ANSWERS: BY THE EDITORS Dear Editors, I am a first-year student at McKendree University and already know what I want to pursue as a career. The problem, is, I only have a certain amount of […]
Category: Advice
Zinc Proves to Help Prevent Cold and Flu
BY DONNA BICK It will not be long before cold season starts making its way to campus—and that nasty bug spreads about McKendree University like wildfire. Did you know that cold and flu season typically […]
Department 101: English and Writing
English and Writing Brings More to the Professional World than You May Think… BY KIMBERLY BENNETT The McKendree Review is proud to present the first segment of an ongoing project featuring different departments of McKendree […]
The “Kill Switch”
BY SHARON BEARD Every morning, millions of people board the subway paying more attention to their cellular phone than their surroundings. A passenger checks his or her email, and just before the doors close, a […]
The Voices of Reason
QUESTION: I am a first-generation student; my parents do not seem to understand the importance of my education. I have been taking out loans to help pay for my tuition each year to pay for […]
Too Burned out for School?
BY KATI MELTON With finals week quickly approaching, McKendree students, who have procrastinated with their finals projects, papers and homework assignments, are frantically trying to get things done, while also studying for their final exams. […]
Take a Breath, the End Draws Near
BY BRITANI BEASLEY As we approach the end of the school year, students find it difficult to maintain attendance, participation and interest in their courses. Here are some quick tips to help students stay motivated […]
The Voices of Reason
Question: Hello, I am graduating this semester, and still haven’t found a job yet. Should I keep looking for one that goes with my degree or should I try and apply for other jobs like […]
Two Factor Authentication – Why Your Password Just Won’t Do Anymore
BY KEVIN SCHAEFER Contributing Writer We all know that we are supposed to use “good” passwords for our accounts. This usually means that the password must contain at least 8 characters, and have a mix […]
The Voices of Reason
Question: A few days ago, I was placed into a group of students who were made to make my life miserable. The assignment is due in a week, but no one except me is working […]
Make Mindless Eating Work for You
Make Mindless Eating Work for You BY REBECCA COLLIER, MS, RD Registered Dietitian Adjunct Instructor, Health Promotion and Wellness __________________________________________ Does the thought of “going on a diet” make you cringe? For most, this means […]