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Life and Kevin Zanelotti Through the Lens of Friedrich Nietzsche

17Oct

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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 bit of humanization for my favorite professor. Kevin Zanelotti grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Archbishop Curly High School, a catholic high school in the center of Baltimore. This school however was a far shot from where Zanelotti would travel and eventually land. However, it was a necessary and one might even say an essential stepping stone. The priests at this high school were Franciscan and thus more accepting/aware of belief systems outside of their own. And it was one of these priests that gave a young Zanelotti his first look into the lens we are viewing this article...

An Evening with Sherman Alexie: Vulnerability, Resistance, and Laughter

29Sep

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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 Gallery. Alexie ensured the crowd he was still going to use his microphone, however, because he could not stand macho poets who think their voices don’t need the extra boost. “My voice is so filled with poetic testosterone,” he mocked, “I’m going to speak directly to you through my penis.” It was clear from that moment this was not going to be a typical book-reading. Sherman Alexie is an acclaimed writer, having published 26 books and received countless awards. He is a poet, short story writer, novelist and performer. He is also the 3rd tallest Spokane Indian, but says...

28Sep

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Father John Misty at the Peabody

By Zach Breeding, Editor in Chief “If there’s going to be a night on this tour where I slip on a banana peel, get my head stuck in a bucket and then stumble into the broom closet, tonight is that night.” This comedy of errors described by the writer/performer of pure comedy, the latest self-described “space opera” from Father John Misty, while descriptive of the artists performance at the Peabody Opera House this past Saturday is a bit misleading. For myself and every other person I asked post show, the mishaps like “French braiding together a microphone cable and a guitar cable” only added to the stellar night. The atmosphere of the show was pure hipster; with the number of flannel shirts in the crowd likely outnumbering the number of people (I, admittedly, was participating in this tren...

Since When are we too Busy to Enjoy our Lives?

27Sep

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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 within minutes. For example right now, I bet that your phone is no more than three inches away from you. We run around, do things, meet with people, rush from one appointment to the next one. We do not even have time to sit down and enjoy a meal, but thank God, someone invented corn dogs, wraps and other foods you can grab and eat with one hand while you are on the phone running across the street, and almost be hit by an Uber that is driving another person in a hurry to their next appointment. STOP. When did our society become like this? Is there anything we can do, o...

15Sep

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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 to reach someone capable of finding a solution to the problem. Finals week is a time dreaded by almost all college students (except those in Gen Eds because those aren’t real finals). It is a time in which (baring emotionally traumatic events) young adults can be put under the most stress that they have ever experienced. It is a week where they potentially gamble a semester’s worth of tuition on whether or not they pass some tests. Understandably this can put the student into a state of stress where they are not thinking their best due to rampant sleep deprivation and the necessity to pass the tests whic...

Andrew Frank – The Comedian for People with Brains

15Sep

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Andrew Frank – The Comedian for People with Brains

By Magdalena Knapp, Staff Writer It takes one and a half years of work to have enough material for a 45-minute show – this is what Andrew Frank’s métier, or occupation, has looked like for the past nine years: he is a comedian. Frank performs about 40 shows per month, but he is not a comedian as we typically expect them to be. Andrew Frank provides insightful entertainment for smart people. His brand is intuitive comedy for people who have the required knowledge to be able to understand his jokes. They need to know something about religion, history, politics, and the world in general. In his eyes, humor is an intellectual form of connection. Frank places a high value on humor as we can see in his performances. He defines humor as “A Philosophy, a way to look at life. It is a way to express...

11May

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Al Alone: Issue Six

By Benjamin Richter, Contributing Writer/Cartoonist Issue Six Another school year has gone. It has been quite the journey. Every year starts with the statement "It's going to be different," and it always is. Each day brings a new twist- You never see it coming: Plans change.And when things aren't going your way, -when do they ever?- Remember that change can be for the better. And you can take what is thrown at you. No matter how tough it may seem. Find the good in the bad and you'll be alright. Take life one day at a time. Support me and see more! Instagram: @brichstudios – Facebook: B-RICHstudios. For questions or concerns, comment below or contact Benjamin Richter at bjrichter@mckendree.edu. All images created by Benjamin Richter.

McKendree University: The Fashion Forward Campaign

26Apr

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McKendree University: The Fashion Forward Campaign

By Emily Stanowski, Staff Writer Lebanon, Ill. - Fashion icon and designer Marc Jacobs once said, "To me, clothing is a form of self-expression. There are hints about who you are in what you wear." Personally, I have always believed this to be true. What you choose to wear is a great way to represent what you believe in, as well as other aspects of your life, such as your favorite bands, sports teams and places. Because of this, I have always enjoyed keeping up with trends in the fashion world. While visiting McKendree University's archives, I discovered several pieces of McKendree clothing that were stored in many different boxes. Immediately, I thought about my Visual Rhetoric project, and how exciting it would be to include McK clothing of the past in my project. After all, colleg...

25Apr

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Al Alone: Issue Five

By Benjamin Richter, Cartoonist/Contributing Writer Issue Five It is so crazy. The world is changing everyday. Things get easier or become more complicated. Problems are avoided, ignored, or resolved. Some realize they are complete. Others realize they are empty. But who cares? You. Support me and see more! Instagram: @brichstudios – Facebook: B-RICHstudios. For questions or concerns, comment below or contact Benjamin Richter at bjrichter@mckendree.edu. All images created by Benjamin Richter.

One Disney Fan’s Perspective on the Live Action Beauty and the Beast

14Apr

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One Disney Fan’s Perspective on the Live Action Beauty and the Beast

By Allison Donofrio, Staff Writer For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of Disney. When I was an infant, I cuddled with my Disney Babies blanket and a plush of Simba from The Lion King, which was given as a baby shower gift from my mom’s friend. I grew up watching Disney VHS tapes over and over. It was a coincidence that The Lion King was my favorite, along with Enchanted, Tangled, Meet the Robinson's and Beauty and the Beast. Growing up, Belle was my favorite Disney princess. She seemed confident, intelligent, and kind – everything I wanted to be when I grew up. I met her several times during trips to Walt Disney World, but met the Beast only once. I remember seeing the Beauty and the Beast stage show at MGM (now known as Hollywood Studios) several times. I loved the storyline...