BY MINDY ALLEN Assistant Editor Are you one of those people who clips coupons? Do you try to cut costs in every way possible? Did you ever think you could earn a few extra dollars […]
Category: Opinion
[Iss. 7] || Are Long Distance Relationships Worth it in the End?
BY TAQUISHA DRISDELL Staff Writer While approximately 14 to 15 million people in the United States considered themselves to be in a long distance relationship, many people cringe at the idea of having a significant […]
[Iss. 7] || Encouraging McKendree Students to Consider Graduating Early
BY KIMBERLY BENNETT Editor-in-Chief The last three and a half years of college at McKendree University have not been easy, but they were well worth it. When I started college as a freshman in fall […]
[Iss. 7] || Life Lessons Learned while Traveling with the Team
BY JACOB SCHLOTE Staff Writer Do you ever wonder what it’s like to go on trips with college teams? To get on a charter bus with everyone and sit for long periods before arriving at […]
[Iss. 5] || There May Be a Few Uninvited Visitors Within McKendree’s Walls
BY LAUREN APETZ Staff Writer Have you ever heard unexplained noises while you sleep? Do you feel as though you are being watched? If you have ever had any of these experiences at McKendree University, […]
[Iss. 5]|| Help Fight Off STRESS!
BY KALEIGH ADMIRE Staff Writer Stress is something every college student goes through. If you have not been stressed yet this year, consider yourself lucky. As the middle of the semester approaches, papers, exams, presentations, […]
[Iss. 5] || Where to Shop for the Fall: McKendree Style
BY ERICA POUR Contributing Writer We all love new clothes, but if you’re like me, you’ve already realized that trying to find the latest fashions for fall within the borders of Lebanon is a little […]
[Iss. 5] || Sleepy Hollow: A Show You Cannot Miss
A Television Series Review BY KIMBERLY BENNETT Editor-in-Chief Last fall, Sleepy Hollow made its way to Fox and after three episodes, the show was renewed on Oct. 3, 2013 because the pilot, alone, appealed to […]
The Best Three Websites to Find Internships
BY SHARON BEARD Staff Writer Students are told throughout college that an internship is essential to landing a job after graduation. There can be a lot of competition for the perfect internship, you cannot wait […]
The Importance of Being Registered
BY CHELSEY WHEELER Contributing Writer Are you registered to vote at your current address? Voting and registering to vote can be confusing, especially for college students who are not living at home. The entire political […]
Sailor Moon Returns Better than Ever
BY KIMBERLY BENNETT Editor-in-Chief A few years ago, I wrote an article about the future plans of bringing back Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon (美少女戦士セーラームーン Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn), a popular Japanese manga (graphic novel) series and […]
Ask the Editors!
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 […]
Why You Should Join the “McKendree Review”
BY MINDY ALLEN & KIMBERLY BENNETT Have you ever considered writing articles for a newspaper or even joining the staff? Do you like writing in general? Do you have a lot to say but have […]
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 […]
Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” Raises the Bar!
BY EMILY LUCIA “Why would you want to save the galaxy?” “Because I’m one of the idiots who lives in it!” -Rocket Raccoon & Peter Quill/Star Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy Just when we thought […]
Why Greek Life is for Every College Student
BY BRITANI BEASLEY “Nothing like you expected, but everything you’re looking for.” Like most college students coming to McKendree University, I was not only nervous about the new experiences but also excited to start a […]
A Profile of McKendree’s Model U.N. Program
BY BRYAN GROSS For most of us here at McKendree the time of year when Model U.N. rolls around is nothing more than a time in which we should all run for the scant comfort […]
Do you Feel Safe on Campus?
BY JANELLE JANKOWSKI As stated on McKendree University’s website, Public Safety has the duty to ensure students feel safe on campus: “In order to ensure the safety of members of the McKendree community, the Office […]
“Non-Stop”
A FILM REVIEW BY MICHAEL FEEZER Director Jaume Collet-Serra brings us the suspenseful and nerve-racking film, Non- Stop. This 2014, action-packed movie stars Schindler’s List‘s Liam Neeson along with the lovely, Julianne Moore. The film starts off by […]
“42”
A FILM REVIEW BY KYLE JACKSON Have you ever watched or read a biography that has had you thinking, “What would this world be like if a person never had the courage or nerve to […]
Fake Bake: Pros & Cons
BY JANELLE JANKOWSKI Summer is right around the corner, and what easier way would there be to get that sun-kissed- Floridian look than to hit up a tanning bed? I was always under the impression […]
E-cigarettes on McKendree Campus
BY MINDY ALLEN In March, a campus email explained that the smoking policy of McKendree University has been revised to include e-cigarettes, which are banned in campus buildings and dorms. Some people may wonder why […]
Town Gown: Connecting With…Lebanon “Vs.” McKendree
BY BRITANI BEASLEY In a small community of 5,523 people, Lebanon, Ill. is a tight knit community full of hometown pride and yearly celebrations that draw people out of their historic homes. As you drive […]
