By Annie Bierman, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011
This issue, I decided to profile Dr. Chris Bahr, the Provost and Dean of the University, and Dr. Tami Eggleston, Associate Dean of the University. These two women work everyday to make the academic experience for students better. From the interviews with these two women, I have come to appreciate how much focus McKendree has on enhancing both student learning and teacher effectiveness.
By Vaughn Olson, Contributing Writer. Published April 1, 2011
“Got Milk?” This slogan from advocates of drinking more milk might in fact not be promoting a good thing. Throughout our childhoods we are always told that drinking milk will help us build better bones and make us bigger and stronger. Recent studies have begun to question whether drinking milk really leads to being healthier. In fact, drinking milk has been shown to lead to major health risks such as heart disease and cancer. Simply assuming that milk is the healthiest choice is not a good idea.
By Julie Guenther, Contributing Writer. Published April 1, 2011
Dancers will be performing various routines in the areas of Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Ballroom, and Tap. Come see our dancers: Kelsie P, Lindsay L, Claire K, Jenna B, Alison K, Lynn, S, Julie Guenther, and all dancers perform wonderful visual spectacles.
By Maegan Hafley, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011
There is no greater welcome than a “C’mon in, baby doll.” While I hopped up into the second tattoo seat, I watched in amazement as Brandon Turner naturally, yet diligently, gave a husky man a tattoo on his calf. As he stopped to adjust his position, Brandon said with a grin on his face, “Maybe someday I’ll learn what the f*** I’m doin’.”
By Chris Moore, Staff Writer. Published April 1, 2011
They lurk in the library, clutching ponderous tomes of Dickens and Emerson to their chests as they discuss the finer points of grammar. They swarm into classes about literature of ages long gone. They chat about the exact meaning of a line by Emily Dickinson over tea. Who are they? None other than the members of McKendree’s Literary Interest Society, commonly known as LIS. While most of the members are English majors, the degree isn’t a requirement.
