Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been active at Milligan for years. The national FCA mission statement, according to its website, is “to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church.” But Milligan’s new FCA president, Julia Codispoti, has a bigger vision, one that’s aimed not only at the […]
On Sept. 24, Milligan students gathered together for some friendly competition at the Burleson sand volleyball court outside of Hart Hall to help victims of hurricane Dorian. There were 10 different teams that competed in the tournament; the cost to play was 5 dollars per person, and the event raised 300 dollars overall, adding to […]
The Milligan College’s men’s and women’s soccer teams both lost their games against Truett McConnell University on Friday, Sept. 25th. The men lost after two overtimes with a final score of 3-2 while the ladies fell short with a final score of 3-1. With 15 minutes left in regulation, the Truett McConnell University men’s team […]
Milligan joined the worldwide celebration of Banned Books Week during the week of Sept. 22-28. All week the Welshimer Library brought attention to Banned Books on the chalkboard on the first floor and posted information about the week in the library. The chalkboard featured the American Library Association’s theme: “Censorship Leaves us in the Dark, […]
The first-ever Art Struck Festival took place on Sept. 28 at Founder’s Park in Downtown Johnson City. The festival was organized and hosted by Johnson City Public Art. The event featured local musicians, artists and activities. Musical and theatrical displays took place throughout the day at the entrance to the park. Performers included: Roxanne McDaniel […]
On Sept. 24 ladies gathered in Hart Hall to attend the first meeting of Breaking Bread. The new bible study is led by junior nursing major, Ana Upchurch and sophomore biology major, Emily Harper. Breaking Bread meets on Tuesday nights at 10 p.m. in Upchurch and Harper’s suite. “We both went to the Bread of […]
A group of about 40 students and faculty gathered on Derthick lawn Friday night for a prayer walk around Milligan’s campus. The event was organized by Apostolos, Res Life and Vespers. A prayer walk gives those in attendance the chance to go around campus and pray over specific places and things. It also acts as […]
The much-anticipated reopening of The Johnson City Crossing Chick-fil-A has finally arrived. The renovated Chick-fil-A reopened its doors Monday, Sept. 30, and the response from the community was, as expected, outstanding. The Chick-fil-A had been closed since April 13 while undergoing renovations. The restaurant was originally supposed to reopen on Sept. 19, but because of […]
The Milligan College cross country men’s and women’s teams ran in the Queens City Invite at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday, Sept. 27. Both the men and lady Buffs finished second as a team in the overall standings. The men of Milligan’s cross country team ran their first eight-kilometer race this […]