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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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Dove: Ask for Help
Dove: Ask for Help
Helana Swenson, Writer • April 18, 2025

Who is Dove, Inc.? Dove, Inc. is an organization located in Decatur, and they have been in service for 55 years. Although they are primarily known for their domestic violence...

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Free Narcan Available to Millikin Community
Ellie Fitzpatrick, Writer • April 18, 2025

The life-saving and opioid overdose reversing drug Narcan is now available on Millikin’s campus for students to use in emergency situations. The Macon County Health Department...

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Sibs and Kids Weekend
April 16, 2025
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Baseball Hits Midseason Roadblock
Baseball Hits Midseason Roadblock
Sophie Gibbs, Sports Editor • April 13, 2025

The Millikin baseball team has struggled in their opening conference games.  The Big Blue started the season with a winning record of 10-8 before conference games began....

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Soggy Marshmallows and Moldy Potatoes are not Easter Eggs
Soggy Marshmallows and Moldy Potatoes are not Easter Eggs
Ellie Fitzpatrick, Writer • April 22, 2025

This Easter, I tested alternatives for Easter eggs and dyed them so you don’t have to, and let’s just say, I’d stick with the real ones. Egg prices are steep right...

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Millikin University School of Theatre and Dance Presents Clybourne Park
Ella Bianchi, Writer • February 28, 2025

Millikin University’s School of Theatre and Dance kicks off the second half of its 2024-2025 mainstage season with Clybourne Park, written by Bruce Norris and directed by...

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The Dazzling Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Leaves Millikin Mesmerized
The Dazzling Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Leaves Millikin Mesmerized
Eli Bland, Arts Editor • April 16, 2025

Millikin’s own School of Theatre and Dance put on one of its most anticipated shows of the season this past weekend with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The...

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The Dazzling Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Leaves Millikin Mesmerized
The Dazzling Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Leaves Millikin Mesmerized
Eli Bland, Arts Editor • April 16, 2025

Millikin’s own School of Theatre and Dance put on one of its most anticipated shows of the season this past weekend with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The...

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