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16Nov

By Bogey D. BearcatNo Comments

Advice

Dear Bogey: Friend in a Pickle

Dear Bogey, Since moving to college, I have had no trouble finding friends. I have found multiple groups of guys and girls that I like to hang out with. My roommate just told me the other day that they no longer want any of my friends coming over to our apartment because they are too loud and always leave a mess, even though I don’t think either of those statements are true. I’ve always made sure to pick up the place after they left anyway. I think my roommate is worried that they will be “replaced” which is also not true because I am close with them. What can I say to my roommate to try and alleviate the situation where I can still be able to hang out with my friends, and my roommate doesn’t feel left out or that our relationship is being jeopardized? Sincerely, Friend i...

<strong>McKendree’s International Students’ Views on the Upcoming Midterm Elections</strong>

8Nov

By Marissa BarauskasNo Comments

Academics, National News

McKendree’s International Students’ Views on the Upcoming Midterm Elections

By: Marissa Barauskas, Cale Koester & Kevin Schuele Image retrieved from NBC News American Politics and the issues that arise in our country not only involve our nation, but other countries around the world. At McKendree University, many students come from many different countries and backgrounds and view different issues in different lights. Even though international students cannot vote in elections, their voices and opinions on the issues that our nation faces are important and can affect their home countries as well. We interviewed a few of McKendree’s international students to gather some insight into how they feel about the upcoming elections. The first person we interviewed was Riko Nakanishi from Hiroshima, Japan. We asked her a few questions about how she...

Illinois Gubernatorial Election: An Overview

8Nov

By Macy BrownNo Comments

Local News

Illinois Gubernatorial Election: An Overview

By Macy Brown, Lauren Harris & Madison Rohn Photo collected from WBEZ Chicago: Your voter guide to the 2022 Illinois general election The position of governor of Illinois is on the ballot for this year’s elections, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8th. The two main candidates for this race are the incumbent Governor J.B. Pritzker, who is a Democrat, and Republican State Senator Darren Bailey. (Illinois Gubernatorial and Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, 2022, 2022) Here is a brief overview of their stances on important issues: Democrat J.B. Pritzker is currently the governor of Illinois. During his first term as governor, he won bipartisan passage for Rebuild Illinois. This passage was the largest investment in state history to upgrade roads, bridges...

Illinois House of Representatives Election Overview

8Nov

By Caden BrooksNo Comments

Local News

Illinois House of Representatives Election Overview

By Caden Brooks, Dameion Hatten & Anna Warkel With the midterm elections approaching quickly, it is very important to know who is running and to understand the views they have before voting. It is not a good idea to roll up to the polling site and just take a guess if you truly care about who you want to be in office. For the state of Illinois, two candidates are running for the House of Representatives. Republican Mike Bost is currently in office. Running against him is Democrat Homer Markel. Mike Bost graduated from Murphysboro High School in 1979. He then enlisted in the Marine Corps and served from 1979 to 1982. Prior to Mike Bost's election to Congress, he served for two decades in the Illinois House of Representatives. He then rose to a leadership position as t...

7Nov

By Kristina FerryNo Comments

Campus Events

The Haunted Tour Returns!

By: Kristina Ferry & Jasmine Gage Photography by Kristina Ferry, Jasmine Gage & Grace Gross The day before Halloween, the History Club hosted the return of McKendree’s Haunted Tours! The tours used to be held each year, but they had fallen into obscurity. This year the History Club decided they would bring back this tradition, and it was a hit! With the turnout this year, they hope to host this event in the upcoming years! The tour consisted of multiple stops around campus where anyone with a curious taste for paranormal activity could tag along and learn the history of McKendree’s “hauntings." The first stop of the night was the cemetery. We stood near the New Residence Halls as Jacob, president of the History Club and tour guide, told us about the history of College Hil...

Importance of Voting in Midterm Elections

2Nov

By Kamryn SchmalzNo Comments

Local News

Importance of Voting in Midterm Elections

By: Reagen Berra, Kamryn Schmalz, and Maria Voss With the midterm elections coming up on November 8th, many people may wonder what the midterm elections entail and why it is important to vote in them. Midterm elections happen nearly two years into a president’s term and are focused on a number of offices, including the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. All 435 seats in the House are decided during the midterm elections, and a third of the 100 seats are decided in the Senate. Whoever controls the House or Senate controls the agenda and influences national politics which is why the midterms are so important. (U.S. Mission Italy, 2022) Voting in midterm elections can have just as big of an impact on the country as the presidential election due to which way the House and ...

Spooky Sex Wellness Fair & What You Missed

31Oct

By Jasmine GageNo Comments

Campus Events

Spooky Sex Wellness Fair & What You Missed

By: Jasmine Gage, Writer Photography by Phoebe Mccutcheon On Wednesday, October 26th, Residence Life presented its annual Spooky Sex Wellness Fair! This fair is about getting into the spirit but also staying safe while doing so as Halloween is slowly approaching. I had the pleasure of attending this fair and explaining everything you could do if you could not make it! Encouraging Boards & Games The fair included multiple different project boards with a variety of different topics. One of the boards discussed healthy relationships and what is considered good or bad in a relationship. The next one, “Genitalia 101,” discussed both male and female genitals and interesting facts about them. Also featured was “Assume The Position?” which is a matching game that shows multi...

12Oct

By Kristina FerryNo Comments

Academics

Best Spots for a Midterm Study Session

By: Kristina Ferry, Writer Photos taken by Phoebe Mccutcheon Midterm season can be hard on college students, and McKendree is no different. During this time of year a lot of students take their studies seriously, either to help them not fail a class or to maintain their high grade. Especially around midterms, it is important to know what the best study spots are on campus and how well they work. The three main study spots on campus are the Hub, the library, and 1828 Café. The Hub is a relatively new place on campus, but it is a great spot to study with a group of friends. Several rooms can be reserved that have whiteboards or projection screens for students who want to study on the big screen. Unlike other locations that can get noisy or require students to stay quiet, the Hub en...

10Oct

By The McKendree ReviewNo Comments

Podcasts

McK Spooky History – Part 1

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McKendree’s First Mental Health Matters Fair

3Oct

By Madison RohnNo Comments

Local News

McKendree’s First Mental Health Matters Fair

By Madison Rohn, Editor On Wednesday, McKendree University held its first Mental Health Matters Fair. The Hett lobby was lined with tables run by psychology students and club members, Counseling and Health services, local counseling services and other organizations. Each table contained information and advice on different mental health topics and coping mechanisms, including meditation, sleep, breathing and journaling. In addition to the tables, there was a meditation station where students could sit and relax. Photo by Sadie Miyler During the fair, I spoke with Breanna Sampo, a senior psychology major and the president of Psychology club, about the importance of promoting mental health. She said, “A lot of students are struggling and they don’t even know how they’re strugg...