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Do You Have What It Takes To Be A McKendree Student Staff Member?

9Feb

By Grace GrossNo Comments

Campus Events

Do You Have What It Takes To Be A McKendree Student Staff Member?

By: Grace Gross, Lead Editor Photography collected by Grace Gross “The Office of Residence Life plays a vital role in supporting the academic mission of McKendree University by creating an atmosphere that encourages holistic development” (McKendree Residence Life). Residence Life, referred to as Res Life, is here to provide you with a safe residential community while promoting student success. As a student, when can you be a part of the Res Life community? Currently! Res Life is accepting student applicants for the Fall 2024 school year. There are two positions available: Resident Assistant (RA) and Student Academic Mentor (SAM). By clicking on the desired position, you will be taken to the position description and employment agreement document. Here you can find specifi...

7Feb

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Profiles

Senior Spotlight: David Justice

By: Megan Melone, Writer Photography submitted by David Justice David Justice is a senior music major from Vandalia, Illinois. Along with being the president of the McKendree Spectrum Alliance, they are also a resident assistant in Walton Hall, a member of the Spirit of McKendree Band, Vice President of Finance for Alpha Delta Gamma, and involved in the McKendree Theatre program. I interviewed David about their time at McKendree and their plans after graduation: Why did you choose to come to McKendree? Justice: I was originally recruited for the former marching band, but I came here when everyone had just got back from COVID, so we didn’t really have too much of a marching band. And with other circumstances, it turned into the spirit band, which is what it is now. How is ...

6Dec

By Grace GrossNo Comments

Campus Events

EDUrain Off-Campus Housing

By: Grace Gross, Lead Editor Photos collected from EDUrain & McKendree University Off-Campus Living Community It’s required that all full-time, undergraduate McKendree University students live in university housing. Research shows that living on a university campus will bring a student’s learning, growth, and development rates up. Generally, students who live on campus are more satisfied with their college experience. By living on campus and being active within the community, students build stronger ties to the University, typically earn better grades, and are more likely to graduate according to Off-Campus Housing Market | McKendree University (n.d.). McKendree Residence Life gives 3 reasons why living on campus “just makes sense…” It is convenient to be near t...

Amesgiving: McKendree’s Annual Thanksgiving Feast

29Nov

By Madison BonnerNo Comments

Campus Events

Amesgiving: McKendree’s Annual Thanksgiving Feast

By: Madison Bonner, Writer Photography: Madison Bonner Happy Thanksgiving, Bearcats! We hope you enjoyed your fall break. Due to Thanksgiving break, McKendree celebrates Thanksgiving the Thursday before the actual holiday. This celebration is an annual feast known as Amesgiving, as it is held in Ames Dining Hall. Amesgiving is a long-held tradition on campus. Ames Dining Hall was built in 1968 and dedicated to the university’s first president: E. R. Ames. The first Amesgiving was held in 1995. Since then, the staff at Ames have continued to prepare a festive meal for students every year. Chandler Morley, the Director of Ames Dining Hall, explained that the whole staff gets involved in this event. This includes cooks such as Dave Pasterski, Addison Cummins, Justin Connelly, Jus...

From ZZZ’S To A’s: A Deep Dive Into Sleep-Induced Learning

21Nov

By Popular DelusionsNo Comments

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From ZZZ’S To A’s: A Deep Dive Into Sleep-Induced Learning

From Zzz’s to A’s: A Deep Dive into Sleep-Induced Learning | Popular Delusions (wordpress.com) Imagine if you could study for your midterms by listening to tape recordings of every lecture while sound asleep, rather than cramming during the day or pulling all-nighters. This phenomenon, known as sleep learning, would be an ideal situation and it seems a common belief among college students, 68% of whom believe that people can learn new information while asleep (Lilienfeld et al., 2010). But is it true that students can harness the power of their subconscious to learn new languages, study test material, and improve themselves all while getting a good night’s rest? To answer that question, it’s important to understand the science of sleep. Sleep is a dynamic process with distinct stage...

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 ...

Lebanon’s Witches’ Night Out: Halloween Fun on the Red Brick Street

8Nov

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Community Events

Lebanon’s Witches’ Night Out: Halloween Fun on the Red Brick Street

By: Megan Melone, Writer Photography by Megan Melone It can’t be said that Lebanon, Illinois lacks Halloween Spirit. Every year, a few days before Halloween, Witches’ Night Out is hosted in downtown Lebanon. The event showcases many local businesses and vendors. Patrons wear costumes and enjoy Halloween festivities. Witches’ Night Out 2023 Opening Ceremony This year, the night began with an opening ceremony on Brick Street. Organizers cast a spell, mixed potions, and announced the beginning of the night as the music started to play. Many of the businesses at the event sold Halloween decor and novelty items like dragon eggs. Vendors sold decor and crafty Halloween items Plenty of Potions to Pick From The event featured several food trucks. There were barbeque...

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...

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...