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Month: November 2013

22Nov By The McKendree ReviewNo Comments
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Marching Band: It is More than a Sport

Marching Band: It is More than a Sport An Opinion written by: Emily Lucia With the recent online popularity of the Ohio State Marching Band, the art form has intrigued many. Commenters on the YouTube videos have shown amazement at how a group of people can form such interesting pictures on the field while playing instruments. Though, for marching band members throughout the country, it is just another day on the field. Because of everything band members do during half-time, many spectators wonder whether marching band is a sport. Band directors, members and their parents alike will say “yes,” while most athletes will beg to differ. Organizations like the NCAA and most universities consider marching band a sport, as they offer athletic scholarships to band members. However, if you look at t...
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22Nov By The McKendree ReviewNo Comments
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A New Director; A New Concert Band

A New Director; A New Concert Band Katie Herath Saying “goodbye” to a beloved director is difficult, as our music department has learned this past year. The end of last semester marked the end of Dr. Phil Wilhelm’s time at McKendree University. Instrumentalists began wondering what was to come of concert band and, though wary at first, they welcomed Dr. Jennifer Moder into the music program. Born and raised in Peoria, IL, Dr. Moder started playing violin in kindergarten, switching to trombone in 5th grade. In 2001, she earned her Bachelor of Music Education with honors from the University of Illinois. Dr. Moder earned her Master of Music Education from Illinois State University in 2010. In 2013, Dr. Moder earned an Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education and Curriculum &a...
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22Nov By The McKendree ReviewNo Comments
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It Only Takes One Second

It Only Takes One Second  Written by Kimberly Bennett ~Written on February 18th, 2012~ “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”                                                                                     –Jeremiah 29:11 _____________________________ People who barely know me do not know I have a twin sister. She and I are like two peas in a pod—inseparable. Although we go to different colleges, it does not take away from the time we have shared with one another in the past. She is my best friend and will always be despite our constant bickering. I had often wondered what my life would be like if I was not born a twin. Since last weekend, however, I would not want anything different. S...
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22Nov By The McKendree ReviewNo Comments
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Thor: The Dark World ~ Movie Review

Thor: A Dark World  A review written by Emily Lucia  *Warning: Minor Spoilers Ahead* Marvel’s second post-Avengers film is just what a Marvel film should be. It makes you laugh, it makes you cry (sometimes in the same scene) and it leaves clues to future Marvel productions (Avengers 2 and 3 anyone?).  Despite the change of director from the first film, Thor: The Dark World is an exciting ride that keeps audience members on their feet until the very end. The film begins in the same manner as the first with Odin (Anthony Hopkins), Thor’s father and King of Asgard, lending his voice to tell an ancient tale of an evil race called the Dark Elves led by Malekith (Christopher Eccleston). In the tale, Malekith seeks a dark substance known as the Aether. Asgardians led by Odin’s father and prede...
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22Nov By The McKendree ReviewNo Comments
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What’s Hot on the CW Network?

What’s Hot on the CW Network? Written by: Kimberly Bennett For those of you who do not know me, I am a huge TV fan. I watch a lot of different shows and this year happens to be the CW’s biggest year yet! Before last year, I didn’t really watch a lot of shows on the CW but since last year’s freshman series, Beauty & the Beast, starring Jay Ryan, Kristin Kreuk and Austin Basis, I immediately started watching more of the CW shows. If you remember WB-11’s Smallville, then you’re ahead of everyone else. Smallville was one of the few series that lasted 10 seasons and was formally owned by the Warner Bros. Company. However, in 2006, CBS and Warner Bros formed a partnership and became the CBS and Warner Bros. Company (or, for short, CW-TV). (more…)
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22Nov By The McKendree ReviewNo Comments
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A Soldier’s Resolve

A Soldier’s Resolve Written by Chris Streetman All I could see was desolation and despair, a city destroyed by war. The scattered bodies lay over the erected land. My vision clouds and the smoke sticks in my lungs. I gasp for breath. I manage to rise from the rocky terrain. Instinctively, I reach for the back of my head. The soft fabric of the flag reminds me who I am, why I am here. Despite the sorrow and suffering, I resolve to continue fighting. My country needs me, and I will not quit now. As long as I am needed, I will keep fighting the eternal fight to protect life, liberty, and happiness. That great freedom bought by war must now be preserved through war. (more…)
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15Nov By The McKendree ReviewNo Comments
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Fall 2013 Announcement

The McKendree Review will post it's first issue of Fall 2013 in late November/ early December of the year. We apologize for such a delay in our issue and hope it doesn't happen again. Until further notice, the Review will be using its WordPress site for the issue due to technical difficulties with its usual site. We thank you for your patience and your support as we try to get this issue out as soon as possible. Thanks again, ~The McKendree Review Team
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