Month: April 2011

By Vaughn Olson, Contributing Writer. Published April 1, 2011 “Got Milk?” This slogan from advocates of drinking more milk might in fact not be promoting a good thing. Throughout our childhoods we are always told that drinking milk will help us build better bones and make us bigger and stronger. Recent studies have begun to question whether drinking milk really leads to being healthier. In fact, drinking milk has been shown to lead to major health risks such as heart disease and cancer. Simply assuming that milk is the healthiest choice is not a good idea. (more…)

By Julie Guenther, Contributing Writer. Published April 1, 2011 Dancers will be performing various routines in the areas of Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Ballroom, and Tap. Come see our dancers: Kelsie P, Lindsay L, Claire K, Jenna B, Alison K, Lynn, S, Julie Guenther, and all dancers perform wonderful visual spectacles. (more…)

By Craig Robertson, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011 The “last blast” of the semester kicks off April 25-30 during the annual Spring Fling week. A number of events are scheduled, including a Commuter Student Car Show, comedian Mo Mandel, Big Prize Bingo, and festival activities and live music on Saturday from 1pm to 6pm. Spring Fling will conclude on Saturday night with the traditional foam dance party in the Lair Pit starting at 8:30pm. (more…)

By Craig Robertson, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011 "The Regurgitator", Stevie Starr returns to McKendree for the first time in over 4 years on Friday, April 8 in Ames Dining Hall at 8:30pm. This will be one show that you definitely do not want to miss! (more…)

By Maegan Hafley, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011 There is no greater welcome than a “C’mon in, baby doll.” While I hopped up into the second tattoo seat, I watched in amazement as Brandon Turner naturally, yet diligently, gave a husky man a tattoo on his calf. As he stopped to adjust his position, Brandon said with a grin on his face, “Maybe someday I’ll learn what the f*** I’m doin’.” (more…)

By Chris Moore, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011 They lurk in the library, clutching ponderous tomes of Dickens and Emerson to their chests as they discuss the finer points of grammar. They swarm into classes about literature of ages long gone. They chat about the exact meaning of a line by Emily Dickinson over tea. Who are they? None other than the members of McKendree’s Literary Interest Society, commonly known as LIS. While most of the members are English majors, the degree isn’t a requirement. (more…)