Opinion

By Hayley Luster, Contributing Writer Pictures by Hayley Luster For many students, it can be very laborious trying to balance school work and having a job while also maintaining a somewhat active social life. To a college student, money can be crucial because not a whole lot can be done without it; therefore, many students must find a job in order to remain financially stable. As a student who is looking for a job, I wanted to find out how students are able to keep up on all of their school work, hold a steady job, and still be able to spend time with their friends or have free time. I went around campus and found a variety of students who have work-study jobs and/or off-campus jobs. How do they do it? How do they find enough time during the day? Alyssa Coats is a sophomore music educa...

By Madeline Cade, Contributing Writer Photos by Madeline Cade The amount of stress that college students deal with on a daily basis is overwhelming. There are students who balance sports and classes, others who balance jobs and classes, and then those who balance all three. There are those who have work study, take extra credit hours, and are involved in clubs or other extracurricular activities. Sometimes, in order for us to finish it all, we have to sacrifice sleep. What do a lot of us do? We drink coffee and stay up late - especially during midterms and finals week. I am definitely one of those people. I used to simply be a casual coffee drinker. Now, I drink around three cups before I leave my apartment in the morning and then usually have one or two more in the evening. Most of the ...

By Molina Smalley, Contributing Writer Pictures by Molina Smalley The following article represents the author's opinion about a specific topic. The information is backed up and was proofread by our editors. Freedom of speech is part of the First Amendment of the US Constitution and therefore every writer has the right to share his or her opinion. Feel free to email your editors about any issues with the article or leave your comment here. The infamous St. Louis Zoo is voted one of America’s top free attractions, dedicated to connecting people with animals. It prides itself on being the "leading zoo in animal management, research, conservation, and education." With many attractions and highlights, the St. Louis Zoo is "home" to over 17,000 animals of 600 different species. All these anima...

By Kyle Shahenian, Contributing Writer Pictures provided by google.com The following article represents the author's opinion about a specific topic. The information is backed up and was proofread by our editors. Freedom of speech is part of the First Amendment of the US Constitution and therefore every writer has the right to share his or her opinion. Feel free to email your editors about any issues with the article or leave your comment here. Before I forget, I do not promote the use of any of the illegal substances mentioned in this article. My purpose here is to educate. In 1971, United States President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse "public enemy number one." The War on Drugs has resulted in a wide array of consequences, most notably, billions of wasted taxpayer dollars, racial inj...

By Caylin Dean, Contributing Writer McKendree University is one of the few schools in the area that offers a pre-professional program for occupational therapy; therefore, attracting much attention from prospective students who are interested in the career. Occupational therapy (OT) is a form of rehabilitation that examines a patient holistically and assists them in recovering from an injury, living with a disability, or participating in everyday meaningful activities that help them lead a life of meaning and purpose. OT is a great field that is very diverse in opportunities and is growing in popularity. Due to some upcoming changes, those interested in the profession may want to consider their options before they commit. Just as physical therapy mandated in 2015, those achieving a degree...