Advice - The McKendree Review

3May

By The McKendree Review1 Comment

Advice, Opinion

Depression as a College Student

By Jawaun Jackson, Contributing Writer Depression is much more than just being sad, it is a wave of emotions crashing into an unstable rough and rocky shore. Some days are good while others could be sad; some days you can spring out of bed while other days you’re chained to it. However, most times a person feeling depressed just feels like meh. From my experiences dealing with depression, there is no reaction to most things; it is being in a daze, often being swayed by your emotions in two directions. There is no lightness, it is from one extreme to the other with a responsive medium. It's mind-boggling to go from waking up happy, bright, and ready to 'carpe diem' to 'leave me alone' and wanting to stay in this room, on this bed, under these covers until a better day comes. Within the glo...

A Pawsitively Cat-Tastic Afternoon at Mauhaus

2May

By The McKendree Review6 Comments

Advice

A Pawsitively Cat-Tastic Afternoon at Mauhaus

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 spend a Saturday afternoon? Recently, I spent an hour visiting the cats at Mauhaus, the first cat café in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Located at 3101 Sutton Blvd in Maplewood, Mauhaus opened its doors in November 2016 and has been busy ever since. This is great news for the cats, since Mauhaus works directly with Stray Haven Rescue, a no-kill shelter dedicated to finding homes for St Louis’ stray and feral cats. In addition to helping stray cats, the shelter also rescues cats from high-kill shelters, giving them another chance at finding a loving home. The adoption p...

25Apr

By The McKendree ReviewNo Comments

Advice, Campus Events, Campus News, Community Events

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 university,” exclaims email after email arriving in the inboxes of graduating seniors. At the tail end of the Fall semester of 2017, emails and announcements started to fill inboxes and the goal marker sign went up. With a continuous stream of emails, sometimes within an hour of one another, some students ask why these gifts are so important and why they should even consider the request. “We ask students to make gifts to McKendree through Give Big to the Pig and the Senior Class Gift programs to teach the impact and importance of philanthropy at McKendree and help build on our culture of philanth...

4Apr

By The McKendree Review4 Comments

Advice, Campus Events, Campus News, Opinion

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 strong prince. These damsels in distress have been role models have been promoted to little girls for centuries: the idea that a woman needs a strong man to take care of her or to save her. Really? God, no! Every woman is strong enough to make it on her own, she does not need someone to take care of her. The focus of this editorial, strong women, is also what the first keynote panel of McKendree's 2018 Global Awareness Week was all about. Global Awareness Week is an annual collaboration by faculty, staff and students on our campus to promote more awareness for cultural diversity and global issues. Women in...

Being a Student Parent: The Juggling Act

9Mar

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Advice, Campus News, Entertainment, Perspective

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 is constantly running through my head, so when the van in front of me comes to a dead stop at the railroad tracks just inside Lebanon, I have to stop short to avoid hitting it. Something tumbles forward from between my kids’ captain's chairs in the middle of the van. “Please don’t be a lunchbox, please don’t be a lunchbox,” I whisper to myself. At the stop sign, I take a quick peek and there it is: my son Beckett’s blue lunchbox settled upside-down behind the center console. Crap. I flip around in the McDonald’s parking lot and head all the way back to Mascoutah, mentally attempti...

16Feb

By The McKendree Review1 Comment

Advice, Entertainment

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 was not a complete disaster, or maybe it was. Whichever category your date falls in, we at the Review are here to teach you how to turn down a second date without resorting to “ghosting” the other person. For those not in the know, “ghosting” is when one person stops replying to all forms of communication from someone who they would like to discontinue a relationship with. First and foremost, it is important to note that ghosting and its slightly subtler counterpart “fading” are very hurtful things to do to a person, especially one who had the guts to ask you out on a date. But enough lecture; let...

14Feb

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Advice, Entertainment

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 all sorts of budgets, right here in the metro-east! Dining Out 4204-Main Street Brewing Company has a great Valentine’s special planned. For $80, you and your date can enjoy an open bar (if you are 21, of course), appetizers, a choice of three entrees, and dessert buffet. Check out their facebook post for more information and call to make reservations ASAP! The Wine Tap is putting on their annual Valentine’s Day 4 course meal again, and the menu looks delicious: including cheeses, a salad, plenty of options for entrees (there is even a vegetarian one), and of course chocolate covered straw...

Valentine’s Day – A Study Guide: Find Your Match!

12Feb

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Advice, Entertainment

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 either the day of lovers or global singles awareness day. For some people the birds might sing a little louder that day, the grass might be a little greener, and the sun's rays a bit brighter. For other people, Valentine’s Day means hiding in their room, making no noises, and pretending to not exist. Either can be fun. Although one of the two options might be cheaper. However, if you want to enjoy the day spending a ridiculous amount of money on chocolate, roses, and a dinner in a fancy restaurant, while having a conversation with a special someone you have not had the chance to ask out yet –...

Faculty Offer Advice for Grad School, Gap Years, and Beyond

5Feb

By The McKendree Review2 Comments

Advice, Campus Events, Campus News

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 of experience, from Dr. Jennifer Guillén, Associate Professor of Sociology, who completed a gap-year program though Americorp to Dr. CJ Dulaney, Assistant Professor of Computing, who completed his graduate degree while working full-time for Boeing. Also present was Dr. Martha Patterson, Professor of English, who stressed how “important it is to think big” and encouraged students “to think beyond your undergraduate education.” Acknowledging the fears many McKendree students have when contemplating graduate school, Dr. Patterson told those in attendance t...

29Jan

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Advice

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 ends up in the ocean, killing millions of animals each year. The true extent of the problems caused by garbage is as of yet unknown, but we will find out shortly if people do not cut their production of trash back. The zero waste lifestyle started as a way to combat this issue. Zero waste started with the idea to produce as little trash as possible in one year and soon became popular through social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram. People who follow the zero waste way of thinking, otherwise known as zero wasters, collect the trash they have produced in a marmalade ja...