Month: November 2021

By Lauren Wilk, Editor Photos from Craig Tompkins Attention all McKendree students, faculty and staff! Today from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Diversity Carnival will be held in the quad (between the bookstore and Ames dining hall). You might be asking: What exactly is a diversity carnival? Resident Director and Diversity Carnival organizer Craig Tompkins has that exact answer for you. “The event is an effort to promote the understanding and celebration of our differences with the goal of creating a more accepting, safe, and educated community,” Tompkins explains. “This will be accomplished through having conversations and playing games that promote looking at issues through others' perspectives as well as pondering your own identities.” Craig Tompkins If you cannot make...

By Dylan Powell, Head Sports Writer Photos from McKendree University and illinoisouth.org In sports, some of the most memorable moments for athletes do not just come from the game; they come from the crowd, too. The rush of adrenaline felt running out onto the field or court—being cheered on by hundreds of fans waiting to see you play—brings another level of excitement and energy to the game day experience.  McKendree University was ranked on the Instagram page @BarstoolU for having the best game day vibes in the state of Illinois during the eighth week of the 2021 season. On game days, there are tailgates, great Dance and Cheerleading teams who always bring their best, a Spirit Band who rocks the stadium with music, and plenty of fans. However, there is one missing facto...