Tennessee Election Results: Stampede TV Fall 2020
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Positive News Recap: Stampede TV Fall 2020
With all of the madness going on in the world right now, let’s take a moment to focus on positive news sources and the local, national, and international level.
East Tennessee State University Student Government Association Votes to Condemn Milligan University over Alleged LGBTQ discrimination
The SGA senate passed legislation on Oct. 27 criticizing Milligan and calling for cutting ties between the two schools over Milligan’s alleged dismissal of a professor because of their sexual orientation. The legislation, SSR-20-006, reads: “A resolution that condemns Milligan University for its abhorrent stance toward its handling of LGBT issues and calls on the […]
Allegations of a Forced Resignation Put Milligan in the News Spotlight
Allegations of Milligan University forcing a professor to resign due to their sexuality last semester has become a topic of major discussion. How Milligan is handling LGBTQ+ issues has launched the school onto the front page of WJHL and the Johnson City Press, as well as the news section of Inside Higher Ed. WJHL published […]
Milligan’s Pizza Will Open Soon
What was once home to “The Hungry Wolf” now hosts another restaurant. “Milligan’s Pizza” is a new pizza restaurant just minutes away from the university. The restaurant is being opened and run by Costa Koubis, also known as Guss to his friends. He was approached by his friend, the owner of “The Hungry Wolf”, and […]
Former Milligan Student Lucas Schmidt Running For Alderman
A former Milligan College student and piano performance major, Lucas Schmidt, felt compelled to run for office in historic Jonesborough because of an unprecedented event, the COVID-19 pandemic. “I decided to run for office because I have grown increasingly concerned with the financial stability and quality of life of Jonesborough, where I live,” Schmidt stated. […]
Orchestra Recordings
There will be no in person performances from Milligan University’s symphony orchestra this year. This is one of many changes the school has made due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of accepting the loss, those in the music department decided to record sections of the pieces they would have performed live. Professor of Music […]
Stampede Sponsors Mock Election
Monday, September 28 Milligan’s student run newspaper, The Stampede, announced a mock presidential election for students to participate in. Voting was open for five days and students could make their voices heard by voting on the GoogleForm that was sent out via email or scan a QR code posted on social media or on printed […]
Willow Tree Closes: Stampede TV Fall 2020
Recently, beloved Johnson City Coffee shop and community hotspot The Willow Tree announced its permanent closure due to COVID-19. Watch to see the Milligan community’s reactions and reflections on The Willow Tree’s impact.
Hopwood Returns to Meeting In-Person
Hopwood Christan Church has resumed in-person services. The first service took place on Sunday in accordance with COVID-19 regulations. More than 100 attendees gathered outdoors for fellowship. As the pandemic spread, places of worship changed the way services were held in order to decrease the chances of infection. This involved live streaming services and mandating […]