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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 ...

5Feb

By Madison RohnNo Comments

Advice, Campus Events

Are You Prepared for the Career Fair?

By Madison Rohn, Lead Editor Cover image of Career Services from 2023’s career fair retrieved from McKendree’s online photo albums. McKendree’s annual career fair is back and larger than ever! Almost 90 employers and graduate schools will be ready to meet with students at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts this Valentine’s Day from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Find more information about the career fair at Career Services' webpage. Image retrieved from Career Services. To help students make the best out of their time at the career fair, I interviewed Jennifer Pickerell, the director of Career Services. She gave me helpful advice for students considering going to the fair. In summary, her most helpful piece for students is to “prepare ahead of time.” Jennifer listed five actio...

Meet the Student Recipients of the 2024 MLK Humanitarian Award

31Jan

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Campus News, Community Events

Meet the Student Recipients of the 2024 MLK Humanitarian Award

By Megan Melone, Writer Cover photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the March on Washington retrieved from Getty Images Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist and leading figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. King advocated for an end to legal segregation through non-violent acts of protest and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. McKendree University honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by awarding students and faculty who embody King’s philosophy for non-violent advocacy for change and emulate humanitarian principles through their actions and words. Recipients of the MLK Award embrace and advocate for inclusion, social justice, and service to others. McKendree’s 2024 student recipients of the McKendree Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award are Ma...

8Dec

By Popular DelusionsNo Comments

Advice

The Rom-Coms Were Wrong!

From Popular Delusions, a blog by Honors Intro to Psychology students The Rom-Coms Were Wrong! | Popular Delusions (wordpress.com) If you have ever decided to spend your Friday night indulging in a romantic comedy, then you know that they are filled with cheesy one-liners, and the main character always ends up with the person of their dreams. The idea that opposites attract is a focal point in countless movies, TV shows, and books. The smart, shy, standoffish heroine and the outgoing, popular, pretty-in-an-obvious-way type somehow find comfort in the arms of one another (AKA the entire plot to She’s All That). This is the idea that opposites attract. Ross and Rachel, Danny and Sandy, Ron and Hermione, Cher and Josh, and countless others are the rule. The exception are those who ...

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...

4Dec

By Elana MelzerNo Comments

Podcasts

Fall 2023 McK Radio Wrapped!

By Elana Melzer, Head Producer This semester, the McK Radio reached new heights! Two new series were started, and more Bearcats tuned in to listen. The first episode of McK U Know was published on September 28th. This series, run by Kira Johnson and Rhian Dobinson, is all about getting to know what is going on with sports and clubs at McKendree. In fact, the third episode on women’s soccer was the McK Radio’s top podcast, according to Spotify Wrapped for Podcasters! Go and give this episode a listen! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jcmP8RrM9Eb And “McK U Know episode 1 Bowling” was the top episode of the semester on SoundCloud. https://soundcloud.com/mckradio/mck-u-know-episode-1-bowling?si=7ecddf71f7eb483ba0331a018e6f507c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=te...

1Dec

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Profiles

Senior Spotlight: Maria Vitoria Salomao

By Megan Melone, Writer Photography submitted by Maria Vitoria Salomao Maria Vitoria Salomao is a senior international relations major with a management minor. She is from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Maria is a captain of the McKendree women’s tennis team and was the number-one-ranked junior tennis player in Brazil. She is also a resident assistant, Student Government Association President, and the McKendree Vice Chair of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. I interviewed Maria about her time at McKendree and her plans after graduation: What’s your home like? SALOMAO: My home is literally my favorite place in the world. It’s beautiful, and we have a huge garden. My neighborhood is full of nice people. We are always making good food; my home is always open to my family frien...

McKendree Goes Mobile with the MyMcK App

27Nov

By Megan MeloneNo Comments

Campus News

McKendree Goes Mobile with the MyMcK App

By Megan Melone, Writer MyMcK app main page. Photo by Megan Melone In the making since January 2023, Mckendree’s new mobile app is now available in the App Store. The app was a project of Mckendree’s Student Government Association. The app is free and convenient for students as it provides direct links to materials like Pulse, Self Service, eforms, and online meal services. Users are available to view upcoming shows at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts and book tickets via the app. Students and faculty are able to report incidents and access emergency numbers. A list of campus organizations, a link to the Health Services office, and other resources for students and faculty are all accessible through the app. Students and faculty can also reserve spaces on campus and contact offic...

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...

20Nov

By Elma Oijens SjoelinNo Comments

Sports

Women’s Soccer: Queens of the GLVC

By Elma Oijens Sjoelin, Sports Writer Title photo by Pat Knapinski Two weeks ago, the McKendree women’s soccer team made their way to Peoria, Illinois to take care of business. The business was the GLVC Championship, and they took care of it! Dubbed the queens of the GLVC, the team flew to Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan last week to play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Being a part of the team, I have the privilege to share these experiences with my teammates, and winning the GLVC Championship was something truly unforgettable. We drove up to Peoria, Illinois to partake in the championship, which this year was played on neutral ground. After a three-hour long bus ride, we arrived at Corwin Clatt Stadium in East Peoria, Illinois and did a training s...