This feature is based on an interview with photojournalist Joel Carillet about his travels leading up to the coronavirus pandemic. The day ended in Tartu, a university town in Estonia. Like most days, it consisted of photographing and spending the day journaling at a busy café. Joel Carillet, a Milligan College Alumnus (’96), is a […]
By now, Coronavirus has affected everyone in some way. Just a few weeks ago, President Bill Greer announced Milligan’s transition to online courses and the closure of campus. Since then, students have experienced a range of emotions because as online classes began, the transition was easier for some than others. It is likely that all […]
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted almost every single person on the planet in some way. Being well informed on this topic is vitally important; the truth has arguably never been more important, and perhaps less distinguishable, than the misinformation one can be exposed to. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease that is caused […]
Unprecedented circumstances caused the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to cancel spring events and cut Milligan College’s spring athletics season short, preventing several teams from finishing their seasons. “I was sitting around waiting for the news,” said senior softball player A.J. Davidson. “I knew there wasn’t a chance in the world for the NAIA […]
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Music Anne Elliott will retire at the end of the spring semester after 21 years at Milligan College. Starting in 1999 as an adjunct professor, Elliott has worked as a keyboard specialist teaching the ins and outs of piano. She also founded the Milligan Women’s Choral which she has […]
This article is co-written by Amy Shumaker and Jordan Burch. With the current status of our country, many states and counties have established “shelter at home” orders. Schools and businesses have been moved online, but many careers do not have this option. With such sudden uncertainty in the economy and public safety, it has many […]
While most students use spring break for vacations with family and friends, nine Milligan students and one faculty member traveled to Sosnoweic, Poland this spring break to perform service-learning work. “We do not intend to waltz in and fix problems, nor do we intend to be the saving grace of the people we will be […]
Rich Aubrey is stepping down as Milligan College’s head women’s basketball coach after 27 seasons. He announced the news on March 17. “Basketball represents a level of connection that I’ll always remember and will always be a part of me.” Aubrey has the most wins in school history and ranks fifth in the NAIA among […]
The second half of the spring semester frequently involves hammocks, ultimate frisbee and the beloved, class-canceling tradition of Wonderful Wednesday. Yet, in the midst of a recent move to online classes, Milligan College grows more vacant each week. Echoes ring across campus in emptied parking lots, while sidewalks are devoid of bustling students. Posters and […]
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, those who rely on help from others are the most vulnerable. Some of these people are elderly and remain at high risk for infection, but others are young and dependent on family or close friends to provide food every day. While the Assistance & Resource Ministries (ARM) food […]