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11Nov

By Madison RohnNo Comments

Academics

Lifelong Learning Exploration Day

By Madison Rohn, Lead Editor Photography by Madison Bonner, Elana Melzer and Madison Rohn On election day, McKendree hosted its first Lifelong Learning Exploration Day to academically empower students. Instead of classes, students were encouraged to attend various sessions with faculty, staff and other students to grow their knowledge. President Dobbins inspired the event, which was based on his belief in the importance of impactful education. Students learn about affordable ways to study abroad. Photo by Madison Bonner. Students were given a passport for their learning journey, which they got stamped at the end of each session they attended. Sessions covered a variety of topics, ranging from career skills, to mindfulness and authenticity, to AI and even backpacking! Direc...

11Oct

By Dr. Brian FrederkingNo Comments

Academics

Abraham Lincoln and McKendree

By Dr. Brian Frederking, Class of 1990 Title photo of Abraham Lincoln from Common American Journal McKendree University will be 200 years old in 2028. One amazing part of its illustrious and resilient history is the many interactions between early McKendree figures and the great Abraham Lincoln. The cause of abolitionism symbiotically forged the trajectories of the young Methodist college and the future United States president. In ways large and small, McKendreans were part of Lincoln’s life – as religious inspirations, political opponents, biographers, wartime emissaries, coworkers, bodyguards and confidantes to the American hero. The relationship between McKendree and Lincoln began in 1832 when Lincoln was a 23-year-old store clerk and rail splitter who ran for the state legisl...

1Oct

By Elana MelzerNo Comments

Academics

Sitting Down with a SAM

By Elana Melzer, Head Producer of McK RadioTitle photo submitted by MaryAnn Romagna While walking across campus, you have likely seen the flyers about the SAMs, or Student Academic Mentors. But what do the SAMs do, and why should students take advantage of their services? I sat down with one of the SAMs, MaryAnn Romagna, to answer these questions and more! What are the SAMs? The SAMs are one of the many free services available for students at McKendree. As MaryAnn said, “SAMs are Student Academic Mentors, and we are part of ResLife. We hold hours once a week in the ALC [Academic Learning Center] from 6 to 10 p.m., and students can come and ask us for help with homework during that time.” What do the SAMs specialize in? MaryAnn specializes in math and science, but there are ...

McKendree’s 200th Birthday and The Class of 2028

12Sep

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Academics, Archive

McKendree’s 200th Birthday and The Class of 2028

By Megan Melone, Writer Photos by McKendree University @McKendreeu and Getty Images Over 540 new freshman and transfer students joined the McKendree family this fall as a part of the historic class of 2028. McKendree’s faculty and students formally welcomed the new students at the convocation ceremony on August 27th and led them onto the grounds with the soulful bagpipe. The ceremony concluded with students partaking in one of McKendree’s oldest traditions, the signing of the matricula. The students' names joined the countless other alumni and current students that are forever remembered on the pages of the matricula in the university’s archives. The Class of 2028 signed the matricula. The Class of 2028 signed the matricula. Students pose with the flags of their respective...

6Sep

By Madison RohnNo Comments

Academics, Profiles

A Bearcat Globetrot

By Madison Rohn, Lead Editor Photos submitted by Sonia Halabi Bearcat Sonia Halabi made the most of her summer by representing McKendree at two international conventions in Singapore and Montreal for Rotaract Club and sociology, respectfully. Sonia Halabi is a senior majoring in sociology. She is also involved in many extracurricular activities, including Rotaract Club, which is part of the international service organization, Rotary International. Sonia learned about Singapore’s history while she was there for the Rotary convention. Sonia’s involvement in the Rotaract Club is what brought her to Singapore this summer. After being encouraged by her club’s advisors, Sonia decided to attend the Rotary International convention across the Pacific Ocean. She joined over 14,000 Ro...

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 ...

Your Guide To McKendree Academic Excellence Day Events

23Apr

By Grace GrossNo Comments

Academics

Your Guide To McKendree Academic Excellence Day Events

By Grace Gross, Lead Editor Photography by Grace Gross and McKendree Online Photo Albums This Thursday, we will celebrate McKendree students’ academic achievements. Academic Excellence Celebration (AEC) will take place all day on Thursday, April 25th. This day allows students to showcase their scholarly work and celebrate their achievements. There are no classes held on this day, so students are encouraged to support their classmates! From 8:30 to 9:45 A.M., Holman Library will host students’ poster presentations. As described on the AEC webpage, “These presenters are proud to share their scholarly and creative work. Working individually or collaboratively, they demonstrate their ability to apply, analyze, and synthesize knowledge gained from classes, majors, or graduate programs...

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Women Authors

27Mar

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Academics

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Women Authors

Depiction and Quote from “Lady Lazarus” by Sylvia Plath By Megan Melone, Writer Photography via Pinterest and Wikipedia Literature is still very male-dominated, with women authors and women’s writings often being overlooked for more established and revered male authors and male-written works. To celebrate Women's History Month and bring more awareness to women writers, I compiled a list of classic feminist works. There are numerous impactful women writers and works to read, and I encourage you to expand your literary circle. The works below are a good starting point for the reader who wants to delve into feminist writings. Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Zora Neale Hurston was born in Alabama but grew up in Eatonville, Florida. Her writing cele...

McK Radio’s Guide to Podcasting Projects

25Mar

By Elana MelzerNo Comments

Academics, Podcasts

McK Radio’s Guide to Podcasting Projects

By Elana Melzer, Head Producer Has your professor assigned a podcasting project? Have no fear, McK Radio is here! McK Radio is located in Carnegie 110, and we are your source for all things podcasting at McKendree! The McK Radio podcasting studio is home to state-of-the-art microphones from Heil Sound, along with a soundboard and computer programmed with Audacity. Using the equipment may seem overwhelming at first, but we are here to help you learn more about the process of podcasting. Here are 5 tips to make your podcast the best one yet! 1.Write a script. Get all your ideas out before podcasting by writing a script. Write out your ideas in a way that makes sense and flows well. The script does not need to be word-for-word, but make sure you have the key points written o...

22Mar

By Popular DelusionsNo Comments

Academics

Are These Criminals Insane!

By Popular Delusions, a blog by Honors Intro to Psychology studentsAre These Criminals Insane! | Popular Delusions (wordpress.com) Have you ever watched the court show Judge Judy, or perhaps CSI or Law and Order? These shows are inspired by real-life crimes, but they have a Hollywood twist to create an entertaining story. One commonality between reality court shows is the exaggerated use of the insanity defense. Humans are naturally more likely to remember the successful instances of using the insanity defense rather than the unsuccessful attempts. This has led to the American belief that a large proportion of criminals successfully use the insanity defense, although that is not the case. First, let’s make sure we all understand exactly what the insanity defense is. In some cases, ...