By Alec Deyong, Contributing Writer Between McKendree’s impressive array of athletics and its numerous opportunities to get involved in the community, many students’ schedules are nearly bursting at the seams. There are those such as […]
Category: Creative Writing
When Passion Meets Agression in the Ice Rink
By Caylin Dean Featured Image by McKendree University Athletics Beer, extreme passion and a touch of aggression, the few words I knew that describe the atmosphere of a hockey game. Coming from western Illinois, hockey is […]
Marriage Meets College
By Kyle Boldin, Contributing Writer Doves flying free, rice scattered across the courtyard, and the inevitable “I do’s” representing love and lifelong unity: this signifies a beautiful union between two or more people who genuinely […]
Mission Trip to Poland
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor Photos: Emily Barylske Emily Barylske is a junior from McKendree University. Emily didn’t spend her summer like most students did working in a hometown restaurant for $8 an hour: She went […]
The Story of a Walk On
By Jawaun Jackson, Contributing Writer Photo: Jawaun Jackson For starters, I walked onto a non-NCAA team here at McKendree, so technically I just joined a sport club in terms of bureaucracy. However, I have always […]
What Are You Thankful For?
By Victoria Sananikone, Assistant Editor Picture your Thanksgiving break. Not only do you get to escape the dorms and the classrooms, you are granted a halt to the stresses of school and are welcomed back […]
The (Jack) White Stripes
By Victoria Sananikone, Assistant Editor When asked who you believe are the most iconic music artists of all time, who pops into your mind? Common answers could range between those such as Led Zeppelin, to […]
Steve Winter’s Journey with Big Cats
By Ashley Hathaway, Contributive Writer For a man that did not take a picture of an animal until he was 34 years old, Steve Winter has seen it all when it comes to big cats. From […]
If Denny’s and McDonald’s had a baby, it would be called Huddle House.
By Gabrielle Madewell, Contributing Writer Photo: G. Madewell, google.com The first thought someone has walking into a restaurant attached to a gas station/truck stop is not “wow, this is going to be a snazzy meal.” […]
Between Books and the Pool
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor Do you ever wake up naturally from one of those restorative sleeps? Where you can feel the sun’s rays on your face, hear the birds sing, and feel the warm air […]
We Told You This Was Melodrama
By Victoria Sananikone, Contributive Writer Screams and cheers from hundreds of people engulfed my ears and prompted my voice to join. The bellowing thud of the bass was a behemoth that vibrated up my legs […]
Extra! Extra! Write All About It!
By Sophie Jeffery, Editor Are you a student with a knack for being in the right place at the right time? Have you ever considered a career in journalism? Are you looking for ways to […]
Changing Perspective
By Nathan Ploense, Contributing Writer Driving through Lebanon on a late fall afternoon usually yields little to no excitement. During summer the brick-laid road can feature fairs, car shows or families heading to Dr. Jazz or […]
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 […]
They Think They Have All The Time in The World: A Mini Rant
By Victoria Sananikone, Contributive Writer Disclaimer: the topic I am soon going to vent about I fall prey to as well. As a mere mortal, I am far from perfect, and the last title I […]
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 […]
The Best Kind of Party? A Star Party. A beginners guide to finding constellations, spotting planets, and learning moon phases while at McKendree.
By Gabrielle Madewell, Contributive Writer One magical thing McKendree has to offer, outside of its great wifi and very organized housing arrangements, is something that does not even factor into tuition: the night sky. While […]
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 […]
Since When are we too Busy to Enjoy our Lives?
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor Busy, stressed out, exhausted – These three words describe the average human being nowadays. We are always connected and in touch with everyone, always available to everyone, and respond to messages […]
Finals Week and Why it Shouldn’t Also be Housekeeping Week
By Zach Breeding, Editor in Chief I want to preface this article by saying that I don’t set out to answer any of the questions raised, merely give the questions a louder voice with which […]
