Entertainment - The McKendree Review

26Feb

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Campus News, Entertainment, Personality, Profiles, Sports

For the Love of the Game

By Kaylee Fann “What distinguishes a great player is his presence. When he goes on to the court, his presence dominates the atmosphere” – Bill Russell Charismatic. Outgoing. Loving. Talented. Inspiring. Resilient. These are all words that can be used to describe 19 year old Winslow Martin, a basketball player for Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, Illinois. Born and raised by a single mother in Centralia, Illinois, Martin fell in love with the game of basketball from a young age. His older brother and grandfather served as positive role models for a young Martin, teaching him everything he knows about the game. Once he started playing, he practiced with his brother nearly every day. His grandfather was actually a professional player overseas until an injury abruptly ended h...

16Feb

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Advice, Entertainment

How to Properly Turn Down a Second Date

By Zachary Breeding, Editor So, it happened. You went on that date with that one person who had the guts to ask you out for Valentine’s Day (likely inspired by our previous articles). Maybe it was not a complete disaster, or maybe it was. Whichever category your date falls in, we at the Review are here to teach you how to turn down a second date without resorting to “ghosting” the other person. For those not in the know, “ghosting” is when one person stops replying to all forms of communication from someone who they would like to discontinue a relationship with. First and foremost, it is important to note that ghosting and its slightly subtler counterpart “fading” are very hurtful things to do to a person, especially one who had the guts to ask you out on a date. But enough lecture; let...

14Feb

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Advice, Entertainment

The Perfect Valentine’s Day Date

By Sophie Jeffery, Editor Valentine’s Day is coming up fast! Have you decided where to take your sweetheart this year? We at the Review have come up with a few Valentine’s Day dinner ideas for all sorts of budgets, right here in the metro-east! Dining Out 4204-Main Street Brewing Company has a great Valentine’s special planned. For $80, you and your date can enjoy an open bar (if you are 21, of course), appetizers, a choice of three entrees, and dessert buffet. Check out their facebook post for more information and call to make reservations ASAP! The Wine Tap is putting on their annual Valentine’s Day 4 course meal again, and the menu looks delicious: including cheeses, a salad, plenty of options for entrees (there is even a vegetarian one), and of course chocolate covered straw...

Valentine’s Day – A Study Guide: Find Your Match!

12Feb

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Advice, Entertainment

Valentine’s Day – A Study Guide: Find Your Match!

By Magdalena Knapp, Editor You either love it or hate it – and no, we are not talking about Marmite… we are talking about Valentine’s Day. February the 14th, depending on your relationship status, is either the day of lovers or global singles awareness day. For some people the birds might sing a little louder that day, the grass might be a little greener, and the sun's rays a bit brighter. For other people, Valentine’s Day means hiding in their room, making no noises, and pretending to not exist. Either can be fun. Although one of the two options might be cheaper. However, if you want to enjoy the day spending a ridiculous amount of money on chocolate, roses, and a dinner in a fancy restaurant, while having a conversation with a special someone you have not had the chance to ask out yet –...

They Think They Have All The Time in The World: A Mini Rant

26Jan

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Entertainment

They Think They Have All The Time in The World: A Mini Rant

By Victoria Sananikone, Contributive Writer Disclaimer: the topic I am soon going to vent about I fall prey to as well. As a mere mortal, I am far from perfect, and the last title I want my character to be granted is that of a hypocrite. The topic at hand is one that reigns high in my hierarchy of pet peeves. Those who actively seek out tasks or distractions to further procrastinate on activities that they find daunting or are merely too lazy to do have the ability to leave me fuming. Once again, at times I find myself making excuses to get out of something I don't want to do or merely chop down the amount of time that I have to do it, but resolving this concept will astronomically benefit my life, as well as anyone's life. So I'm on the pool deck, stretching and mingling until coach asse...

25Jan

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Advice, Campus News, Entertainment

Edibles on Campus; Where to Find Them

By: Brad Wyss Disclaimer: Eat wild food at your own risk McKendree University is a dynamic campus that has much to offer from a fruitful education to a smorgasbord of personalities on campus. One may be a resident of McKendree’s landscape for years yet not realize resources that are omnipresent. You can find these resources in many different forms on campus from the middle of the quad to right in front of the library and even the edges of our overgrown plot of land formerly known as the golf course. Edibles are everywhere, and the best way to get hold of them is to go out and get them yourself. Also, you had better make sure you find the right ones or you could be in for a trip...to the nurse’s office. The first example of an edible on campus that is often overlooked is the presence...

19Jan

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Advice, Entertainment, Opinion

For the Love of God, Legalize It!

By Andrew Gardewine, Contributive Writer The United States houses over 20% of the world's prisoners. According to the FBI, there are an estimated 1,488,707 people imprisoned for drug related crimes annually. And of those arrests, 52% are marijuana related. Of this 750,000, 38% are based on possession of small amounts of marijuana (usually under an ounce) rather than the actual usage or trafficking. In contrast, there were an estimated 1,089,171 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol, something that is demonstrably dangerous, yet the possession and consumption of alcohol is not illegal. In 2015 over 10,000 people died due to people driving over the legal limit of alcohol consumption and there were approximately 88,000 deaths caused by alcohol in general. On the other hand, ther...

20Dec

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Campus News, Entertainment, Opinion

Unpaid Internships

By Elexis Baltimore, Editor Intern...what? Although internships have been an ongoing opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience, the issues regarding pay have become discussed more often in recent years. The stigma regarding internships has for years leaned towards the issue (and fear) of running errands and getting cups of coffee for your new bosses and, in the end, being no more qualified for that industry than when you began. As the access to education becomes more available, employers have started looking for ways to distinguish between the “go-getter” and the “just get it done” candidates. So how do they do this? According to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Ed, when evaluating college graduates internships and employment are two of the highest-ranking qualities emp...

13Dec

By The McKendree Review2 Comments

Advice, Entertainment

Student Discounts

By Sophie Jeffery, Editor It’s a given that college is expensive, but the good news is every other aspect of our lives doesn’t have to be! Many businesses, local and nationwide, provide opportunities for students to save a little extra cash. One of the biggest and newest student discounts is from Spotify. They have recently teamed up with Hulu to offer an amazing deal: for just $4.99 per month, college students can enjoy a Spotify Premium account and a Hulu limited commercial plan. Head here to sign up for this amazing offer! Good luck deciding which show to binge first. Might I suggest The Handmaid’s Tale? I’ve highlighted some other deals for students below, but of course this list is not comprehensive. Whether you’re looking to eat, shop, or binge watch your favorite shows, you...

Call the Fire Department! Mckendree Students Are Cooking Again!

1Dec

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Campus Events, Campus News, Entertainment, News

Call the Fire Department! Mckendree Students Are Cooking Again!

By Emily Davis, Contributing Writer (photo courtesy of creative commons) In the early hours of the morning your pager begins to sound. The pager and the base it is charging on are vibrating violently on your nightstand, and the sequence of tones specific to your fire department come blaring through the speaker. You leap out of bed, run to the garage, throw on your bunker gear (sometimes with the help of your spouse), turn on your blue light, and drive to the firehouse or scene as quickly as possible. While you are driving, a check list begins running through your head as the dispatcher goes over the information for a second time. What trucks will need to be on scene? What equipment will I need for this call? Do I grab a truck, or head straight to the scene? The list goes on and on. When...