John Blakeman loves to learn. Coming from a long history of family educators, it was no surprise that he went into the education field and became a professor. He is not only a professor at Millikin but also a registered nurse. He always had an interest in the medical field, but did not realize until...

Throughout the 2018-2019 school year at Millikin, Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre has produced several successful shows. With each one, more and more audience members leave the theatre starstruck by their fellow peers and classmates. With the spring 2019 semester, Pipe Dreams has two big shows in store. The...

David Sedaris, in his “Letting Go” article in the New Yorker, once explained his relationship with smoking. He stated that on the day he quit, he left five cigarettes sitting in an airport in France. His friend asks him if he was going to leave them. He replied, I have hit my limit, I’m finished....

Millikin biology professor Dr. David Horn is campaigning for the position of Decatur mayor. His platforms include neighborhood revitalization and environmental improvements. Dr. Horn has lived in Decatur for fourteen years and currently serves on the city council. He has been campaigning since he...

For women’s history month I nominate Vicky Gilpin. Her influence reaches from Harvard University to Cerro Gordo High School. Professor Gilpin is not considered a full-time professor but an adjunct at Millikin University, teaching the Long-Vanderburg Scholars and a Critical Reading and Writing class....