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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 […]
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. […]
Mirrored Human Intention: The Art of Life
By Christopher Fernandez, Contributing Writer There are many wonderful, beautiful, and tragic things that can be seen in life. The truest expression of life is something that will always be sought out by individuals, but […]
The War on Drugs
By Kyle Shahenian, Contributing Writer Pictures provided by google.com 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 […]
Mental Illness vs. The Greatest Villain
By Victoria Sananikone, Editor Photos found by the courtesy of Google *Contains no spoilers* The most impactful movies are the ones that make you feel some type of way, that prompt you to think, that leave […]
Be Careful, Passion is Contagious
By Mallory Raber, Contributing Writer I had the privilege of interviewing a bubbly, self-driven, and inspiring McKendree alumna known across campus as Dr. Sara Trask, PhD. Anyone who has taken a class with Dr. Trask […]
M.C. Escher: The Mathematical Artist
by Quinn Polaski, Contributing Writer Pictures from google.com Editor’s note: This article has been inspired by the recent exhibits in St. Louis. Maurits Cornelius (M.C.) Escher was a revolutionary Dutch man who brought the two […]
A Woman of Power
by Annika Beal, Contributing Writer Nickie Sanlin is the head volleyball coach here at McKendree University and she has been there for eight years. Let me tell you, she is unlike any other typical coach. […]
We’re Engaged! (Civically)
Katherine Gemmingen, Head Copyeditor Featured image provided by the Brown School of Washington University All other images provided by Katherine Gemmingen Last Thursday, September 12, McKendree was represented by three students and one professor at […]
Presidential Brown Bag
By Christopher Fernandez, Contributing Writer Four score and seven years ago, we had barely begun to scratch the surface of the long history of McKendree University. The school that we call home and have come […]
Adding Blue to the Purple
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor Photos by Ifeolu Adeoye We all know that McKendree’s color is purple, but last weekend our beautiful campus was bathed in blue. On Saturday, September 7th, McKendree University had the honor […]
Are College Students Stretching Themselves Too Thin?
By Ashley Hathaway, Contributing Writer Many of us grew up with the idea that being involved in every way possible holds the formula to success. In high school, we were consistently told that being involved […]
