The McKendree Review Election Edition Vol. 87, No. 3 A Last Minute Voter’s Guide to the Presidential Election By Theresa Schmidt Editor-in-Chief John McCain, former Arizona senator McCain opposes abortion rights and says Roe vs. Wade should be overturned. He opposes a constitutional ban on gay marriage, preferring to let states regulate it, and favors relaxing restrictions on federal financing of stem cell research. He opposed a ban on assaulttype weapons but favors a background-check law for gun shows. He plans to use vouchers for more school choice and supports more financial aid for community college. He wants to promote competition within the health care system and supports a
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$2,500 tax break per taxpayer to help pay for health insurance. He previously sponsored a bill proposing conditional path to citizenship for illegal immigrants but wants to secure the borders first. He led the Senate effort to cap greenhouse gas emissions and favors tougher fuel efficiency. Candidate website: http:// www.johnmccain.com/ Barack Obama, former Illinois senator Obama wants to reform the No Child Left Behind law and has an $18 billion plan for preschool and teacher pay and a $4,000 college tax credit for community service. Obama supports abortion
rights, gun control and relaxed restrictions on federal funding for stem cell research. He opposes a constitutional ban on gay marriage and wants to let states decide, and favors caps on greenhouse gas emissions. He has proposed a $150 billion, 10-year energy package for new, “climate friendly” fuel sources. Obama backs the border fence and voted for the 2006 bill that proposed conditional path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. He wants to raise taxes on the wealthy and create a universal healthcare coverage mandate for children but not adults. He plans to spend more than $65 billion a year to make universal healthcare coverage affordable. He opposed the Iraq war from the start and promises to have combat troops out within 16 months. Candidate website: http:// www.barackobama.com/
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User’s Guide to the New Facebook lingo from webopedia.com for By Christen Roberts those of you lucky enough not Staff Writer to have your lives somewhat Much like a Rubik’s Cube, controlled by internet netthe new Facebook is hard to working. A Facebook wall is a figure out. “The new network“section in your profile where ing site was intended to be a others can write messages to cleaner and simpler design, as you or leave you gifts, which well as bring the opportunity are icon-like small images. for users to preview and test The wall is a public writing the next-generation features” space so others who view your stated Facebook.com. Howevprofile can see what er, finding anyone has been written who likes the new Finding an individual who likes the new on your wall. Once Facebook better Facebook better than you have received than the old is a wall message, like finding a nee- the old Facebook is you can respond dle in a haystack. like finding a needle directly back to the “It’s not easier at in a haystack. friend who left it all!” said Freshusing the “wall-toman Jill Folden, wall” mode.” “There’s writing and pictures Everyone gets at least and links everywhere! It just somewhat excited when seems intensely cluttered.” they log in to their Facebook As someone who can be account and see “1 notificaclassified as a Facebook “adtion” or “3 friend requests.” dict,” I’d like to share the The New Facebook focuses following advice to help make on relaying that information navigating the new Facebook a faster than the original Facelittle easier. First: a bit of Facebook Continued on p. 2
IRS Special Agents Storm McKendree Campus By Theresa Schmidt Editor-in-Chief Some of you may have seen and wondered about the IRS Special Agents storming campus on Wed., Oct. 22. No, McKendree is not being investigated for a crime; these Special Agents from the IRS Criminal Investigation Division were offering criminal justice and accounting students the opportunity to experience and learn what it’s like to be an IRS Special Agent. Organized by professor of sociology and criminal justice Neil Quisenberry and associate professor of accounting Sandy
Lang, this event has been in the program began in 2002. The birth of the “McKendworks since May of last sumree Project” is a rather unique mer and is the first of its kind story. Dr. not only Quisenberat McKry’s neighbor endree is a Treasury but also in secretary for the state the Internal of IlliRevenue nois. The Service program (IRS) and was given approached the code Busted! Students make arrests and confiscate him with the name the evidence in the narcotics/money laundering opportunity. “McKencase. Dr. Quisendree Projberry stated, “Many people ect,” a spinoff of its original think the IRS just goes after title the “Adrian Project” after the Michigan college where the people’s taxes, but they also
do things like drug busts. They actually have shirts that say, “We’re accountants who carry guns, who don’t want to sit behind a desk.’” Since the requirements to join the IRS Criminal Investigation Division are a bachelor’s degree and 15 credit hours of accounting, Dr. Quisenberry and Dr. Lang offered the program to their classes with criminal justice and accounting majors. Around 18 criminal justice and 12 accounting students, comprised mostly of third-year students but including first- and second-year stu-
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Campus Activities Environmental Update: Invasive Species McK 5K RACE
Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8am in the Intramural Gym This run/walk event is open to students, faculty, staff and members of the local community! It will feature refreshments, t-shirts (while they last), and awards to the top 3 male and female finishers. Cost is only $4.00 if you register early, $5.00 on race day. Please pay by cash or check. This event will happen rain or shine. No refunds. Pick up a race packet at various locations around campus, or you can stop in at the Intramural Gym. For more information, go to the event’s website: www.mckendree. edu/studentlife/mck5k.aspx.
SIGMA ZETA TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Lebanon Teams can be 6-8 people and the admission price is $10 per person. RSVP by Nov. 5 by calling 618806-6430.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Art and Media Exhibit Submit paintings, photographs, drawings, documentaries, movies, poems, short stories or skits (with the theme of hunger, homelessness or poverty) to the Center of Public Service in Carnegie 110 by 5 p.m. on Thurs., Nov 20. The exhibit will be displayed on Fri., Nov. 21., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Piper Lounge. All entries have the opportunity to be judged for a variety of awards and prizes!!! Questions? Contact Anna Niebrugge at agniebrugge@mckendree.edu.
Have an event you’d like to share? E-mail us at mckreview@mckendree.edu! Corrections Box --Jake Bennett’s name was spelled incorrectly in the article “New Student Overload” --Genni Stratham was incorrectly listed as a junior in “The Issue of the Issue;” she is actually a sophomore
By Maia Paluska Staff Writer Invasive species are a serious problem for the environment and include plants, animals or any other varieties of organisms that are not native to an area. The new species are able to thrive and reproduce quickly because there are no natural enemies to keep their growth in check as there would be in their native home. They are a serious threat to biodiversity among other plants, animals or organisms because of the manner in which they dominate the environment of these native species. In addition to posing an environmental threat, invasive species are also costly to agriculture and fisheries. According to defenders.org, invasive species will cost the United States $137 billion each year,
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book did. Instead of having to go back “home” to check notifications, a red box with the amount of notifications will appear at the bottom-right of the screen. By clicking this box, a tab opens allowing you to see what notification has been left, who left it and when they left it, even down to the second. The Wall has also been vastly altered. Now more current “stories” about a user and their friends are shown. Users have complete control over the stories published on their profile, as well as the ability to adjust the size of the stories. Now, on the Wall tab, a user can add photos, upload videos or write notes rather than navigating to each individual application, which will save some time and require less effort. The top menu of the new Facebook is much like the old design. It allows users to access
a land-managing agency when including the cost of controlyou come across them. Another ling them and fixing the damway to stop invasion is to be ages inflicted on property and wary of spreading unidentified natural resources. Specifically, seeds, for they could be seeds in Illinois, these costs come of an invasive plant. from production loss in corn Even if you are not and soybean Invasive species certain that a plant is an agriculture will cost the United invasive species, telland forestry and managStates $137 billion tale signs of invasion are overgrowth of a new ing invasive each year. plant or animal in an area species such where this organism preas the kudzu. Also, the econoviously was not present. Volunmy can be harmed by invasive teer with local land-managing species due to loss of recreation and tourism in areas that agencies to keep outdoor public were once prominent for native areas like parks free of invasive species. Keep your yard free plant or animals. of invasive plants by planting What can be done to keep crucial native species, such as invasive species in check? Gray Dogwood, Black-eyed There are numerous ways to Susan, Yellow Coneflower help, including spreading the and Indian Grass. Keeping our word about invasive species and the necessity of native spe- environment free of invasive cies in our area. Also, familiar- species, and helping native species thrive, is a great way to ize yourself with the invasive help our world stay green! species in our area and inform their Profile, Friends, Home and Inbox pages. The left hand applications menu, where users previously could locate applications such as “bumper stickers” and “countdown calendar,” has been moved to the “Applications” link on the top menu. So what’s with all the tabs? The “Wall” tab displays the most recent and relevant information, both about the user and by the user, which, for some, make the new Facebook an easier way to “Facebook Creep” someone, or to spend a long time looking through other people’s Facebook pages, photos and so on. The “Info” tab shows information about the user that doesn’t change frequently, such as the activities, interests, favorites, work and school information. Previously this information was on the main screen and was not accessed through a tab.
The “Photos” tab shows photos of the user and their albums. The old Facebook only allowed sixty pictures per-album while the new Facebook allows two hundred. The “Boxes” tab features all of a user’s existing application boxes. Many people do not understand just how personal Facebook can be. Users choose what information they put in their profile, including what contact and personal information they want shared, which pictures they want seen and their interests and groups. They control which other users they share that information with through the privacy settings on the “Privacy” page of their profile. The new design does not change any of the privacy settings previously selected by the user. Though the new Facebook may seem a little clustered and confusing, these tips should make it easier to navigate. Good luck and happy Facebooking!
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Deborah Horan: From One Lebanon to Another ever she was doing and rush to the scene, because there were no colleagues with which to During the third week of share the work load. Ms. Horan October, Deborah Horan, a mentioned that she attempted Chicago Tribune journalist, to take a pottery class that was Woodrow Wilson Visiting Felheld on Sunday afternoons. low, and former Middle East Because religious services are correspondent, came to speak held on Saturdays, Sunday as part of the Distinguished is the beginning of the week Speaker Series at the Hett. in Middle Eastern countries. Unlike most speakers, howTherefore, like the American ever, McKendree was fortunate Monday, it is a busy day for enough to enjoy the presence news. Ms. Horan, muddy hands and superb story-telling of Ms. meticulously molding a mound Horan all week. She visited of clay on the potter’s wheel, various classes, ate lunch with would give her cell phone to students and spoke at Wednesher instructor and neighbor to day’s Brown Bag, sharing answer when it (often) rang. her experiences as a female “It was inevitably, ‘Where? reporter in countries including How many?’” Ms. Horan reIran, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Israel, called. Summoned to the scene Lebanon and Egypt. of the occurrence, she would Reporting in the Middle East have to abandon her toppling, differs greatly from being a half-formed vase to report on journalist in the United States. the latest bombing. For instance, being the only “When I came back here [to news corthe United States], it respondent “I was going to was a bit of a reverse from the the Middle East culture shock,” Ms. Houston Horan stated. “If I for three months had plans to go to Chronicle covering and stayed for a movie and somethe Middle thing big happened, eight years.” East, Ms. I still went. I was not Horan was responsible for the solely responsible for all the whole city.” major news stories. If someIf you were fortunate enough thing significant happened in to see Ms. Horan on campus, the area, she had to drop what- you may have seen her show
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the hijab, the traditional head covering that she wore while reporting in the Middle East. “This gave me an advantage over my male colleagues,” Ms. Horan recalled, describing the relative ease with which she was able to blend in with the crowd compared to a shaven, blonde American male journalist. She also explained that she wore the hijab out of respect to the people and their culture, not because it was expected or required of her. “[My behavior] was not resting on my family’s honor,” she reasoned. In fact, she was able to do other things usually denied to women because she was a foreign journalist. For example, men and women are usually separated at public events, and unmarried men and women are not allowed to communicate with one another in public. One such example of the severity of these laws is evident in a story told by Ms. Horan. She was interviewing a young man whose eyes she noticed were bloodshot. When she asked him why his eyes were so red, he explained that he had been sentenced to 99 lashes of the whip for being caught with his girlfriend in public. The lashes were to be delivered over the course of four Fridays. The
capillaries in his eyes had burst their hands, the women could hang-glide down the side of the from the pressure and pain of mountains and still adhere to the punishment, and his back the expectations for was covered with modesty. welts and bruises of The most popular varying shades of question asked of red, blue and purple. Ms. Horan while How is it, then, she was on camthat this young man pus was, “Why was able to talk the Middle East?” with Ms. Horan She credits reading without adding to New York Times his punishment? journalist Thomas “I was like the Friedman’s From eunuch,” she exBeirut to Jerusalem plained to account Deborah Horan speaks at with her fascination for her “lack of the Hett on Mon., Oct. 20. with the region and gender”. the excitement it “They just stuck me offers journalists. in the ‘foreign’ category.” “I read it and thought, ‘I want Times may be slowly changto be Thomas Friedman,’” she ing for Middle Eastern culture, said. She obtained an internparticularly for women. While ship reporting in Jerusalem and modesty is always the goal, decided to continue working in women are finding other ways the area. to express themselves and still “I was going to the Middle stay true to tradition. For instance, Ms. Horan recalled one East for three months and stayed for eight years,” Ms. woman wearing all the conventional articles of clothing— Horan said. “My family eventually stopped asking, ‘When except one. “She was wearing pink shoes, are you coming home?’” For students searching for a saying, ‘This is my protest,’” similar epiphany on what they Ms. Horan reported. are to do with their lives, Ms. In Iran, a group of adventureHoran offers the following adseeking women convinced the vice: “You don’t really need to authorities that, with slight know what you’re doing. You alterations made in the sides just need to keep trying.” of the traditional long robes to better accommodate the use of
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TOP Ten TIPS FOR DRIVING CHEAP (AND gREEN By Eric Pingolt Staff Writer Without much ado, here are the best ways to save on gas (aside from not driving, which is the best option), starting with the most crucial and moving on down to the least: 1) Carpool or use public transportation. This can mean hopping on the Bogey Bus to campus or the MetroLink into the city, or just packing in all your friends for that trip to Walmart. The more people in the same vehicle as you, the more you’re helping yourself and the environment. This is really the easiest and most money-saving plan if you bother to think about all the times you could be doing this. 2) Stop driving so aggressively. If you drive calmly and moderately, it actually saves you a whole lot of gas. Each time you press either the accelerator or the brake nearly to the floor, it’s a major waste of fuel. No more skidding to a stop at each light and peeling out when it turns green. This will save you money and either way, your passengers aren’t too thrilled about your erratic driving anyway. 3) Take it slow. Tests have shown that after a certain speed is reached (about 40 to 60 mph, depending on the vehicle), significantly more gas starts to burn. This means you’ll save money by simply driving the posted 65 mph instead of 75+ on the highway. Besides, every
time you speed you’re just taking a calculated risk of spending a whole lot more money by getting a ticket and raising your insurance rates. 4) Use that cruise. Yes, being lazy actually pays off sometimes. The reason for this is basically the same as why you should drive moderately. Your car’s cruise control will maintain a more constant speed than a human driver, so less gas is wasted on unnecessary accelerating and slowing down. 5) Always keep your car maintained, especially the air filters. This may seem like spending money rather than saving it, but in the long run, going in for regular tune-ups will save you more than it costs. Checking the air filters is especially important for good gas mileage because clogged filters won’t take all the harmful things out of your engine that they’re supposed to. 6) Avoid excess baggage. No need to head to the gym (although it wouldn’t hurt). Instead, unload the junk that’s weighing your car down, like unnecessary boxes and bags or that one annoying “friend” who was riding along just to get on your nerves. And believe it or not, during the winter ice and snow clinging to the vehicle can quickly add up to 100 pounds, so break out the scraper. 7) Don’t just leave it idle. Turning a vehicle off and starting it back up is equivalent to about one minute of idling.
Basically, if you’re stopped at a light then let it run, but if you’re going to park for any longer than a minute, turn it off. Also, newer cars only take about 30 to 45 seconds to warm up in the winter, so don’t burn extra fuel by letting your car sit in your driveway for 15 minutes.. 8) Close windows and shut off the AC. Ok, so nobody is really excited about that nice breeze in November, but try to remember this during the summer months. Only leave the fan on until the car cools off instead of just letting it run because it does take energy from the battery, which in turn, draws more from the engine. The open windows cause drag and ruin the aerodynamic design of the vehicle. Obviously, doing both at once is less than thrifty. As far as the argument about which wastes less gas, road tests show them to be about the same. 9) Higher gears use fuel more efficiently. If you drive a manual, try to use the higher gears whenever possible, but without over-revving the engine. For automatics, don’t floor it when going uphill and try not to let the cruise do that either. 10) Buy gas when it’s cold. Gas is thicker when it’s cooler and pumps only measure the volume, so buy your fuel early in the morning or late at night to save your cash and avoid the lines.
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The Hidden Dangers of Mold unaware not only that this problem exists but also that it can cause health problems. Mold is everywhere. In Although many people addition to the bread, oranges don’t realize it, mold can and other food items that cause skin rashes and respiramost people think of, mold is tory problems and can exincredibly common in houseacerbate existing respiratory holds and buildings as well. In problems such as asthma. fact, although There have almany people ready been stumight not exdents that have pect mold to experienced make its home these effects right here in from contact McKendree’s with Holman buildings, Library’s mold. Holman For instance, Library itself a sophomore Caution tape and a sign stating has been “Stay out due to mold” surround the who wished to stricken basement bookshelves in Holman. remain anonyrecently with mous devela mold infestation that poses oped a rash from the mold a serious risk to student and problems at Holman Library faculty health. after only two or three hours First, a little background: of contact with the infected the reason that mold has been area. When asked how he growing in Holman Library is felt about the mold problem, because mold thrives on celhe remarked, “It’s just… lulose, which is essentially a They’re hiding it, of course, plant fiber. Books are combut recently they have it secposed of cellulose because of tioned off down there, which the paper they are made with, is good.” Students need to be so this, along with moisture aware that this threat is real from all of the recent storms, and take extra precautions in has created a perfect breeding situations like these. ground. Although the mold The most important part seems to be mainly contained of public health is awareness. in the basement section curThe old adage that states “an rently, mold spores can and ounce of prevention is worth a do spread. The administration pound of the cure” is certainly is well aware of the situation, correct. By learning about and actions are being taken to problems that can arise, we contain and control the mold; learn how to prevent them. however, many students are
By Shawn Printy Staff Writer
Theresa’s Quote of the Issue: “What lies before us and what lies beyond us is tiny compared to what lies within us.”
~Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Being Smart About Smartphones phone and has a full QWERTY of this phone is application By Anastasia Tompkins keyboard. Almost all major cell access. The creators knew Staff Writer phone carriers offer several, if that, being new to the market, When it comes to how you not all, models of BlackBerunlike the compatible Blackcall people, just a generic, run- berry, downloading applicaries. It weighs 5.3 ounces and of-the-mill cell phone won’t while it has only 4.3 hours of tions would be difficult. Their cut it anymore. Many college continuous talk time, solution was Open students have to balance school Source, which is less it boasts up to 11 work, a job, relationships, a days of standby time. restricted than other social life and extracurricular Although it is still a formats. Unfortuactivities and still remember moderately delicate nately, because it uses to sleep and eat. Some find it phone, few seem to Open Source as well ridiculous that a non-business have had issues with as Google for availoriented person might need a the screen breaking. able applications, this Smartphone, such as a Black“A solid LCD is phone will be a target Berry or iPhone, but with an going to be stronger for potential viruses. endless to-do list, it may not be Another potential than a touch LCD, BlackBerry Curve, all that unreasonable. and the clarity on the downfall is the touch Courtesy of Google “It’s like having a computer screen. For those solid LCD is going Images with you. I like to have evto be much higher,” who are not exceperything in one place because said Will Simpson, a tionally careful with it makes life easier,” said Verizon Wireless technician for their cell phones, this could be Meghan O’Connor, the owner the St. Louis area. a problem, as the G1’s touch of a Palm Treo. For those interested in a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) A new Smartphone is on T-Mobile contract upgrade, the can easily break. The G1 also the horizon and will definitely price is $179. WalMart is retransmits data at almost half give the other forerunners of ported to be selling G1 phones the speed of the BlackBerry the PDA/Smartphone indusfor $150 when a customer Curve. try a run for their money. The The BlackBerry, on the oth- signs up for a new two year T-Mobile G1 combines the contract. Outright, this tiny er hand, has a following of 15 moderately sleek design and piece of technology goes for million users in 140 countries. full QWERTY keyboard of $399. With such an extensive and the BlackBerry Curve, touch The rule of thumb for most well-established foundation, screen capabilities of the Palm new and innovative techthe BlackBerry Curve is not Treo and iPhone, as well as nological advances is to get only affordable at an average the sliding head of the Sidethe second edition or model. of $99 with a new kick. The contract (through Ve- With viruses being a definite new phone possibility and the price tag rizon Wireless), but also sports has thousands of safe being anything but reasonable, a 3.1 megaand easily accessibly waiting for the second version pixel camera, might be the best plan, espeapplications to make Bluetooth, life even simpler. The cially since the vast majority Wi-Fi access of college students do not have voice clarity of the and Google Curve is substantially $200 just lying around in their Android operbetter than that of the checking accounts, and they T-Mobile G1, Courtesy of ating system. G1. However, the Curve probably don’t want to blow it Google Images The T-Mobile on a cell phone if they do. has the full retail value G1 weighs 5.6 ounces and Overall, the BlackBerry of the G1 and only has a 2.0 offers five hours of continuCurve comes out on top accesmegapixel camera/camcorder. ous talk time with five days of sibility wise and technologiResearch In Motion standby time. The phone itself cally speaking; however, if the (RIM), the company that crecomes with a one gigabyte G1 gains popularity and more ated the BlackBerry, offers SD card, wall charger, battery, secure models are released, numerous models to accomUSB cable and a hands-free it has the chance to take first modate many consumers. The headset. place. Curve has taken the world The primary downfall by storm. It is their lightest
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Caution: Dangerous Chemicals
terials are sorted into organic and inorganic waste and are then stored in sealed bins. At Potassium chromate, lead the end of every semester, nitrate, ammonium dichroa chemical waste collection mate. These names may company takes the accumusound like something out lated waste and disposes of it of science fiction, but they safely. No harmful chemicals can be found no further than are ever poured down sinks our own McKendree science or left to ventilate into the building. Voigt is home to air. Hollis estimated that the dozens of different chemicals school spends about $10,000 that students and faculty use annually on safe chemical every day in lab projects. disposal. Some of these chemicals are General safety common, harmmeasures are taken Keeping the less substances, in accordance with environment and OSHA and EPA but many are ourselves safe reactive, flamregulations. Like mable or toxic. is part of being other labs, Voigt is At the end of responsible in the subject to random a long day in inspections with field of science. the lab, what fines for even one happens to these unlabelled beaker. chemicals? Are they disposed Students working with noxof safely or do they pose a ious chemicals keep the subhazard to us and our environ- stances under yearly inspected ment? An interview with lab fume hoods. Binders containmanager Gail Hollis revealed ing material safety data sheets the safety measures being listing chemical information taken. are kept in each lab in case of The first step in the chain accidents. McKendree’s insurof chemical safety proceance company has conducted dure is the organization of regulation inspections and chemicals. Hollis opened a found no serious violations. locked chemical closet to “I think that was proactive on show a chemical color-coding the University’s part,” Hollis system. Toxic chemicals are said of the decision to make stored together, as are nonsuch inspections. toxic ones. Flammable and Much of this regulation reactive substances are placed and organization in Voigt has on separate shelves to prevent been instituted in the last few dangerous mixing even in years. Keeping the environthe event of an earthquake or ment and ourselves safe is other disaster. part of being responsible After their use in the lab, in the field of science. We chemicals are either placed in can all breathe a little easier marked lab waste cans, found knowing that McKendree’s in every lab classroom, or in chemicals are being safely closed waste bottles. The ma- handled.
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Technos 2008: An Astounding, Multicultural Experience Part Three: The Keio, A Broken Suitcase and Technos
By Miranda Linneman mate resource. Originally from Staff Writer New Zealand, Stephen spoke fluent Japanese and knew the The city was quiet, cool and customs like a near-native; we still as our party approached learned immediately to appreits destination: the exquisite ciate his demeanor and painsKeio Plaza Hotel. We were in taking efforts. the Shinjuku district of Japan, In the next few minutes, home to the tallest buildings Stephen issued each guest a in all the regions of Tokyo, the folder with details about the most beautiful skylines in the eastern hemisphere and also the trip, vouchers for meals, a complete guide-book with a most busy rail station. Smiling, we walked through map of Tokyo and a run-down of how we would be spending the entrance of the hotel and our time at the Keio. He also were filmed by giggling Japainformed us that our rooms nese school girls and waving were waiting for us Japanese guys. Smiling, we walked as was a welcome Never before had any of us through the entrance committee from experienced such of the hotel and were Technos College a scene! Pullfilmed by giggling that would love to ing our luggage Japanese school girls meet us whenever we were settled in. clumsily, the and waving Japanese As I rode up the surge of camera guys. elevator, accomcrews created an panied by a few atmosphere I had only imagined on a Hollywood other guests and some Technos red carpet. We were greeted by students, I discovered that my suitcase had been damaged beour guide extraordinaire, Steyond use. How embarrassing. phen, as we entered the main It was already late into the evelobby of the palace-like hotel. ning and I assumed that many His face was beaming with excitement and radiating a hos- department stores had closed, but I had to try. I absolutely pitable glow, which eased our needed a new one. travel-harried minds. “Hello, I turned to the Japanese and welcome to all of you,” he student on my right and tried exclaimed with enthusiasm. to explain my situation to her, Throughout the trip he but the awkward usage of hand proved himself to be the ulti-
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signals and gestures was hardly clear communication. We laughed at our lack of understanding but eventually made our way back to the main lobby, where my friend explained to Stephen in Japanese what had happened. Stephen told me that some of the stores may still be open, but that I would be paying a considerable amount of Yen for a suitcase, though it would be high quality. He called over a few more students and asked them to accompany me on my quest. I was led by a small entourage of Japanese students down the clean streets of Shinjuku. We couldn’t talk much to one another, but we knew a common cause. A short, hip student seemed to take this mission as a personal task. He opened the doors to the department store, which was about to close for the night, and we quickly ran inside. He questioned the department store clerks about
had taken me on as his spethe location of a suitcase until cial assignment of hospitality finally, on the fourth floor, we and shown me my first found a variety of taste of what the Japasuitcases. nese will do for their The young man guests; they make every ran up to a clerk ounce of effort to be in the department completely welcoming, and asked a few accommodating and questions. He exkind. While I had inplained to me that convenienced him, I’m many of the suitShinjuku Night Life sure, he never acted like cases were quite it was a big deal, and expensive and that instead wanted to befriend me. I would have to spend a good Back in my hotel room, I sum of money, but I sighed and stood in front of the window to told him that would be fine. take it all in. The lights of the Translating, he told me the cost city glimmered and winked at of a suitcase and helped me through the buying process as I me, almost as if they too were acknowledging this rare opporbegrudgingly put forth money. tunity I had been given. I am I didn’t realize I’d be cutting off an arm and a leg in order to truly in Tokyo. If I had awoken in my own bed at home, it pay for my new Japanese slim line silver suitcase! Hefty price would’ve all been a beautiful dream. That night, lying in aside, I was quite relieved and the luxurious bed, I remember had a new hero. thinking that I had experienced Though I didn’t know his a dream come true. name, the Japanese student made quite an impression. He
New School Year Brings New Faces By Tirzah Dawson Staff Writer Bringing with them a variety of experience, talents and sound advice for students, two new faces have joined the McKendree faculty: Dr. Rick Bonsall and Dr. Nichole DeWall. Dr. Bonsall worked his way up from an adjunct teacher to a full-time faculty member after joining the business faculty in 2007. As an Associate Professor of Marketing, his duties include teaching upper level undergraduate courses and MBA courses in marketing as well as management. He is working on an online course for the AiM program and represents the School of Business for the Council on Teacher
ent levels of management in Education. various businesses. When he Bonsall’s education history started at McKendree, Bonis as extensive as it is varied. sall was looking forward to He obtained an Associate’s sharing his experiences with Degree in Radio Communicahis students to bring depth tions Technology from the and real-life stories to the Community College of the Air classroom. Force, a BachDr. Bonsall’s elor’s Degree advice for busiin Occupationness majors is that al Education they keep their from Southtextbooks. He feels ern Illinois that out in the “real University at world” business Carbondale majors can use the Dr. Bonsall, new marketing and two Masprofessor knowledge and ter’s Degrees resources from in Adult Education from Troy State and their textbooks to make them invaluable employees. Management from Webster “Knowledge is power,” University. While at Webster, Bonsall said. “Make sure you he also earned his Doctorate in don’t lose yours.” He also Management. He has had the advised, “Never stop learnopportunity to work in differContinued on p. 7
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Oxfam America Takes Root at McK By Deanne Puloka no surprise that McK-4-OA is Staff Writer Motl’s brainchild. Established Do you ever get Facebook earlier this semester on the group requests, either for repopular Facebook website, ally good or just really silly McK-4-OA’s, (McKendree for causes? Some might ignore Oxfam America), purpose is such requests, while others to bring awareness of Oxfam might accept the requests and America and its anticipated then never visit the groups’ work on campus. pages. Whether you are already Motl became involved with a member of the new Facebook Oxfam America during her group McK-4-OA (McKendree first year at McKendree. As a Oxfam for America) or not, this major student coordinator for is a group that deserves your the Center for Public Service’s attention, not just a click of annual Hunger and Homelessyour mouse. ness Awareness Week in 2006, McK-4-OA is the McKenMotl was “nearly flooded” dree branch for social juswith Oxfam literature. Having tice group Oxfam America. decided that the group was one According to their website, that she could “stand behind,” Oxfam America is an internaMotl has been pushing its istional relief and development sues ever since. organization that strives to Over the summer, Motl create long-lasting solutions was accepted into the highly to poverty, hunger and social competitive Oxfam CHANGE injustices in over 26 countries Initiative program, which gives in seven regions worldwide. first and second-year college Established in 1942 as students the opportunity to Oxford Committee for Famine become actively involved in Relief by a group of QuakOxfam America’s social justice ers, Oxfam first began sending mission. Along with just 50 materials and financial aid to other students from around the groups aiding the poor through- world, Motl attended a weekout Europe. As the years went long Oxfam training session in on, Oxfam expanded to meet Boston, Massachusetts. the needs of people living in “Some people joke that it’s OA developing nations. Twentyboot camp, but it was really a eight years great experience to later, Oxfam know that other stuAmerica was dents were working formed. Oxon campaigns and fam America’s experiencing similar current issues that I was.” campaigns In addition to the Kaitlyne Motl (left) at the include Fair Oxfam CHANGE program over history and facts Trade, Extracabout the group, the summer in Boston, Mass. tive Industries, Motl says she Climate Change, Fasts and learned valuable skills such as Emergency Assistance. lobbying with government offiOxfam America is junior cials, petitioning, working with Kaitylne Motl’s passion. Her the media “and so much more. room is filled with posters and I couldn’t believe that so much materials on the group, and she could be fit into so little time!” is always ready with informaAs part of the selection tion on the latest global crisis process and commitment to that Oxfam is assisting. It is the CHANGE program, Motl
had to come up with a one year plan to help implement Oxfam’s campaigns and mission on the McKendree campus. “My vision for my ’CHANGE year’ was to create more awareness about OA at McK, its mission, its campaigns, and get people involved in the national organization.” While she continues to volunteer and work at CPS, Motl hopes that McK-4-OA will be a success in involving students with Oxfam. Motl stresses that MCK-4OA is not a registered student organization, but rather a means for interested individuals to access resources, get questions answered and to come up with ideas regarding what can be done on campus. Right now her goal is for the entity to act as an organizer for others to get involved and take action. However, it is still a work in progress. Motl says, “It truly is up to students and staff to take the initiative if they are interested, and get moving! Poverty and all its manifestations are not going to solve themselves, you know.” Motl also emphasizes that not just one person can solve all the world’s problems, either. “The thing is, I do help in my own ways [through volunteering and working at the Center for Public Service]. But, I won’t be at McKendree forever, and I believe that development and sustainability of an organization can only be established through multilateral action; many people working on an action or idea.” McK-4-OA does not have meeting times or discussions outside of Facebook, but if you are interested in forming a club or a teach-in to educate and involve your organization, residence hall or Greek society, please contact Kaitlyne Motl at kamotl@mckendree.edu.
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Shakespeare play for the first time. She remembers being ing. Set personal goals, both “completely transfixed by the short and long term. In life, power of the story and the as in business, those with an evergreen plan will succeed.” language” of Romeo and Juliet. Her developed love and Bonsall is a prime example of his advice for students. passion for literature continued into graduate school where she His own personal goals led grew interested in the hishim through different levels tory of the Renaissance and its of management and landed literature. him at McKendree UniverDr. DeWall’s advice for sity, a students is, first and foremost, position he feels fortunate to “(N)ever let anyone tell you to be in. Bonsall enjoys his that an English major is pointcolleagues as well as his less or impractical.” DeWall students. When Bonsall isn’t teach- went on to say that ing, he enjoys reading murder employers in various fields value English Majors due to mysteries, watching science their education fiction shows and in thinking and attending events writing critically held at the Hetas well as speaktenhausen Center ing with elofor the Arts. quence. English English majors, she said, majors will also obtain jobs as Dr. DeWall, new English have the opportuprofessor English teachers, nity to experience lawyers, publia new, energetic cists and more. “The study of teacher in literature, I think, forces you the classroom. Dr. Nichole to do something that is diffiDeWall joined the English cult to do in today’s society: to division this fall. With a pause, find quiet and appreciate Bachelor’s Degree from St. beauty. To do so is ennobling Olaf College, a Master’s and, ultimately, something that Degree from the University makes us better to ourselves of Nebraska at Lincoln and and others” she explained. a Doctorate from NorthDeWall’s talents and enjoyeastern University, DeWall ment extend beyond literature. specializes in early British Literature up to the Romantic She enjoys hiking with her dog, Billy Budd, deciphering period. She teaches literary The New York Times crossworks such as Beowulf, the word puzzle and playing and medieval Canterbury Tales singing with her husband, Briand Shakespeare’s Hamlet. an. She is currently researching DeWall also teaches some her own creative composition courses. Before coming to McKen- project: forming a Shakespeare dree, DeWall taught at a large Garden composed of all the flowers from Shakespeare’s university in Boston. plays. Although her experiences Dr. Bonsall and Dr. DeWall there were valuable, she did are positive additions to the not envision herself staying permanently. DeWall Business and English was looking forward to teach- Divisions. If you cross their paths, be sure to give them a ing in a smaller big smile and a hearty welcome environment and knowing to McKendree University. her students personally. DeWall became interested On behalf ot the entire in Early Modern literature in Review Crew, welcome to high school when she read a McKendree!
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Hear It, See It, Read It offers students a little insight into new releases of music, movies and books. See It... Read It... Hear It...
By David Hodges Public Relations/Assistant Editor
Rock:
The Cure: 4:13 Dream
The 13th studio longplayer from the legendary Goth rockers led by Robert Smith introduces this 2008 album release. Now down to a quartet (Smith, Simon Gallup, Porl Thompson and Jason Cooper), the band continue to musically evolve while dealing with subjects like relationships, the material world, politics and religion. The songs on 4:13 Dream are stripped down and “in your face” while also sounding very much like The Cure. This album includes the singles ‘The Only One’, ‘Freakshow’, ‘Sleep When I’m Dead’ and ‘The Perfect Boy.’
Hip-Hop:
Prodigy (Mobb Deep): Product of the 80’s Product of the 80’s is the Queens rapper’s second release since he’s become a product of the New York State Department of Correctional Services (where he’s serving three and a half years on an illegal weapons charge). Recorded in conjunction with his bleak, keyboard-laden H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 (and aided by MC running mates Un Pacino and Big Twins), this is a trip back to the 808 drum machines of 1980’s New York. The production, largely handled by the duo Sid Roams, emphasizes “She Blinded Me With Science” synths and sparse programming, giving Prodigy plenty of room to roam, recalling dangerous forays into Brooklyn (“Cold World”) and makeshift weaponry (“Box Cutters”) with eerie nostalgia.
Comedy:
God’s Gift to Women By Michael Baisden
From the producers of “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” and “Knocked Up” comes a comic look at one guy’s arduous quest to grow up and get over the heartbreak of being dumped -- if he can only make himself start “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” Struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is hit hard when his girlfriend of six years, television star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), dumps him and he finds himself alone. To clear his head, Peter takes an impulsive trip to Oahu, where he is confronted by his worst nightmare: his ex and her tragically hip new Britishrocker boyfriend, Aldous (Russell Brand). But as he torments himself with the reality of Sarah’s new life, he finds relief in a flirtation with Rachel (Mila Kunis), a beautiful resort employee whose laidback approach tempts him to rejoin the world.
After years of struggling in Chicago, Julian Payne gets his big break: a top radio station in Houston hires him to host their latenight talk show. On his last night in Chicago, he stumbles into bed with the sexy and intriguing Olivia Brown, who assures Julian that a no promises-no commitment evening is just what she’s looking for. Once in Houston, Julian meets and pursues the beautiful Dr. Terri Ross, a woman with class and her own counseling practice. But Olivia has her own plans for Julian, who soon finds himself in a situation with a deranged woman who is determinded to win him over--or make his life a living hell.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Suspense: Hell Ride
“Hell Ride” is a raucous throwback to the days of the Sergio Leone spaghetti western, with a heaping helping of testosterone-fueled chopper action thrown into the mix. Writer/director Larry Bishop takes on a third role as Pistolero, head honcho of the Victors, a group of bikers who are out to avenge the murder of one of their members at the hands of the 666ers, a rival gang whose actions live up to their hellish moniker. Along with his cohorts, the Gent (deviously portrayed by Michael Madsen) and the mysterious Comanche (Eric Balfour), Pistolero aims to take down the Deuce and Billy Wings, menacing leaders of the 666ers, but a mutiny looms on the horizon when his commitment to profit is questioned by a few of his fellow Victors. An even larger story unravels when previously unknown information about Comanche resurrects ghosts from Pistolero’s past.
He-Motions By T.D. Jakes Some men may often feel the pressure of fulfilling many roles in life, from father to son to businessman. Now T.D. Jakes comes to your aid with a guidebook to help men understand their own needs for emotional and spiritual support. He offers practical, sound answers to assist men in expressing their needs and having them met in healthily and wholesome ways by those they love. This is a candid, no-holds-barred look at sexuality, spirituality and the seldom mentioned but extremely important emotions that shape success in every area of a man’s life. Using examples from his own life, as well as from the lives of the thousands of men he has counseled, Jakes gives detailed advice on how to move from struggle to success, from victim to victory.
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Fashion Forward: Much Ado About Shoes
Compared to previous shoe, and a loafer is a good seasons, shoe colors got staple for any man to have. darker but remained versatile. Ditch the tassels and go for The preseason sales Today’s alternasomething more already have started, and tives to traditional streamlined. it’s definitely not sunny and black shoes are Avoid overly warm. It’s about time to start deep cherry or deep square-toed thinking about what you’ll be blue, chocolate shoes. The new wearing since the leaves have brown or olive, shape is slightly changed color and the air violet or black more rounded and has turned crisp. Designers chalk. Conservaless extreme. This and brands looked to the past tive taste has not is particularly for inspiration this season, Heeled Mary Janes, been neglected, good if you’re on channeling haute hippies to though, as new col- Courtesy of Google Images a budget because rough rockers and everything lections represent the new shapes in-between. The results aren’t lots of dark-colored footwear. will be less dated and will last merely an imitation, however. Many shoes feature a few you for more than one season. By adding their own twist to different shades that either go For casual situations the classics, designers have with each other or contrast. where you need attractive but given us some unforgettable In some styles, contrasting comfortable footwear, you looks we’ll be sure to wear colors are highlighted even should try a driving moccasin. well into spring and even more by different materials. For this fall try warm brown next fall. Gold and silver shades faded leather and a soft, causal sole. To help guide you through out and got more modest and There are many casual the shoe department, here’s pale. shoes that can be worn to some useful hints for helping Patent leather continues work, too, so don’t let that you spot your next footwear to be a top footwear trend. limit your options. If you’re must-have. Without a doubt, recent fashnot strictly casual, then both Some fashion designers ion trends have introduced lace shoes and loafers can are giving a new lease on life more complex ideas. Glossy look dressed up and underto the trends of past decades. materials are now used with stated depending on what you Others are trying to look leather, velvet and suede. choose to pair with it. Try a into the future. The interacSome shoes even feature diflace-up style sneaker in poltion of these trends is what ferent textures. Another hot ished leather for casual-day influences trend is patent comfort at work. contempoleather of Now that you know what rary fashion. pearl shades. styles are in this fall, it’s time Creating the Materials are to update your wardrobe. fall footwear actually in the Picking up the right shoe all collections, spotlight these depends on your usual activimany fash‘Night Grooves’ from Unlisted by days. Python ties. Trendy or not, your shoes Kenneth Cole ion designand croconeed to be of high quality to ers relied dile leather last. So choose a shoe that acon the ideas they came up footwear is competing with knowledges the latest trends with last spring. A hit fashion smooth leather models. There without being overstated. trend is still expressing an are also styles of print leather That way, the details of your extreme femininity embodied and leather with a delicate, well-made shoes will make in amazingly high heels or in decorated pattern. it last for seasons to come a silent “cat’s step” that flat Now for men, the botand you always look fashion sole shoes create. tom line is a good classic forward.
By Nicole Neal Staff Writer
Have a fashion tip or trend you’d like to share? E-mail us at mckreview@mckendree. edu!
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was just pounding.” Sophomore accounting major Rosza Brown, who participated in dents as well, volunteered for the narcotics/money launderthe program. Dr. Quisenbering case, noted, “What you ry noted, “The biggest benefit usually see on TV is just a is that this tells you whether watered down version of this is something you want to what really goes on. You do or don’t want to do, kind really have to pay attention of like an to detail when interndealing with situship.” ations like this. WearYou also have to ing bulletknow how to be a proof IRS dominant person vests and in tough situations carrying when confronting red “guns” Sophomore Shari Thurnau and Senior someone who is and hand- Lindsay Amerson search for evidence in the wrong.” cuffs, the The program students were split into three lasted from 9 a.m. to 3:30 groups, and each group parp.m. and included an inticipated in one of the three formal lunch where agents exercises available: a tax were dispersed among the case investigating false tax students so the students could returns, a money laundering/ relax while talking to the narcotics case and a business agents and asking questions. case studying a bar owner Sophomore accounting major with two sets of books. Tracy Coble added, “I really Sophomore and accountliked getting to work with the ing major Shari Thurnau, agents and talk to them about who participated in the tax what they do on a day to day case, stated, “[I] loved that basis. I’ve always wanted the students actually got to do to go into accounting, but I the work and decide where just wasn’t sure how happy to go with the case. ObviI would be at a regular desk ously the agents helped, but job. This is a career I am the majority of it was allowdefinitely going to consider ing us to figure out what to more now.” do with the information we Assistant United States had.” IRS spokeswoman and Attorney for the Southern Special Agent Maria Suarez District of Illinois Norman explained that students were Smith also spoke during told the initial facts of the lunch, discussing his role in investigation and then invited the process and sharing some to ask questions in order to of his experiences with the help students “think like a students. The day concluded Special Agent.” For instance, with a demonstration and with the tax case Thurnau explanation of the application participated in, students process to become part of the asked to see bank records, tax IRS Criminal Investigation returns and criminal records, Division. All participants and even went into the susreceived IRS badges and a pects’ trash to find evidence. certificate of completion. Although the program Sophomore accounting major sounded interesting when his Carrie Meyer concluded, neighbor explained it, Dr. “I would definitely do the Quisenberry admitted, “It “McKendree Project” again. was better than I imagined. It was an awesome experiI had no idea it would be as ence and I am very interested realistic as it was; it seemed in learning more about this like the real thing. My heart career.”
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Rotaract Revives Nepalese Library
shipping them to Nepal. But gradually, after many discussions, we decided to fundraise As home to many interna- and buy the books in Nepal tional students, McKendree is and send it out to the commaking a name for itself on a munity we chose,” Timilsina global scale. said. McKendree’s Rotaract Some people may wonder Club, a service organization why the club chose to center for young adults supported their project on Nepal, and by the local Rotary Clubs, is Timilsina had an answer. working on a project called “Nepal is one of the least Books for Nepal. Essentially, developed countries; their the club is providing resourc- needs are inherent,” Timilsina es and money for the Kamala said. Community Library, which As an added bonus, sevis located in Dhungrebas, eral international students at Sindhuli, McKendree are Nepal. also from Nepal, Junior including junior Nishant Bhusan Shrestha Timilsina, who is from the an intersame location national where the club student is planning the from Nepal project. Kamala Community Library in and current One of the reNepal Rotaract presicent fundraisers done dent, explained that during by Rotaract was a 5K Run the club’s initial years they event which was organized by never got to start a project the Rotary Club of O’Fallon. like Books for Nepal. After Members raised about $700 being active for five years, in two hours from pledges this is Rotaract’s first interna- made by McKendree faculty. tional project. Future fundraising plans “I thought of designing include working with Barnes a project since we really and Nobles Bookstore. A wanted to do one. I was trycoupon will be made availing to think of something for able to students, and when a long time. Then one day, I a student uses the coupon went to the [Holman] library during a designated weekend, and they were giving me all purchases will be slightly books for free. These things discounted and a percent of rarely happen in Nepal. I saw the purchase will be sent to a bunch of good economics the Rotaract funds. books, and I took them with So far, Rotaract has accume; the librarian told me they mulated over $2,500, thanks were getting rid of them if the to fundraising, numerous students do not take them. donations made by Rotary “I thought how good it members and a significant dowould be if these books were nation by the Student Governgiven to the poor Nepalese ment Association. students in rural communiFor more information, ties. Thus, I had an idea of contact Rotaract president putting together a project of Nishant Timilsina at ntimiltaking all these books and sina@mckendree.edu.
By Michael Anderson Staff Writer
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In the Service of Others: Getting Into Community Service By Sarah Adams Staff Writer
As students at a college that requires community service for Sitting on the steps of Upper most of its best scholarships and encourages all students to Deneen and waiting to go do participate in such projects, we community service at Highare all familiar with the reasons land Animal Shelter, I had to often cited for performing comask myself why I was there. I munity service. It improves had had a long day of classes, the community, looks good on including my difficult Honors resumes, etc. But English class, personal benefits are eaten faster than worth noting as well. was healthy in Difficult classes, order to be here on busy social lives and time and had more other stresses of colhomework than I lege life can become really wanted to all-consuming, and think about. There it is essential for our were other things Cubby, Highland Animal own well-being that Shelter’s Cat of the Month I could be--and we turn outward and maybe should be-remember the world around us. doing. Yet as the group boarded the McKendree van, I felt some There is less isolation every year in our society; what afof the frazzled feelings and fects one area of the country worries drift away. It felt good easily affects another. What to be getting off campus and happens in a country across the working for something other ocean can have repercussions than teacher praise and a letter here. We need to keep a worldgrade. When we reached the wide view, and helping out shelter and I settled into my in the community is the first task of cleaning cat cages, my step in that direction. We can’t mood improved even more. ignore each other, especially in Animals are something I am close communities. familiar with and the rhythmic To get into community process of cleaning cages and service, you don’t need much; petting cats was a welcome mostly a good attitude and the change from some of my more will to find a way to help out. chaotic classes. By the time we McKendree’s own organization left, I was physically tired but MCAT (McKendree Commumore able to take on the other nity Action Team) is a good kinds of work I had left to do. place to start if you need help.
Through MCAT you can find a project and its participants. The contact for this program is Dr. Lyn Huxford, who can be reached at lhuxford@mckendree.edu. Or you can visit Carnegie 110 for more information. If you are looking to do something on your own, there are just a few things you need to take care of. First, find a project you really want to do. Community service is best done when you are willing and engaged in your work. Don’t volunteer at a child care facility if you are squeamish about baby drool. Then, find some friends to accompany you. It’s always nice to work with someone you know and you will feel less intimidated being in places like homeless shelters that don’t always have the best conditions. Next, call the place you want to help, tell them the size of your group and ask for a good time to come. Finally, find transportation; carpooling is always an excellent option. Put these things together and you are ready to go. Whether for a requirement on a scholarship or just as your own project, community service is great for all involved. You don’t need to be some ultra-charismatic leader or have any high-minded reasons to do it. All you need is the willingness to serve others.
What’s new with Newman? *Thanksgiving Dinner for the Poor and Lonely of Belleville* Each year the St. Vincent de Paul Society feeds about 700 dinners on Thanksgiving Day in Belleville. You can help on Wednesday night and/or Thanksgiving Day; contact Erin for more information at x6418 or erhammond@mckendree.edu.
*Bring a Friend Month* November is bring a friend month at the Catholic Student Center. For each person you bring to Mass each week, you can be entered into a drawing for Target and Gas gift cards. Just a thank you for spreading the word about Mass on campus!
*Mass on Sunday Nights at 8 pm in Bothwell Chapel (upstairs)* (Note: there will be no on-campus Mass Nov. 30 due to Thanksgiving Break)
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An Update from SGA By Braden Posey SGA President Student Government has once again had a busy month. Some of the activities and events sponsored by SGA included: a free bagel handout in Piper, the first annual Charity Poker Championship held in Ames, awarding Kendra Sigafoos this year’s first Bearcat of the Month award and continuing work on the new Registered Student Organization offices in the Lower Level of Pearsons Hall. SGA’s bagel give away was a huge success and helped to promote awareness of this year’s SGA to the Lebanon campus. Over the course of two hours the SGA managed to hand out close to 80 bagels to over 140 students. Keep an eye out for future SGA giveaways and the new SGA promotional tent (it’s brand new and will be
purple and white with “McK of the faculty and was selected SGA” written on it). for her incredible work ethic, Also, SGA has teamed with numerous contributions to Walton Hall to create the first McKendree and success in and annual Charity Poker Champiout of the classroom. Good job onship. For the Kendra! As a small price of two result of her donated cans of win she will food anyone from be receiving a McKendree can gift card to Las play to win $50. Cabanas. The event will be Finally, the first tournaSGA has been ment of its kind hard at work at McKendree SGA President Braden Posey cuts planning and and will become coordinating the ribbon on 1828. a yearly tradithe new Regtion. Once again, keep an eye istered Student Office space in on your email for further poker the Lower Level of Pearson’s tournaments throughout the Hall. The space has yet to be year. operational but will include Besides promoting charseating areas, phone lines and ity poker, SGA has been busy numerous other goodies for finding the first Bearcat of the RSO’s on campus. Luckily, Month for the Fall semester. space is still available! RSO’s Kendra Sigafoos has been interested in a desk should chosen for this month. Kendra email sga@mckendree.edu. was nominated by a member
October Bearcat of the Month: By Chris Mondy Staff Writer
Kendra Sigafoos
October’s Bearcat of the Month is senior Kendra Sigafoos, who was nominated by Dr. Martha Patterson. Sigafoos is the former president of the Literary Interest Society, an active member of the English Honor Society; she has been an editor for The Montage as well as a writer and editor for the McKendree Review. Her current column is “The Soapbox” section of the newspaper. “She organized bake sales, a poetry slam, a Halloween reading night and a Chicago trip to
view a professionally produced Shakespeare play [as Literary Interest Society President],” Patterson said of Sigafoos. “Kendra is a great example of what every Bearcat should strive to be: hardworking, responsible and involved,” said Student Government president Braden Posey. To help Sigafoos celebrate her selection as Bearcat of the Month, Student Government Association is giving her a twenty-dollar gift card to Las Cabanas Mexican Restaurant in Lebanon. After graduating from McKendree in December, Sigafoos
plans to go to graduate school to pursue her Masters in fiction writing. “I would love to have a career as a writer,” Sigafoos said, “but, since bills must be paid, I would like to teach creative writing.” Sigafoos also said that attending McKendree has been a great experience. “I feel that the faculty, staff and my fellow students have helped shape me as an adult, and I’m dedicated to being as involved and proactive with McKendree as I can be,” she said. On behalf of the entire Review Crew, congratulations to Kendra Sigafoos for being awarded October Bearcat of the Month! Stay tuned for the next issue to see who the November Bearcat of the Month is!
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Vol. 87, No. 3 McK Fact Attack: A Time-Honored Tradition: Student Journalism at McKendree By Stephanie Coartney Associate Editor The history of McKendree publications dates back into the early 19th century. The McKendree Review has proven to be a time-tested piece of student work. On Nov. 15, 1921, the first issue of the student produced McKendree Review appeared. It began as a weekly publication consisting of four to six pages depending on the events occurring around campus. Although its main purpose was to report weekly campus activities, a number of editorials expressing student feelings and opinions were also included. One of the Review’s early editors, Milburn P. Akers, developed his love for jour-
nalism while working on the tors whose combined efforts student newspaper. As publish- create an informative and er of the Wood River Journal entertaining publication for years later, Akers was known the campus community. for using his position and In 1928, the McKendree experience with publications administration put together to benefit McKendree’s current a Centennial book to comstudent journalists. memorate the For many years, first hundred The Review began as a years of the he supervised the weekly publication that college’s hisprinting of the McKendree Review consisted of between tory. Although four and six pages. in the office of the Review the Wood River had only been Journal. in existence The first Review staff was for seven years then, the made up of only four members: book’s author predicted that Editor Mabel Bower, Assistant it “bids fair to become the Editor Mildred Wilton, Circulongest lived of all McKenlation Manager Violet Glenn dree’s periodicals.” With an and Business Manager Fred ever-growing staff and wide Faverty. Eighty-seven years collection of readers, the Relater, McKendree’s Review view continues to fulfill that Crew boasts more than thirty prophesy. dedicated writers and edi-
Introducing Blink and Rorschach in “Pregnancy” by Sarah Adams
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McK Singles
Anastasia Tompkins Anastasia is a senior at McKendree who is looking for someone highly motivated in his chosen career field and dedicated to academics. He must love taking adventuresome road trips and not mind smokers. Anastsia’s idea of a perfect date would be going out for sushi, grabbing some after-dinner coffee and going ice skating. Her main priority in life is currently to obtain her bachelor’s degree. Having been a figure skater for 11 years, she feels most at home at the Ohio State University ice rink. When looking for a mate, Anastasia enjoys “really random tackle hugs and spontaneous kisses.”
ChrisTopher\ Miller
Christopher is a junior at McKendree whose idea of the perfect date would be going to dinner and a movie, followed by a nice long conversation. He is looking for a girl who is smart, funny, has a good smile and great personality. Some of Christopher’s main goals right now are to be the best person he can and make the most of his time at McKendree. He loves to spend time with his family and feels most at home when he’s at large family gatherings during the holidays. A few of Christopher’s unique hobbies include playing guitar, drawing and taking photographs.
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The Soapbox: A Initial Review of 1828 Lair be better? Cheaper? More energy efficient? There’s empty By Kendra Sigafoos wall space above the counter, Assistant Editor and the menus for breakfast, McKendree’s new dining lunch and dinner could be up facility, 1828, celebrated all the time. It would be easier its grand opening on Wed., and less costly to just have one Oct. 29. After it was open big menu board with all the a week, I’d already heard food listed and the times of a slew of complaints, so I service. decided to check out McKI was disappointed to see endree’s new café. that much of what had been ofI’d been told that the lines fered in the Lair wasn’t on the were long, that people had menu. One of the great things to wait for thirty minutes to about the Lair was that there order and that it took even were seemingly endless comlonger for the food to arrive. binations. The Lair had daily I didn’t have specials, too. I to wait half an saw a special hour, but I did advertised have to wait at the grand for ten minopening of utes and there 1828, but it were only a was a regular few people in menu item! front of me. If The soda machine at 1828. There were there were more less than twenty than one register, people in 1828, but the sound orders could be taken much was deafening. The students quicker. The point of 1828 and faculty weren’t loud, but was, after all, to be able to the music sure was. I heard accommodate more diners, R&B, easy listening and old so why is there only one school rap in succession. Addregister? McKendree would ing to the noise is the unclear have been better served if and squeaky microphone used the $17,000 spent on the to announce orders. espresso machine had been In the Lair, I knew that directed toward a second wherever I sat I’d be watching register instead. something different. At any While waiting, I should given time you could watch a have been deciding what to music channel, sports, a movie order, but I couldn’t read the and a sitcom or soap opera menu until I was almost at on one of the four TVs. 1828, the register. The LCD screen however, boasts two huge flat and the size of the food screen TVs. I had the option options are too small to be of the Tyra Banks show or the seen from more than a few Ellen DeGeneres show. Even feet away. I’m not impressed if I’d wanted to watch the Tyra by the LCD screen. “It’s not show, I would have had to like it does anything special know how to read lips. Only like change colors,” one Ellen had subtitles. student said. Another thing much missed Wouldn’t a dry erase board, chalk board or a menu Continued on p. 15 board like the one in the
Nov. 4, 2008
Rebuilding the American Dream By Mike Arnold Contributing Writer I’ve spent the last few months thinking long and hard about America, its people and the meaning of the American promise to each of us as citizens of this country, the promise that was handed down to us from our founding fathers with one instruction: Do your best to make these things real. Opportunity, equality, social and economic justice and a fair shake for all of our citizens, the American dream is a positive influence around the world for a more just and peaceful existence. These are the things that give our lives hope, shape and meaning. They are the ties that bind us together and give us faith in our contract with one another. Part of our duty as citizens is to measure the distance between that American promise and American reality. Many Americans are losing their jobs, their homes, seeing their retirement funds disappear, have no healthcare or have been abandoned in our inner cities. The distance between that promise and that reality has never been greater or more painful. I believe down to my blood and bones that Barack Obama has taken the mea-
sure of that distance in his own world will never be able to tear life and in his work. I believe that house down. he understands, in his heart, the They will, however, be leavcost of that distance, through ing office, dropping the nablood and suffering, in the tional tragedies of Katrina, Iraq lives of everyday Americans. I and our financial crisis in our believe as President, he would laps. Our house of dreams has work to restore that promise to been abused, looted and left in so many of our fellow citizens a terrible state of disrepair. It who have justifiably lost faith needs care. It needs saving. It in its meaning. After the disasneeds defending against those trous adminwho would sell istration of it down the river Our house of dreams for power or a the past eight years, we has been abused, looted quick buck. It need someone needs strong and left in a terrible arms, hearts and to lead us in state of disrepair. It an American minds. It needs reclamasomeone with needs care. It needs tion project. saving...It needs us. Barack Obama’s Since graduunderstanding, ating from temperateness, McKendree last May, I have deliberativeness, maturity, taken a job in one of the largest compassion, toughness and remaining tire factories in the faith, to help us rebuild our country in an attempt to raise house once again. But most imfunds for graduate school next portantly, it needs us: you and year. Since taking the job and me. It needs each of us to stand subsequently being thrown up and be heard, to build that into the world of busted coffee house with the generosity that machines and graveyard shifts, is at the heart of the American I’ve found that America, parpromise: A house that is truer ticularly its working class, reand big enough to contain the mains a repository of people’s hopes and dreams of all of our hopes, possibilities and desires, fellow citizens. That is where and that despite the terrible ero- our future lies. We will rise or sion to our standing around the fall as a people by our abilworld, accomplished by our re- ity to accomplish this task. I cent administration, we remain, don’t know about you, but I for many, a house of dreams. want that dream back; I want All of the George Bushes and my America back; I want my all of the Dick Cheneys of the country back.
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Vol. 87, No. 3
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Puppies for Dollars mother that go untreated during pregnancy. As if that were not enough, brokers pack pupHow much is that doggie in pies into crates for airplanes and trucks to send them to pet the window? It is expensive and the costs may keep mount- stores. While traveling, the puppies often lack food, water ing. Most puppies sold in the and proper ventilation. The pet stores come from puppy puppies that survive the trip eimills, which are known for ther arrive sick or become sick horrible housing practices and shortly after arriving. Many cruel treatment of dogs. The goal of a puppy mill is to maxi- consumers face a slew of vet mize profits by producing large bills and heartache after purnumbers of puppies as inexpen- chasing a puppy that becomes sick. Only a few states require sively as possible. With over pet stores to pay vet bills or 1,000 puppy mills, Missouri replace a dead puppy. is the lead state and home of Many communities thrive Hunte Corporation, the leading off this abuse of animals. broker in the nation. YouTube.com has a video of an Puppy mills strive to pack Amish puppy mill on display as many dogs as possible into under PetShopPuppies. The the available space for puppy owner, John Graber, walks a production. For that reason, camera through his puppy mill dogs are housed in cages that in Oden, IN. At one point he are usually stacked one on top shows a Shih Tzu whose leg of another and had been eaten by a some hang from Pitt Bull in an adjathe ceiling. Be“Some stores cent cage. Graber cause the cages have been caught goes on to describe are stacked, all the waste from killing dogs and many of his practop dogs drips throwing them into tices such as breeding, putting dogs down onto dogs dumpsters.” down and avoiding in lower cages. paying taxes. This The lowest dog video was turned in the stack over to a local prosecutor who walks, eats and sleeps in fecal did not bring charges because matter. he did not think a jury would The situation is worse for convict him. females. They are bred every As shown on Animal Cops, six months, from their first heat until they die. WTAE TV news a TV program on the Discovery Channel, enforcement investigator, Sheldon Ingram, researched this issue in May of officers investigate suspicions of neglect or cruelty to dogs 2006. Ingram found a 2-yearby pet owners. Charges can old Boston Terrier that was be brought against pet owners losing her uterus after birthing three litters. This is a common when dogs are found in cages with waste, are malnourished, problem. Too many litters too left outside in the heat and cold close together causes a dog’s or are forced to endure other muscles to become weak and horrendous conditions. the uterus to fall out. Is money the root of all evil Puppy mill puppies are here? The USDA, United at risk for a myriad of health States Department of Agriculproblems due to inbreeding ture, used consumer tax dollars and health problems of the to build Hunte Corporation a
By Becky Singleton Staff Writer
100,000 square foot distribution center. This is where the puppies purchased by brokers from puppy mills are sent before being sold to pet stores. In 2000, the USDA awarded the company a $2.8 million loan and a $900,000 loan in 2001 as part of the Rural Development Loan Program. This program uses our tax dollars and is backed by the government. Meanwhile, the Hunte Corporation continues to be in violation of numerous codes that the USDA is supposed to enforce and puppy mill owners profit hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. The Hunte Corporation’s website states “why Hunte puppies are happy, healthy puppies” at www.thehuntecorporation.com/promise/. However, in 2004 the USDA found them in violation of housing codes. Keeshond puppies requiring a cage of 6.12 square feet were housed in a four foot square cage. This violation involved
many breeds including Great Danes, Golden Retrievers, and Labs. Three Walker puppies were living in a four foot square cage when they required 10.08 feet of space. The cage standard creates only enough space for the dogs to stand, lay and turn around in a natural position. Puppies that do not sell to pet stores are sold to research labs, flea markets, or killed. Pet stores are no better. The organization PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, states on their website that “some stores have been caught killing dogs and throwing them into dumpsters.” Millions of unwanted dogs are killed in animal shelters each year. Still, we continue to allow puppy mills to breed, mistreat and kill more dogs. If purchasing a pure bred dog
is important to you, don’t be fooled by internet and newspaper ads. Always research all papers and background information about the animal and where it came from. Many pet stores have been caught giving falsified American Kennel Club registry information. If you believe dogs are still man’s best friend, adopt one from an animal shelter or search for an ethical breeder. Puppy mills and pet stores do not deserve your money. There are other ways to help stop puppy mills. You can write to your federal and state legislators, the USDA and your local newspaper. Let them know that you are concerned and want regulations enforced in puppy mills. Tell them you do not want your tax dollars going to organizations that profit from the abuse of animals.
The Review Crew Staff Writers: Sarah Adams, Michael Anderson, Chelsea Arnold, Jessica Bell, Erica Blair, Stephanie Coartney, Tirzah Dawson, Emily Gavilsky, David Hodges, Miranda Linneman, Carlos Marin, Chris Mondy, Nicole Neal, Maia Paluska, Eric Pingolt, Shawn Printy, Deanne Puloka, Christen Roberts, Theresa Schmidt, Kendra Sigafoos, Becky Singleton and Anastasia Tompkins..
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The Issue of the Issue: Election 2008 By Jessica Bell Staff Writer
Why should I vote for McCain?
Why should I vote for Obama?
““I am voting for McCain because I find Obama to be very wishy-washy. He says one thing then seems to change his mind later. I just don’t understand what he stands for. I also don’t like how he attacks McCain’s views instead of just stating his own.”
“I am voting for Barack because. I feel he could make a change for our country. It is also good seeing an African American in the white house. I also like Obama because he is committed to everyone and not just the black people.”
~Amanda Harris “I am casting my ballot for John McCain because McCain and I share strong beliefs in values such as national security and trickle down capitalism. The government shouldn’t be able to “Spread the Wealth” with my hard earned money, and raising taxes will only further strain our already troubled economy. Obama talks very pretty and says things like, “we need change,” and let’s shake up Washington.” However, he never elaborates on his policies and never says how we are going accomplish the “change we need.” He talks about how the economy is going into shambles, but then he has an economic plan that calls for spending three trillion dollars. Spending money that we don’t have is not the way to balance the budget and get the country out of this financial recession.” ~Drew Purcell
~Amber Clay “I am voting for Obama/Biden because they are the change America needs right now. Simply as senators, they are giving Americans hope for the first time in a VERY long time. I feel they will represent the American people strongly in our country and across the world. However, I am not voting for them simply because they are inspirational and charismatic. I support their policies in regards to affordable health care for all Americans, withdrawal from Iraq, research for alternative energy sources, support of LGBT rights and a woman’s right to choose. These are some of the most important issues to me in the upcoming election, and I feel that their proposed policies are a great way to start!” ~Emily Thoman
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Nov. 4, 2008
Soapbox Ctd. from the Lair is the soda ma- like miles compared to a trot to lower Deneen. chine. In 1828, the soda maLastly, there is no clock in chine is behind the counter 1828. If you have to be someand refills, which were free where at a certain time, bring in the Lair, are now 99 cents your own watch, because the no matter the size of your only way to tell cup. So order a time in 1828 is to big one if you One of the most listen to the bells plan on a refill, disappointing things from the chapel. because you’ll about 1828 is that, That is, if you can pay the same for a small refill like the Lair, it’s cash hear them over the or meal card only. music. as you will for Not everything a large. Keeping the soda machine behind about 1828 is negative. Everything is new. The color the counter also contributes scheme is neutral but not borto a longer wait, as the 1828 ing, and the room is bright. workers have to juggle that It’s also spacious, which with their other duties as makes for great studying. opposed to just letting the There are new items on the students do the work and fill menu and there are quite a up their own sodas as they few healthy options like fruit, did at the Lair snack bar. yogurt and salads. There are One of the most disappointing things about 1828 is also all the baked goods that that, like the Lair, it’s cash or used to be in Clark Hall, and meal card only. I don’t know a notable spread of pastries many people who carry cash; and donuts. Even though much of the menu is a higher today most students rely on their credit cards for all their priced repeat of the Lair’s food, it still tastes good. They purchases. And don’t bother even have ice cream. bringing your laptop – like I’m willing to cut 1828 much of campus, the WiFi a little slack, though I was doesn’t work in 1828, and skeptical initially. They’ve there is nowhere to plug in your laptop to connect to the only been open a short time, after all. And though I think Internet. that LCD flat screens for The extended hours of menu boards and $17,000 1828 are a definite bonus, for a espresso machine were but for those in the dorms, unwise and uneconomical late night diners will have choices, I can’t say that 1828 to hike across campus duris completely disappointing. ing cold weather and rain. A little final advice: budget Sure, McKendree’s campus your time if you want coffee isn’t that big, but when it’s before class and carry cash, snowing outside a hike to otherwise you’re out of luck. Pearson’s is going to seem
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Sports Rest in Peace, Coach Rusick
Vol. 87, No. 3
By Carlos Marin Staff Writer McKendree University mourns the loss of one of its bearcats. To the sadness of many athletes, colleagues and members of the athletic department, tennis coach Bill Rusick passed away on Friday, Oct. 17. Because of the relationships he had with his pupils both on and off the court, some of the members of the tennis team have suffered this departure as if it was that of a father and not a coach. The Facebook status of McKendree tennis player, Daniel Alejandro Gonzales, read: “Rest in peace coach, and thanks for everything. I’ll always remember you.” The status of Evgeniy Nigmatyanov, a tennis player
who first came to the US from his native Uzbekistan under Rusick’s term, also read “rest in peace, McKendree Men’s tennis Coach Bill Rusick.” To honor his memory, most of the members of the team changed their profile pictures to one in which “Coach Bill” is present. According to the Sports Information Service (SIS), Rusick’s death came after losing a two year battle with cancer. The players on the tennis team recalled with admiration his brave fight and described the times during which he would still have practices despite the strong and debilitating illness. At times, they remarked, he would even excuse himself by saying he was trying his best, but that his condition was too incapacitating to be the coach he would like to be. SIS also stated that during
the six years that he coached at McKendree, Rusick “directed a program that continued to improve and is now considered to be among the top programs in this region.” Director of Athletics Harry Statham noted, “Bill was a phenomenal teacher of the game, a tremendous coach and a good friend, and his courageous fight against cancer, as well as his competitive nature to the very end, are a tribute to his legacy.” Statham added, “We will miss him but never forget him.” When asked to describe Rusick, Sophomore Evgeniy Nigmatyanov recalled that doctors told Rusick that cancer should have ended his life two years ago. Along with Nigmatyanov, Junior Daniel Gonzalez said that the tennis coach “was a very fun guy, a man who was very optimistic and who always looked at [the] good side of things, no matter what.” In the view of both players, and of
Women’s Tennis Nets More Wins By Emily Gavilsky Staff Writer The Women’s Tennis team recently had two members represent the team at the National Tournament. Seniors Jenny Mennerick and Erin Thoman lead the way for the Bearcats this fall season and qualified for the tournament in Mobile, Alabama. Mennerick and Thoman went as doubles partners, and were successful in gaining 7th place at the tournament. To qualify for the ITA championship, the duo had to place first in the regional tournament in Springfield.
Mennerick stated the trip was “a great experience.” She also said that she has high expectations for the spring season. “It would be awesome if the team could qualify for the National tournament again. We will be working hard in the offseason and during the season as well.” Her doubles partner and long-time friend, Erin Thoman, also enjoyed the trip for the Small College Championships. She stated, “It was an honor to get to Nationals and have an opportunity to play and watch some of the best teams in the country. We were hoping to win a match at
Nationals, and it was great to be able to do it.” As for the spring season, Thoman and her teammates have extra motivation to do well. During their trip to Alabama, the team learned of McKendree Men’s coach Bill Rusick’s death. Thoman said that this was difficult, as he was an instructor and mentor for many of the McKendree tennis players. The tennis team will look forward to making another trip to the National tournament in the spring, and will get help from new team members Emily Cimarolli and Alison Holloway. Back for another season is senior Lauren Szakielo, who joins Thoman and Mennerick in their final season.
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many others, this approach to if they were talking to “just life allowed “him to live longer another one of us [college despite what the doctors had students].” They added that the predicted.” players and coach had similar In addition, Nigmatyanov senses of humor, and similar expressed that arriving from interests. Gonzales explained his Native country “was hard that he took the team out to eat and shocking,” but after matchhis cultural adaptaRusick “was a very fun es and altion was facilitated guy, a man who was very ways treated by the help of his optimistic and who always them well, coach. “He taught looked at [the] good side of “regardless things, no matter what.” of if we won me to compete against the best or lost.” tennis players in the league and Gonzalez and Nigmatyanov was very good in preparing us remarked that about a month psychologically. When he real- ago, coach Rusick mentioned ized that I was unable to afford that this was going to be “his a computer, he gave me one be- last shot.” The players excause he knew I would need it plained that, at the time, it was for school work. He also gave hard for them to understand some clothes, and for this, and what that comment really many other things. I am very, meant, but that now they feel very thankful,” Nigmatyanov he knew the end was near. remarked. On behalf of the entire Both Gonzalez and NigReview Crew, we’d like to matyanov commented on the express our condolences to young mind of coach Rusick. Coach Rusick’s friends and They stated that they felt as family.
Bowling Team on a Roll By Emily Gavilsky Staff Writer The McKendree bowling team is on a roll so far this season. At both tournaments this year, the women’s team has achieved second place. They have received a lot of help from senior Rebekah Diers. Diers was the top performer for the Bearcats as she gained 2nd place. Following Diers in 3rd place was first-year bowler Lori Hanken. The men’s Bowling team finished in second place as well. They were led by sophomore J.R. Raymond who was second place overall out of 184 bowlers. Raymond also earned All-Tournament honors. He was followed by senior Rick VanScoyk who came in at sixth
place. Diers seems optimistic for the future of the team, and has set her goals at making the National tournament in her final season. She stated, “I think our squad this year is by far the most talented we’ve ever had in my 4 years on the team, on both the men’s and women’s side. Winning the National Title my senior year is ultimately our goal for this season. We have practices Monday through Friday so these extra practices help us to gain an edge over our competitors. Practices and the raw talent on our team will in fact help us to be better than we’ve ever been in the past.” The Bowling team will get back to the lanes in Indiana on November 8th at Purdue University.