Katherine Gemmingen, Head Copyeditor Featured image from CNN What better way is there to start off the spring semester than with a talk about the impending doom that describes the current state of foreign relations […]
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When Student-Athletes Retire
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor in Chief Picture courtesy of the three interviewees and Magdalena Knapp Every athlete knows this moment will come eventually: One day we all are going to put on our goggles for […]
Vic’s Tuesday Tunes
By Victoria Sananikone, Editor Photos and gif from Google Hello, fellow Review readers! Welcome to the first installment of Vic’s Tuesday Tunes, a new column that will be featured on the first Tuesday of each […]
Instant Ramen: Turning basic into boujee
Article and pictures by Jawaun Jackson, Contributing Writer Brief history time, ramen pronounced (Rah-Men, not ray-men) is a Japanese dish with the translation of “pulled noodles.” It consists of Chinese wheat noodles served in a […]
Apartment Living or Living Space?
Article and pictures by Annika Beal, Contributing Writer According to the McKendree website, West apartments are “Apartment style residential areas with each apartment consisting of two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a full kitchen, and living […]
Cleveland-Heath
Article and picutres by Jawaun Jackson, Contributing Writer An Edwardsville favorite located on North Main Street – with a blink of an eye you may miss it. The front of the eatery is modest compared […]
The Man Involved in Everything, but in Charge of Nothing
By Alexis Wesling, Contributing Writer If you are a McKendree student, chances are you have been to an event on the quad, the front lawn, the Hett, and more. There are usually tents involved, tables […]
Ready, Set, Swing!
By Jessica Baker, Contributing Writer It’s a beautiful Sunday on October 13th at the Sunset Hills Athletic Complex in South County. Four fields have games, crowds are cheering, and in the distance a faint beeping […]
Lebanon’s Best Cup of Coffee
Article and pictures by Quinn Polaski, Contributing Writer If you’ve never noticed, our small town of Lebanon has its own small cafe. The Foundry is a cafe and market situated off the red brick roads […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alton: Hauntings on the River
By Landon Cole, Contributing Writer Pictures and facts provided by Kaylan Schardan, Luke Naliborski, Alton Hauntings, and Visit Alton Gracing many “top ten” lists of America’s most haunted towns is the not-so-scenic Alton, Illinois. If you’re […]
Fields of Faith
By Madeline Cade, Contributing Writer Photo credits: featured image- Eddie Sutton, first photo- Madeline Cade, second photo- Ashlynn Grant Hosted by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), McKendree University’s first-ever Fields of Faith took place […]
Pitiful Prison
By Molina Smalley, Contributing Writer Pictures by Molina Smalley The following article represents the author’s opinion about a specific topic. The information is backed up and was proofread by our editors. Freedom of speech is […]
Hygge: Everything Peaceful
By Christopher Fernandez, Contributing Writer Images: google.com There is a feeling of comfort that comes from the simplest things in life. Sometimes this is sitting with your roommates with ambient noise in the background while you […]
Sure Shot
By Alec Deyong, Contributing Writer If you ask a McKendree student what there is to do around town, you might be a bit underwhelmed at the response. There’s Cobblestone; there are the tailgates, but there […]
Back on Track
By Madeline Cade, Contributing Writer Pictures from mckbearcats.com Early in the summer of 2019, McKendree announced that they would be searching for a new Head Men and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country Coach. […]
