THE MCKENDREE REVIEW October 12, 2009
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Will You Feed My Starving Children?
By Nykhala Coston Staff Writer
The unique aspect of community service is that one never knows the impact he or she can make on another person’s life. As Tim Harrison, McKendree’s Chaplin, stated, “A few hours and minutes of our time can make such a difference in theirs. I think to me that was the most important part.” On Saturday, Sept. 18, 2009, I had the opportunity to volunteer in Highland, Ill. at one of the sites for the organization Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a Christian-based program that strives to help eliminate hunger in over sixty different countries. Founded in 1987 and started by a Minnesota businessman who was inspired to help the needy after an overseas trip, the organization has fed hundred of thousands of people and expanded into a few new packing sites across the U.S. Working together with scientists, the organization developed a vitamin-formulated food that would provide the proper nutrition for those who were se-
verely malnourished, according video portrayed a picture of a to the official website at www. severely starved little boy who, fmsc.org. after two years of treatment, My visit to FMSC in Highwas functioning like a normal land with child. His six other cheeks were McKendree no longer students was sunken and deeply emohis glossy tional and skin, which inspirationhad been al. Once we tightly had arrived covering his at the site, bones, had we were led returned to into a little its normal foyer area state. Upon with other watching volunteers the video, and taught some of the some of audience Amanda Snodgrass, photo courtesy members the history of Nykhala Coston. and miscried and sion of the expresed FMSC organization and shown amazement at the sight. a video. One of the facts FMSC Engaged and determined stressed is that they are a longin our work after seeing the term organization, which means video, our group worked in a they collaborate with different cooperative atmosphere, chatorganizations over a period of ting with other local volunteers time until the children they feed and trying to beat the goal of have reached a healthy state of Friday’s group. At many tables, well-being; they do not simply deliver the food and leave. The
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vol. 88, No. 2
McK’s Housing Bubble By Sarah Adams Assistant Editor
situation. Two of the houses, 103 and 109 Alton Street, are actually owned by McKendree The economy is down. Emand considered part of the camployment and salaries are down. pus. The university is also leasMcKendree University attening two extra houses on Monroe dance is…up? Or at least it is Street. Three students live in if you’re each of judging the housby the es. Doug numMenneber of rick, a students sopholiving on more campus. living in The Alton Street houses, photo courtesy of This year one of the has seen Sarah Adams. houses an inon Alton crease in the number of students Street, said that the houses are requesting university housing monitored by residence staff and therefore presented Admisfrom the other buildings and sions and Residence Life with a checked on by Public Safety. problem: where to put the extra Health and Safety standards students? Short on space for and all other campus housstudents to live in, McKendree ing rules apply as usual. “We has gone to unusual measures to follow essentially the same accommodate as many people rules as everybody else,” said as possible. The dorm lounges Mennerick. Mennerick also and four houses on the streets said that he and his roommates around campus have been made enjoy the unique experience of into student living quarters. living in the house and have not The residential houses are especially unique in the housing
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Fans of Films Form New Club McKendree offers a variety of different clubs and organizations that appeal to students’ interests, but what happens if there isn’t a group for something you love? Kyle Hintz, a sophomore on campus, had those exact sentiments about film, so he decided to start a new club. Hintz has been a fan of film
his entire life. He said, “Basically I can hardly remember a time before I knew what a movie was—I’ve always loved movies.” Hintz was introduced to film at an early age by his father, a stay-at-home dad. His mother works in financial aid, and worked at McKendree for a few years before moving to Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina. His father would take him to movie rental stores and
let him rent whatever movies he wanted. “I was like five years old coming home with the original ‘Dracula’ with Bela Lugosi, ‘Ghostbusters,’ a Van Damme movie, ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Candyman’ or something. It was kind of nuts; I was given a lot of freedom when I was kid,” Hintz expanded. Film had such an impact on Hintz’s life that he said, “I want to be a filmmaker and an actor. I have no back up plan—that’s
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just how I roll.” To reach his career aspirations, he tried a few semesters of school in North Carolina where he was living at the time, had a few jobs and moved to different places, but nothing felt quite “right.” He decided what he really wanted to do was go to “real” film school. So in the summer of 2008, after being accepted to Los Angeles City College, he packed his car and drove to L.A. While there,
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Hintz worked full time and went to film school two nights a week. So how did he wind up back in Illinois? Hintz explained, “It was my version of the American Dream or something, but it couldn’t be that simple for me. I don’t make friends too easily, so after two months or so I was lonely as heck—following my
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Vol. 88, No. 2
Teacher Feature By Theresa Schmidt Editor-in-Chief At McKendree, we pride ourselves on our small class sizes and the personal attention received, yet how well do we actually pay attention to our teachers? Introducing the Teacher Feature column, designed to test and strengthen
your knowledge of McKendree’s faculty! Each issue we will present an outdated photo of the professor and five fun facts about him or her for your guessing and entertainment pleasure. All correct entries received by 7 p.m. the following Friday will be entered to win a $5 gift card to the Sweeter House of Coffee and recognition in the next issue of the paper. Happy guessing! *A 1989 graduate of Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, this teacher has a bachelor’s in International Studies and has worked at McKendree for two and a half years.
and Honey, a golden retriever.
* She and her husband have two children, Carter and Elizabeth, and two dogs from the dog pound—Abby, a foxhound mix,
* The most interesting places she has visited are Machu Picchu, Paris and Budapest, and she has met such famous politicians as Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Bob Dole and Mary Landrieu.
* If Hollywood made a movie about her life, she would want Carol Burnett to portray her, since she “identifies with her [Burnett’s] wackiness,” and if she started a rock band, she would call it “Garlic Breath.” * The craziest thing she has ever done is attend (to watch, not to run!) the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, and if she could do anything illegal without being caught it would be getting “accidentally” locked in the National Archives or the Smithsonian. Do you know the answer to for the answer to last issue’s this issue’s featured teacher? featured teacher)! Most imE-mail us at mckreview@ portantly, seize the opportunity mckendree.edu by Fri., Oct. to get to know your teachers 16 at 7 p.m. for your chance to personally—nothing enhances win. Stumped? Check out our a class like exchanging the next issue of the McKendree latest events on your favorite Review to find out the answer television show, and nothing or try your luck with a new fea- enriches life like connecting to tured teacher (See box at right those around you!
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Last Issue’s Featured Teacher Revealed!
Congratulations to Marsha Goddard, whose name was drawn from our raffle after she correctly identified last issue’s featured teacher as Kevin Zanelotti, a philosophy professor. Dr. Zanelotti is a graduate of Goucher College in Baltimore, Md., and has worked at McKendree for 4 years. He and his wife have three cats: Pandora, whom he describes as “a tail-less wonder,” Pimmy, “a Our Featured Teacher, seated in the lower right corner former feral cat who worships [his] wife and with his band, Wrathchild. despises [him]” and Tabasco, whom he calls his “little buddy.” His most embarrassing experience was on his first day teaching at Radford College in Virginia. He shared, “I turned around after writing on the board and caught my pant’s leg on the edge of the blackboard. A piece of metal on the edge ripped a foot-long gash in my pants and I spent the remainder of the class trying, quite unsuccessfully, to position myself so that no one could see it.” In his spare time, this teacher enjoys playing World of Warcraft, working with his wife on their “museum-ready sock monkey collection” and making and listening to music. As for his favorite food in 1828, he admits: “The muffins are incredible, but I would have to say that whoever makes the coffee cake should get a raise. Bless you, coffee-cake-maker!” Thanks to Dr. Zanelotti for sharing with us, and thanks to everyone who participated.
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October 12, 2009
Under Attack: Dealing with a Helicopter Parent By Melissa Wilkinson Staff Writer Does your mom or dad just happen to call you in time to wake you up for class? Do your parents text message you or get on Facebook to check your status to see how you’re doing everyday?Do your parents do just about everything and anything for you,such as driving an hour to bring you your favorite jeans or writing your resume? If you have an issue at school, does one of your parents call or come to the school to settle it for you? Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? If so, you may have a “Helicopter Parent”. A helicopter parent is one that is overly involved, or “hovers” over his or her child. Having help waking up in time for that 8 A.M. class or having your mom do your laundry when you go home on
the weekends sounds awesome right? Heck, your mom might even welcome the sight of your dirty laundry since you (her baby) are home. Your parents are supposed to help you, guide you and give advice when needed. The real question is, are they helping you too much? College is full of freedom but of course with that freedom comes responsibility. College is supposed to be that next step in preparing you for the “real world”. Letting your mom or dad take care of your every need is not going to help you in the long run. According to Psychology Today, such intrusiveness breeds anxiety because it contains the implicit message that “You are fragile and need continuing help.” I asked Robert Clipper, a counselor here at McKendree if he had seen any examples of a helicopter parent on campus. Dr. Clipper explained how a
student on the football team years ago did poorly in his classes because he spent most of his time partying and not going to class and got kicked off the football team. His mom came to school and wanted to know why no one did anything, why no one made him go to class. Do you want your parents to come throw a fit here at McKendree if things aren’t going your way? I hope your answer is no. Imagine your mom or dad going into a store at the mall and helping you apply for a job there or asking them to increase your pay. Sound ridiculous? It actually happens. Employers and school faculties across the U.S are being told how to deal with helicopter parents. Most businesses cannot help from looking negatively at possible job candidates who are accompanied by their parent. Many of them do not want to deal with parents. I asked Dr. Clipper for his input for students that may have a helicopter parent. He explained that most students with a helicopter parent do
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in their studies, taking part in not even realize they have more educational activities and one because they graciously are more satisfied with their accept being so aggressively college experience. However, taken care of. He pointed out such involvement has not been how those students are missproven to improve grades. ing out on the good feelings Instead most students with and confidence that come with overbearing handling issues parents make themselves. “ Imagine your mom or dad lower grades Students need going into a store at the which could to realize that be why the they cannot be mall and helping you apply parents are an adult partfor a job there or asking so involved. time, it’s a full The Higher time job,” said them to increase your pay. Education Clipper. Sound ridiculous? It actually Research InAccording stitute (HERI) to MSNBC, 60 happens. has reported to 70% of all that on meaparents of colsures of parental involvement, lege students are involved in more college students said that helicopter parenting in some they received “too little” help way. So what should you do if from parents, rather than “too you have a case of helicopter parent? First of all, think about much.” So whether you have a heliyour relationship with them. copter parent or not, make sure Do you share all of your problems with them? Do you allow you are doing what you can to help encourage a balanced rethem to drive an hour to bring you your favorite jeans? If you lationship with your parents. If you feel like you’re not in contell them all your problems trol of your life, let your mom and let them care for you so or dad know you are capable of vigorously, you are enabling leading your own life but you them to be a helicopter parent. Don’t let your parents worry so still welcome their guidance. Also let your parents know much about you, but try not to give them reasons to. Reassure when things get overwhelming and you need someone to vent them you can care for yourto and possibly offer advice. self. Kindly tell them that it is your right and responsibility to Keep in mind that college is manage your own life. Let your an opportunity for you to grow and become more responsible parents know that you are not and independent. Also, rememcutting them out of your life, ber that communication is key that you want them there to and that our campus is full listen and offer advice. of teachers and staff that are The news regarding heliwilling to help you as long as copter parents is not entirely you ask. Just keep striving for negative. According to the National Survey of Student En- a balanced life and you won’t be the twenty-five year old gagement, students that are in who goes to career fairs with constant communication with their parents are more engaged mommy or daddy.
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lievable rate for such a small stressed the need to be aware of one could hear the chants, group. For the later crowd it the needs of others and acting “Chicken, veggie, soy, rice,” on those needs. Some things he which were the ingredients put was around 20,000 packages, a record-breaking number over looks for in organizations that into the packages to feed the may interest college students children. Everything was dried the same span of time allotted to the first is legitimacy, and processed: the chicken group. In fact, specific causes, was not actually chicken, but “I was stunned; I the packagcompassion and a chicken flavored powder. ing had to be compact (meanthought it was cool Sometimes the tables would stopped early go silent and not much would that we--the twenty or ing it provides a to leave the reasonable work be discussed except for the fifty of us that were evening group load that keeps chants and occasional cheer after a box had been completed enough food to there--could make that students engaged package. Snodand interested in with thirty-six packages. The many meals to feed coming back). McKendree students really put grass stayed millions of people.” for both shifts, Feed My Starving a lot of effort into the packagChildren was a ing, picking up on the rules and further commenting on how each package good example of these expecregulations quickly, remaining could feed six children, a fact tations and a great volunteer cautious while handling the that she tentatively quoted opportunity. The students who food and constantly sanitizing from one of the representatives went to this event contributed a their hands. during the presentation. Truly, good 2-4 hours of community The set goal for that day this is a great example of how a service time and had a blast was to pack 11,000 packages little effort from each individu- doing it. of food. Amanda Snodgrass, al can produce drastic results. Ultimately, volunteerjunior and education major at However, drastic results ing is left up to the individual, McKendree, stated, “Events such as and everyone has a different set like this those at of interests in areas they would really the FMSC like to participate in. Chaplain made me packing Tim Harrison in Bothwell Chafeel like I event could pel or McKendree’s Center for should help not have Public Service in Carnegie 110 more.” Her been acand online at www.mckendree. expression complished edu/cps are great resources for towards the without finding community service that large goal the collecfits your interests. For freshahead of her tive effort men, going to talk to your Uniwas, “I was of many versity 101 advisor is a great stunned; I Left to Right: Erica Blair, Amanda individuway to find different activities thought it Snodgrass, Rosza Brown, Amber Ramos, als coming on campus. The local Methodwas cool Nykhala Coston, Jared Winters and Benjaist churches, community center that we-min Pollard. Courtesy of Nykhala Coston. together to work and nursing homes are all the twenty for a common purpose. Many places that offer volunteer jobs. or fifty of us that were there-students at McKendree are still If one event does not fit into could make that many meals to looking for ways to volunteer your schedule, there is a good feed millions of people.” After chance that something else two hours, this group of volun- and some remain unaware that their scholarship requires will. Get involved; do not wait teers not only packed 11,000 it. Tim Harrison said it best: until the last minute to make a packages, but exceeded it by in much of our interview, he difference—start today! over 5,000 packages, an unbe-
Kitten Needs a Home! Are you looking for a cute, cuddly friend? If so, Adam Schwind may have just the cat for you! He is looking to give his four-month-old kitten Roy to a good home. Roy is gray with a white chest and paws and is very social. Schwind said, “He always wants to be picked up by new people. He’s definitely a lap cat, so he would be perfect for any sociable person!” Schwind said Roy is flee-free, de-wormed and has tested negative for feline leukemia. He needs to find a new home for Roy because he already has two cats and his landlord won’t allow more than two. Contact Adam Schwind at amschwind@mckendree.edu for more information.
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experienced problems beyond about the current situation. an incident with a groundhog “I’m excited that we have more in the basement. The students students who want to live on that were chosen to live in the campus,” she said. houses are upperclassmen, What do students think leaving the more communal about the housing issues facenvironments for the incoming ing them this year? Having first years. According to Roger no dorm lounges in particular Nasser in Residence Life, there means no place for students are plans to move students out living in the dorms to study or of the houses “What price has McKendree socialize. Oppoand lounges site gender visitpaid for trying to please ing hours have as space opens everyone by accepting up in normal not been changed campus hous- everyone? Pleasing no-one.” at all despite this ing. “We hope lack of a neutral to be back at normal capacity zone. One sophomore residby January,” said Nasser. ing in the dorms said, “I find it This relocation may or may extremely ironic that McKendnot take place considering what ree spends so much money on caused the housing dilemma advertising and recruiting new in the first place. According students, but when students do to Leslie Daugherty in Adcome to the university, they exmissions, it is not due to an pect us to compromise with inunusual number of incoming convenient living conditions.” first years, but rather to transfer Jake Dorris, a junior and R.A. students requesting to live on for the Suites, said of Resicampus. McKendree has had dence Life’s solution: “They to accommodate about twenty made one of the best decisions extra transfer students on they could have.” Another R.A. campus. Reasons for this could who wished to remain anonybe for community interaction mous had a different opinion: or scholarships such as the “I don’t think this should have Illinois Community College happened. Period. People can Scholarship that only apply to sugarcoat the situation and say on-campus residents. Daughthis happens at other schools, erty acknowledged the plan but what price has McKendree to move students to the usual paid for trying to please everyhousing by the spring, but also one by accepting everyone? pointed out that the spring Pleasing no-one.” It is indeed semester generally brings about worth considering the cost of forty-five to fifty new transfer leasing houses and fitting locks students, some of which may on lounge doors versus income choose to be on campus. Confrom extra students, as well as sidering this potential influx, the cost to student comfort. the likelihood of success in the It certainly would seem redistribution plan remains to unprofessional for a university be seen. However, Daugherty to turn students away from also commented that this type living on campus due to lack of issue has occurred before. of space. Unfortunately, that In the 1996-1997 school year, means rearranging on the part problems with too many of Residence Life, current residential students caused the students and incoming students addition of “mods” to campus alike. McKendree has a reputahousing. These were almost tion for going to great lengths like one-floor dorms that were to do right by its students, but brought in and placed out balancing the needs of current near the sand volleyball court. students versus incoming ones Daugherty was optimistic will always be a challenge.
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Fashion Forecast: F all By Chelsea Arnold With Assistant Editor cool
to see cowboy boots, but create a modest stiletto, low-heeled look, especially with autumn boots and the ever the shorter skirts. weather knocking at the door, popular Ugg boots In headwear, it’s time to stash the spaghetti for day-to-day barrettes and straps and short shorts till wear, and some newsboy caps next summer, and reacquaint even formal remain a conourselves with long sleeves and wear. stant choice for warmer clothing. Fall is sure Also reyoung women. to be full of plaids, military turning for Also, ladies, it jackets, boots and even fluffy this time is time to let feminine skirts. of year are your sandals Breezy October weather and scarves. Both and peep-toes rain are on the way, men and women take a break A layered, lacy skirt so sweaters and have scarves and say ‘hello’ to from Forever21.com jackets are available in closed-toed heels a must. In fabrics from and boots. tribute to the thin chiffon to thick, For the gentlemen, long late Michael fluffy crocheted yarn. pants and layers are a welcome Jackson, A few common colors change to the cargo-shorts of militarycurrently seen around summer. Dark jeans, trousers, inspired campus are red, blue, and even suit pants will keep jackets have purple, and combinathe guys warm and fashionable returned, tions of black and this fall. Suits, in general, featuring white. are returning. Militarydouble breast For women, For warm inspired jacket from buttons and fluffed, girly, casual-wear, Forever21.com some with feminine knit sweatshoulder skirts are ers and pads. Patterned and knitted becoming vastly vests pair sweaters provide a warm, popular, crossing well with comfy layer over a t-shirt, or multiple palettes. t-shirts and by itself. For some, a layeven shirts New York-inspired trench ered, light colored with collars. coats and cropped pea-coats skirt may be your Guys are also have also made a comeback, favorite choice, encouraged with a variety of styles, colors but there are also to try a casual and patterns to choose from. semi-Goth styled t-shirt under an Large checkerboard plaids, skirts with black open long A grey knitted houndstooth and solid color lace and darker patsleeve sweater by Old Navy are sure to be a few popular terns. Bubble-hems remain button designs. a constant choice for a nightup. A few returning favorites Unisex fashions are featurout, and are even filtering in to for guy’s footwear are vintage ing a variety of items this fall. everyday wear. style boots and loafers. Plaid is here and is available in A returning fashion idea is Regardless of following fashboth men and women’s fashthe combination leggings and ion or not, always remember ions, from skirts and shirts to a long tunic. Taking from that, to dress how you feel comfortlounge pants. Boots are back combining skirts with leggings able, and create a style that can for both sexes; you can expect will not only keep you warm, be uniquely yours.
Theresa’s Quote of the Issue Ctd.: “It’s a job that’s never started that takes the longest to finish.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
October 12, 2009
Film Club Ctd.
dream, but having no one to together and put on YouTube. share it with. I came up with Hintz said earlier in the semessome half-baked rationalization ter that he would not push the that I would go back to North members to make films, but he Carolina and make an indeseems glad that they are movpendent film. I went back and ing in that direction. didn’t know what I was doing, Currently, Hintz is involved so finally decided I would go in a few film projects himself. to McKendree because I go One project is entitled “Coltuition-free and I still kept in legiate Elite” and is a “mockutouch with some of my friends mentary” about film students in the area.” who are making a movie about At McKendree, Hintz is ma- superheroes, but ultimately joring in theater and is active fail (don’t worry, that’s not a in the Theater spoiler). Several Department, other McKendeven having one ree students are of the leading involved with the roles in this seproject, though it mester’s producis not being protion of “Love’s duced through the Labours Lost.” film club. Hintz He hopes for a is also writing a lot of crossover screenplay about between students Film club founder Kyle Hintz, a washed-up courtesy of Libby Mowers. interested in therodeo star, but it ater and in film, has nothing to do especially to create the founda- with the rodeo. Hintz will direct tion for the club. and film this for his junior projHis vision for the club is to ect in theater. “I can’t wait to have meetings where the mem- do that—it’s the culmination of bers watch movies and discuss my whole life,” he said. them seriously and critically. Hintz also plugged his So far, the club has had three YouTube channel: “My screen unofficial meetings, mainly to name is khintz6336, look it up. see how things would work and My films are mostly ridiculous if anyone would show up, since and stupid, but I bet at least one it is not yet official according of them will make you laugh.” to the university. The group has So if you see a few crazy watched “Goodfellas” “Girl, people running around with a Interrupted” and “Cool Hand video camera, don’t be alarmed. Luke” and “A Mighty Wind.” In fact, feel free to join—the As for making films, some film club is open to anyone. members of the club are brain- Contact Kyle Hintz at kjhintz@ storming ideas for short projmckendree.edu for more inforects that the club could make mation.
Trick or Treat for Canned Goods with the Center for Public Service on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 3:00 to about 5:30 PM Wear your favorite Halloween costume and join us as we collect canned goods for the Lebanon Food Pantry, with pizza and discussion to follow! For more information, check out the CPS website at www. mckendree.edu/cps or call us at x6900. See you there!
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Vol. 88, No. 2
The Belleville Bus Beating: What happens next?
their way to the court house By Cory Freivogel screaming “White Power!” and Staff Writer proudly waving a hodge-podge of racist signs and flags. The By now I am sure that just about everyone has heard about National Socialist Party wentto convince the Belleville police the beating that took place department to treat the school on a school bus in Belleville, bus beating as a hate crime. Illinois. A leaked video onWhile the actual collection of line shows two young African white supremacists speaking American students attacking a was fairly small, there were a white student as a number of other kids look on and applaud. great deal of white men and women throughout the crowd The attack was originally of dissenters who came to the thought to be race-related, but racist’s defense. At times, it got the police quickly retracted a little frightening. that initial claim. This inspired Fortunately, something else quite a bit of national coverage occurred in Belleville that day. and even caught the attention Directly across the street, a sigof conservative commentators nificantly larger, louder, angrier like Rush Limbaugh (who, as crowd drowned out the racist a result,“jokingly” called for diatribe. It was almost impossegregated buses). The story sible to hear the hate speech stayed in the headlines for over the taunts of the counterabout a week before it finally died out. But here in Belleville, protesters. The good news doesn’t end there: farther down the impact of the fight is still the street, another collection of being felt. protesters was making its voice As a former student of the school district where the attack heard. These men, women and children occurred, I held signs have spent championing my whole love, inclulife in Belsiveness, leville. In and peace. my time The counterthere, I saw protest was a lot of organized by fights. AlRev. John though once Curry of portrayed as A photo of the bus beating, courtesy of Conqueror’s the “Most Fox2now.com. Christian Racist City Center in Belleville. Rev. Curry in America” in a cable news documentary, Belleville is now encouraged those that opposed the rally to stand together an economically and racially diverse city. Nevertheless, rem- holding signs saying “No More Us and Them” and “We nants of a racist past are still Love You.” The message was alive and well in southern Illinois. This was proven recently simple – we will not let hateful, bigoted rhetoric overcome when the National Socialist our commitment to compassion Party rallied outside the court and understanding. Together, house in downtown Belleville. Not knowing what to expect, those speaking out for peace I made my way to the rally with must have easily outnumbered a few friends, and was shocked the racists by a ten to one margin. It was a pretty amazing at what I saw. Police in riot gear lined the streets as a small thing to witness. Of course the beating on the collection of skinheads made
bus in Belleville was brutal. Unfortunately, those types of things occur all the time in high schools all around the country, and especially in the Belleville school district. When I went to school there, fights broke out constantly and they involved different races and genders and they were all terribly disturbing. Frighteningly, the level of violence in Belleville is significantly lower than it is in places like East St. Louis or the Southside of Chicago, where this type of aggression erupts constantly. While this attack was especially vicious, these types of things are not terribly uncommon. This is the real problem: school violence is becoming increasingly pervasive and brutal, yet stories of this kind have never been elevated to the level of national importance until a racial component was included. Simply assuming that race played the most significant role in this attack is an easy and offensive excuse for ignoring the actual origins of violence. Assuming violence is exclusively motivated by race serves as a handy distraction from alternative economic and social realities that significantly contribute to aggression. In an actual interview with eyewitness D’Vante Lott, Lott explained that the victim of the beating knocked the perpetrator’s book bag on the ground, which inspired boos and insults throughout the bus. The owner of the book bag, according to Lott, “didn’t want to look like a punk because he was disrespected, so he hit him [the victim].” The rest of the kids followed suit because “they wanted to look tough or something.” The investigation into the attack uncovered that the fight was motivated by a commitment to looking tough, earning respect, and taking
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Tenure: Is a lifetime of
employment too much to promise? By Shawn Printy Staff Writer
anteed employment, they no longer have any incentive to be productive, to conduct The idea of tenure is a danmeaningful research; in other gerous one, not through fault words, they have no one to of its own, but what can be impress. done with it. The same problems are The idea in principle is found in Communism. Once good. In application, it falters. workers realized that there Tenure is essentially a was no incentive, no drive promise of employment for to impress, no advancement, life, barring any serious inno danger of losing the job fractions. and pay would be promised Academic tenure is generregardless, they had no reason ally intended to promise the to continue their hard work. right to academic freedom to Capitalism fuels our economy professors. through fierce competitiveIt is designed to let them reness. search to their hearts content, Positions are, in theory, to let them voice unpopular special because only the best opinions, to manage to freely dissent them. I simply dislike any procure with authority. If there is While I am system that entitles a no danger of not perpetuatbeing dising the idea minimum of effort to a placed, then that McKendthere is very ree’s faculty is lifetime of salary. little incentive incompetent, or to continue abusing their producing tenure, I am opposed to the maximum effort. Anyone can idea of academic tenure. I per- see the problems with the sonally know several tenured tenure system. professors on campus who are I simply dislike any system brilliant, dedicated, helpful that entitles a minimum of efand will go to great lengths to fort to a lifetime of salary. aid their students. However, merely eliminatTenure is not a bad idea, in ing tenure is going to solve no theory, though only if used problems, as the issues that correctly. It allows profestenure was initially formulated sors job security so that they to address still exist. Labor will not be afraid to express management agreements can their opinions, no matter how create systems that promise controversial. competent teachers continued This is especially important employment and academic in theatre professor Michelle freedom, while still allowing Magnussen’s case. room for grossly incompetent She commented, “Tenure veteran teachers to be regrants freedom from the moved to make room for more yearly reviews, and allows proficient teachers to take freedom in activities,” which their place. is especially important in a deEven doing something as partment that may be presentsimple as this can improve ing controversial shows. teacher quality, a direct staHowever, this is a very haztistical correlations to educaardous proposal. The dangers tional quality. Better teachers spell themselves out. produce better students. Why Tenure is easily abused; wouldn’t we want the best once the teacher has guarpossible?
SoundOff!
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October 12, 2009
Does My Baby Bump Make Me Look Fat? while pregnant that they diet and exercise excessively, putting themselves as well as Tight fitting maternity tops, their babies at risk. Alarmdesigner maternity jeans, nude ingly, it is no longer about how quick a woman can shed those poses of pregnant celebrities unwanted pounds left behind on the cover of magazines in from nine months of nurturing the check out aisle at Walthe newest addition to the famMart, maternity blouses that ily; the aim is to never gain the expose the mother-to-be’s weight at all. baby bump--pregnancy is By dieting while pregnant, all the rage amongst today’s women are depriving their unhottest celebrities. Keeping born babies of vital nutrients. weight off during pregnancy When the baby doesn’t get and chiseling weight back off the nutrients vital to his or her after pregnancy until they’ve growth and survival, he or she reached the perfectly thin must steal them from their selfCosmopolitan-like figure conscious mother, and if the has become one of the latest mother doesn’t have the approobsessions. Trendy celebrity priate nutrients to begin with, moms like Nicole Ritchie, the baby simply does without. Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth One expectant mother I talked Paltrow and Nicole Kidman to who is seven months preghave lost their lingering baby nant actually weight in only weeks. Society’s Pregorexia is a condi- admitted to tion where women losing eight modern ideals are so infatuated with ounces. The of perfection the idea that they most freand beauty have might gain weight quent probincreased preswhile pregnant that lems doctors sure amongst young women to they diet and exercise are seeing excessively, putting amongst stay peculiarly thin, even during themselves and their pregnant babies at risk. women is their pregnancy, their lack which has lead of calcium. Who would have to the phenomena that has thought that when an unsusbeen coined as Pregorexia. pecting expectant mother Pregorexia can be defined as overlooks the gallon of milk a condition where women are in the back of the fridge and so infatuated with the idea reaches in for the bottled water that they might gain weight
By Danielle Long Contributing Writer
Bus Beating Ctd. advantage of other people to do so. There are a number of social systems and values in America which contribute more significantly to this obsession with violence than race. Unfortunately, it is easier to blame race than to actually investigate and reform those systems. The students responsible for the fight were suspended and eventually expelled.They got what they deserved. However, saying that the attack was a hate-crime, despite police re-
ports and eyewitness accounts that prove otherwise is outright race-baiting. Simply removing the kids responsible, although necessary, will not bring an end to the violence. Making absurd claims that African Americans are innately violent only contributes to the problem. What I saw in Belleville the day of the protest was a town that realizes the absurdity of such accusations. That’s not too bad for a city that was once considered one of the most racist in America.
instead that she could actually be contributing to the larceny of calcium from her own teeth and bones? In order to create red blood cells necessary for a growing fetus, expectant mothers demand for iron increases. If a mommy-to-be doesn’t eat enough red meat, she is putting herself at risk for anemia. Other than dieting too much, excessive exercising has become a persistent problem amongst expectant mothers. While exercising while pregnant, if kept at a reasonable level, can have some positive effects, when an expectant mother exercises to the point where she or her baby is not receiving enough oxygen, she is putting her baby at risk of neurological defects or a low birth weight. When pregnant women exercise vigorously, they have a higher probability of getting injured, particularly as their birth date approaches because the mother’s ligaments grow softer in order to prepare the mother for childbirth. Truman State University Alum Christa Peach, a mother of three ranging in age from less than a year to four years old, stated, “My doctor suggested simply walking as exercise.” Sometimes a pregnant woman’s loss of weight is not intentional. The list of what you are not supposed to eat while pregnant has grown dra-
of time the new mother is in matically with the advance of the operating room. Of the medical technologies, restrictexpectant and ing expectant new mothers mothers to an Performing a increasingly “mommy tuck” puts I questioned, slim selection the surgeon at risk of the majorof food. Santaking an excessive ity of them claimed they ford Brown amount of skin would gladly Alum Summer and lengthens the take part in a Moore, a brand amount of time the tummy tuck new mother new mother is in the if they had of a healthy operating room. the available baby girl, funds. explained,“No So how much weight should cold lunchmeat, no hot dogs, you gain in order to increase only low mercury fish, no unpasteurized cheese, no sweat the probability of giving birth to a healthy baby? Women tea...You can’t eat anything.” who are at a normal weight are Not being able to eat what you suggested to gain anywhere are really craving can also put from twenty-five to thirty-five a damper on the prospect of pounds. “My doctor told me eating. Rumors that celebrity moms to gain only twenty pounds,” Moore said, “But my mother get tummy tucks right after and I both gained around sixtybirth have lead to a growing five pounds.” Even when an number of expectant mothers, expectant mother has gained desperate to keep their thin more than her suggested figure, who are asking quesamount of weight, doctors still tions about what has been referred to as a “mommy tuck.” do not recommend dieting, but Many pregnant women who are rather eating healthier instead. In American society today, proposed to have a Caesarian are also attempting to make ar- thin is viewed as beautiful, and with increasing pressure to be rangements for a mommy tuck beautiful, even expectant moms but are only left disappointed as if the idea of actually having are being pushed to diet and visit the gym more often. Selfthe patience to lose the weight conscious pregnant women themselves is unthought-of. need to realize that going to Performing a mommy tuck only puts the surgeon at risk of extremes to avoid gaining baby weight puts both themselves as taking an excessive amount of well as their babies at risk. skin and lengthens the amount
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Sports
Vol. 88, No. 2
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Bearcats take out SIUE 4 - 1 By Chelsea Arnold Assistant Editor
After a 6-0 loss against Loyola Chicago on Sept. 27, the Bearcats came back with a victory against SIU Edwardsville at their home opener on Oct. 2. McKendree played strong in the first period, both offensive and defensively, denying SIUE any chance at a goal. The goalkeepers and defensmen kept SIUE’s onslaughts at bay and the net clear. The first goal of the night was scored by center Ryan Dietl, assisted by Zach Evans, wing. Then, with 20 seconds left in the first period, wing Charlie Donze scored a second goal with an assist from David Coleman. Second period did not yield any goals for the Bearcats. The final period led to two goals by McKendree. The first was scored by Ryan Dietl, assisted by Ryan Donahue, defensemen and wing Jordan Donze. Wing Zach Evans scored the final goal of the night, assisted by Coleman. The final score of the game was four to one. According Mike Stier, the follow-up game on Oct. 3 ended in a four to six loss for McKendree. Goals were made by Ryan Dietl, wing Ryan Haeffle , and defenseman Derek Sallee. The following weekend, McK took on Eastern University on Oct. 9 at 7:30pm and Oct. 10 at 3:00 pm. Scores and stats have not yet become available to the McKendree Review staff; however, look for the weekly hockey update on the athletics page at www.mckendree.edu.
Photo by Chelsea Arnold
Above: Nick Smothers, wing, and captain Chris Donahue take down an SIUE player as center Charlie Donze goes after the puck. Photo inset: Goaltender Mike Stier stops one of many shots from SIUE to retain McKendree’s lead at the Oct. 2 game.
Band Hosts Successful Preview of Champions
By Chelsea Arnold Assistant Editor
On Sat., Oct. 3, McKendree hosted the Preview of Champions for local Illinois high school bands. Band members all pitched in to make the day run as smoothly as possible, serving as band guides, working in the concession stand, selling t-shirts, and making tabulations among others. “People were assigned different jobs. My job for the entire day was to do the raffles,” senior Tonya Schartung said.
However, the day was not just about the high schools; McKendree took the day as a chance to do some fundraising with t-shirts, videos, and air grams. “The air grams did very well. We even got ‘Rick Rolled’ during the Lebanon performance,” sophomore Daniel Sheldon said. In total, 19 high school bands from Illinois and Missouri performed with over 1,300 students in attendance. Through-out the day, each band took to the field to perform three selections, accompanied by their color
guard and other performance aids. The Marching Bearcats took the field at 8:00pm. Their performance included the ‘Bearcat Boogie,’ ‘America, the Beautiful,’ and ‘Back in Black,’ by ACDC. To finish off the day, the high school drum majors took the field to be recognized and receive awards.Each school received a participation plaque. The night’s Grand Champion trophy went home with Murphysboro High School, who also won several other awards.
The Marching Bearcats perform “Back in Black” by ACDC for the participating bands.