Life after graduating college is a mystery for some, for others, their lives are planned out for the next five years. But that does not stop everyone from asking seniors “What is your next step?” I bet their immediate answers weren't working at Millikin as Senior Admission Counselor, Success Coach, or Coordinator for Student Engagement and Leadership Development. But for some of Millikin’s newest alumni that is where they ended up. Five of Millikin’s best let us inside to see

The Millikin Caf Millikin’s cafeteria is a place that nearly every student has a love-hate relationship with. Many students love the atmosphere that the Caf provides, but many do not prefer the food that is offered, especially after freshman year, when students can make their own food in an apartment. Sometimes, the food is excellent (usually when potential students are visiting campus), but it does get quite repetitive when eating there every single day. In my first two year

Attending Millikin means living in Decatur, IL, for at least nine months of the year for four years. Now, if you are not from Decatur, that can be a hard transition, but you learn to adapt. Sometimes you adjust so well that you consider sticking around post-graduation. Living in Decatur after graduation has its pros and cons. Depending on where you are from, it can be a lot cheaper. The average cost of a one-bedroom one-bath unit in Decatur is roughly $800 a month. That is a

I don’t know about you, but academic burnout always hits me really hard the week or two before finals week. It is ruthless, draining, and never fails to affect my mental health.  But burnout doesn’t have to be the end of the world. There are ways to get through it. First, it is important to identify what burnout is. Student Wellness Coach Ecila Deransburg-Cook says that one way to identify burnout “would be [by] noticing a lack of interest or low energy level in someone who u

Living off-campus can be a great alternative to living in The Woods, especially for incoming seniors who may be fed up with that style of living and looking for something larger, more independent, and significantly cheaper.  One of the most convenient and commonly sought after routes for off-campus living is Fairwood Student Housing, which has a number of 3-6 room houses located just outside of campus on W Wood St across from the DISC. With these houses being so close to camp

In the 90’s, an infamous deal was signed that altered the fate of students for years to come. From then on, an agreement was made between Millikin and the lovely apartment complexes, The Woods. And what a deal it was…  After their freshman year, all students (unless in otherwise very specific approved housing) have to live in The Woods. What a privilege it is! This time of year is everybody’s favorite, actually. It is much more fun navigating an obstacle course of snow and th

As finals approach, Millikin students are probably looking for a nice place to cozy up and study. There are amazing places on and off campus to finish that term paper or study for that grueling cumulative exam. Whether you like a place that is dead quiet, bustling with people, or a quaint place off campus, this list has something for you. River Coffee Outside of River Coffee River is a typical hipster coffee shop. It has an amazing atmosphere, a dull color scheme, and plenty

Getting around Decatur without the convenience of a car can be challenging for a lot of college students here at Millikin. For the students living in dorms, off-campus housing, or The Woods, having a car would be very beneficial. Without a car, there are still many reliable transportation options available in Decatur, with one particular option becoming a favorite amongst students and faculty. Decatur Moves, the city's $2 on demand ride service that works very similarly to Ub

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, everyone is anticipating a break from classes to relax, laze around, and enjoy food. Some college students might go home during break, but for some, they stay in on-campus housing like dorms. Celebrating Thanksgiving in your dorm doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the food you’d get at home. Even if you only have a mini fridge and a microwave at your disposal, it's still possible to put together a spread of food for a memorable

The fall semester is coming to an end, and it is easy to check out as a student and community member. However, students have been working hard all semester to create quality performances for our enjoyment. Below is a list of most, if not all, of the upcoming performances on campus this semester. Skim through, pick out a show, and see the talent we have here at Millikin. It could be the pick-me-up you need to finish this semester strong.   Student Organizations:   Physical Gra

MTC Music Bingo Creating an RSO involves a lot of time management skills and dedication that will help transform your organization into the best and most long-lasting one possible for other students to take part in. An RSO stands for a “registered student organization” that essentially can act as a club for students here on campus to get involved in. The first step is signing up through a form they fill out through Millikin’s website. On the form, a student will list who thei

Icebreakers, you either love them or you hate them. Regardless of your feelings about them, teachers everywhere make you do them on the first day of classes. “What’s your name?” ,  “Where are you from?”, and “What is your favorite color?” are some of the millions of questions students have to answer. So I decided I would have some professors at Millikin answer some of these generic questions and share some insight: Professor Alex Rasmussen Dr. Allen Rasmussen, Visiting Assist

For Ryan Janssen, Millikin Baseball has been a full circle experience. After being a part of bringing a championship to Millikin as a player, Janssen has returned to the Big Blue as a hitting coach, bringing a fresh perspective that only a player can provide to the current roster. Coming back to Millikin simply completed the circle. “I was recruited to Millikin out of high school,” Janssen says. “I had a relationship with the current coach, Coach Townsend, through summer ball

Hailing from the gateway to the Midwest, St. Louis native and Senior, Jallah Kollie reflects on these past three years at Millikin University. His journey at Millikin began with a simple campus tour. Being provided the opportunity to meet the head of the Computer Science department drew him in. “The professor I met was really nice and up to that point I had really nice, good teachers. I knew she would be someone who was going to care for me, my education, and continue the tre

Commuters here on campus are able to speak to a wide area of different roles here at Millikin. There are students here that spend a majority of their time here getting involved in campus-life through different organizations, campus-jobs, seasonal events, or sports. Commuters that spend most of their time on-campus are ones that actively prioritize their life here on campus. Being able to have some sort of background in the lives of others on campus is what most commuters are

Many students come into college with an understanding of what they want to accomplish in life. These goals lead them to pick their major in college. Whether they choose to major in nursing, theatre, or history, this decision will impact them for the next four years of their life. But what if they don’t like the major they initially picked?  This is a question I had to face head-on in my first semester of college. I came to Millikin with bright eyes and a love for mathematics.

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