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The Decaturian is Millikin's student-run newspaper. The opinions reflected may not be those of Millikin as an institution.

The Decaturian

The Decaturian is Millikin's student-run newspaper. The opinions reflected may not be those of Millikin as an institution.

The Decaturian

The Decaturian is Millikin's student-run newspaper. The opinions reflected may not be those of Millikin as an institution.

The Decaturian

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Fill the Pantry, Fuel the Future: What You Need To Know About the WSOY Food Drive
Fill the Pantry, Fuel the Future: What You Need To Know About the WSOY Food Drive
Shaina Mae Yumol, Writer • September 6, 2025

Millikin University is turning student competition into community support by launching a four-week food drive challenge that transforms campus organizations into hunger-fighting...

Decatur Moves: A New Way to Move the City
Decatur Moves: A New Way to Move the City
Ellie Fitzpatrick, Writer • September 4, 2025

The days of begging for a ride or having to walk miles to get to your favorite restaurant are about to be a distant memory.  Local public transportation in Decatur is...

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Millikin Track Celebrates Senior Night
Millikin Track Celebrates Senior Night
Sophie Gibbs, Sports Editor • May 2, 2025

One last lap around Frank M. Lindsay Field's track. The Millikin Track team hosted an invite on Friday, April 25, which was also their senior night. Seniors Colin Griffin,...

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Five Cities Baroque Festival Set to Return to Central Illinois This June
Five Cities Baroque Festival Set to Return to Central Illinois This June
Eli Bland, Arts Editor • May 6, 2025

The third annual Five Cities Baroque Festival is officially returning to Decatur and the surrounding area this summer.  Starting June 15th, this week-long festival will...

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Senior Spotlight: A’Majeine Carson
Senior Spotlight: A’Majeine Carson
Shaina Mae Yumol, Writer • May 18, 2025

After five years of late-night essays, tough choices, and personal growth, senior A’Majeine Carson urges students to stay curious, trust themselves, build real connections,...

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Photo Credits: Jane Remover, PinkPantheress, Sufjan Stevens, Lorde.
New Songs and Albums to Jump Start Your Summer
Eli Bland, Arts Editor • May 11, 2025

2025 just keeps giving us fantastic songs and albums to treat our ears with. Here’s some music from the past month or so that has left the biggest impression on me. Bon...

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Rest in Paradise, Charlie
Rest in Paradise, Charlie
Kemper Koslofski, Editor-in-Chief • September 11, 2025

Well done, good and faithful servant. These are undoubtedly the words that Charlie Kirk heard yesterday afternoon. Kirk, a devout follower of Jesus Christ, a family...

This Can Never Happen Again
This Can Never Happen Again
September 11, 2025
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