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

Athena Pajer

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[Photo] The Search for a New President Begins

Anna Quick, Writer
September 9, 2024
Copies of the Decaturian sit on a stand in the University Commons

[Photo] Stepping Up

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
August 25, 2022
Photo taken November 2018

[Photo] Millikin Extends Closure

Carin Houser
February 2, 2022
Photo by Athena Pajer November 2018

[Photo] Campus Safety in the Upcoming Winter Storm

Carin Houser
February 1, 2022
Smoke from Old Aramark Building Fire visible from Millikin

Smoke from Old Aramark Building Fire visible from Millikin

Cole Anderson, Carin Houser, and Athena Pajer
May 1, 2021
Millikin University Football Team

Only Augustana Will Tell

Alexia McDermott and Athena Pajer
April 3, 2021
Snow Melts on a Millikin sidewalk after several days of heavy snowfall.

Consider the Cold

Athena Pajer
March 3, 2021
Photo by Athena Pajer

Dining Over Dying

Athena Pajer
January 15, 2021
The building in Decatur, IL that houses Rodney Davis's office. Photo by Athena Pajer.

US Representative Rodney Davis Reacts and Responds to the Insurrection at the Capitol

Athena Pajer
January 12, 2021
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

In Response to President Reynolds’s Message: Celebrate Georgia—or at Least Acknowledge It.

Athena Pajer
January 9, 2021
Pfizer Vaccine Reaches Decatur

Pfizer Vaccine Reaches Decatur

Athena Pajer
December 24, 2020
The Students' Story

The Students’ Story

Athena Pajer, Jeana Pierson, and Sydney Sinks
November 9, 2020
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Battleground Breakdown: Waiting for the States

Athena Pajer
November 4, 2020
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan greets Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton with an elbow-bump in front of a crowd of early voters. Photo by Athena Pajer.

Local Democrats Lead Stroll-to-the-Poll Events

Athena Pajer
November 2, 2020
Photo by Athena Pajer

Thoughts from Trump Rally Attendees

Athena Pajer
November 2, 2020

Civic Icepick

Athena Pajer
November 1, 2020
Photo courtesy of Flickr

The Last Debate

Athena Pajer and Mason Hoyt
October 23, 2020
Photo by Athena Pajer

Campus Life Welcomes Heather Ana Hathaway Miranda

Athena Pajer
October 12, 2020
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Lakers Ice the Heat, Then Spread Warm Regard

Athena Pajer
October 12, 2020
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

New Trump Rule Threatens the Future of International Student Programs at Millikin

Athena Pajer
September 30, 2020
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Back to Practice: Soccer Edition

Athena Pajer
September 28, 2020

Sept. 20 – COVID-19 Update

Athena Pajer
September 20, 2020
First: Spanish. Next: Justice.

First: Spanish. Next: Justice.

Athena Pajer
September 20, 2020
What’s Next?

What’s Next?

Mason Hoyt and Athena Pajer
September 19, 2020

Editorial: We are Changing in Response to the Harm We Have Done

Athena Pajer
September 16, 2020

Sept. 15 – COVID-19 Update

Athena Pajer
September 15, 2020
The skies above Millikin turned a white color despite an all-sunny forecast

The West Coast Fires Impact Decatur Skies, MU Reacts

Athena Pajer
September 14, 2020

Sept. 14 – COVID-19 Update

Athena Pajer
September 14, 2020

Sept. 9 – COVID-19 Update

Athena Pajer
September 9, 2020
Communication Column

[Photo] Millikin, Step Up: A Call for More Communication

Jeana Pierson
September 7, 2020

Sept. 7 – COVID-19 Update

Athena Pajer
September 7, 2020
A Letter to Those in Quarantine and Isolation

A Letter to Those in Quarantine and Isolation

Athena Pajer
September 5, 2020

Sept. 2, 2020 – Second COVID-19 Update

Athena Pajer
September 2, 2020

September 2 – COVID-19 Update

Athena Pajer
September 2, 2020
Reflection on Quarantine Art: Pt. 2

Reflection on Quarantine Art: Pt. 2

Athena Pajer
September 2, 2020
Public Safety, Community Policing, and Restorative Policies

Public Safety, Community Policing, and Restorative Policies

Athena Pajer and Ronnie Ovando-Gomez
September 2, 2020
Spotlight: International Student and Volleyball Coach

Spotlight: International Student and Volleyball Coach

Athena Pajer
September 2, 2020
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[Photo] Sketch in New Student Welcome Week Receives Backlash

Carin Houser
September 2, 2020
A Recap on Kenosha

A Recap on Kenosha

Athena Pajer
September 1, 2020

August 31 – COVID-19 Updates

Athena Pajer
August 31, 2020
Elijah England, Thelma Sutton, and Karl Coleman, pictured left to right

Millikin Student Becomes Activist in Hometown of Decatur

Athena Pajer
August 27, 2020
COVID-19: 2 - Millikin Sports: 0

COVID-19: 2 – Millikin Sports: 0

Athena Pajer
August 26, 2020
Photo courtesy of Alex Deeb

“You Can Call Me Alex”

Athena Pajer
August 24, 2020
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Biden Isn’t Just Worth the Shot, He’s What We Deserve

Athena Pajer
August 24, 2020
Jim Reynolds and his wife.

New World, New Semester, New President

Athena Pajer
August 24, 2020
Laying the Foundation

Laying the Foundation

Athena Pajer
August 24, 2020
Returning-to-Campus Updates

Returning-to-Campus Updates

Athena Pajer
August 12, 2020
Face masks: a back-to-campus necessity

The “Back to School” Dilemma

Athena Pajer
July 29, 2020
What Millikin’s Reopening Plan Tells Us

What Millikin’s Reopening Plan Tells Us

Athena Pajer
July 25, 2020
Justin Craig Article

[Photo] The Pandemic is Worse than Before. Millikin Should Move to Online Learning for the Fall.

Justin Craig
July 22, 2020
Photo by Athena Pajer

Editorial: On Millikin’s Response to BLM Protests – What Else We Need To Do

Athena Pajer
June 5, 2020
Millikin Community Joins Decatur to March for #BlackLivesMatter

Millikin Community Joins Decatur to March for #BlackLivesMatter

Athena Pajer
June 2, 2020
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[Photo] Resilience and Creation in Isolation

Kathryn Coffey and Sophie Kibiger
April 29, 2020
Millikin Still Honors Outstanding Students

Millikin Still Honors Outstanding Students

Athena Pajer
April 24, 2020
Rediscovering What is Really Important

Rediscovering What is Really Important

Athena Pajer
April 16, 2020
A Youtube clip of President Donald J. Trump announcing the U.S. will stop funding the World Health Organization.

[Photo] Pushing Toward a Mental Breaking Point

Kathryn Coffey
April 15, 2020
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[Photo] Quarantining in the Huss House

Sophie Kibiger
March 31, 2020
Low Testing, Misleading Numbers: Why There are no Recorded COVID-19 Cases in Macon County

Low Testing, Misleading Numbers: Why There are no Recorded COVID-19 Cases in Macon County

Athena Pajer
March 19, 2020
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[Photo] Alexa, Play “Changes” by David Bowie

Jordan Diver
March 19, 2020
Photo by Athena Pajer

Visitors Not Allowed

Athena Pajer
March 12, 2020
Athlete Spotlight: Nick Nemeth

Athlete Spotlight: Nick Nemeth

Athena Pajer
February 14, 2020
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates: Joe Biden

Athena Pajer
February 14, 2020
Picture by: Pexels

Tragedy: There vs. Here

Athena Pajer
February 10, 2020
Jeffrey Sterling

Why You Should Listen to Jeffrey Sterling

Athena Pajer
January 22, 2020
Photo by: Pixabay

Outsiders Up Close: Brexit

Athena Pajer
November 20, 2019

A Preview to a Global Semester

Athena Pajer
September 27, 2019
Rubi Rodriguez (Left) speaks with President Patrick White (Right) after the Student Senate Forum on March 27, 2019.

Students Ask President White Tough Questions at Student Senate Forum

Athena Pajer
April 1, 2019
You Are Stronger Than You Think.

You Are Stronger Than You Think.

Athena Pajer
March 5, 2019
Intro to Tex Mex

Intro to Tex Mex

Athena Pajer
February 27, 2019
Paper Boats vs. Chocolate in Your Pocket

Paper Boats vs. Chocolate in Your Pocket

Kathryn Coffey and Athena Pajer
February 25, 2019
Metal turns red-hot in a primitive forge as sophomore Alex Bergland stokes the flame.

Millikin Student Forges His Own Future

Athena Pajer
December 4, 2018
Millikin's Soccer Season

Millikin’s Soccer Season

Athena Pajer
November 12, 2018

Journalism Award Renamed for Beloved Alumna

Athena Pajer
October 29, 2018
Members watch the debate between Rodney Davis and Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan on the television outside the UC banquet hall next to tables prompting students to register to vote.

[Photo] Millikin Hosts Congressional Debate

Sydney Sinks
October 22, 2018

Global Citizenship Week

Athena Pajer
October 1, 2018
Forcing Love in a Small University

Forcing Love in a Small University

Athena Pajer
October 1, 2018

Millikin’s Creative Corner

Athena Pajer
September 27, 2018

Center for Academic and Professional Performance

Arica Burns and Athena Pajer
September 27, 2018
Jim Edgar Comes to Millikin

Jim Edgar Comes to Millikin

Athena Pajer
September 27, 2018
Decaturian: From Birth to Present

Decaturian: From Birth to Present

Athena Pajer
September 19, 2018
MMMA Met with Mixed Reactions

MMMA Met with Mixed Reactions

Athena Pajer
September 19, 2018
Wide Receiver Jordan Smith running to score MU's last touchdown of the game against North Park. Smith jumped from twelfth to tenth all-time MU greatest wide receivers.

Big Blue Wins Ugly

Athena Pajer
September 15, 2018

Millikin’s Creative Corner

Athena Pajer
September 12, 2018

Gritti Gives EDGE Good Grades

Athena Pajer
September 12, 2018
A Girl (Not Me) waves the French flag over a crowd at the 2018 World Cup

My World Cup Experience

Athena Pajer
September 12, 2018
Millikin in the Stars

Millikin in the Stars

Athena Pajer
September 9, 2018
Crazy Rich Asians & The Future of Filmmaking

Crazy Rich Asians & The Future of Filmmaking

Athena Pajer
September 9, 2018
A Safety Phone stands next to the sidewalk on the way to the Freshman lot near Dolson Hall - Where many students walk daily to reach their cars.

[Photo] One Question: Is Millikin Safe?

Jason Messina
September 12, 2018
New International Students enjoy dinner with FYEMs for the first time at Millikin in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Global Citizenship on the Rise

Arica Burns
September 12, 2018
David Rojo Pérez (right) joking with Samantha Mool (left)

[Photo] International Student Spotlight

September 9, 2018
“Owning My Masters” Review

“Owning My Masters” Review

Athena Pajer
April 23, 2018
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