May, 2024 - The McKendree Review

10May

By Madison BonnerNo Comments

Campus Events, Photos

Animals Calm Students Before Finals

By Madison Bonner, Writer Photography from McKendree students, faculty, and social media On Thursday, May 2nd, therapy dogs greeted students on campus from 11:00 to 1:30. This event was organized by a group of students in Dr. Sara Frank’s Health Communication class. Students Aspen Duggar, Karin Tebelius, Elana Melzer, Elizabeth Collins, Hanna Parisio, and Felicity Crowell created the event as a part of their group project to create a campaign for McKendree’s Counseling Services. The students were in charge of advertising and obtaining permission for the dogs to be on campus. At the event, they passed out fliers for Counseling Services. Melissa McHenry, the assistant director at McKendree’s Counseling Services, helped the group contact and book the therapy dogs. The event was e...

6May

By Madison BonnerNo Comments

Campus Events, Campus News

Delight’s First Year at McKendree

By Madison Bonner, Writer Photos by Madison Bonner and Delight Ministries On February 1st, a student organization called Delight Ministries held its second-semester kick-off in the New Res Fireplace Lounge. This event began with a video that welcomed new and old members and presented Delight’s mission and the theme for the spring semester. After the video, McKendree’s Delight leadership team introduced themselves and started the first activity of the evening: affirmation cards. Each girl received a Sharpie and a notecard, which was taped to her back. Other girls then filled these cards with messages to lift one another, creating a positive environment and setting the tone for the semester. Girls also made friendship bracelets, painted tote bags, and took photos together. During t...

3May

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Profiles, Sports

Senior Spotlight: Isabella Barbaglia

By Megan Melone, Writer Photography via Bella Barbaglia Isabella Barbaglia is a senior history major. She is the president of the McKendree History Club, plays on the McKendree women’s golf team, and is a member of both, Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies. I interviewed Bella about her time here at McKendree and her after-school plans: Where are you from? BARBAGLIA: I am from St. Louis, Florissant Area, which is like North St. Louis. Why did you decide to come to McKendree? BARBAGLIA: I went to Rockhurst in Kansas City, and after my freshman year I decided I didn’t like it. I wanted somewhere closer to home and I was looking at small schools. When I visited McKendree, I loved the campus and had the opportunity to play golf, so I decided to com...

1May

By Madison RohnNo Comments

Academics, Campus Events

2024 Academic Excellence Celebration

By Madison Rohn, Lead Editor Photography from AEC’s Instagram and McKendree’s Online Photo Albums Last Thursday was McKendree’s eleventh annual Academic Excellence Celebration (AEC), a day for students to celebrate their hard work and show off their achievements. With classes canceled for the day, students were encouraged to watch their peers who were involved in presentations, performances, and honor society inductions. Students used their posters to inform visitors about important topics they researched. Photo from McKendree’s Online Photo Albums. The day began with the poster session. All around Holman Library, students stood by poster boards displaying highlights from their research or projects. Those walking through the library that morning could see posters representing ...