Opinion

By Molina Smalley, Contributing Writer Pictures by Molina Smalley The following article represents the author's opinion about a specific topic. The information is backed up and was proofread by our editors. Freedom of speech is part of the First Amendment of the US Constitution and therefore every writer has the right to share his or her opinion. Feel free to email your editors about any issues with the article or leave your comment here. The infamous St. Louis Zoo is voted one of America’s top free attractions, dedicated to connecting people with animals. It prides itself on being the "leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education." With many attractions and highlights, the St. Louis Zoo is "home" to over 17,000 animals of 600 different species. All these anima...

By Kyle Shahenian, Contributing Writer Pictures provided by google.com The following article represents the author's opinion about a specific topic. The information is backed up and was proofread by our editors. Freedom of speech is part of the First Amendment of the US Constitution and therefore every writer has the right to share his or her opinion. Feel free to email your editors about any issues with the article or leave your comment here. Before I forget, I do not promote the use of any of the illegal substances mentioned in this article. My purpose here is to educate. In 1971, United States President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse "public enemy number one." The War on Drugs has resulted in a wide array of consequences, most notably, billions of wasted taxpayer dollars, racial inj...

By Caylin Dean, Contributing Writer McKendree University is one of the few schools in the area that offers a pre-professional program for occupational therapy; therefore, attracting much attention from prospective students who are interested in the career. Occupational therapy (OT) is a form of rehabilitation that examines a patient holistically and assists them in recovering from an injury, living with a disability, or participating in everyday meaningful activities that help them lead a life of meaning and purpose. OT is a great field that is very diverse in opportunities and is growing in popularity. Due to some upcoming changes, those interested in the profession may want to consider their options before they commit. Just as physical therapy mandated in 2015, those achieving a degree...

By Jordan Heberg, Contributing Writer Pictures by Jordan Heberg The following article represents the author's opinion about a specific topic. The information is backed up and was proof read by our editors. Freedom of speech is part of the First Amendment of the US Constitution and therefore has every writer the right to share his or her opinion. Feel free to email your editors about any issues with the article or leave your comment here. Realistically, there are many problems at McKendree University. There is limited parking, the awful housing process, Ames food, and horrendous Wi-Fi, but the issue that sticks out the most to me is how students do not have a free membership to the Rec Plex. Being a student athlete, not having a free membership to the Rec Plex doesn’t seem to make sense. ...