Brackinberry Floats at “Will This Float?” Competition

Brackinberry Floats at “Will This Float?” Competition

By | December 1, 2011 at 2:37 pm | No comments

By: Caleb Friddell Milligan College senior Cara Beth Brackins won the fourth annual business competition “Will This Float?” which took place on Nov. 17. “She was articulate, poised, and passionate about her proposal,” said President Bill Greer who was a judge for...

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Milligan Implements a New Campus Security System

Milligan Implements a New Campus Security System

By | December 1, 2011 at 2:22 pm | No comments

Photo Credit: Morgan Poff By: Morgan Poff Students and employees of Milligan will soon be able to use a new emergency alert system that is being launched within the next few weeks. The new system will utilize text messaging, email, social media alerts and RSS feeds to spread...

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Reid Hosts Senior Art Show

Reid Hosts Senior Art Show

By | November 17, 2011 at 8:14 pm | No comments

Photo Credit: Luke Freeman By: Luke Freeman Marshall Reid recently hosted his senior show in the Derthick Art Gallery. The exhibit featured a selection of his large-format, medium-format, and 35mm photography. The exhibit will in the gallery through November...

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Milligan College Helps Children in the Community Have a Better Christmas

Milligan College Helps Children in the Community Have a Better Christmas

By | November 17, 2011 at 8:08 pm | No comments

Photo Credit: Tiffany Wong By: Tiffany Wong Milligan College through LINC, a campus organization, is helping children in the Tri-Cities area by getting them two presents for Christmas. This program is called the Angel Tree. It is a program that is nationally known for...

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Carter Installed as Servant Leadership Chair

Carter Installed as Servant Leadership Chair

By | November 16, 2011 at 12:24 pm | No comments

By: Candice Schlaegel At Tuesday’s convocation, Dr. Carolyn Carter was installed as the Don and Clarinda Jeanes Chair of Servant Leadership. According to the ceremony’s program, Dr. Carter has been a Milligan professor for 28 years. While at Milligan, she has taught...

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Dr. Garland Young to Serve as Interim Academic Dean Next Semester

Dr. Garland Young to Serve as Interim Academic Dean Next Semester

By | November 11, 2011 at 5:53 pm | No comments

By: Sydney Franklin Dr. Mark Matson is leaving his role as Milligan’s academic dean after next month. Matson, whose official title is vice president for academic affairs and dean, will leave his position on Dec. 31 for a sabbatical when he will take up his research...

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Women’s Basketball Team Lose in Home Opener

Women’s Basketball Team Lose in Home Opener

By | November 11, 2011 at 5:48 pm | No comments

By: Lauren Austin The women’s basketball team lost their home opener game 70-54 to the Lees-McRae College Bobcats last Tuesday at Steve Lacy Fieldhouse. “I had high expectations coming into tonight,” said Rich Aubrey, head coach of the Buffaloes. “I thought we...

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Milligan Soccer Team Raises Money for Cancer

Milligan Soccer Team Raises Money for Cancer

By | November 11, 2011 at 5:44 pm | No comments

The Milligan men’s soccer team traded in their orange and black jerseys for purple and pink during last Saturday’s playoff game against Bluefield College. The purple jerseys were worn for a special cause: raising money for cancer research. Students and faculty had the...

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Homecoming Dance

Homecoming Dance

By | November 10, 2011 at 3:28 pm | No comments

Photo Credit: Kristen Quon By: Tiffany Wong The Milligan College Homecoming Dance took place on Oct. 28. With guest DJs, Ryan Evans and Heather Vaccaro, dancing began at 8 p.m. and lasted until midnight. “I came out to have a good time,” said Johnny Miller, a freshman...

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2011 Homecoming Parade

2011 Homecoming Parade

By | November 10, 2011 at 2:20 pm | No comments

The 2011 Milligan Homecoming Parade took place Homecoming weekend.  It was the first parade with new President, Bill Greer, and First Lady, Edwina.  Among the participants of the parade were CAB, Powderpuff  Football teams, SGA, and the candidates for Mr. and Ms....

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