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By Abigail Kishimoto, Head Culture Co-Writer Photo from news.lvhn.org Congratulations everybody, the fall semester is quickly coming to a close, and we did so without a COVID-19 shutdown! These times have been very unprecedented for universities everywhere, and McKendree has navigated these challenges exquisitely. If current events have taught us anything, it is to be prepared for things to change at any moment. By this line of thinking, many professors continued to structure their classes to be able to switch to remote learning quickly if need be. For many, this meant more final projects instead of final exams, and schedules that could be easily adjusted if a shutdown did occur. Looking back, McKendree students have been very lucky to have had the opportunity to return to campus...

Dylan Powell, Head Sports Writer Photos provided by Breelyn Craig The men’s basketball team here at McKendree along with their young coaching staff and roster has led them to boast a 3-0 start to their season.  The Bearcats have nine underclassmen players compared to seven upperclassmen, a different look compared to past rosters posted by the team. Coach Suggs commented on this by stating "We have a very young team and a staff. I played in this league just 5 years ago so I know how hard it is to be a player and we connect well in that regard. To me, if you want to be successful in this league, it takes a great deal of talent and confidence in what you do. I think our guys have tremendous confidence in each other and our program". This infusion of youth has helped the...

Haley Rey, Editor in Chief Photos provided from the subjects of each Working for the Review can teach a person valuable skills and set them up for great careers, whether or not those careers have anything to do with writing or editing. Real teamwork is needed to put together three stories a week (or for any other posting schedule the Review has practiced). Additionally, McKendree Radio puts out two to four podcasts per week, adding to the overall content for McKendree Media. The Review side, specifically, has plenty of stories from its 100 years of existence. There have been different job titles, different relationships with the rest of the school (sometimes journalism stirs the pot), and different opportunities offered through being published before leaving college. This week wa...

By Haley Rey, Editor in Chief Photos from McKendree Holman Library archives Most of the historical information in this article was found in the Centennial archives of McKendree, and you can read more here. The McKendree Review began on November 15, 1921. It began as a means for the journalism students to practice their work, and was published by them from the beginning. The paper, printed and distributed throughout the campus, was usually between four and six pages long, with longer versions attributed to special campus events like Homecoming or important sports events. The paper began with editors and other staff aside from the writers. The first staff consisted of Mabel Bower (Editor), Mildred Wilton (Assistant Editor), Violet Glenn (Circulation Manager), and Fred Faverty (B...

By Haley Rey, Editor in Chief Photo from incommunion.org Good afternoon, Bearcats! This week is a special one for McKendree Media. Today, November 15, marks the 100th anniversary of the McKendree Review! Our celebration of this event will include special articles, a donut sale fundraiser, and a donation opportunity. This Wednesday, you’ll be able to read about some of the school paper’s history. You can find out how the Review began and how it became what it is today. On Friday, there will be an article including stories and quotes from previous Review staff. The best way to celebrate 100 years of the paper is to learn about its history! Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., McKendree Media will be holding a donut sale outside PAC. If it rains, location may change, so keep an eye out for a...

By: Kyle Garrett, Regular Content Creator Photos from Kyle Garrett In the pursuit of academics, well-rewarded are those that go above and beyond the call of duty. This week we will peek into the work being done by students who have chosen to pursue guided undergraduate academic research in the natural sciences here at McKendree in Voigt Science Hall, as well as the opportunities that their advisors provide them. In Chemistry, Associate Professor Dr. Vincent Dunlap has brought to McKendree several opportunities for guided research. As an educator, Dr. Dunlap states his philosophy towards education as such: “I want my students to come away from my class concerned citizens. I want them to understand that chemistry is not all about measuring and pouring.  There are things we do in ch...

By Abigail Kishimoto, Head Culture Co-Writer Photos from mbutimeline.mobap.edu, advantour.com, and wallpaptersas.com (Collected by Phoebe McCutcheon) As the holiday season approaches, college students everywhere begin to solidify their plans for how they will spend the holidays. For most, the ideal situation is to head home to see family and be surrounded by people that they love. For some, especially international students, going home is not always possible.  McKendree is home to many International students. In fact, McKendree has students from at least thirty-nine countries represented in the student body. Thus, it is important to recognize how international students feel about the holidays that are recognized by the university.  Canada Through talking with some...

By Haley Rey, Editor in Chief Photos from Riley Riess, Hailey Price, and Phoebe McCutcheon Living on campus and commuting to campus from home offer two rather different lifestyles for the typical McKendree student. The school rules for commuting indicate that the person must live within a 30-minute radius from the campus. Riley Riess, a transfer student, commutes every day to attend classes and events for class assignments.  “It’s a 20 minute drive for me to get to campus,” says Riess. “I like that I live with my family because I wasn’t ready to move out. I also like that I don’t have to pay for housing and that I can eat with my family. I dislike that I have to leave 30 minutes before my class starts because of the commuting time and getting to the class. Parking isn’t very good...

By: Katelyn Rodrigue, Regular Content Creator Photos from Colleen Lischwe (Instagram) This weekend, the McKendree Men’s Water Polo team headed to Morgantown, West Virginia for their conference championship. The men were looking to defend their current title and become the first MAWPC-West Region team to win three championships, coming out on top previously in both the 2018-19 and 2020-21 season. The Bearcats entered the tournament with the No. 1 seed, as they went 4-0 for league play, and therefore earned a bye in the first round of the tournament, a coveted and well-deserved advantage.  Men's Water Polo Team On Saturday evening, McKendree faced Mercyhurst University and came out on top with a 23-11 win, a particularly high-scoring game for the Bearcats. Fantastic defense...

By Haley Rey, Editor in Chief Photos from Haley Rey and Dylan Powell Working on assignments in a dorm usually isn't the best way to stay focused. Your room is better suited for leisure time, and your brain works better in a changed environment. Sure, it’s comfortable to curl up in your bed to do your homework, but how many times have you fallen asleep doing it? How many times have you sluggishly made your way through an assignment, because your body is used to resting in your bed instead of studying in it? Doing something as simple as walking to your building’s student lounge can enhance your motivation and productivity. McKendree's campus has plenty of environments available to help you out. The Hub One of the most modern places to study on campus is the Hub, loc...