There aren’t many days devoted to the teaching or mastery of a single instrument, but Millikin is determined to have them.  Clarinet Day 2020 was on Saturday, Feb. 22nd. The event was hosted by Dr. David Cook, Millikin’s clarinet professor, and the MU Clarinet Choir. The guest artist featured...

Dr. David Burdick is eccentric, brilliant, energetic, and borderline frenetic.  With dark, wispy hair that stands on its own and a scruff that resembles a man who hasn’t slept in days, Dr. Burdick stumbles his way around campus with a sense of unknowing confidence.  Dr. Dave, his penned nickname,...

Swimming has been one of the most important parts of Nick Nemeth’s life for over 13 years. He started swimming when he was 6 and he has never stopped. He never plans to, either. Nemeth’s swimming career began in his hometown of Bourbonnais, Illinois, with the Bradley-Bourbonnais swim club. His...

Jefferey Aper wandered the sidewalks around Blackburn College and contemplated his future. As a senior in college, he had no idea what career path he would choose. Feeling lost and looking for guidance, he confided in his girlfriend as they walked hand-in-hand on the campus where they first met. “Don’t...

President Patrick White announced his retirement last year and people knew there was a lot to be done. Speculation about who the new president would be cycled through campus and the presidential search committee formed to begin the process of interviewing candidates. Meanwhile, White prepared for...