November, 2019 - The McKendree Review

Seeing the World Without Breaking the Bank

18Nov

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Campus Events

Seeing the World Without Breaking the Bank

Emily Lease, Contributing Writer Pictures by Jessica Hofmann Growing up, I always was interested in seeing the world. When I started going to McKendree University I found some interesting things about their study abroad programs. McKendree offers five different study abroad opportunities. When looking at study abroad programs, one thing that students need to be aware of, though, is the GPA requirements. For example, if you even want to apply to any of these programs you have to have at least a 2.75 GPA and a minimum of 45 credit hours at McKendree. This means that a lot of preplanning is involved if you are thinking of doing study abroad. The first opportunity offered is through a company called the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA: Butler). This company offers hundreds of different educ...

15Nov

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The Fan Favorite

This piece is part of a series called Faculty Friday that focuses on staff at McKendree University. Each Friday, the Review team will highlight a faculty or staff member. Emma Scott, Contributing Writer Featured image from McKendree University, Other image from Emma Scott Dr. Lauren Thompson, fondly referred to as LT by her students and coworkers, has a way of making a lasting impact in and out of the classroom. Though this is only her third year at McKendree, she is already a fan favorite among her students because she is able to take history, a subject dreaded by many, and turn it into something that everyone can relate to through modern culture and personal experience. After completing her PhD at Florida State University, LT gravitated toward McKendree because she attended Marietta Co...

15Nov

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What Does Technos Mean to You?

Chris Fernandez, Contributing Writer Experiencing new elements of life can come in many forms. For some people, it is exploring their native country to gain a deeper understanding of their life as it is, but for others it can mean diving into a new world to experience the ways in which other cultures live. For example, many students take on study abroad programs so that they can experience other parts of the world. Paris Suzuki and Jessica Hoffmann are both examples of such students, having attended Technos International Week in Japan this past summer. Recently the pair gave a Brown Bag presentation with their professor, Dr. Capron. Each member of the trio spoke on their individual experiences of the trip and what it meant to each of them. Dr. Capron spent her time with the other profess...

13Nov

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Re: McKendree Does Not Care About You

Katherine Gemmingen, Head Copyeditor Hello all. Given the mixed responses to our recent post ("McKendree Does Not Care About You"), the Review team would like to address a few points. The author of the piece is not a faculty member, and we will keep the author anonymous. The article is inherently negative, but simply not because there is nothing good about McKendree. It's common for us to post articles that are inherently positive without any negative points, and the opposite is fair. Thank you for those who have commented with their experiences. As there have been mixed responses, we urge those who are unhappy with the article to contact the Review team. We would be thrilled to post a rebuttal piece, provided that the statements are backed up. If there are any other concerns or if a...

13Nov

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Opinion

McKendree Does Not Care About You

The following article represents the author's opinion about a specific topic. 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. Sources are provided at the end of this article. The author of this article wishes to stay anonymous. McKendree University does not care about you. This is not an obfuscated statement I am making about the theoretical entity that is McKendree University. This is a statement about the clear lack of care for the students, the faculty, and the campus itself (excepting the lawn of course, which is mowed daily). It has become apparent in the past years that the priorities of this “insti...

A Treasure in Town: Willoughby Heritage Farm

11Nov

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Entertainment

A Treasure in Town: Willoughby Heritage Farm

Article and picutres by Jessica Baker, Contributing Writer Tucked away behind Summit Elementary School in Collinsville, IL, Willoughby Heritage Farm is teeming with activity and nature. With over 30 acres of wildlife preservation, the farm features animals, gardens, trails, and scenic overlooks. Driving through the suburban neighborhood, one has no idea that just a couple of turns and one-way streets will lead to a recreated vintage farm. From the beautiful 1940s-style garden established by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners Program and maintained by volunteers, to the goats playing gleefully on the “Billy Goat Gruff Bridge,” to the 1930 Craftman-style farmhouse open to visitors, a day can be made at Willoughby Farms. Adults will enjoy browsing the old barn, viewing ear...

8Nov

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The Mother of the Theater Majors

This piece is part of a series called Faculty Friday that focuses on staff at McKendree University. Each Friday, the Review team will highlight a faculty or staff member. By Emily Lease, Contributing Writer Pictures by Emily Lease Michelle Magnussen has been teaching at McKendree Unversity since 2006. This year marks the beginning of her 20th year as a professor- doing what she loves. When I first met Michelle, I thought just she was just a normal theatre professor, but she’s actually a lot more than just a professor; she’s an artist. When I walked into her office in Eisenmeyer, I was welcomed by shelves full of different books: Some were plays by Shakespeare and some were books about acting. I then noticed the slight hum of her air conditioner in the window and looked for a place to s...

6Nov

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Opinion

Is the Payout Really Worth the Stress?

By Hayley Luster, Contributing Writer Pictures by Hayley Luster For many students, it can be very laborious trying to balance school work and having a job while also maintaining a somewhat active social life. To a college student, money can be crucial because not a whole lot can be done without it; therefore, many students must find a job in order to remain financially stable. As a student who is looking for a job, I wanted to find out how students are able to keep up on all of their school work, hold a steady job, and still be able to spend time with their friends or have free time. I went around campus and found a variety of students who have work-study jobs and/or off-campus jobs. How do they do it? How do they find enough time during the day? Alyssa Coats is a sophomore music educa...

Campus Coffee Consumption and Caffeine Crisis

4Nov

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Opinion

Campus Coffee Consumption and Caffeine Crisis

By Madeline Cade, Contributing Writer Photos by Madeline Cade The amount of stress that college students deal with on a daily basis is overwhelming. There are students who balance sports and classes, others who balance jobs and classes, and then those who balance all three. There are those who have work study, take extra credit hours, and are involved in clubs or other extracurricular activities. Sometimes, in order for us to finish it all, we have to sacrifice sleep. What do a lot of us do? We drink coffee and stay up late - especially during midterms and finals week. I am definitely one of those people. I used to simply be a casual coffee drinker. Now, I drink around three cups before I leave my apartment in the morning and then usually have one or two more in the evening. Most of the ...

1Nov

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Profiles

An Inspiration to Music

This piece is part of a series called Faculty Friday that focuses on staff at McKendree University. Each Friday, the Review team will highlight a faculty or staff member. By Hayley Luster, Contributing Writer Dr. Jennifer Moder-Bell has been a professor at McKendree University for almost seven years. She is the Associate Professor of Music Education and is in charge of the concert band and wind ensemble, while also serving as an advisor for the music education group NAfME (National Association for Music Educators). She is also an advisory board member for the Music Educators Journal. Music has always been Dr. Moder-Bell's largest passion. She always knew that she wanted to persuade a career that dealt with music in some way. Moder-Bell attended the University of Illinois where s...