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 […]
Category: Entertainment
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 […]
The Man Behind the Conducting Baton
Merisa Ashbaugh- Contributing Writer Plato once said, “Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue.” Driven by a love for music and his students, Adam Pulver brings […]
A Wrinkle in Time Review
By Kyle Boldin, Contributing Writer Image sources: 1, 2, 3, 4
Poisson D’Avril
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor Yesterday, despite the rain and the sudden snowfall, many of you might have gone on an Easter egg hunt, running all around the house and garden to find the hidden chocolate […]
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 […]
Black Panther Review
By Kyle Boldin Contributing Writer
For the Love of the Game
By Kaylee Fann “What distinguishes a great player is his presence. When he goes on to the court, his presence dominates the atmosphere” – Bill Russell Charismatic. Outgoing. Loving. Talented. Inspiring. Resilient. These are all […]
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 […]
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% […]
Unpaid Internships
By Elexis Baltimore, Editor Intern…what? Although internships have been an ongoing opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience, the issues regarding pay have become discussed more often in recent years. The stigma regarding internships has […]
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 […]
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 […]
Call the Fire Department! Mckendree Students Are Cooking Again!
By Emily Davis, Contributing Writer (photo courtesy of creative commons) In the early hours of the morning your pager begins to sound. The pager and the base it is charging on are vibrating violently on […]
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 […]
Life and Kevin Zanelotti Through the Lens of Friedrich Nietzsche
In honor of National teacher’s day (which is when this article was written), I thought it fitting to post a piece covering not just some of the philosophy of McKendree’s favorite philosophy professor, but a […]
An Evening with Sherman Alexie: Vulnerability, Resistance, and Laughter
By Sophie Jeffery, Contributing Writer On the evening of September 22nd, author Sherman Alexie opened his keynote address for the inaugural BookFest St Louis by admiring the acoustics at The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art […]
