Photos and Article by Sophie Jeffery, Editor Strong coffee, scrumptious desserts, a comfortable chair near a warm, sunny window, and 18 adorable cats lounging around in a cozy room…is there any better way to […]
Category: Advice
Ask, Receive, Repeat: The Art of Donations
By Nathan Ploense, Contributing Writer “Class of 2018! Are you ready to make a difference at McKendree before you graduate? Please give as a way to say thank you for your amazing four years at […]
Stronger than Wonder Woman
Editorial by Magdalena Knapp When I was younger, my mom used to read fairy tales to me before bedtime. Almost every story was about a young, beautiful girl who needed to be saved by a […]
Being a Student Parent: The Juggling Act
By: Sophie Jeffery, Editor Original art by Benjamin Richter On my drive to McKendree, I’m distracted by both Karen and Georgia from My Favorite Murder talking about Ruth Thalia* and the to-do list that […]
How to Properly Turn Down a Second Date
By Zachary Breeding, Editor So, it happened. You went on that date with that one person who had the guts to ask you out for Valentine’s Day (likely inspired by our previous articles). Maybe it […]
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Date
By Sophie Jeffery, Editor Valentine’s Day is coming up fast! Have you decided where to take your sweetheart this year? We at the Review have come up with a few Valentine’s Day dinner ideas for […]
Valentine’s Day – A Study Guide: Find Your Match!
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor You either love it or hate it – and no, we are not talking about Marmite… we are talking about Valentine’s Day. February the 14th, depending on your relationship status, is […]
Faculty Offer Advice for Grad School, Gap Years, and Beyond
By Sophie Jeffery, Editor On Friday, January 26th, faculty members offered a presentation to McKendree students interested in pursuing graduate studies or a gap-year program. Those involved in the presentation came from a wide background […]
Trash in a Jar
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor According to the Environmental Protection Agency in 2016 the average American produced about 1600 pounds of garbage, which is around 4.4 pounds of trash a day. Much of this trash then […]
Edibles on Campus; Where to Find Them
By: Brad Wyss Disclaimer: Eat wild food at your own risk McKendree University is a dynamic campus that has much to offer from a fruitful education to a smorgasbord of personalities on campus. One may […]
For the Love of God, Legalize It!
By Andrew Gardewine, Contributive Writer The United States houses over 20% of the world’s prisoners. According to the FBI, there are an estimated 1,488,707 people imprisoned for drug related crimes annually. And of those arrests, 52% […]
Student Discounts
By Sophie Jeffery, Editor It’s a given that college is expensive, but the good news is every other aspect of our lives doesn’t have to be! Many businesses, local and nationwide, provide opportunities for students to […]
McKendree Buckles Down on Parking Violations
By Merisa Ashbaugh Most students groan and indignantly pay (or procrastinate paying) their parking tickets they are issued on campus. However, paying up is becoming more of a challenge since the tickets have exponentially increased from […]
Get Ready For the Doorbuster Dash
By Emily Davis, Contributing Writer College not only prepares you for the workforce but also teaches you how to live on a ridiculously small budget. Living with these financial constraints makes Black Friday and Cyber Monday […]
Nature, Beyond the Cornfields
By Gabrielle Madewell The small town of Lebanon, IL doesn’t offer very many places for one to venture outside and enjoy the scenery; unless of course staring at corn and soybeans is of interest to […]
Starbucks DIY Beverages for Students – Fall Edition: Make it, Drink it, Love it!
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor I admit it: I am addicted. I cannot live without it. I need it every day, it makes me complete. I love the taste, the smell, and the cute white cup […]
Still Need a Halloween Costume?
by Sophie Jeffery, Contributing Writer Are you a procrastinator and/or a cheapskate? Need a costume for a last-minute party invite? You’ve come to the right place, my friend! I took a trip to the Dollar […]
Homesickness is okay: here’s how to deal with it
BY NICOLE FUNG CALLEJA
Contributing Writer
Imagine your excited, panting dog, your little sister with a glimmer in her eyes, your parents welcoming you to your already familiar surroundings: the streets, the driveway, the smell of your favorite dish wafting from the kitchen, the bang of a door slamming, the yelling of the next-door neighbor, the poster-filled walls and the creaking of your bed. These are the noises that cheerfully announce that you’re home. The place where you are most relaxed, the place that has seen you grow and that now, as a college student, you value much more.
The nightmare of a stolen car
BY ERICA POUR […]
Running Corner
BY TAQUISHA DRISDELL, EDITOR Theme of the Week: Aerobic Endurance […]
[Iss. 5]|| Help Fight Off STRESS!
BY KALEIGH ADMIRE Staff Writer Stress is something every college student goes through. If you have not been stressed yet this year, consider yourself lucky. As the middle of the semester approaches, papers, exams, presentations, […]
[Iss. 5] || Where to Shop for the Fall: McKendree Style
BY ERICA POUR Contributing Writer We all love new clothes, but if you’re like me, you’ve already realized that trying to find the latest fashions for fall within the borders of Lebanon is a little […]
This Major is not for Me!
BY MINDY ALLEN Assistant Editor Do you remember the anxiety you felt before graduating high school when you were concerned with your future? It is possible you were still in the process of finding the […]
The Best Three Websites to Find Internships
BY SHARON BEARD Staff Writer Students are told throughout college that an internship is essential to landing a job after graduation. There can be a lot of competition for the perfect internship, you cannot wait […]
The Importance of Being Registered
BY CHELSEY WHEELER Contributing Writer Are you registered to vote at your current address? Voting and registering to vote can be confusing, especially for college students who are not living at home. The entire political […]
