McKendree’s Sports Information has had a busy semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Graduate assistants hired by the university have taken on the responsibility of scheduling along with newly appointed Sports Information Director Mike Morgan.
Category: Articles
Grizzly Strength Meets McKendree Athletics
WIth a “winning mentality” and high expectations, Grizzy Strength’s very own Coach Zach has transformed how McKendree athletes enter the weight room. Attitudes are lifted along with their strength, and Isabella includes athletic commentary from students of different sports who show their appreciation of how Coach Z is “shifting” the program.
Dear Bogey: On Sexual Harassment
Dr. Trask’s Fall 2020 Interpersonal Communication class brings us a new installment of “Dear Bogey” where they discuss how to combat unwanted sexual advancements in the workplace.
The Bachelor–Controversy and Mean Girls
The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are widely popular shows. The most recent season of The Bachelor had its regular dose of drama to entertain the audience. The show is known for its drama, but just how intense does it get?
Super Bowl Recap: Everything but Football
Did you catch the game last night? Did you at least catch the commercials and halftime show? This article ranks the top five 2021 Super Bowl commercials and shares a bit about the halftime show.
Marvel’s Newest Vision
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a new addition to their franchise called WandaVision. This miniseries takes you back in time to your favorite sitcoms creating parallels with the Avengers movies. Mikayla Walton, a fan and a fellow McKendree student, tells you just how you can get caught up on your superhero lore.
A Soul’s Purpose
Disney Pixar’s new movie Soul ponders the deep questions we’ve asked ourselves for centuries: What is the meaning of life? What is my purpose? The answer is much more simple than you may think.
Campus Cats
While it’s super beneficial to have your animal with you during the college experience, especially in the middle of a lonely pandemic, there is a process to complete with your school. I sat down with Tia Kay, a McKendree graduate, to understand what this process entails.
Disappearing Bearcats
Have you ever wondered why people leave McKendree? This article explores the reasons behind the departures of four former McKendree students. Knowing why students leave may just help McKendree keep the ones it still has.
You’ll Be Hooked
Are you a fan of horror? Do you like playing video games? The following article by Mikayla Walton takes you through her experience playing Dead by Daylight. Dead by Daylight is a 4 vs 1 online survival game jam packed with fan favorites as well as original characters and allows the players to live a truly unique experience full of fear.
A “Man’s” World
Misogyny plagues the lives of women. This injustice has been present in our world for far too long, and Kevin Memminger questions why this concept is still relevant. He advocates for the fair treatment of women and explains how toxic masculinity can be dangerous.
Purple Politics: Democracy or Hypocrisy?
In this installment Isabella Strimling explores the manipulation of power and hypocrisy in our Judicial branch of government and what it means for human rights.
Slow Down, Kid
You might think that if you slow down, you will fall behind, that you may never achieve your goals and you may not be successful. On the contrary, you need to slow down every once in a while to help you gain control of your life. Just watch some Norwegian slow TV.
Black Boxes
At McKendree, learning has changed drastically. Students have had to adapt to plenty, which has been no easy feat. Zoom has taken over as our way of learning. What isn’t always realized is how much our professors have done to make sure we are still learning. Professors have gone to different lengths and used strategies to try to make the best of this semester for the students, and in return, we keep our cameras off and our mics on mute. Let’s hear their side of it all, shall we?
The Impression of Artistic Expression
Art student Chloe Gamber guides us throughout the complex and beautiful journey of an artist. She explains the incredible amount of detail that an artist conducts for their work, making it clear that within one’s artwork there is more to the than meets the eye.
Dear Bogey: On Friendships
Based on Dr. Trask’s “Dear Abby ” project, we are back with another “Dear Bogey” about friendships and being empathetic towards others. This week, our students received a letter that expresses concern for a friend and questions how to help them in their time of need.
Balling In A Bubble
The NBA was able to use expensive resources to create a quarantine bubble to allow their players to stay in the game, but remaining in play came at a cost. McKendree students weigh in on whether or not they would conform to the NBA’s COVID-19 rules in order to keep playing their sport.
Dear Abby
Our very own Dr. Trask aims to teach her students the fundamentals of interpersonal communication. Her class hopes to help McKendree students maintain healthy relationships with these letters discussing how to do just that.
A Pillar Of McKendree
Tim Harrison, a well-known and selfless member of McKendree University’s, is highlighted in this appreciative profile by Gaetan Soulier. Harrison has a backstory like no other, and he used all his experiences from the past to become the man that so many Bearcats know and love today.
The Buffoonery Known As Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a crime that is all too easy to commit. This despicable act of dishonesty can easily shatter one’s level of respect for someone else. Whether you fail to come up with your own ideas or you become a little too inspired by someone else’s work, it’s not cool.
Election Day Information
Election day is next week. If you still need to vote, check out where you can vote at McKendree or nearby.
It’s Much More Than Just A Class
One of McKendree University’s English professors, Dr. Martha Patterson, has achieved many feats. As an advocate for Black Lives Matter, she has dedicated her time to writing a book about African Americans.
The Curse of the Yellow Heart Emoji
We often put more value in emojis than we think, using them as a way to express our emotions non-verbally. McKendree student Clara Andrews takes readers on a journey through the science of Snapchat, describing the importance of “the yellow heart” and its value on relationships.
Playing For The People
Everyone has a passion, and Matt DeTore’s is music. Not only does he write his own songs, he also performs live at well renowned places. This musician is on the road to stardom with a story that is sure to inspire anyone.
Delay of The Game
The fall season is synonymous with several things: Halloween, pumpkin spice lattes, those orange-yellow leaves falling, and football. Football is a staple in the fall months, as this is the season for Friday night lights, Saturday tailgates, and Sundays packed with the NFL. Similar to everything else in this unorthodox year, football has been affected by the lasting effects of the COVID-19 virus.
