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Katherine Gemmingen, Head Copyeditor Featured image from CNN What better way is there to start off the spring semester than with a talk about the impending doom that describes the current state of foreign relations between the United States and Iran? Through the first Brown Bag lecture of the semester on last Wednesday, January 15, Dr. Brian Frederking did his part to shine the light of understanding on what exactly is the relationship between Iran and the US. For those of you who are unsure of who this professor brave enough to dive into the Iran issue is, Dr. Frederking is a political science professor here at McKendree. As a political science major myself, I have had many classes with him and (rather unfortunately) find myself enthralled by all things political. Dr. Frederking typical...

By Victoria Sananikone, Editor Photos and gif from Google Hello, fellow Review readers! Welcome to the first installment of Vic’s Tuesday Tunes, a new column that will be featured on the first Tuesday of each month (with an exception to January). As a lover of music, I thoroughly enjoy sharing my tunes with others who share my obsession or those who are simply looking for new music to listen to. The music listed below is what I have been frequently listening to within the past month. Not to tickle my own pickle, but I’d say that my taste in music is pretty fire. I can’t resist rewarding myself with a personal high five after creating a playlist, a masterpiece that will bless the ears of my fans (all of my 5 followers on Spotify). On the contrary, some of my friends, who I would rather re...

Article and pictures by Jawaun Jackson, Contributing WriterBrief history time, ramen pronounced (Rah-Men, not ray-men) is a Japanese dish with the translation of "pulled noodles." It consists of Chinese wheat noodles served in a meat or (occasionally) fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso. Essentially it is a Japanese presentation of Chinese noodles. The origins of ramen are a bit muggy, but the most plausible story is that Chinese immigrants from the 19th and 20th century brought the noodles with them in Yokohama Chinatown. According to the record of the Yokohama Ramen Museum, ramen originated in China and made its way over to Japan in 1859. Early versions were wheat noodles in broth topped with Chinese-style roast pork. The Instant noodles we all know and either love o...

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. Emma Scott, Contributing Writer Featured image from McKendree University, Other image from Emma Scott Dr. Lauren Thompson, fondly referred to as LT by her students and coworkers, has a way of making a lasting impact in and out of the classroom. Though this is only her third year at McKendree, she is already a fan favorite among her students because she is able to take history, a subject dreaded by many, and turn it into something that everyone can relate to through modern culture and personal experience. After completing her PhD at Florida State University, LT gravitated toward McKendree because she attended Marietta Co...

Chris Fernandez, Contributing Writer Experiencing new elements of life can come in many forms. For some people, it is exploring their native country to gain a deeper understanding of their life as it is, but for others it can mean diving into a new world to experience the ways in which other cultures live. For example, many students take on study abroad programs so that they can experience other parts of the world. Paris Suzuki and Jessica Hoffmann are both examples of such students, having attended Technos International Week in Japan this past summer. Recently the pair gave a Brown Bag presentation with their professor, Dr. Capron. Each member of the trio spoke on their individual experiences of the trip and what it meant to each of them. Dr. Capron spent her time with the other profess...

Katherine Gemmingen, Head Copyeditor Hello all. Given the mixed responses to our recent post ("McKendree Does Not Care About You"), the Review team would like to address a few points. The author of the piece is not a faculty member, and we will keep the author anonymous. The article is inherently negative, but simply not because there is nothing good about McKendree. It's common for us to post articles that are inherently positive without any negative points, and the opposite is fair. Thank you for those who have commented with their experiences. As there have been mixed responses, we urge those who are unhappy with the article to contact the Review team. We would be thrilled to post a rebuttal piece, provided that the statements are backed up. If there are any other concerns or if a...

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 Emily Lease, Contributing Writer Pictures by Emily Lease Michelle Magnussen has been teaching at McKendree Unversity since 2006. This year marks the beginning of her 20th year as a professor- doing what she loves. When I first met Michelle, I thought just she was just a normal theatre professor, but she’s actually a lot more than just a professor; she’s an artist. When I walked into her office in Eisenmeyer, I was welcomed by shelves full of different books: Some were plays by Shakespeare and some were books about acting. I then noticed the slight hum of her air conditioner in the window and looked for a place to s...

By Christopher Fernandez, Contributing Writer Images: google.com There is a feeling of comfort that comes from the simplest things in life. Sometimes this is sitting with your roommates with ambient noise in the background while you all work on different assignments, while at other times this is the peace that comes from cozying up in a comfortable chair with a good book, a cup of coffee, and nobody else around. No matter where you find this peace, one thing is guaranteed: you are experiencing Hygge. Paul Worrell, the Reference and Instruction Librarian at McKendree University, gave a Brown Bag presentation on Hygge.  In his presentation, he showcased several different actions that he thought displayed the feelings of Hygge and let audience members interact with the group to share thin...

By Victoria Sananikone, Editor Photos found by the courtesy of Google *Contains no spoilers* The most impactful movies are the ones that make you feel some type of way, that prompt you to think, that leave you unable to collect your thoughts until a few hours later. Todd Phillips has delivered to us a film that does just that. Dark, gritty, and filled to the brim with the essentials of a masterpiece, Joker is a film that will go down in cinematic history along with the riveting performance by Joaquin Phoenix whose skills are up to par with that of Heath Ledger’s Oscar-winning Joker. If I had to describe Joker in one word, it would be “unsettling.” Joaquin Phoenix portrays a mentally ill Arthur Fleck in a manner that sends a chill down your spine. With his hollow eyes, greasy hair and p...

by Quinn Polaski, Contributing Writer Pictures from google.com Editor's note: This article has been inspired by the recent exhibits in St. Louis. Maurits Cornelius (M.C.) Escher was a revolutionary Dutch man who brought the two fields of art and math together. During the 20th century, Escher created over 400 lithographs and 200 sketches. Lithography is the use of oil and water to create drawings, and it bears close resemblance to painting. Although you may not recognize his name, some of his most famous work has been seen by most of us. For example, his piece "Relativity" used his mathematical skills to draw a room with many staircases that go up, down, and sideways from many XYZ positions. Born in 1898, M.C. started using geometry and the principles of graph theory to create art. His e...