Finals week can be tough, but the long-running Speedway in Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway brings festive cheer with millions of lights, a Christmas village and family activities. The event also raises money for local children’s charities, making it a fun way to celebrate the season and support the community.
Christmas is celebrated differently around the world, from Germany’s cozy Advent traditions to Mexico’s colorful posadas, America’s festive decorations, and South Africa’s sunny summer gatherings. Despite these differences, every place shares the same spirit of togetherness, joy, and family.
The author explains how Hallmark Christmas movies are formula-driven, commercial products that sell an idealized, conservative fantasy rather than genuine storytelling. Despite this, they humorously embrace the genre and even pitch their own Hallmark-style Christmas movie.
Milligan’s WUMC-FM 90.5 is partnering with other Tennessee college stations to launch “BBC Introducing in America,” a monthly show highlighting emerging U.S. and U.K. artists. The program begins Dec. 5, with WUMC featured in January 2026 and opportunities for local musicians to submit their work.
Craig Farmer will retire from Milligan University in 2026 after 33 years of teaching, scholarship, and dedicated service in the humanities. He is most proud of expanding students’ perspectives and hopes to continue teaching in churches after retirement.
A small moment, like dropping a Bible or making a simple choice, can lead to life-changing outcomes—an idea illustrated through personal stories and biblical examples. This “butterfly effect” shows how God can use small actions to create significant impacts in people’s lives.
Milligan students earned second place in the Appellate Moot Court Collegiate Challenge and received multiple individual awards at Tennessee’s Intercollegiate State Legislature. They successfully argued cases, passed several bills, and gained valuable experience in law, government, and media.
Milligan’s “Deeper Connections” panel explored how U.S. immigration policy affects students’ real experiences, the economy and Christian perspectives. Speakers highlighted long, complicated legal processes, labor needs that immigration helps meet, and a faith-based call to treat immigrants with compassion.
Milligan University will no longer allow future student-athletes to combine academic and athletic scholarships starting in fall 2026, raising concerns about affordability and recruitment. While the administration says the change supports long-term excellence, many athletes worry it may impact future students and the strength of Milligan’s athletic programs.
Credit hours determine full-time status, costs, and academic progress, and they can benefit students after graduation by signaling rigorous accredited coursework. Milligan sophomore Katelyn Williams is graduating early due to FAFSA changes and prior credits, but she feels pressured by the heavy course load and disappointed to lose part of her college swimming experience.