Buff Concert Festival Returns for Second Time
Milligan’s second Buff Concert Festival on April 23 featured four bands—including student groups and visiting artists—along with an SGA swearing-in ceremony between performances.
Emily Haas
Attention and Distraction: Milligan’s 13th Annual Rise Above Conference
Milligan University hosted its 13th annual Rise Above Conference, where over 60 students presented research focused on “Attention and Distraction.” Projects ranged from counseling studies to a solar-powered HVAC system, and the event highlighted the value of student research and presenting before graduation.
Titles, Records and History: Milligan’s Spring Season
Milligan athletics has had a strong spring season, with standout performances in sports like baseball, flag football, swimming, track and field, and a historic national championship sweep in disc golf. Multiple teams and athletes earned top finishes, set school records, and qualified for upcoming conference tournaments.
Screen to Stage Cabaret Brings Movie Hits to Life at Milligan
The Screen to Stage Cabaret on March 27 featured 23 performances from films, with mostly solo acts and a lively audience despite minor technical issues. Seniors Ariana Floyd and Abby Tramel gave a meaningful final performance together, highlighting the show’s personal and fun atmosphere.
Milligan Athletics Resumes Competition as Some Athletes Continue Battling CO Symptoms
After a carbon monoxide leak paused competitions, Milligan athletes gradually returned using a monitored three-stage protocol, though some still experienced lingering symptoms. While most athletes resumed play, others like Emma Cutshall continue to struggle with serious health effects and have not yet been able to return.
Track, Basketball and Cycling: Winter Sports Championship Recap
Milligan athletes competed in several national championships, highlighted by Ellen-Mary Kearney winning the 3000m title and strong finishes in track and cycling. The women’s basketball team also made the NAIA Tournament but lost a close game, while cycling placed third overall.
Basketball Women Claim Back-to-Back AAC Tournament Titles
The Milligan women’s basketball team won the AAC tournament championship 64–62 over Reinhardt to secure back-to-back titles, led by Callie Reeder’s 16 points and MVP Semaj Clark.
Records Fall as Milligan Takes Titles at AAC Indoor Championships
Milligan’s men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams both won the AAC Championships, with the men earning their fifth straight title and the women winning their second in three years. Several athletes set meet records and won major awards, and the season will finish at the NAIA Indoor Championships in March.
Milligan Students Take the Stage at Music Recital
Milligan University’s music program held a student recital on Feb. 12 featuring 12 students performing 10 songs, from classical pieces to Disney music. About 40 people attended, and freshman Peyton Boling said the recital was a supportive event that exposed the audience to many different types of music.
Snowed In: Milligan Students Host Sunday Worship After Weather Cancellations
After a winter storm canceled local church services, Milligan students organized and held a one-hour worship service in Lower Seeger with about 75 students attending. The service featured student-led music, a sermon on Matthew 5 by senior Bryant Magness, and communion shared together.