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Mckendree’s 2023-2024 Lincoln Laureate: Bradley Eston

17Nov

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Academics

Mckendree’s 2023-2024 Lincoln Laureate: Bradley Eston

By Megan Melone, Writer Photography submitted by Brad Eston According to The Lincoln Academy of Illinois, “Student Laureates are honored for their leadership and service in the pursuit of the betterment of humanity and for overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.” Every year, seniors from every college in Illinois are nominated by their college and are recipients of this prestigious award recognizing their excellence. McKendree’s 2023-2024 recipient is senior Brad Eston. Brad is a music education major from Quincy, Illinois. I interviewed Brad about becoming a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois: Have you always wanted to do music education? ESTON: I did not, actually. That was a conversation we had at this event. So, I originally...

13Nov

By Kaitlyn WilliamsNo Comments

Campus News

Why Work-Study Might be Right for You

By: Kaitlyn Williams Nearly everyone knows the exceedingly high costs of universities, from thousands of dollars in tuition to hundreds for textbooks, and, for many students, another few thousand in residency and meal plan costs every semester. Most don’t have the luxury of getting a full-ride scholarship or winning the financial lottery of being born to rich parents. So, it’s no surprise that many have to resort to financial aid, particularly student loans, to pay for college. Unfortunately, this often comes at the price of student debt, something students are increasingly becoming all too familiar with. But how does one avoid this? With a majority of higher-paying careers requiring degrees and society’s expectation to attend college, simply “not going” isn’t always an option. One ...

Women’s Volleyball: A Team That Knows How to Make Their Mark

10Nov

By Elma Oijens SjoelinNo Comments

Sports

Women’s Volleyball: A Team That Knows How to Make Their Mark

By Elma Oijens Sjoelin, Sports Writer Title photo retrieved from McKendree Volleyball Instagram Fall sports are reaching the end of their respective seasons, so I wanted to put a spotlight on the women’s volleyball team. The team is very busy this time of the year, especially since they travel a lot. I was not sure if any of the players would have time for an interview, considering that they are known around campus to excel in their academics as well. I figured that they do not have much time between studying, practices, and classes, so I was beyond grateful when junior Amber Williams agreed to do an interview and share some of her thoughts on the team, their season, and how she and her teammates managed to balance and come through on the court as well as in the classroom. Willia...

Spooky Sex: Sex Safety and Wellness Fair at McKendree

3Nov

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Campus Events

Spooky Sex: Sex Safety and Wellness Fair at McKendree

By: Megan Melone, Writer Photography by Megan Melone and Madison Rohn Linus from the Peanuts comics and a black cat both made an appearance at the fair! On Friday, October 29th, the third annual Spooky Sex fair was held at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. Spooky Sex, hosted by the Student Government Association and the Campus Activities Board, offered information and resources on sex, dating, testing, and protection. Tables offered informative games with prizes. Gifts like condoms, ribbons, and first aid kits were given out, and students could enter to win raffle prizes related to sexual health. Since it was close to Halloween, students were encouraged to dress up, and many tables gave out candy. While the event is a fun spin on sexual education, it is important to ha...

McKendree Offices Get in Halloween Spirit

25Oct

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Campus Events, Photos

McKendree Offices Get in Halloween Spirit

By Megan Melone, Writer Photography by Megan Melone Title photo: Groovy Bogey in the Clark Hall Lounge. Photo taken by Madison Rohn Bogey's Halloween costume in Academic Records. Mckendree staff was spook-ifying campus last week by dressing up their offices for Halloween as part of a decorating contest during homecoming week. The scariest offices chosen by the judges could win up to $100 in cash prizes. The contest consisted of 19 teams with over 66 staff members and students. The competition was fierce, but the top three winners pictured below all had scary good decorations: 1st Place- Health Services, 521 Stanton Street Health Services had a Scooby Doo mystery theme. 2nd Place- Academic Records, Old Main 101 Academic Records combined Halloween decora...

23Oct

By Isabella BrandNo Comments

Academics

The Wonders of Holman Library

By Isabella Brand, Writer Photography by Isabella Brand As a first-year student at McKendree, I love exploring the campus to see what different locations offer. Holman Library piqued my interest because it has so many resources for students. Students can check out a variety of items (not just books!). The library offers GoPros, laptops, Chromebooks, calculators, DVDs, Blu-rays, board games, miscellaneous cords, and textbooks. Depending on the type of item checked out, due dates will vary. Make sure to pay attention to when the items are due so you don’t get fined! Taking advantage of textbooks, laptops, and DVDs by borrowing them from the library can save you some money. Calculators are an excellent loan, especially if you are taking a math class. Free books for the public to...

Students Enjoy Homecoming 2023 Festivities

20Oct

By Grace GrossNo Comments

Campus Events

Students Enjoy Homecoming 2023 Festivities

Photography by Grace Gross, Lead Editor, and Elana Melzer, Head Producer Students play giant pong Ready? Set. Go! We have a winner! Greek Life pie fundraiser More pie! Tim and Shaq pose for a photo! Traveling by tricycle is much more efficient than walking! McKendree Cheerleaders engaging in homecoming festivities! McKendree Review Writers, Elizabeth Bocock and Madison Bonner celebrate their birthdays together. Happy Birthday! Elise Johnson masters the mechanical bull McKendree Review writers Madison and Isabella are excited to go roller skating! Madison braves the rink Fun in the roller rink! Hanging out with friends Off to the races! Madison refuses to give up! Free pizza! Stay tuned for more McKendree Homecoming content next w...

Love Mckendree Content? Mckendree Radio Records New Podcasts!

16Oct

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Podcasts

Love Mckendree Content? Mckendree Radio Records New Podcasts!

By: Megan Melone, Writer Photography By Elana Melzer, Head Podcast Producer Podcast lovers know there are a lot of options when it comes to the type of content you listen to. Maybe you’re into documentaries or conversational podcasts. If you’re like me, then you love to listen to macabre true-crime podcasts. The Mckendree Radio is busy recording content with a little something for everyone. I sat down with Mckendree Radio’s head producer, Elana Melzer, a communication major from O'Fallon, Illinois, to find out more about McKendree Radio’s upcoming and current projects: Elana Melzer, Head Producer, Mckendree Radio What upcoming projects is the Radio working on? MELZER: So for my podcast, I do The Spooky History of Mckendree, and I am going into the Holman Library archives t...

6Oct

By Isabella BrandNo Comments

Campus Events

McKendree Goes Green

By: Isabella Brand & Madison Bonner Photography collected by Isabella and Madison Green Team held their first trash pickup of the fall semester on September 25th. Members paired up to walk around campus, gathering food wrappers, broken glass, cigarette butts, and more. Specific spots they went to include the dorms, the road to McKendree West, and behind Ames. Sociology professors Neil Quisenberry and Robyn Swink, and political science professor Ann Collins helped with the cleanup as well as members of the Environmental and Sustainability Committee. Professor Neil Quisenberry helps the Green Team clean up McKendree’s campus. In an interview, President Emily Schildknecht stated that Green Team’s motto is, “Make McKendree a greener place.” And the club has been do...

2Oct

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Campus Events, Photos

Our Bearcats Dough-Not Tolerate Hazing

Greek Life Celebrates Hazing-Prevention Week By: Megan Melone Photography by Megan Melone and Madison Bonner On Wednesday, September 28, Mckendree’s Inter-Greek Council invited members of Greek Life and all Mckendree students to celebrate hazing-prevention week outside Ames Dining Hall. Students decorated an anti-hazing banner with painted handprints in Greek Life and McKendree colors. Students also enjoyed donuts and beverages on Ames's patio. Students decorated the anti-hazing banner with their handprints! Madison Bonner decorating the banner! Members of Alpha Delta Gamma pose for a photo after donuts and painting. Kappa Sigma Tau Members Emily Kay, President (Left), Emily Goff (middle) represented their sorority at the event Luna Tsuzuki paints the banner!...