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From Senior Bearcats to Freshmen: Tips for Making the Most of College

17Feb

By Grace GrossNo Comments

Advice

From Senior Bearcats to Freshmen: Tips for Making the Most of College

By Grace Gross, Editor-in-Chief Photography provided by seniors Seniors, it is that time of year! Graduation is coming so soon, yet not soon enough! As a senior, I’ve thought a lot about what I would tell my younger self entering college for the first time. Similarly, I’m sure there are many things you might change or do differently. Although we cannot go back in time, we do have the opportunity to share our experiences with those of you who have more time at McKendree. Also, if any future Bearcats are out there, pay close attention! I interviewed three seniors in the class of 2025: Elena Melzer, Andres (Andy) Aguilera, and Mia Wylie–all of which are actively involved in campus life! What study habits have helped you the most throughout college? Elena finds that breaking bi...

22Jan

By Elana MelzerNo Comments

Campus News, Perspective

Inaccessibility: A Barrier to Education

By Elana Melzer, Head Producer of McK Radio Photography by Elana Melzer The front of Piper Academic Center, facing the road When walking to class, have you ever noticed loose bricks, uneven sidewalks, or stairs at the entrances of nearly every building? For most students these little details might be annoying minor inconveniences but for disabled students they stand out. These little details can be a massive barrier for some students and faculty members. McKendree is the oldest private university in Illinois meaning our buildings are also old. Buildingslike Old Main and Eisenmayer have historical significance on campus. We also have some newer buildings, like Piper Academic Center (PAC) and the Hett. And, with the campus being built on a hill, we have many stairs a...

10Dec

By Isabella BrandNo Comments

Advice

Tips for Final Exam Season

By Isabella BrandTitle photo retrieved from lifehack.org Welcome to finals week! Some students have already left campus for winter break, while others still have one more week. Here are some tips for getting through the semester's last few days. Get Enough Rest One of the most important tips is getting enough sleep. As a college student, I can attest that this is one of the more challenging things to overcome. If you tend to procrastinate, you may do average bedtime procrastination and complete most of your homework around midnight. But the brain needs seven to nine hours of sleep. Getting six hours of sleep or less can greatly affect memorization. 2. Find a Good Study Spot It can be tempting to study in your room, but you may often find yourself getting distracted. While...

Trick or Treat at the Stevenson House 2024

13Nov

By Madison BonnerNo Comments

Campus Events

Trick or Treat at the Stevenson House 2024

Written by Madison Bonner Photography by Madison Bonner On Halloween night, McKendree hosted its annual trick-or-treat event. ResLife and SGA organized the event, though it was a little different from years past. This year, it opened up to a wider audience, allowing trick-or-treaters of all ages to attend, including not only McKendree students but also residents of Lebanon. It was also hosted outside the Stevenson House rather than on campus, which made it more accessible and visible to the town of Lebanon. Improv Club members Coleman Cummins and Dow White dressed as mimes and performed silent skits for passing trick-or-treaters. (Photo credit: Megan Melone) Melissa McHenry provided a booth for McKendree’s Health & Counseling Services, giving away candy, water and glo...

11Nov

By Madison RohnNo Comments

Academics

Lifelong Learning Exploration Day

By Madison Rohn, Lead Editor Photography by Madison Bonner, Elana Melzer and Madison Rohn On election day, McKendree hosted its first Lifelong Learning Exploration Day to academically empower students. Instead of classes, students were encouraged to attend various sessions with faculty, staff and other students to grow their knowledge. President Dobbins inspired the event, which was based on his belief in the importance of impactful education. Students learn about affordable ways to study abroad. Photo by Madison Bonner. Students were given a passport for their learning journey, which they got stamped at the end of each session they attended. Sessions covered a variety of topics, ranging from career skills, to mindfulness and authenticity, to AI and even backpacking! Direc...

4Nov

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Profiles, Sports

Senior Spotlight: Kiley Hasenfratz

Written by Megan Melone Photography by McKendree Athletics and Kiley Hasenfratz Kiley Hasenfratz is a senior exercise science major from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Kiley is a forward on the McKendree women’s hockey team. I interviewed Kiley to find out more about her time at McKendree: What is your major? HASENFRATZ: I’m an exercise science major. I got really interested in the body one year, after getting hurt a bunch while playing hockey. So, I initially taught myself how to take care of myself after a game and recover properly, and that just made me really interested in the body, and I thought like you know what? This would be a really good profession to take over and help other people when they can't. Kiley Hasenfratz Why did you decide to study abroad? HASENFRATZ:...

1Nov

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Profiles

Senior Spotlight: James Cronin

Written By Megan Melone Photography By McKendree Athletics and James Cronin James or “Jimmy” Cronin is from Naperville, Illinois, and is a senior middle school education major focusing on social sciences. Jimmy is also the starting goalkeeper for the McKendree men’s water polo team. I interviewed Jimmy Cronin about his time at McKendree and future plans: What’s your major and why’d you pick it? CRONIN: My major is middle school social science. So, I’m gonna be a middle school history teacher. So, originally I came in, and I didn’t have a clue what I was doing, and I just kind of sat around. I ended up getting the Covid-19 year, so I got an extra year to kind of think about everything. Looking back at it, I thought, Who are the people that made the biggest impact in my life and...

Roommate Love and Hate: Maintaining Peace in Your Dorm

28Oct

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Advice

Roommate Love and Hate: Maintaining Peace in Your Dorm

By Megan Melone Photography from My Friends from College and eBaum’s World Do you wake up in the middle of the night and see your roommate and think who is this person? We’ve reached the middle of the semester, and the honeymoon phase between you and your roommate is about over, if it didn’t end a while ago. At this point, most students are experiencing burnout. They’re tired from studying for midterms and are quickly coming to the realization that they have another month and a half of schoolwork and extracurricular activities. In the midst of the exhaustion it can be hard to keep the peace between you and your roomie, no matter how much you like them. Whether it's clutter, chores, guests or space, you will find something annoying about that person. And that’s normal! It’s hard to ...

McKendree Theatre to Perform Night of the Living Dead

25Oct

By Madison RohnNo Comments

Campus Events, Campus News, Entertainment

McKendree Theatre to Perform Night of the Living Dead

By Madison Rohn, Lead Editor Photography by Michelle Magnussen The undead will roam the Hett stage this weekend! McKendree Theatre is performing Night of the Living Dead Live! as their fall play, which will debut this Friday the 25th at 7:30 pm. The play follows six strangers as they try to survive the night in an abandoned farmhouse surrounded by hordes of flesh-eating zombies. The play is a comedic adaptation of the 1968 film Night of the Living Dead. The film, directed by George Romero, was one of the first zombie movies and was met with controversy at the time of its release for its realistic horror images, bleak ending and for having a Black protagonist. But since then, the film has become a horror classic and has greatly influenced the zombie genre. The play adaptation a...

Young Feminist Club Participates in Period Project

24Oct

By Grace GrossNo Comments

Campus Events

Young Feminist Club Participates in Period Project

By: Grace Gross, Lead Editor Photography by Grace Gross In a dozen campus restrooms, you can find evidence of McKendree Young Feminists’ newest project. McKendree Young Feminists is a student-run organization that was reactivated in the spring of 2024. Dr. Brenda Boudreau and Dr. Shelly Lemons oversee the student organization as its faculty advisors. Karina Modesto is president this semester, while I, Grace Gross, serve as vice president. Since restarting the McKendree Young Feminists, we have had three main goals in mind. The first goal is to educate the student population about feminism. To some people, the word often carries a negative connotation, such as when the media use it. One way we educated students and faculty about feminism was at our table at the fall involvem...