Milligan is once again offering its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 2022 Spring semester. The program includes student volunteers that assist local community members with their tax preparation and refunds. According to Milligan’s website, the program will take place in Milligan’s Hardin Hall from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the following […]
In recent news, the yearlong war between Ethiopia and Tigray has intensified resulting in devastating tragedies, war crimes, and risks of famine. On Nov. 6, a Travel advisory was implemented on Ethiopia, and continues to remain in place. The war between Ethiopia and Tigray was sparked by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front attacking an Ethiopian […]
This year, the cryptocurrency industry has reached an all-time high in popularity, leading people to wonder what exactly the industry entails. Cryptocurrency is a digital flat currency that can be used to buy goods and services. The industry continues to grow as people begin to explore the future of it and begin their own investments […]
Milligan senior Thomas Moore took on the role of a footman in the Appalachian Renaissance Faire of Tennessee. The faire took place from Nov. 7-8 in Greenville, Tenn. on a 33 acre property. This year’s faire marks the first at this new location as the event has been held in Piney Flats, Tenn. in previous […]
Milligan hosted the Vintage Buff Event, a social hour for alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago, on Oct. 22 as part of its Homecoming celebrations. The Thompson Center on Emmanuel Hill was filled with the happy chatting of old and new friends standing around or sitting on soft couches. They enjoyed sipping refreshing […]
The Student Development Committee received detailed updates about new athletic initiatives and reflected on the adjustments made by the spiritual formation program during the COVID-19 pandemic during its semiannual meeting on Thursday. The committee is one of five who met that afternoon, with the Milligan Board of Trustees concluding the meetings together on Friday morning. […]
As the temperatures drop and autumn leaves begin to line Milligan’s campus, some students are looking for alternative ways to prepare their wardrobe for the changing seasons. Whether it’s a weekend long event or a quick trip between classes, thrift shopping has become a popular retail alternative for college students. Despite the Goodwill and Salvation […]
Francis Gary Powers Jr., the son of Francis Gary Powers Sr., a Milligan alum whose story inspired the 2015 film “Bridge of Spies,” is set to visit Milligan’s campus during homecoming week. Powers Jr. is also the founder of the Cold War Museum located in Warrenton, Virginia, and the author of “Spy Pilot.” Powers Sr. […]
There are many different local coffee shops close to Milligan. But which is the best? We visited four different places so you don’t have to. Josh Nickens, a junior here at Milligan, and I went to Dos Gatos, Open Doors, Blue’s Brews, and Coffee Company. At each place we ordered an iced mocha and a […]
With all of the risks of COVID-19, the United States enacted multiple travel bans in hopes of limiting infections and preventing mutated strains from entering the country. Many international students here at Milligan have been greatly impacted by these travel restrictions, but they have something to look forward to as President Biden recently announced that […]