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
A girl and a Saluki pose with several awards.

Carin Houser, News Editor

Carin served as the the Editor-In-Chief of the Decaturian June 2022 thru December 2023. She studies Journalism here at Millikin University. Outside of work and school, Carin is a triathlete who aspires to successfully complete an Iron Man competition. Carin's service dog Ata makes it easy to spot Carin on campus. Ata is a saluki who has been Carin's service dog since June of 2019. Carin is set to graduate with the class of 2024.

2021 Illinois College Press Association Awards:

1st Place - Spot News Photo

2nd Place - Sports Page Design

3rd Place - Multi Media Reporting

3rd Place - Online News Site

2022 Illinois College Press Association Awards:

2nd Place - Editorial

2nd Place - Spot News Photo

3rd Place - Sports Page Design

Honorable Mention - Website Design

All content by Carin Houser
Police car lights in night time, crime scene, night patrolling the city. Abstract blurry image.

Students Describe Off-Campus Shooting

Carin Houser, Editor-in-chief
October 17, 2023
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[Photo] My First-Ever Homecoming

Asier Zabala, Writer
September 30, 2023
Damage on the wall in May 2023

[Photo] The Wall is Finally Blue

Madelyn Cummins, Writer
September 25, 2023
Reynolds “Cautiously Optimistic,” Amid New Academic Year

Reynolds “Cautiously Optimistic,” Amid New Academic Year

Carin Houser, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2023
Photo courtesy of Melinda Potter.

Millikin Breaks Ground on Athletic Facility

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
September 17, 2023
The entrance to the new Writing Center.

Writing Center Expands Student Outreach Capabilities

Carin Houser, Editor-in-chief
August 24, 2023
What You Missed Watching Titan

What You Missed Watching Titan

Carin Houser, Editor-in-chief
June 25, 2023
Photo courtesy of the CCIW.

From the Diamond to the Future: Buehrle Graduates

Carin Houser, Editor-in-chief
June 5, 2023
The Girl With The Service Dog

The Girl With The Service Dog

Carin Houser, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2023
Decaturian Updates Publishing Format

Decaturian Updates Publishing Format

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2023
Decaturian Brings Home 13 ICPA Awards

Decaturian Brings Home 13 ICPA Awards

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2023
Students Respond to Proposed Cuts

Students Respond to Proposed Cuts

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
February 16, 2023
Millikin Reveals Reasons for Proposed Cuts

Millikin Reveals Reasons for Proposed Cuts

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
February 16, 2023
Students Witness Arrest of Murder Suspect

Students Witness Arrest of Murder Suspect

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
February 9, 2023
Ambulance Crashes into Millikin Wrestling Building

Ambulance Crashes into Millikin Wrestling Building

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
December 3, 2022

COVID-19 Slows Demand – Allows Updates to Big Blue Pantry

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
October 18, 2022

“London Bridge is Down”

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
September 19, 2022
An advertisement Kelloggs has on their website for their new insta-bowls.

Water your Plants, and your Cereal?

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
September 19, 2022
Copies of the Decaturian sit on a stand in the University Commons

Stepping Up

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
August 25, 2022
The Newest Big Blue Hotspot

The Newest Big Blue Hotspot

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
August 17, 2022
Photo courtesy of Creative Commons

A Win for Johnny, A Win for Victims

Carin Houser, Editor-In-Chief
June 2, 2022
The police moved the vehicles involved to Eldorado to restore traffic flow.

Car Accident Causes Traffic Backlog

Carin Houser
April 26, 2022
Finding the Balance: Advertising for SAAM May Be Triggering Across Campus.

Finding the Balance: Advertising for SAAM May Be Triggering Across Campus.

Carin Houser, Writer and Editor
April 7, 2022
A voting sign.

Dear Future Students: Develop Your Perspective

Carin Houser
April 6, 2022
Lincoln College Closure Impacts Millikin

Lincoln College Closure Impacts Millikin

Carin Houser, Editor and Writer
April 5, 2022
The Administrators’ Choice: eLearning or Snow Day?

The Administrators’ Choice: eLearning or Snow Day?

Carin Houser
February 4, 2022
Photo taken November 2018

Millikin Extends Closure

Carin Houser
February 2, 2022
J.B. Pritzker.

Pritzker Issues Disaster Declaration

Sydney Sinks and Carin Houser
February 1, 2022
Photo by Carin Houser

Millikin Announces Snow Day

Carin Houser
February 1, 2022
Photo by Athena Pajer November 2018

Campus Safety in the Upcoming Winter Storm

Carin Houser
February 1, 2022
I Dont Like Your Face

I Don’t Like Your Face

Carin Houser
January 24, 2022
Photo by Sydney Sinks

Millikin Updates COVID-19 Guidelines

Carin Houser
January 22, 2022
Photo by Carin Houser

Millikin to be Online First Week Back

Carin Houser
January 7, 2022
Photo Courtesy of Millikin University

Reverend Apologizes for Remarks

Carin Houser and Sydney Sinks
December 16, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Millikin University

Millikin Reacts to Reverend’s Transphobic Remarks

Carin Houser
December 14, 2021
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Coming Soon: Dress to Impress 2022

Carin Houser
December 14, 2021
Photo by Sydney Sinks

Millikin Declares Financial Stringency

Carin Houser and Sydney Sinks
December 7, 2021
Cookie Party for the Smart Cookies

Cookie Party for the Smart Cookies

Taylor Hammer and Carin Houser
December 7, 2021
Creating Opportunities for Himself - Denny Patterson

Creating Opportunities for Himself – Denny Patterson

Carin Houser
November 18, 2021
2021 Halloween Events

2021 Halloween Events

Carin Houser
November 18, 2021
Squid Game

Why I Couldn’t Watch Squid Game

Carin Houser
November 18, 2021
A Lifetime at War: US Troops Withdraw from Afghanistan, Ending 20 Years of War

A Lifetime at War: US Troops Withdraw from Afghanistan, Ending 20 Years of War

Carin Houser
September 6, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Millikin University

Lost on Campus: Sophomores Become Second Year Freshmen

Carin Houser
September 3, 2021
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
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Swimming Virtually

Carin Houser
February 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of AP News. Last updated on 11/7/20 at 12:19 p.m.

The Electoral College: Did My Vote Matter?

Carin Houser
November 7, 2020
Residence Hall in Quarantine

Residence Hall in Quarantine

Carin Houser
September 3, 2020
On NSWW Sketch: Mental Health is vital. Millikin must do more to answer questions about it.

On NSWW Sketch: Mental Health is vital. Millikin must do more to answer questions about it.

Carin Houser
September 2, 2020
Sketch in New Student Welcome Week Receives Backlash

Sketch in New Student Welcome Week Receives Backlash

Carin Houser
September 2, 2020
COVID-19 Among the Classes

COVID-19 Among the Classes

Carin Houser
August 25, 2020
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