STUDENT LIFE

Freshmen adjusting well to life in Webb Hall

Freshmen adjusting well to life in Webb Hall

By | September 21, 2012 at 1:26 pm | No comments

By: Justin Little Photo Credit: Justin Little For some it’s trying to balance work and fun. For others, it is learning how to live with a complete stranger. These are some of the adjustments Milligan College freshmen are facing in Webb Hall. One freshman, Nathan...

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Library Usage Up: Where do Students go to Study?

Library Usage Up: Where do Students go to Study?

By | September 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm | No comments

By: David Corwin Photo Credit: Gary Daught Milligan’s record enrollment has lead to students finding the library too crowded for study time. Even though the library is conducive for learning, many students see its popularity as a problem. Junior nursing major, Toleshi...

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Milligan announces a big donation and new dorms

Milligan announces a big donation and new dorms

By | May 2, 2012 at 3:48 pm | No comments

By: Jennica Lyons During the unveiling of the Don and Clarinda Jeanes Fountain President Bill Greer made an exciting announcement.  He announced that along with receiving the largest donation Milligan has ever received, the board of trustees approved the building of new...

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Editorial Farewell

Editorial Farewell

By | May 2, 2012 at 1:32 pm | No comments

By: Gretchen Grant It is hard for me to believe that my college career is coming to an end. I feel blessed to have been part of such a close-knit community and I will forever be grateful for my professors and peers. Without Milligan I would have never had the opportunity to...

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Psychology in Appalachia: Milligan stands out

Psychology in Appalachia: Milligan stands out

By | April 20, 2012 at 10:29 am | One comment

By: Fitz Harris Two Milligan students received second place and also received $100 cash prizes and certificates in the Appalachian Student Research Forum (ASRF) held on April 5 at the Center at Millennium Park in Johnson City. The annual research forum was first held in...

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Honorary Jeanes Fountain Is Coming to a Finish

Honorary Jeanes Fountain Is Coming to a Finish

By | April 20, 2012 at 10:19 am | No comments

By: Syd Bickers The granite face panels of the honorary water fountain celebrating the service of past President Don Jeanes and wife Clarinda were hoisted by crane over Derthick commons and set in place on April 13. Construction of the fountain’s concrete footings and...

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SGA takes Milligan Dancing to a New Heights

SGA takes Milligan Dancing to a New Heights

By | April 20, 2012 at 10:07 am | No comments

By: Sydney Franklin This semester’s semi-formal dance, “That Big Party,” is a step up from previous years. Several changes have been made to make the event bigger and better. All Milligan students are invited to attend the party, not just juniors and...

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MCA Fashion Show Preview

By | April 20, 2012 at 9:41 am | No comments

By: Krista Knudtsen MCA-also known as the group for Multi-Cultural Awareness- seeks to provide creative methods for bringing different cultural events to Milligan’s campus. This has included events such as food festivals with culinary delights from other countries or...

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Students sit down with Dr. Greer to have pizza with the President

Students sit down with Dr. Greer to have pizza with the President

By | April 20, 2012 at 9:32 am | No comments

By: Gretchen Grant Empty pizza boxes lined Fireside Lounge in the McMahan Student Center on Tuesday night after the conclusion of Pizza with the President. Milligan President Bill Greer organized the event in hopes of creating “open dialogue between him, students and...

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Dr. Dennis Elkins Decides It’s Time to “Move On”

Dr. Dennis Elkins Decides It’s Time to “Move On”

By | April 19, 2012 at 4:30 pm | No comments

By: Sarah Underwood After teaching at Milligan for three years, Dr. Dennis Elkins, professor of the practice of theater and humanities, has decided it’s time to move on. Elkins has taught an “advanced acting class” and freshman humanities. One of his current...

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