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Smoke from Old Aramark Building Fire visible from Millikin

Smoke from Old Aramark Building Fire visible from Millikin

May 1, 2021
Millikin University Football Team

Only Augustana Will Tell

April 3, 2021
Snow Melts on a Millikin sidewalk after several days of heavy snowfall.

Consider the Cold

March 3, 2021
Photo by Athena Pajer

Dining Over Dying

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

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

January 12, 2021
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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

January 9, 2021
Pfizer Vaccine Reaches Decatur

Pfizer Vaccine Reaches Decatur

December 24, 2020
The Students Story

The Students’ Story

November 9, 2020
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Battleground Breakdown: Waiting for the States

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

November 2, 2020
Photo by Athena Pajer

Thoughts from Trump Rally Attendees

November 2, 2020

Civic Icepick

November 1, 2020
Photo courtesy of Flickr

The Last Debate

October 23, 2020
Photo by Athena Pajer

Campus Life Welcomes Heather Ana Hathaway Miranda

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

October 12, 2020
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New Trump Rule Threatens the Future of International Student Programs at Millikin

September 30, 2020
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Back to Practice: Soccer Edition

September 28, 2020

Sept. 20 – COVID-19 Update

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

First: Spanish. Next: Justice.

September 20, 2020
What’s Next?

What’s Next?

September 19, 2020

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

September 16, 2020

Sept. 15 – COVID-19 Update

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

September 14, 2020

Sept. 14 – COVID-19 Update

September 14, 2020

Sept. 9 – COVID-19 Update

September 9, 2020
Communication Column

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

September 7, 2020

Sept. 7 – COVID-19 Update

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

A Letter to Those in Quarantine and Isolation

September 5, 2020

Sept. 2, 2020 – Second COVID-19 Update

September 2, 2020

September 2 – COVID-19 Update

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

Reflection on Quarantine Art: Pt. 2

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

Public Safety, Community Policing, and Restorative Policies

September 2, 2020
Spotlight: International Student and Volleyball Coach

Spotlight: International Student and Volleyball Coach

September 2, 2020
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[PHOTO] Sketch in New Student Welcome Week Receives Backlash

September 2, 2020
A Recap on Kenosha

A Recap on Kenosha

September 1, 2020

August 31 – COVID-19 Updates

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

Millikin Student Becomes Activist in Hometown of Decatur

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

COVID-19: 2 – Millikin Sports: 0

August 26, 2020
Photo courtesy of Alex Deeb

“You Can Call Me Alex”

August 24, 2020
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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

August 24, 2020
Jim Reynolds and his wife.

New World, New Semester, New President

August 24, 2020
Laying the Foundation

Laying the Foundation

August 24, 2020
Returning-to-Campus Updates

Returning-to-Campus Updates

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

The “Back to School” Dilemma

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

What Millikin’s Reopening Plan Tells Us

July 25, 2020
Justin Craig Article

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

July 22, 2020
Photo by Athena Pajer

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

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

Millikin Community Joins Decatur to March for #BlackLivesMatter

June 2, 2020
PMC

[PHOTO] Resilience and Creation in Isolation

April 29, 2020
Millikin Still Honors Outstanding Students

Millikin Still Honors Outstanding Students

April 24, 2020
Rediscovering What is Really Important

Rediscovering What is Really Important

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

April 15, 2020
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[PHOTO] Quarantining in the Huss House

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

March 19, 2020
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[PHOTO] Alexa, Play “Changes” by David Bowie

March 19, 2020
Photo by Athena Pajer

Visitors Not Allowed

March 12, 2020
Athlete Spotlight: Nick Nemeth

Athlete Spotlight: Nick Nemeth

February 14, 2020
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates: Joe Biden

February 14, 2020
Picture by: Pexels

Tragedy: There vs. Here

February 10, 2020
Jeffrey Sterling

Why You Should Listen to Jeffrey Sterling

January 22, 2020
Photo by: Pixabay

Outsiders Up Close: Brexit

November 20, 2019

A Preview to a Global Semester

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

April 1, 2019
You Are Stronger Than You Think.

You Are Stronger Than You Think.

March 5, 2019
Intro to Tex Mex

Intro to Tex Mex

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

Paper Boats vs. Chocolate in Your Pocket

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

Millikin Student Forges His Own Future

December 4, 2018
Millikins Soccer Season

Millikin’s Soccer Season

November 12, 2018

Journalism Award Renamed for Beloved Alumna

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

October 22, 2018

Global Citizenship Week

October 1, 2018
Forcing Love in a Small University

Forcing Love in a Small University

October 1, 2018

Millikin’s Creative Corner

September 27, 2018

Center for Academic and Professional Performance

September 27, 2018
Jim Edgar Comes to Millikin

Jim Edgar Comes to Millikin

September 27, 2018
Decaturian: From Birth to Present

Decaturian: From Birth to Present

September 19, 2018
MMMA Met with Mixed Reactions

MMMA Met with Mixed Reactions

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

Big Blue Wins Ugly

September 15, 2018

Millikin’s Creative Corner

September 12, 2018

Gritti Gives EDGE Good Grades

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

My World Cup Experience

September 12, 2018
Millikin in the Stars

Millikin in the Stars

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

Crazy Rich Asians & The Future of Filmmaking

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?

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

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

April 23, 2018
Strangest Things! Preview

“Strangest Things!” Preview

March 31, 2018
International Citizenship and Leadership in the CIE

International Citizenship and Leadership in the CIE

March 28, 2018
Decatur Citizens March for Our Lives

Decatur Citizens March for Our Lives

March 25, 2018
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