential home to be a hospitality venue for Milligan community

By | January 31, 2014 at 1:09 pm | No comments

By Saziye Gourley-Ozhayta With the donation of the new presidential home last month, Milligan College now owns a spacious house to host guests and further the mission of the school. The donor did not desire to be recognized for this, but rather preferred it to be a...

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