Rush Day 2019 saw new clubs and familiar faces filling spaces along the sidewalks at the Mary Sword Commons. Rush day is a chance for clubs and local businesses to promote themselves to the students of Milligan College. The event took place from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and each of the first 300 students […]
Monday, Sept. 16, Milligan’s brand new Esports team won their first match against Baylor University. Jared Timmons, Jesse Timmons and John Hockema made up the Hearthstone Team that defeated Baylor 3-0. Hearthstone is an online card game consisting of three players on each team. Each team brings four decks into the game, but each team […]
On Sat. Sept. 21, Vespers sponsored Mountain Worship on top of the Beauty Spot in Erwin. Nearly 50 students gathered to worship Jesus together through songs and scripture. Those who ventured to the mountain gathered in the parking lot outside of the Student Union Building to carpool in a Milligan van or ride with fellow […]
The start of a new school year can bring many new things to a college campus, such as new students, classes and faculty and staff. Milligan welcomed eight new faculty and staff members for the 2019-2020 school year. Of the eight individuals brought on, two work at Emmanuel Christian Seminary, two work with the occupational […]
The new softball lights were dedicated on Sept. 19 at Anglin Softball Field. The evening, which was held in the parking lot near the softball field, was full of events including dinner, games and a scrimmage. The event was put on to honor the donors and thank them for their contributions to the school and […]
The 2019 Tree Streets Yard Sale opened in Johnson City for the 29th consecutive year on Sept. 6. These yard sales are unlike any other and are highly anticipated every year. Shoppers travel from surrounding states, including Illinois, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida to find treasures at the Tree Streets. Although the Tree Streets Sale is […]
Milligan cyclists left the Collegiate Track National Championship race with gold medals in the women’s team pursuit and gold in women’s individual pursuit. Beginning on Thursday, Sept. 12 and lasting throughout the weekend, Milligan Cycling Teams raced in Rock Hill, South Carolina at the Collegiate Track National Championships. The races in Rock Hill marked the […]
On Friday, Sept. 6 a handful of Milligan representatives traveled to Springfield, Mass. to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in celebration and honor Milligan alum Del Harris for his receiving of the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award. Among the representatives were men’s basketball head coach, Bill Robinson, Board of Trustees member, Dale […]
2019 marked the 70th anniversary of TWIRP at Milligan College. TWIRP is a campus-hosted week of activities where “The Woman is Required to Pay.” From Kangaroo Court and “Riders in the Sky” to Trivia Night and “Senorita” the spirit of TWIRP has remained the same. The event encourages students to make new friends, which is […]
What’s the Scoop Ice Cream & Board Game Cafe will be closing in Erwin on Oct. 5. The business will be relocating to Johnson City at 104 E. Market Street in downtown Johnson City at the previous location of Fizz Soda Bar. Financial reasons prompted the relocation, and according to owner Kenneth Perciful, rent and […]