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Men’s Basketball Falls Short in GLVC Quarterfinals

7Mar

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Men’s Basketball Falls Short in GLVC Quarterfinals

By Dylan Powell, Head Sports Writer Photos collected by Sadie Miyler (pictures taken by Breelyn Craig) On Thursday, March 3 the McKendree Men’s Basketball team fell short to Lewis University in the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament quarterfinals, 68-58. This season, McKendree played the 2nd seeded Lewis Flyers, going 0-3 in those hard-fought matchups. The Bearcats were the 7th seed in the tournament, winning their first-ever playoff win in the GLVC against #10 Quincy University 77-40 on Monday in front of the home crowd. (taken by Breelyn Craig) The men’s basketball team posted a 14-12 record to end their season, going 9-11 in conference play. Despite the tough loss, junior Bryson Bultman posted a double-double - his third of the season - and sco...

Submit to McKendree’s Literary Magazine!

4Mar

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Submit to McKendree’s Literary Magazine!

By the editors of Catalyst Pictures provided by Dr. Jenny Mueller Do you have a flair for creative writing or art? Want to contribute to a magazine that can help spark change among your peers? Perhaps you have an interesting nonfiction perspective to share? McKendree’s literary magazine, Catalyst, is looking for submissions until March 25! You may have been familiar with their previous name, Montage. Now celebrating their 30th anniversary with a new name, Catalyst’s editors want your poetry, fiction, nonfiction and art pieces. Catalyst thrives off creativity and is filled with imaginative works of art, stories, poetry and essays. By submitting your creative work, you can make this year’s magazine an immersive collaboration of submissions that expose the...

4Mar

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The Faces Behind the Food

By Kenneth Glidden, Head Culture Writer Photos collected by Kenneth Glidden If you have lived on campus, then you have been to either Ames, 1828 or both. The dining services hub spots for the McKendree University campus are great places for not only food on campus, but they are also epicenters for the soul of the student body. They are two of the primary places (excluding classrooms and dorms) where students get to meet and hang out with other students. Other students aren’t the only people students love to see at these places though - ask anyone on campus if they know a worker at Ames or 1828, and they’ll likely know one by name, or even have a class with them. What you may not know though, is that today is National Employee Appreciation Day. So I will be celebrating by giving ...

Educational Value on Youth Incarceration

2Mar

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Educational Value on Youth Incarceration

By Chloe Gamber, Head Academic Writer A topic not discussed much in the classroom or academic world is youth incarceration. Specifically, the rate of youth incarceration in the United States is drastically larger than most countries. This subject is not something many students think about very often, if at all. After attending the presentation by members of the United Congregations Jaylon Cal and Stephanie Taylor, I and many others were educated on this very important topic. Jaylon explained why this subject matters and how it affects more than just the child involved. The use of fines and fees make it impossible for not only the youth but for the family to escape this trap. As Jaylon explained, “This affects the families credit score along with impossible fees that a family may never ...

GLVC Shakeup – What This Means for McKendree

28Feb

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GLVC Shakeup – What This Means for McKendree

By Dylan Powell, Head Sports Writer Photos collected by Dylan Powell It is 12 p.m. on a cold Wednesday, February 23. Typically, students would be in the classroom studying for their upcoming exams prior to the midterm break. However, Lindenwood University had a different plan in mind; a public press release was being held in the gym for a big reveal. The band program, faculty and many other students arrived, curious of what the school had in store for the conference. Finally, the curtain dropped and the screens turned on: Lindenwood announced that as of July 1, 2022, the university athletic programs will be joining the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), a NCAA Division I conference who also added former Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) participant Southern Indiana just weeks ago afte...

25Feb

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Blood Drive on Monday, February 28!

By Larry Davis III, Alpha Phi Omega President and Contributing Writer Picture collected by Larry Davis III Good day Bearcats! Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Service Fraternity is hosting a blood drive this Monday, February 28 starting at 2 p.m. The drive will run until 6 p.m. The blood drive will be in the Intramural (IM) Gym in Melvin Price Convocation Center (MPCC). If you wish to schedule an appointment, please do so at the following link (https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/114797) or email APO's president Larry Davis III at larry.davis18@mckendree.edu. You must schedule an appointment to be able to participate in the blood drive. Everyone that donates blood this coming Monday will recieve a FREE T-shirt, so make sure you sign up! Donating blo...

Career Services: Here for More than Just Seniors

25Feb

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Career Services: Here for More than Just Seniors

By Kenneth Glidden, Head Culture Writer Career Services, located in Clark 103, has a multitude of services available. To most students, it seems like something one would start to visit in junior or senior year when the concept of starting your career after college begins to sink in. After having a wonderful conversation with the director of Career Services, Jennifer Pickerell, I am here to tell you about all they have to offer and how, even as a freshman, you can gain great resources and knowledge by visiting Career Services. Image provided by Jennifer Pickerell When asked to give a brief rundown of what Career Services offered, Jennifer dove right in with a service they offer to Bearcats that haven’t even started their classes yet. She stated, “They can take our online career as...

23Feb

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The Best Fair Around!

By Chloe Gamber, Head Academic Writer On February 16, McKendree held their Career Fair at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. You can find various employers that attended on the following page: https://www.mckendree.edu/news/career-fair-2022.php A direct quote from the page explains the importance of the Career Fair for students. “Students who aren’t sure what they want to pursue after graduation can also benefit because they can learn more about what companies seek in candidates,” says Jennifer Pickerell, Director of Career Services. “Additionally, students who are still exploring ideas can become more comfortable in speaking with employers before they start looking for an internship or full-time position.” The career fair gives many opportunities for networking along...

McKendree Softball – Prepared for Anything

22Feb

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McKendree Softball – Prepared for Anything

By Dylan Powell, Head Sports Writer Photo collected by Phoebe McCutcheon, Photographer and Designer Three hour practices, fall games, scrimmages and sessions strictly focusing on fundamentalism: this is what drove the McKendree softball team this offseason. The Bearcats, who went 26-13 in the regular season and 20-8 in conference play just a year ago underwent many changes over the summer and fall of 2021. In June, Heather Tarter and staff took over the softball program in what was considered a reload year after the loss of several seniors. The team brought in new faces, from transfer upperclassmen to a solid freshman class with one goal in mind: carry the torch that was passed on to them. “Having a new coaching staff gives everyone a clean slate. All of us were trying to prove ...

18Feb

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What Makes McKendree Great?

By: Kenneth Glidden, Head Culture Writer Photos taken by Sadie Miyler, Photographer and Designer Last week I touched on some things the student and faculty body believed were missing from our beloved McKendree University. Those students and professors I interviewed were able to come up with some amazingly creative ideas for facilities, services and classes they would love to see. After asking them what was missing, I asked them what makes McKendree great and this is what they had to say. Freshman swimmer, Caitlyn, mentioned the free parking. Free parking is something not seen at very many universities, but it is more than a blessing here at McKendree. Instead of having to pay for a pass that can only allow you to park in some areas, all you have to do is visit Public Safety, get...