Profiles

By Alexis Wesling, Contributing Writer If you are a McKendree student, chances are you have been to an event on the quad, the front lawn, the Hett, and more. There are usually tents involved, tables and chairs set up, and sometimes a projector. However, do you ever wonder who sets up the events or tears them down? Who is in charge of making these elaborate events come to life? You might have heard of a man named Shawn Connelly: the operations coordinator on campus. Not many people see him if they don’t know him - but once they know him, they realize he is everywhere. If students don’t know Shawn they are missing out on knowing one of the most interesting people at McKendree University, but let us back up for a minute because in order to understand how this man came to be, we have to dive i...

Article and pictures by Quinn Polaski, Contributing Writer If you've never noticed, our small town of Lebanon has its own small cafe. The Foundry is a cafe and market situated off the red brick roads of St. Louis Street. I interviewed the owner of the Foundry, Stephanie, to find out more about Lebanon’s best cup of coffee. Stephanie bought the lot from a previous cafe owner in the summer of 2016. It was been a staple business on the broadway of Lebanon since. The Foundry has its own flair. When first walking in the store, you see the various bean grinders and latte machines behind the counter. Along the walls are trinkets such as comedic kitchen ware, chapstick holders, and art prints. My first impression of this place was that it would be the best study area for any coffee-loving McKendr...

This piece is part of a series called Faculty Friday that focuses on staff at McKendree University. Each Friday, the Review team will highlight a faculty or staff member. By Hayley Luster, Contributing Writer Dr. Jennifer Moder-Bell has been a professor at McKendree University for almost seven years. She is the Associate Professor of Music Education and is in charge of the concert band and wind ensemble, while also serving as an advisor for the music education group NAfME (National Association for Music Educators). She is also an advisory board member for the Music Educators Journal.   Music has always been Dr. Moder-Bell's largest passion. She always knew that she wanted to persuade a career that dealt with music in some way. Moder-Bell attended the University of Illinois where s...

By Madeline Cade, Contributing Writer Pictures from mckbearcats.com Early in the summer of 2019, McKendree announced that they would be searching for a new Head Men and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country Coach. While it was slightly unexpected, the team was ready for a new challenge and experience. After a nation-wide search and over 100 considered applicants, Agne Eggerth was selected as McKendree’s new head coach. Before coaching, Eggerth began her career as an amazing sprint athlete. She attended McKendree as a student and was a part of one of the most influential women’s teams the school has ever had. That team collected five NAIA national championships. Four of those five were consecutive from 1999-2002. This indoor team was inducted into the McKendree Sports Hall of Fame in ...

By Mallory Raber, Contributing Writer I had the privilege of interviewing a bubbly, self-driven, and inspiring McKendree alumna known across campus as Dr. Sara Trask, PhD. Anyone who has taken a class with Dr. Trask can agree that she is all-in when it comes to teaching her students how to improve their communication. All of her course content is geared to prepare students for success in their personal and professional life. As an inspired student who wishes to spread light and positively impact as many people as Dr. Trask has, I cannot help but to wonder, why? Why is she so passionate? Without hesitation, Dr. Trask credited two of her previous professors at McKendree, Dr. Gordon and Dr. Haskins. “Both individuals could be anywhere and still be talking about what was being taught in their...