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The origins of TWIRP Week

The origins of TWIRP Week

By | September 28, 2012 at 12:16 pm | No comments

By: Fitzroy Harris Photo by: Fitzroy Harris Milligan College likes to offer students plenty of ways to participate in campus events. One such event is an annual week of activities called “TWIRP” week. TWIRP stands for “the woman is required to pay” and has been the...

Posted in: STUDENT LIFE

Parking: where is it?

Parking: where is it?

By | September 28, 2012 at 12:12 pm | No comments

By: Cory Cooper Photo by: Lindsey Campbell As Milligan College improves and expands with the construction of five new dorms, many wonder if on-campus parking will improve as well. Over the years on-campus parking has been a constant complaint by both commuters and those...

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“Turnitin,” an online paper writing resource for students and instructors

“Turnitin,” an online paper writing resource for students and instructors

By | September 28, 2012 at 12:04 pm | No comments

By: Taylor Martin Photo Credit: Taylor Martin Turnitin, a website with a feature called GradeMark,  can assist instructors and students in writing papers. For instructors, Turnitin provides an option for grading students’ papers faster, keeping with the expectations of...

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Milligan Appreciates Latin American Students

Milligan Appreciates Latin American Students

By | September 24, 2012 at 2:04 pm | No comments

By: Jonathan Colson Latin music could be heard throughout Milligan’s campus Friday Sept. 14th during the first annual Latin-American Appreciation Day Party held on the Mary Sword Commons. Multi-Cultural Affairs (MCA) funded the event with the help of several...

Posted in: COMMUNITY, STUDENT LIFE

Freshmen adjusting well to life in Webb Hall

Freshmen adjusting well to life in Webb Hall

By | September 21, 2012 at 1:26 pm | No comments

By: Justin Little Photo Credit: Justin Little For some it’s trying to balance work and fun. For others, it is learning how to live with a complete stranger. These are some of the adjustments Milligan College freshmen are facing in Webb Hall. One freshman, Nathan...

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Institute for Servant Leadership scholars volunteer in the community

Institute for Servant Leadership scholars volunteer in the community

By | September 19, 2012 at 2:28 pm | No comments

By: Hilary Hughes Saturday, Sept. 15, some of Milligan’s Institute for Servant Leadership scholars dedicated their time serving at Pine Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Elizabethton, Tenn. Students spent two hours visiting with elderly people. Shon Blevins, the...

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Letter to the Editor, Re: “Library usage” article

Letter to the Editor, Re: “Library usage” article

By | September 14, 2012 at 1:46 pm | No comments

Photo credit: Gary Daught Received Sept. 12: I have a couple of comments regarding the Sept. 10 article covering the library in The Stampede. First, I was the one who provided the photograph that was included in the article. So the photo credit should have been attributed...

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Library Usage Up: Where do Students go to Study?

Library Usage Up: Where do Students go to Study?

By | September 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm | No comments

By: David Corwin Photo Credit: Gary Daught Milligan’s record enrollment has lead to students finding the library too crowded for study time. Even though the library is conducive for learning, many students see its popularity as a problem. Junior nursing major, Toleshi...

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Milligan’s Athletic Facilities Receive a “Face-lift”

Milligan’s Athletic Facilities Receive a “Face-lift”

By | September 10, 2012 at 2:07 pm | No comments

By: Sarah Underwood Photo credit: Sarah Underwood Milligan’s athletic facilities received a “facelift” this past summer. Changes were made to the soccer fields, basketball court at the field house, weight room, swimming pool, and cross country course. President Bill...

Posted in: COMMUNITY, SPORTS

Garland Young, a would be sky diver, now Milligan’s academic dean

Garland Young, a would be sky diver, now Milligan’s academic dean

By | September 5, 2012 at 1:57 pm | No comments

By: Fitzroy Harris Photo Credit: Fitzroy Harris When asked what is one thing Garland Young would change about his past, the recently appointed vice president for academic affairs and dean shows the optimistic attitude he possesses. “I would have gone sky diving before I...

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