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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...

By Kenneth Glidden, Head Culture Co-Writer Photos from Kenneth Glidden and Hip2Save I scream, you scream, we all scream for half-off ice cream! McKendree Monday used to be everyone’s favorite part of the week. If you are new here, or decided to live off campus and under a rock, McKendree Monday was a day of sale at the local Lebanon Dairy Queen. Every Monday, from open until 9 p.m., everyone with a McKendree ID would get 50% off of their order. Recently, the campus was in uproar over the fact that Dairy Queen changed it from every Monday to the last Monday of each month. Now, the campus is entirely infuriated over the fact that two months after that decision, Dairy Queen decided to end the McKendree Monday sale forever. This controversy has sparked many emotions across the campus...

By Lauren Wilk, Editor Photos from Craig Tompkins Attention all McKendree students, faculty and staff! Today from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Diversity Carnival will be held in the quad (between the bookstore and Ames dining hall). You might be asking: What exactly is a diversity carnival? Resident Director and Diversity Carnival organizer Craig Tompkins has that exact answer for you. “The event is an effort to promote the understanding and celebration of our differences with the goal of creating a more accepting, safe, and educated community,” Tompkins explains. “This will be accomplished through having conversations and playing games that promote looking at issues through others' perspectives as well as pondering your own identities.” Craig Tompkins If you cannot make...

By Dylan Powell, Head Sports Writer Photos from McKendree University and illinoisouth.org In sports, some of the most memorable moments for athletes do not just come from the game; they come from the crowd, too. The rush of adrenaline felt running out onto the field or court—being cheered on by hundreds of fans waiting to see you play—brings another level of excitement and energy to the game day experience.  McKendree University was ranked on the Instagram page @BarstoolU for having the best game day vibes in the state of Illinois during the eighth week of the 2021 season. On game days, there are tailgates, great Dance and Cheerleading teams who always bring their best, a Spirit Band who rocks the stadium with music, and plenty of fans. However, there is one missing facto...

By Chloe Gamber, Head Academic Writer Photos from Phoebe McCutcheon, Head Photographer & Designer Anyone who has had a conversation with Dr. Alan Alewine would know how he can spark up a great conversation! Dr. Alewine has impacted students and the environment overall at McKendree. He will have been with McKendree for 20 years this coming May, along with being an administrator for eight years! Dr. Alewine expressed how he has loved teaching just as much as he did the first time he taught. This is very hard to come by, which is why I asked Dr. Alewine about what helps motivate him. He knew of other universities he could have taught at, but putting the people and the environment first is essential when finding your career and passions. Motivation through experiences with studen...

By Abigail Kishimoto, Head Culture Co-Writer Photos from Phoebe McCutcheon, Head of Photography and Design Did you know that the McKendree Holman Library was built in 1969? That means that our library is 52 years old! The library is genuinely one of my favorite buildings on campus, as it captures the historical nature of McKendree because of what it has offered for so many years and what it will offer in the years to come. I am not the only one who holds Holman Library near and dear to my heart. Through discussion with some of the library’s staff, I was able to gain insight on why they love the library. They wish to share their favorite spots with you, the readers of the McKendree Review!  Paul Worrel, Deborah Houk, and Jennifer Funk Deborah Houk, director of Holman Library...

By Regan Gubera, Regular Content Creator Photos from Phoebe McCutcheon, Head of Photography and Design Many times through the semester, in zombie-mode after a class, I will meander behind the library to Health Services in search of cough drops, allergy medicine, or a COVID-19 test. In this zombie mode, I failed to appreciate the huge heart and hard work of the Health Services faculty as well as the extent of resources they have to offer. Interviewing the staff and seeking to understand what McKendree Health Services is about changed my perspective.  I had the pleasure of interviewing Beth Allan, Nurse Practitioner and Director of Health and Counseling Services, and Lesa Auten, a Certified Medical Assistant. As I went in for the interview, I looked around with more observant ...