Advice - The McKendree Review

3May

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Profiles, Sports

Senior Spotlight: Isabella Barbaglia

By Megan Melone, Writer Photography via Bella Barbaglia Isabella Barbaglia is a senior history major. She is the president of the McKendree History Club, plays on the McKendree women’s golf team, and is a member of both, Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies. I interviewed Bella about her time here at McKendree and her after-school plans: Where are you from? BARBAGLIA: I am from St. Louis, Florissant Area, which is like North St. Louis. Why did you decide to come to McKendree? BARBAGLIA: I went to Rockhurst in Kansas City, and after my freshman year I decided I didn’t like it. I wanted somewhere closer to home and I was looking at small schools. When I visited McKendree, I loved the campus and had the opportunity to play golf, so I decided to com...

29Apr

By Bogey D. BearcatNo Comments

Advice

Dear Bogey: The Angry Elf

Dear Bogey, I have a friend who gets mad over the littlest things. This person is always moody, and it is getting to the point where I can't stand to be around him. When he's in a good mood, he's the funniest person I know, but when he's mad, it is the complete opposite. I understand he is my friend and it should be easy to talk with him about this, but I don't know how to go about it. I don't want to lose him as a friend if I confront him, so I am really torn on what to do. What should I do about my friend, and how should I confront him on his mood swings? Sincerely, The Angry Elf Emotions can be difficult to manage in friendship conflicts. Graphic from theconversionlift.com Dear The Angry Elf,   When dealing with a friend who has frequent mood swings...

26Apr

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Profiles

Senior Spotlight: Charli Thurlow

By Megan Melone, Writer Photography submitted by Charli Thurlow Charli Thurlow is a senior mathematics major with a sociology and business minor. She is on the McKendree women’s golf team and a member of both the Phi Eta Sigma honor society as well as the Pi Mu Epsilon honor society. I interviewed Charli about her time at McKendree and her after-school plans: Where are you from? THURLOW: Belleville, Illinois, about twenty minutes from here. Why did you choose to come to McKendree? THURLOW: I liked the idea of being close to home, which I have really enjoyed these past four years. I also liked the small close-knit classroom rather than a big, open lecture hall. Being close with my professors has been really nice and helpful, and I liked the campus when I saw it. I he...

19Apr

By Bogey D. BearcatNo Comments

Advice

Dear Bogey: Seasonal Student Worker

Dear Bogey, I have been working at a country club in my home town for two years. I am a student-athlete at a university that is three hours away. With my schedule being so busy at school, I do not have time to have a job. But when I go home for the holidays, I go and work at the club to earn some extra spending money for when I go back to school. The problem I am facing is that when I am gone, new people come in and work at the club. I have this one co-worker who has been working at the club for only two months. When I come back to work, she is constantly looking over my shoulder and always claiming I am doing something wrong, even though I have been working there far longer than she has. I may not have been there for a while, but I know the ins and outs of how the process works at the...

3Apr

By Bogey D. BearcatNo Comments

Advice

Dear Bogey: A Semi Normal Friend

Dear Bogey,  I am writing to ask for your advice regarding friendships and how to stay true to myself in those friendships. I have often struggled with making and keeping friends. I find myself in situations where my feelings, thoughts, and anxiety overwhelm me. I have troubling thoughts like, she hasn't texted me in a while, is she mad at me and I haven't seen her in two weeks, is she distancing herself because of something I might've said or did? I ask myself questions like those all the time. Labeling me a people pleaser is a massive understatement. I have a constant need to be the best friend, the best daughter, and the best sister. Whenever I feel I am failing, I flip out and distance myself from everyone. I don’t know why I am so nervous and why I feel the need to ghost the peop...

McK Radio’s Guide to Podcasting Projects

25Mar

By Elana MelzerNo Comments

Academics, Podcasts

McK Radio’s Guide to Podcasting Projects

By Elana Melzer, Head Producer Has your professor assigned a podcasting project? Have no fear, McK Radio is here! McK Radio is located in Carnegie 110, and we are your source for all things podcasting at McKendree! The McK Radio podcasting studio is home to state-of-the-art microphones from Heil Sound, along with a soundboard and computer programmed with Audacity. Using the equipment may seem overwhelming at first, but we are here to help you learn more about the process of podcasting. Here are 5 tips to make your podcast the best one yet! 1.Write a script. Get all your ideas out before podcasting by writing a script. Write out your ideas in a way that makes sense and flows well. The script does not need to be word-for-word, but make sure you have the key points written o...

6Mar

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Profiles

Senior Spotlight: Phoebe McCutcheon

By Megan Melone, Writer Photography submitted by Phoebe McCutcheon Phoebe McCutcheon is a senior art major. They are the captain of the McKendree women’s rugby team and a Resident Assistant in Walton Hall. I interviewed Phoebe about their time at McKendree and their plans after graduation: Where are you from? MCCUTCHEON: I am from Indianapolis, Indiana. Why did you decide to come to McKendree? MCCUTCHEON: I decided to come to McKendree because they had just started the women’s rugby team and I wanted to be one of the first people on the team. McCutcheon poses with their art at an exhibition Why did you choose to pursue an art major? MCCUTCHEON: Art is one of the few things that I have been consistently good at through my life. I am definitely not a math p...

1Mar

By Bogey D. BearcatNo Comments

Advice

Dear Bogey: Smirky Jerky

Dear Bogey, I have been working at Walmart for the past three years. I have done anything and everything the boss has asked of me. My co-worker Brian has become my best friend here; we enjoy every moment together. This past month, the boss announced that there would be a management position opening up and that we could all interview for the position. Unfortunately, Brian did not make it past the first round. While I am sad for him, I am very happy that I made it. After a week of waiting for updates, my boss told me I got the job! When I told Brian, he just stood there and gave me a little smirk and said “Yay.” We haven't talked much since then. Do you have any advice on how I should approach the situation?  Sincerely, Smirky Jerky Coworker friendships can be hard to navig...

23Feb

By Bogey D. BearcatNo Comments

Advice

Dear Bogey: Muddled McKendree Bearcat

Dear Bogey, I am very confused and conflicted about how my roommate and I are acting. We've been rooming together for the whole first semester, so about eight weeks, and I go through phases of how I feel about him. Depending on the day, he is my best friend or my worst enemy. I feel like sometimes our personalities just don't blend well together. He likes to be the loudest person who talks the most in conversations. I like to be a contributing member of the group, but often I get interrupted and can't even finish what I am saying/talking about. I'm torn between being quiet and just rarely talking or confronting him about it. What's the best course of action for me to take to have a great friendship and rooming situation? Sincerely, A Muddled Mckendree Bearcat Roommate prob...

19Feb

By Popular DelusionsNo Comments

Advice

More Like Neighboring States!

From Popular Delusions, a blog by Honors Intro to Psychology students More Like Neighboring States! | Popular Delusions (wordpress.com) Have you ever heard the phrase “Men are from Mars, women are from Venus?” Or do you ever just feel when communicating with someone of the opposite gender that you are two very different people from what feels like two very different planets? Like Mars and Venus? American pop psychologist John Gray popularized the idea of women and men using different types of communication. He created the Mars and Venus series of self-help books, which began with Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus that advanced the belief that men and women have entirely different styles of communicating their needs. Gray wrote, “Not only do men and women communicate differe...