By Landon Cole, Contributing Writer Like many college students, I fall into a category that can make the financial aid process difficult. The Federal Student Aid office grossly overestimates my family’s contribution to my education […]
Category: Local/Campus News
Campus Connectivity Crisis: Students Take on the McKendree Wi-Fi
By Madeline Cade, Contributing Writer In 2016, McKendree gave up cable in order to enhance our Wi-Fi connectivity. Fast forward to 2019 and we have more Wi-Fi problems than before the fix. There seem to […]
Bearcats Fall Short, But Set Gaze Forward
By Andrew Gardewine Many sports teams on campus competed in their conference meets during the spring semester. Many teams’ achievements have been swallowed by the waves of other information that have been thrown at the […]
Sneak Peak: What’s Up Next on Campus
Are you ever sitting in your room and don’t know what to do? McKendree University offers a wide variety of events you can go to that you probably didn’t even know about! Here are a […]
Model UN Success
All images from Katherine Gemmingen, Editor Last week, McKendree University had yet another success. McKendree represented Poland at the 59th Midwest Model United Nations conference in St. Louis February 20-23. Senior Andrew Wagner won an Outstanding […]
Join the Green Side, Learn About Recycling on Campus / Make McKendree Green
By Ashley Hathaway, Contributing Writer As a student of McKendree, I have always cherished the faculty and staff that encourage students to be involved highly in academics, sports, and the variety of clubs on campus. […]
Cobblestone Eatery and Drinkery
By Jawaun Jackson, Contributing Writer Pictures by Jawaun Jackson Frequently visited by the student body of McKendree for the drinkery and nightlife, Cobblestone boasts a pretty tasty menu during weeknights and weekend mornings. I first […]
8 Things College Students Can Do to Save The Environment
By Jawaun Jackson Pictures: google.com While we see our world as an okay place to live sometimes, it’s hurting, and man’s actions upon our earth have caused drastic changes to the status quo. In recent […]
Reflections: McKendree survivors
By Nathan Ploense, Contributing Writer A year at McKendree cannot go by where Residence Life holds its famed Sex in the Dark program. While usually aimed at freshman, it offers the opportunity for students to […]
McK Speech and Debate Team in top form
The McKendree University Speech and Debate Team turned in excellent performances last weekend at its home debate tournament and the University of Central Missouri’s speech tournament. The highlights include: Mitch Deleel and Adeja Powell won […]
McKendree Speech and Debate Team Starts the Season Strong
The McKendree University Speech and Debate Team took home 24 awards, including 10 1st place finishes, over its two most recent tournaments at the University of Minnesota and Southwest Baptist University. “This was an impressive […]
Remembering Dr. Betsy Gordon
In lieu of our previously scheduled article, the editors of the McKendree Review would like to offer up this space to remember our beloved Dr. Betsy Gordon. An avid supporter of Bearcat athletics and […]
We are ALL IN for voting!
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor Tuesday, September 25th, is National Voting Day. To honor this day and raise awareness about voting among students, McKendree University has been promoting voting more than ever before. Come to the Holman […]
Academic Excellence Day 2018
By Mackenzie Auten, Contributing Writer McKendree University’s 5th annual Academic Excellence Day Celebration will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2018. On that day, students will have an opportunity to celebrate their scholarly and creative […]
Poisson D’Avril
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor Yesterday, despite the rain and the sudden snowfall, many of you might have gone on an Easter egg hunt, running all around the house and garden to find the hidden chocolate […]
Extra! Extra! Write All About It!
By Sophie Jeffery, Editor Are you a student with a knack for being in the right place at the right time? Have you ever considered a career in journalism? Are you looking for ways to […]
Global Awareness Week
By Sophie Jeffery, Editor Next week is McKendree’s annual Global Awareness Week and the Center for Faith and Spirituality along with the Lyn Huxford Center for Community Service have organized a full week of activities […]
Dr. Mario Livio – The man that gives curiosity a face
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor “Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband’s death.” (Kate Chopin – […]
Humans of St. Louis – One Photo and Story at a Time
By Magdalena Knapp, Editor “What do you wanna be when you grow up? “ “A doctor.” “And why?” “Because I want to look into people’s bodies.” “In which body do you wanna look?” “My mom’s […]
WANTED: Banner Vandal! Reward Offered!
The wrap-around banner at McKendree University’s tennis courts was vandalized over the weekend when a thief made off with a rather odd section of the banner: part of Bogey’s face. If our hunch is correct, the […]
McKendree Buckles Down on Parking Violations
By Merisa Ashbaugh Most students groan and indignantly pay (or procrastinate paying) their parking tickets they are issued on campus. However, paying up is becoming more of a challenge since the tickets have exponentially increased from […]
McKendree to Host Fourth Annual Academic Excellence Celebration
By Grant Riggs, Editor-in-chief McKendree’s fourth annual Academic Excellence Celebration with take place on Thursday, April 27, 2017. No classes will be held that day and all students are encouraged to attend or participate in […]
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2015
Don’t forget Nov. 15 – 21 is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week! The Lyn Huxford Center for Community Service is putting on many events throughout the week.
Nov. 13 – 19
Canned Goods Sculpture Contest – Campus-wide
Build a beautiful sculpture for a good cause. All proceeds will be donated to a local food pantry.
Monday, Nov. 16
Faculty Fashion Show – At noon in Ames Dining Hall
Check out your favorite faculty member modeling outfits that will be donated to a local shelter as a full set.
A Poll on the Polls: Are students engaged and informed on the upcoming presidential election?
BY GRACE McDOWELL Staff Writer “Trumping” Politics: The Poll (given to 20 McKendree students): When is the next presidential election? Can you name any candidates running? Who is leading in the Democratic polls? Who is leading […]
