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By Kyle Hintz, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011 Rango is the only animated film I’ve seen this year that actually lives up to that cliché of the animated movie that both kids and adults will love. Usually, that means a movie that kids will love and parents won’t hate to the degree that they question the whole child rearing enchilada. However, this is the real deal. (more…)

By Annie Bierman, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011 Preparing for Graduation is pretty easy. Have 128 credits to graduate. Sign up to graduate. Order the cap and gown. Show up on May 7th. Pretty simple. The question is, though, how do you mentally prepare to graduate? (more…)

To start with, my girlfriend is everything to me and we love each other. The only problem is that my parents hate her. I wouldn’t normally care what my parents think, but they’re funding my college expenses and have threatened to cut me off if I continue seeing her. I have a job, but it’s not nearly enough to pay my tuition and I’m not sure I’m smart enough for many scholarships. What should I do? (more…)

By Kat Studley, Contributing Writer. Published April 1, 2011 So you’ve made it through mid-term week and you’ve hopefully slept off your Spring Break fun, but now you may find yourself returning to yet another spring semester slump. I may not be able to speak for the entire McKendree population, but I am surrounded by many fellow students plagued with writer’s block and debilitating procrastination habits. Seriously, it’s been so perky outside (in between those lame cold fronts) that I’ve completely daydreamed my way through too many lectures and study times. When you’re freezing your butt off outside, it’s easy to stay focused on the warm and cozy classroom instead of the surrounding gloominess. (more…)

By Annie Bierman, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011 In the last issue, I chose new faculty on campus to interview. In this issue, I simply chose two professors I wanted to get to know better. The common threads between them, I found out later, are that they  were both living in the area already before taking jobs at McKendree, and they are both currently involved in lengthy, and interesting in my opinion, research projects besides teaching a full load at McKendree. I hope these short profiles will give you a glimpse of two awesome professors at McKendree! (more…)

By Annie Bierman, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011 This issue, I decided to profile Dr. Chris Bahr, the Provost and Dean of the University, and Dr. Tami Eggleston, Associate Dean of the University. These two women work everyday to make the academic experience for students better. From the interviews with these two women, I have come to appreciate how much focus McKendree has on enhancing both student learning and teacher effectiveness. (more…)

By Vaughn Olson, Contributing Writer. Published April 1, 2011 “Got Milk?” This slogan from advocates of drinking more milk might in fact not be promoting a good thing. Throughout our childhoods we are always told that drinking milk will help us build better bones and make us bigger and stronger. Recent studies have begun to question whether drinking milk really leads to being healthier. In fact, drinking milk has been shown to lead to major health risks such as heart disease and cancer. Simply assuming that milk is the healthiest choice is not a good idea. (more…)

By Julie Guenther, Contributing Writer. Published April 1, 2011 Dancers will be performing various routines in the areas of Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Ballroom, and Tap. Come see our dancers: Kelsie P, Lindsay L, Claire K, Jenna B, Alison K, Lynn, S, Julie Guenther, and all dancers perform wonderful visual spectacles. (more…)

By Craig Robertson, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011 The “last blast” of the semester kicks off April 25-30 during the annual Spring Fling week. A number of events are scheduled, including a Commuter Student Car Show, comedian Mo Mandel, Big Prize Bingo, and festival activities and live music on Saturday from 1pm to 6pm. Spring Fling will conclude on Saturday night with the traditional foam dance party in the Lair Pit starting at 8:30pm. (more…)

By Craig Robertson, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011 "The Regurgitator", Stevie Starr returns to McKendree for the first time in over 4 years on Friday, April 8 in Ames Dining Hall at 8:30pm. This will be one show that you definitely do not want to miss! (more…)