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McKendree Review
Sept. 24, 2010
Is McKendree really a By Ashley Dressler Contributing Writer
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Dry Campus?
McKendree University is technically a dry campus, but just how dry is it? Asking students on campus, faculty and even Public Safety I’ve discovered a very different story. Of the students who were surveyed, a whopping 94% of them drink on campus. Of those students, 75% of them are underage drinkers. So what is the consensus on McKendree’s dry campus policy? One student gave his opinion saying, “It’s a good policy, but I don’t like it. I think McKendree should allow students over 21 to drink on campus as long as every roommate is also drinking age.” However, not everyone drinks and one commuter made it perfectly clear that he is “perfectly fine with [McKendree’s policy].” But does this “no-alcohol” policy have any effect on students and their behavior? If McKendree were to become a “wet” campus, one student seems to think,” It won’t affect anyone over 21, but there will be more police force on the issue of underage drinking.” The policy is not likely to change anytime soon but students have strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
One female student said that the policy is a good idea for the school and if we were to change to a wet campus then, “a lot more people would drink and [the drinking] might affect grades and people attending class.” Sure there are problems with drinking, whether it’s socially or for deeper rooted reasons, but it seems that a majority of students surveyed would agree that, “[The policy] is illogical. It’s completely unrealistic to expect college kids not to drink on campus.” So, what’s the main reason that this policy is in place? The true reason, besides the fact that it deflates underage drinking issues, is that the school would not receive as much funding if we were a wet campus. However, as one student points out, the policy may reduce the ease in which underage students get alcohol, DARREN MEEKER but it creates an increase in DUI and DWI occurrences in the area. Perhaps, one student assumes, that “people would be less likely to drink and drive if they are allowed to stay
What Now, BP? By Sarah Adams Associate Editor
It has been about five months now since an explosion on the BP-licensed oil drilling rig Deepwater Horizon led to what many have called ‘the worst accidental offshore oil spill in history.’ The explosion took place on April 20, 2010 and two days later the ‘Deepwater Horizon’ had sunk and formed a five-mile oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico. Ever since then, the BP oil spill has been a major news item and cause of concern all over the United States. The fallout from the incident manifested in many forms including 4.2 million gallons of oil spilling into the ocean per day when the leak was at its worst, the plummeting status of BP’s stock, the retirement of Chief Executive Tony Hayward and some fairly strong language from U.S. President Barack Obama. After its various attempts to stop the leaking oil well, BP seems to finally have been successful and the spill has given over its frontpage spot to more current disasters. But is the incident really over and where do BP and the Gulf now stand? According to press releases on BP’s website, the oil well MC252 has been effectively capped since July 15. As of September 4, the failed blow-out preventer from ‘Deepwater Horizon’ has been removed so that the drilling rig DDII can begin drilling a relief well. The blow-out preventer is a key piece of evidence in determining the true cause of the explosion. FBI agents were charged with seeing the 300-ton device to Louisiana for analysis at a NASA facility. Skimming and burn operations combined have removed about 1.1 million barrels of spilled oil from the Gulf. Such operations have more or less ceased as of July 20, but BP continues to look for more oil that may require cleaning up.
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on campus rather than driving to a different place and driving back.” In the end we’re probably not going to change anything regarding the campus drinking policy, but as one student so eloquently puts it, “making something the proverbial forbidden fruit only serves to make it more attractive,” and “that McKendree might do better to preach responsibility, not abstinence.”
The Oil-spill Update
BP has paid at least $400 million in claims payments and the cost of response efforts to date comes to about $8 billion. Tony Hayward is set to step down from his executive position in October, handing over his post to Robert Dudley. Depending on whether the incident is found to be a product of gross negligence, BP could face fines anywhere from $5-$18 billion. After the oil spill, the U.S. government set a sixmonth ban on deepwater drilling. However, another rig explosion on Sept. 2 has prompted some to call for an extension of the ban. This recent incident was more typical of rig accidents and involved no casualties or spilled oil, but it is still enough to raise concern along the Gulf Coast. So far the drilling ban has not been extended. Although it seems as if the oil in the Gulf is being contained, the chemicals BP uses to disperse the oil may be even worse for the environment than oil. Corexit 9500, an oil dispersant banned in the United Kingdom, has been used in Gulf-cleaning efforts. Corexit is even more toxic than oil and also evaporates into a gas form, leading to concerns about toxic rain. Since Corexit breaks down oil, we cannot be sure what effect it will have on the Gulf ecosystem and seafood caught there overall. As of Sept. 19, the blown-out well was officially considered ‘dead’ as the cement plug passed the final pressure test from BP. While the Gulf oil spill is more or less yesterday’s news, we are far from out of the woods as to dealing with all the repercussions. The issue still warrants the attention of America, particularly where food safety is concerned. It will be a long time before things return to normal in the Gulf of Mexico, if ever.
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News Riverfront gets extreme makeover By Anna Chambers Staff Writer
The view across the Mississippi is about to change. At the beginning of the year an international contest was announced to redesign the entire Arch riverfront, and they are down to five designs. The project, which will encompass the ninety acres surrounding the arch, is planned to be finished for the 5th anniversary in 2015, according to KMOV Ch. 4. For those who don’t know, the Arch was designed by architect Eero Saarinen and structural engineer Hannskarl Bandel in 1947 and completed in 1965 as a symbol for the gateway to the West. However beautiful the Arch may be, the surrounding area was always lacking. In front of the water lily: a bunch of crumbling steps and litter; and the park is
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boring. On top of this, I-70 runs below the surface in front of the Arch, creating a large eyesore. The National Park service and the private St. Louis foundation that started the contest hope to change these problems and increase tourism. While this project will cost around $300 million, it will be worth it. The finalist plans all want to connect the riverfront to downtown while making everything more aesthetically pleasing. The teams all have radical ideas for the area, including restaurants, ecology centers, music venues, and ice skating rinks. The museum underneath the Arch will also be expanded and renovated, possibly with skylights so that visitors can see the Arch from underground. The finalists have plans set out in the museum beneath the Arch, and on Sept. 26 a committee will pick the winning idea.
New Chinese Class By Thiago Martins de Magalhaes Contributing Writer role in the world
In an effort to expand the foreign language studies at McKendree, Chinese I is being offered this fall. It is a four credit class and it has seven students enrolled. Many students were surprised, as one of their main complaints is that there were only Spanish classes available, although French and German also appear in McKendree’s catalog. According to Dr. Brenda Boudreau, chair of Language, Literature and Communication Division, a group of international relations students were interested in Chinese because of its increasing
by showing foreign movies economy. McKendree at the Hett in the Film saw this as an opportunity Arts Series. Furthermore, to “revitalize foreign the International Student language studies” on Organization (ISO) also campus. tries to create cultural Boudreau exchange believes it is between necessary to students know other on campus languages and by holding explained that language few students discussions and show interest in other activities. learning them, Chinese II that being the is going to be reason why offered next only Spanish semester. If Chia-Hui Liu and Chinese are enough students available now. show interest, other In order to change that, language classes can also be McKendree has been trying available in the future. to raise cultural awareness Morgan McDaniel, a sociology-criminal justice major, explained that she knows a little of Spanish and “wanted to learn something totally different,” so she decided to study Chinese. When asked how difficult the class is, she answered that “it is one of [her] hardest classes” but “it is easy to ask questions to the professor,” who also “tries really hard to explain everything.” McDaniel will take Chinese II in the spring and recommends it to all students. DARREN MEEKER
Mrs. Chia-Hui Liu draws out Chinese characters and explains their English counterparts.
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Artificial sweetener- fears ungrounded By Shawn Printy Staff Writer
College students love artificial sweeteners. The most common forms are packets of Equal and Sweet ‘n Low for coffee and tea, both student favorites. But they are also commonly found in drink mixes and diet soda, which are also consumed frequently by students. Everyone hears that artificial sweeteners are bad for you, that they cause cancer, brain damage, kidney disease, or some sort of toxicity. The fact is that the FDA is very reluctant to allow any substances on the mass market that can have harmful effects. Most artificial sweeteners were developed over 50 years ago, while some, like Sweet ‘n Low, were developed in the 1800’s. These chemicals have been tested exhaustively in studies with tens of thousands of participants. There are three main sweeteners that are used in the USA: Saccharin (Sweet ‘n Low,) aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet) and sucralose (Splenda.) Saccharin, discovered in 1878, is usually found as Sodium Saccharin. The US government began evaluating this one in 1906. During the 70’s, it was linked to bladder cancer, and governments and health groups began to villainize it as a cancer-causing poison. What these groups didn’t realize was that the animals that saccharin was tested on had a very particular urine composition, which when combined with saccharin is a recipe for cancer. Humans are very different, and are therefore immune it. Aspartame was discovered in 1965 and is made from the same amino acids that make up every type of protein.
It is not an entirely stable compound, but its breakdown products are not very harmful to humans. According to FDA officials, aspartame is “one of the most thoroughly tested and studied food additives the agency has ever approved” and its safety is “clear cut.” Over the last 45 years, hundreds of studies have proved the safety of aspartame. Sucralose is the newest addition to the market, having only been discovered in 1989. It is much more stable than aspartame, so it can be used in baking and it doesn’t have the chemical aftertaste of saccharin. It’s also a modified sugar molecule, instead of being an entirely chemical compound. It has also been exhaustively tested by the FDA and verified as being perfectly safe. There are potential complications, but these only show up if you consume 20,000 Splenda packets a day for several months. Simply put, there’s no reason to worry about the effects of artificial sweeteners as long as you’re consuming them in normal amounts. If you were drinking 80 gallons of diet Coke a day, then you may run into some problems, but at normal human levels of consumption, there are no documented or proven negative effects of artificial sweetener consumption. Enjoy your diet soda and drink mixes. It’s much better
for you than high fructose corn syrup, which is not a vegetable, by the way. SURPRISE!
Meet the new groove on Campus
RJ’s Corner open for artists, gamers By Chelsea Arnold Editor-in-Chief
Some wise guy once said that “some things deserve a second look.” Things like artwork, old buildings, the people one meets on a daily walks; all are commonly overlooked in our busy lives. However, one café in O’Fallon is taking steps to make sure they always get that “second look.” RJ’s Corner opened on June 15 of 2009, on W. State St. in nearby O’Fallon. Since then, they have expanded into a small but unique venue serving the area for small concerts, birthday parties, and karaoke. RJ’s also adheres to the many levels of gamers out there; from classic Pac Man and Marvel arcade games to full on Call of Duty tournaments, anyone can find their happy place. The café is owned by O’Fallon local RJ Ramos and managed by his brother Kaelan Ramos. K. Ramos said that “the place started out as just computer repair and services, which is still the main focus.” “But we have this big building, right? So we decided to have some fun with it. It became RJ’s Corner, which is just the expansion of ‘RJ’s Computer Place,’” he continued. RJ’s newest addition to the café is the “Artist’s Wall,” where students and local artists are invited to post their work for the world to see. Invitations are open to anyone in the area. “What I kind of wanted to do with this place is make it kind of a central hub for our little community. I would not want it to be ‘my place’ rather
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than ‘everyone’s place.’ What better to show that constantly than to have this wall featuring artistic expression from the peoples that make up our community? [And the Art Wall] would give the place more color and more a meaningful identity,” K. Ramos said. McKendree art students and other students alike are more than welcome to use the wall space as their gallery and get their artwork out to the public. RJ’s is currently planning to open a “Gallery Night” once a month, where the café will be cleared out for artworks of all kinds to be displayed. The events will be advertised as they come into planning stages. Aside from the art and video games, RJ’s also holds weekly and monthly events, such as Friday Night Karaoke, movie marathons, and open mic nights. Some would even say RJ’s Corner is a modernized version of America’s classic arcade scene. “We have five arcade machines; three of them are 25 cents a play,
and two are 50 cents. [However,] during our Sunday Game Days, they are free after an entrance fee.” K. Ramos said. “As for consoles, we have three TVs set up all the time. One is a nicely-sized TV from the 80’s that we dedicated to old systems such as Atari, original Nintendo, and Genesis. The second is dedicated to systems after that but before our current generation (Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast, PS2, Gamecube). Then three is an LCD for current systems.” The Corner has a pretty good selection of games for in-store rental to play on all systems. During regular hours, it’s one dollar an hour to play on those but they are free on karaoke nights and Game Day Sundays. So if you ever feel bored, need a break away from the dorms, or feel like seeing some local art on display, check out RJ’s Corner on State St. in O’Fallon. That second look is definitely worth the time.
plans of the past. Reminiscent of his time Terence Mayhue arrived spent as an undergrad last semester to head up student at Millikin, the McKendree’s jazz ensemble small size of McKendree and jazz improvisation grants Mayhue the ability course. His to craft a unique presence made environment an impact where both immediately, students and but culminated instructors at the spring are personally jazz concert. A invested in night of hard progression. swinging tunes He is not only and peaceful motivated melodic ballads to improve exploded when technique in the ensemble the rehearsal dropped room, but to Mr. Terrance Mayhue take students their brass and woodwinds to outside pick up some sticks for into the musician’s real a raucous Latin drum world. In the classroom, interlude! Needless to say, Mayhue exudes a passion there was plenty of energy and excitement for music and excitement shared by which students can’t help all. After the much-loved but catch. His playing is Dr. Daniel Smithiger left absolutely astounding, McKendree at the end of showing high class last semester, the future of proficiency and phrasing the percussion department which is hip and accessible on campus was uncertain. while keeping the Terence Mayhue has taken technicality and intricacy over as the Percussion of both jazz and classical Director and Assistant legends of yester-year. Director of Bands and Listening to his playing his hopes for the music department this year are on Continued Pg 4 a scale far exceeding many
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Working Across the ‘Pond’
A View of the EU Job Market
By Ivan Stoyanov Alumni
As a recent McKendree graduate with a degree in Management, Economics and Psychology, I thought that finding a job would be a piece of cake, but alas, it was not. At least, as a friend duly noted, now I understood why I was in the unemployment line, because I had a ‘fancy degree in business.’ There are a few major differences that a job seeker here needs to make a good note of if they are indeed keen on obtaining employment – the difference between a resume and a CV (curriculum vitae), the self-presentation at the interview and the salary/standard of living balance. The resume/CV difference might come as a bit of a shock to some. For those of us used to the neat and to-the-point one pager this is a big switch. The CV in the EU format requires multiple pages. One is simply unacceptable and fairly frowned upon. In fact, it needs to read as an endless sheet of numerous accomplishments, each of which containing a glorious explanation of its key aspects. Memberships in clubs and organizations are a strange bird on the CV as most EU higher education institutions have few or none of these. Including your club associations and leadership efforts exerted in their name throughout the years can definitely be of benefit, because you’ve put your back into it and you deserve the recognition, but it might also hurt you. Some find it adorable and want to know more; others find it character building and give you much respect for it; third, however, find it simply pretentious. The trick is to tailor this part very, very carefully to the position that you are applying for and leave some or most of this information out if not certain. And don’t forget to take a neat new snapshot of your pretty face, because a photo is mandatory on most occasions and quite legal to require from a prospective candidate in this part of the world. The self-presentation at the interview, as the Career Services Office at the good old MCK has well taught me and hopefully many others, is what makes or breaks you as the next best thing in the interviewer’s eyes. Besides following all of the usual advice, you might want to take into account the cultural differences that Europe presupposes. On most interviews in the US you are expected to put your best foot forward and shine as much as you can, because the most impressive candidate is bound to be the logical choice. In Europe, however, the best candidate can be a bit too good for the position he/she is applying for and therefore be perceived as a threat, not as an opportunity to gain a valuable asset. Before finding my current job at HP, in a moment of honesty shared with an HR interviewer at a bank, I was told that I was overqualified for the job and that he actually felt threatened by my expertise and qualifications. I wasn’t interviewing for an HR position, let alone his, but this is how the facts laid themselves out… The moment of truth had come. It opened my eyes to the fact that I might have to let go of some of my hard
“Here are some of the other factors that might influence your hunt for the elusive thing called a job – work permits, average search time, location, job type, language skills, number of candidates, how well networked you are, etc.”
earned accolades and humble it out until I was already on the inside and ready to meet other opportunities and pursue higher goals. The salary/standard of living balance is an easy one to find, but some might be surprised by how much bigger a salary in one part of Europe might be compared to another. Don’t be fooled though. In many cases less can buy you much more. It is indeed a trade off, but it is up to the person’s individual preferences. Hourly jobs are not widely popular here. That is why a fixed salary once a month can be a tough one to wait for all that time instead of having a check come in every week or two, but it has benefits too, such as helping you develop your long term planning skills. Here are some of the other factors that might influence your hunt for the elusive thing called a job – work permits, average search time, location, job type, language skills, number of candidates, how well networked you are, etc. For foreigners the job market is somewhat discriminatory, but the US seems to have an advantage over most other non-EU countries. An American friend who I studied with at McKendree went to Poland for 2 years after graduation to teach English and travel. The inconvenient restriction that she had to deal with was not having a work permit. Because of that she was not authorized to work more than 90 days in the country, but leaving after 90 days and coming back after a day or two worked around the rule just fine. I am not sure about the specifics of it, but there are many official EU websites providing a detailed explanation on this. The average search time for employment in the different EU member states varies dramatically – from a few weeks to several months, but in most cases it only depends on you to actively engage in the search and recognize the right opportunities at the right time. Most of Europe is pretty well set on public transportation and many people use it to get to work, especially in the busy business districts or downtown areas in the major cities. This successfully eliminates a lot of the stress of having to find transportation. Everything is pretty tightly packed, so travelling long distances here means 5-8 miles (not counting the commuters from other cities of course, but in this case they are the exception and not the rule). The job type you are aiming for is of major significance as well. I can speak for business positions, since my primary interest and focus is on them, but there are some others that I’ve looked into as well and found attractive – tour guide, tourist entertainer, strawberry picker (seasonal and surprisingly lucrative), cash register operator in a store, etc. Most business related entry positions are for administrative assistants, team leaders, bank tellers, credit consultants, hotel front desk assistants or managers, etc. These are fairly easy to get into even if English is the only language you know. Two or three languages on the other hand can get you places you might
“The selfpresentation at the interview, as the Career Services Office at the good old MCK has well taught me and hopefully many others, is what makes or breaks you as the next best thing in the interviewer’s eyes.” have only dreamed of.
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Features New Groove cont. is an inspiration to all students for improvement. Due to his exuberant and passionate style, Mayhue has a knack for creating a learning environment where students barely notice the degree to which they are being challenged, distracted by the fun being had by all. The line between professor and student begins to blur and he seems just like a fellow musician in the ensemble. “I think the program has already improved immensely and we’re having a lot of fun, so it’s a double win. If we keep this momentum, the future looks great,” said percussion performance senior Lindsey Christensen. Mayhue takes the mantra “lead by example” wholeheartedly and aspires to stand as a beacon of what it means to be an exceptional musician and person. He attributes this philosophy to David Burdick, one of his mentors at Millikin. Becoming a professor at Eastern Illinois University by the young age of 23, Mayhue confronted the daunting task of being placed in a hierarchal position over students who were only a couple of years his minor. After teaching at EIU for ten years, Mayhue took a year off to explore what the future held. Luckily for us, that future placed him here at McKendree. He aims to push students to expand their comfort zone by bringing in new, challenging and odd charts of outlandish tunes--such as the Miles Davis standard “All Blues” twisted into mind numbing 11/4 time— but also by getting students out of the classroom and onto bandstands where the real job is to be done. “Everybody likes to be comfortable, but life is far from comfortable much of the time,” he said. His goal is to prepare students before they are dropped into the real world of music. Mayhue is also drawing on his experience playing for five orchestras by composing music for McKendree’s concert band. Also reminiscent of his first taste of the passion of music, instilled while
singing with his siblings in church choirs at the age of four, Mayhue is working alongside Dr. Wilhelm to compose pieces for McKendree’s jazz vocal choir. There are plans for the jazz combo to play multiple open “jam session” style concerts at 1828 and venues around Lebanon, as well as a percussion ensemble tour to schools around the area. Mayhue urges students to take an interest in the music department on campus and get involved! Yes, this is the pitch, I’m a used car salesman and you are my unsuspecting victim aimlessly roaming the lot. You, yes, you! Interested in playing an instrument? Register for lessons! All of the instructors are talented individuals who make learning accessible and fun. You won’t be disappointed in doing so because music is a lifelong gift. Don’t want to play an instrument? It’s as easy as attending the concerts in the Hett. Besides the fact that they are free and all of your friends would love your support and smiling bobbing head in the crowd, the concerts are not the pretentious and pompous “night at the symphony” you expect! Many of the concerts this year boast reworked pop and commercial tunes which promise to get you grooving in your seat. Jazz? Check! Rock? Check! Funk? Check! Classical? Check! Mind-bending solos played by your fellow students? Check! Did I mention they’re free? Now, we can’t reveal all of the cards up our sleeves, but whether you enjoy dancing pop, melodic classical marimba and piano, soaring vocals and strings, thundering percussion or burning woodwind and brass lines, the concerts at the Hett this year will not disappoint. Mayhue has made an excellent addition to McKendree’s talented music faculty and they continue to work at bringing great music to campus.
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Mix Tape of the Month By Kristen Eckstadt Staff Writer
I don’t know about you, but I get tired of the radio and hearing the same songs OVER AND OVER AGAIN. That’s why I’ve
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compiled a list of songs that will give your ears a break. Enjoy! You can download these songs on Itunes, Napster, or Amazon. Try something new for once; you won’t be disappointed.
1. ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’ - 30 Seconds to Mars 2. ‘Bad Cops Bad Charities’ - PlayRadioPlay! 3. ‘Barely Listening’ - Pilot Speed 4. ‘Better Than Heaven’ - Bloc Party 5. ‘Portions for Foxes’ - Rilo Kiley 6. ‘Real World’ - All-American Rejects 7. ‘Embers’ - Just Jack 8. ‘Everything We Had’ - The Academy Is 9. ‘Cobrastyle’ - Teddybears featuring Mad Cobra 10. ‘All This Time’ - Heartless Bastards
Festivals in town this Fall By Chris Moore Contributing Writer
As new and returning students settle in for the fall semester at McKendree University, they may wonder what attractions Lebanon and the surrounding area offer. Thankfully, the months of September and early October will bring in festivals that may be of interest to both college students and faculty. For those of you looking for food, fun, and festivities, check out Lebanon’s Fall Festival and the Strange Folk Festival in nearby O’Fallon. Lebanon’s annual Fall Festival, hosted by the town’s Chamber of Commerce, will occur on the Oct. 2. The festival runs from 9 AM to 5 PM, so be sure to come before, after, or between classes. With over 150 different artisans, there are sure to be handmade crafts for a wide range of styles and budgets. If art does not hold your interest, then the music and food are sure to do so. On the same day, the American Ghost Society will host their annual open house in Lebanon’s visitor center from noon to 4 PM. The admission for this event is a price certain to please everyone: free. Join Len Adams, vice president of the American Ghost Society and author of “Phantoms in the Looking Glass,” and several other speakers for a day of spooks, frights, and tales about the town of Lebanon. For a fee of $25 per person, you may join a ghost walk at 7:30 PM hosted by Adams through the areas
in Lebanon said to be haunted. If you’re interested in more information, check out www.illinoishauntings. com If you’re looking for art that is off the beaten path, the Strange Folk Festival may be for you. Taking place on Sept. 25 and 26 from 10 AM to 6 PM at the community park in O’Fallon, the festival offers a staggeringly wide variety of quirky goods, ranging from art prints to Victorianinspired jewelry to eco-friendly clothing. Many products have punk, gothic, or retro influences, and there are styles to please all tastes. You may want to come for the live indie music, featuring Stephen Korrita, Oh Alchemy, The Bella Birds, eYE(S), The Northwoods, Flame Shark, Bethesda, and Andy B. White. Vegetarian-friendly food is available, as is free Wi-Fi. One interesting feature of the Strange Folk Festival is The Upcycle Exchange, a program set up to provide St. Louis artists with recycled supplies. Many crafters at the festival are looking for vintage goods, old jewelry, art supplies, and other items that you may otherwise be tempted to throw out. These goods will find a second life as unique art pieces and merchandise. In exchange for your goods, you will receive a coupon for the artists’ wares, as well as a discount on the 2010 Strange Folk poster and tote bag. For a complete list of acceptable supplies to bring in and support local artists with, visit the official site of The Upcycle Exchange at www.upxchange.com. With festivals like these in town and fun to be had, one’s stay at McKendree need not be full of just work and study. Check out future issues of the McKendree Review for more news about local festivals and events.
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The Clionian Literary Society was founded in 1869 by the first woman to graduate McKendree College, Edith Flint. We soon developed our Greek letters, Kappa Lambda Iota, and call ourselves Clio for short. As a local, social sorority, we hold Sisterhood, Loyalty, and Friendship dear to our hearts. “The cost of being a college student is a little outrageous and national sorority just did not seem realistic,” said Kappa Lambda Iota treasurer, Allison Burnett, “So I joined a local sorority so I could still be involved and not have to worry about breaking the bank.” In Clio, we make friendships that last a lifetime and have many Alumni to prove it! “I love meeting CLIO alumni who were members of the sorority years ago,” said CLIO secretary, Jessica Tieman. One thing important to all Clionians is the research for a cure for breast cancer.
“I love our philanthropy,” said Marilyn Gawlik, an active member of CLIO. As a group, we participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk in St. Louis during the summer, as well as teaming up with CAB to hold McKendree Idol. These are just a few ways we fundraise money for breast cancer research. All proceeds are donated in full to the research. We celebrate our year with potlucks around the holidays, an annual alumni banquet, and a formal where we are able to get dressed up and enjoy the company of our sisters and our big brothers. Now the question is...do you dare to be a Lady in Red?
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The ladies of Kappa Sigma Tau would like to invite all those who are interested in joining a well known and successful sorority to an opportunity to get to know us more. We are currently the largest sorority on campus with twenty eight members and eight big brothers. We are a social and service sorority meaning we participate in community service and hold social events. We pride ourselves on our extensive involvement at McKendree and the community of Lebanon. We participate in community services such as Hip Hop and Trick or Treat for canned goods. We also have a stretch of road on Route 50 that we have adopted from the Adopt-a-Highway program. All of us ladies get together and clean the highway twice a year, keeping our part of Route 50 beautiful. We also choose a charity each year to support. In the previous years we have raised money for Breast Cancer, Autism, Alzheimer’s and families in the local area. In addition to our fundraisers during the school year, we meet in St. Louis each summer to participate in the Susan G. Koman, Race for the Cure. We also dedicate our time to social events. Many of you may have attended our parties
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Men of McKendree University, Have you ever thought about joining fraternity before? Whether you have or haven’t, you should come see what it is all about. Sigma Nu is a non-hazing fraternity that was founded on the principles of Love, Truth, and Honor.
Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority (Tri Sigma) has been selected by an incredible group of McKendree students to be the newest and only national sorority at McKendree University. Tri Sigma is thrilled to be a new part of the McKendree family and our colony is the newest Tri Sigma colony. Tri Sigma officially started its colonization at McKendree on August 29th, with the pinning of its first 12 colony members. We will be holding another Bid Day and pinning ceremony on September 9th and 12th for our current members and any prospective upperclassmen. Throughout our colonization process, we are committed to Tri Sigma’s values of Friendship, Character, and Conduct. In line with these values, we support sisterhood as well as service. In our service to others, we have participated in the 2009 and 2010 Walk Now! For Autism in Chicago, IL, the 2010 CHADS Coalition walk in Creve Coeur, MO, and made Valentine’s Day cards for the local nursing home. This semester we will be starting a fundraising campaign on September 10th for Children’s Play Therapy as well as volunteering for a St. Jude’s benefit in Okawville, IL on September 11th. We
greatly enjoy our service projects and look forward to the opportunities ahead of us. We also participate in weekly sisterhood activities. Every Thursday we have a social activity for our prospective pledges at 8:45 P.M. These social events will more than likely be in 1828 unless we decide to play sand volleyball or another fun activity. We will also be participating in this year’s Homecoming activities. Any freshmen wishing to become a member of Tri Sigma is welcomed at all our Thursday night social activities and any service activities. The dates for pledging second semester are still unknown. If you would like to learn more about Sigma Sigma Sigma, please feel free to e-mail Melissa Funk at mmfunk@ mckendree.edu for more information or attend one of our Thursday night social events.
at Locust Hills Golf Course. We assist with the Inter Greek Councils Boo Bash and Toga, but we also host our own parties including the well-known Pre-Patty Party in the spring and last years Jock Jams. We highly enjoy the parties, it gives us the opportunity to relax and socialize with students of the McKendree community. We like to take advantage of our parties and use the money we make to support the charities we have chosen for the year. Kappa Sigma Tau is keen on bonding time with each other. We truly consider each other sisters. Every Thursday we have dinner together at Applebee’s in Shiloh. As well as plan a winter bonding trip usually to St. Louis. By far our favorite event is the end of the year Formal at The Falls in Waterloo. It’s our last big event to celebrate the end of another school year. Formal is always a blast. However we do not forget about each other when summer is here. Every summer we have an annual sorority float trip that anybody can join. We retreat to Huzzah Valley Resort for a weekend in June. We feel you can never have enough opportunities to bond with your sisters! If you are interested in getting to know or joining the ladies of Kappa Sigma Tau you can look for us on Facebook or Greek Week, September 12th through the 17th. We also invite you to join us this Thursday at Applebee’s in Shiloh at 9:00 pm for half price appetizers. If you have any questions feel free to email our president Ashley Parott or find her on Facebook.
From the Editors of ‘The McKendree Review’
Chelsea Arnold - Editor-in-Chief Art Major/Journalism Minor
Dear McK, Welcome back to the new semester, everyone! We have plenty of ideas in store for ‘The McKendree Review’ this year, but we want to extend an invitation to the entire campus community to input your ideas, too. Do you know of an upcoming event that could be ‘talked
up’ or a student or student group that deserves recognition? Send it in! We’re open to articles on current events, book or movie reviews, photographs and most likely anything else you can think of. Feel free to e-mail us or visit the Review office in Eisenmayer 208.
Sarah Adams - Associate Editor Psychology Major/Biology Minor
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Music BandTogether (the LGBT oriented band organization in St. Louis) has their Halloween Concert on Saturday, October 16 at 8:00 PM at the 560 Music Center (Washington University) at the western end of the Delmar Loop. Admission is free and should be a fun concert! The McKendree Women’s Choir and Concert Choir will have a Fall Potpourri concert featuring many ensembles on October 5. The Music Department will also have a faculty recital scheduled for October 19 and they have a student giving a Senior Recital October 31. Emily Thoman and two other students will be giving senior recitals later this semester also.
Art David Ottinger will be showing at Art St. Louis on September 25. the show is titled “Room with a View.” Ottinger will also be exhibiting an oil on canvas 54” X 43” titled “Bangkok Sunrise”. Located at 555 Washington Ave, St. Louis Mo. Reception 6:00 PM Gallery talk at 10:00 AM. The McKendree Art students currently have a display upstairs in Holman Library. The display features several forms of art encompassing the variety of talent McKendree possesses.
TOMS Shoes, a ‘One for One’ Movement By Chelsea Arnold Editor-in-Chief Shoes: they
come in a variety of styles, sizes, and colors. There are stilettos, boots, athletic shoes, sandals, etc. As much as we love our shoes, we often take them for granted; no matter how few or how many we have. However, in some countries like Argentina, shoes are a huge gift and luxury. Some children never have shoes. This is where a new brand, slowly growing in popularity, is making a difference for those kids and families. According to the TOMS web site, “In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. Blake returned to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff later that year with 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by TOMS customers.” Since then, TOMS are becoming more and more popular and will give its one millionth pair of shoes to a child in need. They will be given this September. Some people may ask, ‘Why give shoes instead of money or other clothing?’ Shoes prevent cuts and open sores from forming on the bottom of the feet, which can fester and keep children from attending school. Several soil-born diseases can be transferred through bare feet, which can lead to other health problems. Even before sores and cuts, some children cannot even attend school
because of uniformrequired shoes. Several McKendree students have been seen sporting TOMS around campus. “I love my TOMS. They’re cute and comfy and you don’t have to wear socks with them; I hate socks,” thirdyear student Lauren Snyder said. TOMS come in a variety of styles. They have their classic look, a singlecolor shoe, but also a multitude of patterns and designs. Shown are a pair of red canvas classic TOMS. A few artists, currently featuring Gabe Lacktman and Tyler Ramsey, have teamed up with TOMS and create handpainted designs for customers, such as the blue and orange pair featured in this article. College campuses have even started to become involved. Students fill out an online application and are sent information. Their web site states, “As a TOMS Campus Club Member, your involvement is crucial to sharing the TOMS Shoes story across the nation. TOMS Shoes currently gives shoes to children in need in Argentina, South Africa, Ethiopia, Lauren Snyder the United States
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Campus Clubs are groups of passionate, excited students who are working together to share the TOMS Shoes story and the One for One movement at their school. Once you fill out the application, you will receive an email connecting you to the TOMS Club on your campus. If there isn’t a TOMS Club at your school, then we’ll help you start one. As part of the Club, you will work with students on your campus to share the TOMS story and the One for One movement. Together, you can host campus events each semester to raise awareness about TOMS Shoes.” So next time you feel you need a pair of shoes, make a purchase that will matter. The One for One movement is alive and working hard to make sure, one day, everyone will have at least one pair of shoes.
Page 7 Theater The McKendree Theater recently held auditions for ‘Fugue’ by Lee Thuna. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Synopsis (from the Samuel French web site): A woman is found wandering in Chicago, her feet blistered and bloodied. Doctors at the hospital where she is taken immediately recognize this as a symptom of the “fugue” state of amnesia, where the victim is literally running away from an intolerable memory. A young psychiatrist is assigned to her case. Clinic’s rules allow him twenty-one days (“three lousy weeks”) to work with her. If there is no improvement, she will be sent to a long term care facility. He is running away from his own demons - a mistake he made with a patient early in his practice which had a devastating effect on his life. Because the woman has no past and no future, she is in remarkably good spirits, chipper and carefree except when the young doctor starts to jog her memory. The closer he gets to piecing together the puzzle of her life and the terrible thing that made her want to forget everything, the stronger is her urge to run. But his fear is that if she remembers -- will he be repeating the mistake he made? To muddle the waters, he is falling in love with his patient. Performance dates: November 4-6 at 7:30, November 7 at 2:30. Performances at the Hett. Free admission.
The Harvest Challenge By Chris Moore Contributing Writer Many people at McKendree have done their fair share of running in their life, perhaps to catch the bus, to get to work, or to make it to class on time. However, how many have run a marathon? Students had that chance on Sept. 18 when the Harvest Challenge kicked off. The challenge consists of a half marathon run of 13.25 miles and a 5K run or walk through historic Lebanon and the surrounding countryside. Those who wished to walk were welcome to participate in the 5K challenge, but the half marathon was reserved for runners only. After a briefing about the course at 7:40 AM,
both branches of the race officially started at 8:00 AM. Participants began at the Melvin Price Convocation Center, continued along the same path, and then split off into separate courses at Widicus Road. The marathon led through pleasant terrain and scenic drives, but also through challenging hills, Runners were encouraged to stretch out beforehand to prepare themselves and help prevent muscle strain. After the race, refreshments and t-shirts were provided for participants. Medals were awarded to the top three finalists in each race, in categories of male, female, and ages “forty and over”
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Scott Pilgrim vs The World
The Other Guys By Kyle Hintz Staff Writer “The Other Guys” is another balls-to-the-wall comedy from Director Adam McKay and Will Ferrell (“Anchorman,” “Talladega Nights,” “Step Brothers”). This time, they team up with Mark Wahlberg, Steve Coogan, Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The plot (as if it matters) is that Jackson and Johnson are the top cops in the Big Apple sucking up all the glory while Ferrell and Wahlberg are stuck pulling desk duty. But when those top cops jump off a 20-story building to their deaths, Ferrell and Wahlberg see their chance to go for the big time. Okay, that being said, if this sounds at all appealing to you or if you’re already interested in seeing this movie but you’re reading this article just to make sure you’ll like it, then stop reading IMMEDIATELY!! You will like it! By all means, rush out at your earliest
convenience and go see it! While you’re at it, get drunk because I’m pretty sure that will only make this movie better. What does that mean for the sober people in the audience? Well, the movie certainly has plenty of funny moments, like when Wahlberg tries to win back his ex-girlfriend and Ferrell’s sordid back story, but the movie overall is uneven. The laughs mostly come from the blatant stupidity of basically every character in the movie, which is nothing new, and that’s my problem with it. Art (I’m not calling “The Other Guys” art), is where you should risk things and take chances because, unlike every other area of life, there are no real repercussions, except maybe more bad art. But, so what? The
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world keeps on spinning. Think about art like you think about life; do you want to do the same thing every day? No, you want to do new things. If you didn’t take any chances or try anything new you’d be bored and boring. To me, that’s what “The Other Guys” is.
Final Fantasy 13 By Justin Stern Contributing Writer
place at will, granted they have progressed far enough to reach a certain location. What do I think about Not in ‘Final Fantasy 13’; when I hear “Final all of that freedom, that Fantasy?” A large, free curiosity to discover new world full of magic, badtowns and dungeons: ass summons, lunatic GONE! antagonists, mean beasties The story starts out, like and huge golden birds. almost every Final Fantasy What do I think about when game, in utter confusion I hear “13?” A trivial let and turmoil, where the down. It has been many opening sequence consists a year since the release of of few introductions ‘Final Fantasy 12,’ which and little explanation of in my opinion was one what’s going on. 13 goes a of Square-Enix’s greatest little overboard with this, advances in RPG game mentioning things like play. l’Cie, Fal’Cie, Pulse and So what happened Cocoon, which the player between Halloween of 2006 has no reference for. Little and early 2010? Square-Enix by little, everything is decided to make tweaks, explained, but at a snail as usual, in order to keep rate. The story as a whole the series alive. They made is well developed, but slow some improvements that paced. It will answer your fan boys would drool over questions one by one, but and some that would cause by the time one question is frustration and angst. As answered, the player will I stated in the beginning, have about five more. The Final Fantasy games cut scenes are nothing short usually bare an open world of GORGEOUS, bringing environment where the the characters to life. The player can travel place to environments are stunning
By Chelsea Arnold Editor-in-Chief Scott Pilgrim vs. the World could be considered the epitome of a gamers’ movie ‘paradise.’ Viewed as a combination of a dating sim, RPG, guitar hero, and Mortal Kombat, this screen version of the popular graphic novel is sure to delight anyone. Our story begins when 22-year-old Scott Pilgrim introduces his 17-year-old girlfriend Knives to his band, called Sex-Bob-Oms. While Scott believes he is happy with Knives, a strange girl with pink hair invades his dreams. We later learn that she is real, and has just moved to town. The girl’s name is Ramona Flowers, and Scott falls madly in love. After breaking up with Knives to be with Ramona, Scott’s life takes a turn for the out-ofcontol. Through-out the course of the movie, Scott learns that he must somehow defeat Ramona’s seven Evil Exes who control her love life. This leads to a stream of video-game style battles, ranging from fist fights, bass battles, girl fights, and
a final boss battle with an intense Legend of Zelda reference. Several other references arise during the movie. These include the Final Fantasy music bass-line, Zelda music, the Pee-bar, and even pixilated Universal globe logo with 1980s style .midi theme music. Just as with the graphic novel, Scott Pilgrim pushes the accepted norms of society. It uses snarky plays of modern humor like “I’m in lesbians with you,” said by mistake and pokes fun at a force of ‘Vegan Police.’ While the movie is mostly all fun and games (literally), the underlying plot line still shows us that even when our hearts are shredded and stomped on by our ex-girlfriends-turned-rockstars, with a little help from our friends and the power of self respect, we can defeat evil and live happily
IMDB.COM ever after. I have never walked out of a theater with such a giddy smile on my face, nor feeling as happy as I did after seeing this movie. There are few movies created from books or graphic novels that live up to their original forms; however, after seeing Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, I believe it deserves to be called “an epic of epic epicness.
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and the baddies are just as bad. The music, unlike the series’ predecessors, is composed by Masashi Hamauzu instead of the legendary Nobuo
Uematsu. There is a noticeable difference, but not enough for the game to lose it Final Fantasy feel. The orchestra is still majestic in the sense that the music truly reflects the mood of the current situation. In the beginning, our six heroes all meet up and are all after the same thing:
the Pulse. Coincidentally, while in pursuit of one of the Pulse fal’Cie, they are all marked as servants of Pulse. Once marked as a l’Cie, the host must carry
to find out their Focus on their own. The game play is where things differs greatly from its predecessors. In most Final Fantasy titles, the player has the freedom to explore new towns, talk to people and purchase new and stronger equipment before they take on the next dungeon. FF13 is ALL dungeons. What does this mean? Well in previous games, once you conquered a dungeon, you would be tired and exhausted, your heart pounding from the boss you just beat to escape, entering the new town SQUARE-ENIX to recover and gain all of your HP back. In FF13, out an unknown task you have no time to recover called a Focus in order to or relax and observe prevent themselves from the new surroundings; transforming into a monster everything is go, go, go! unable to make logical Each dungeon is laced decisions. The upside to with a chain of battles this is that the hosts become with the local enemies. magic wielders, but the The so-called “marts” are more severe downside is in the dungeons, where that their tasks could be you can also upgrade your anything and that they have weapons with things called
components that you collect during the game. The player gets no time to catch a breath. The battle system has also drastically evolved into something new. The format is still in ATB [active time battles] where each combatant, controlled character and monster alike, has a set time until they can make another action. Nothing new there, however, the differences in this game are the summons and the new system called Paradigms. The summons in this game are called Eidolons. Along the story, the heroes are tested in battle by an Eidolon to see if they are worthy of wielding their power. Each person is assigned to one Eidolon each. When summoning them, the caster summons them into battle and becomes the only character on the player’s side. In this mode, the player has many actions
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Page 9 Who do you think you are? ByAmanda Williams Contributing Writer Genealogy is an every growing phenomenon. Last year there was even a hit show where celebrities research their ancestral heritage. So what’s the fascination with this evergrowing trend? Many years ago, when I graduated high school, my Aunt took me to a genealogy library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I had no previous knowledge of genealogy, and I was honestly just along for the ride. It was a chance to get away and to bond with my Aunt. Once I began researching and found my first possible connection, I was hooked. It was such a rush! I felt as if I
Managing your money in collegeBy James Murphy Staff Writer
now, because I remember a time or two in the past where it was spent almost as fast as I received it. Do you really
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it until you have a clear answer. You can take as much time as you need in most cases no matter how big or small the purchase might be. It is also very important to know where you get your money from. If your parents pay for most of your necessities, you are usually more open to buying things you want depending on your financial situations. Parents, guardians, and family are there for you to use as a resource in case you
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Do you often look in your wallet or purse and wonder where that five dollar bill went to? Do you check your bank account balance and think to yourself, “Is this all I have?” I’ve been in these situations before, and they aren’t the best feelings. As a junior at McKendree, I’m double majoring in Accounting and Economics/ Finance. I’ve learned a few facts to help me be more conscious of what I buy and where I spend my money. My first advice is to always keep in mind how much money you have, because you never want to be in a situation where you are about to check out and you don’t have enough. This can be an embarrassing moment if you are in a line, but just say you changed your mind and don’t want to buy something anymore. Secondly, you will find it very beneficial if you take the time to think about what you want versus what you need. I do this a lot when I get my paycheck
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new video game or that fancy new cell phone? More often than not, you don’t need it, so it’s good to keep your wants in check. I recommend browsing at the store and if you do find something that you want, make a note of it and look it up online at a cheaper price on eBay or Amazon, for example. Also, there will be times when you feel like you both need and want something. If this occurs, keep thinking or make a list of why you need it or why you want
get in a bind, but if they know how you spend your money, there is a chance they may not give you as much the next time if you don’t use it wisely. If you are more independent with work study or a job, it is
easier to make sure you are buying the things you need. You have a different perspective if you are buying things with money you earned versus money that was given to you. College is expensive for any student, and it is vital that they know how to manage their money before it gets the best of them. A lot of basic principals are common sense, but they are all easy to forget when something brand new comes out. Taking your time to think about what you spend your money on can save you quite a bit in the long run. There are a couple of facts that I have learned just by being at McKendree. The most obvious one deals with buying books. My freshman year, I spent a lot on books from the bookstore, but I found out that I could have gotten them much cheaper
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were gambling on a casino. It was an instant sense of excitement that came over me. I was a detective into my own past. My Aunt has traced our family tree back to the 400’s A.D. One of my more recent ancestors attended McKendree in its early years in the 1800’s. His name was Frederick Auguste Braeutigam, and he was my great, great, great Grandfather, who went on to become a clerk in the Civil War. He kept a journal of his experiences, which was on display at the Belleville Library. I have had many family members precede me in attending McKendree, and it is so interesting and
fulfilling to know that I walk the same grounds and sit in some of the same classrooms as my ancestors before me. I encourage anyone who has not researched their family tree to give it a try. There are a number of free websites online, and Ancestry.com is a great starting place. As humans, we are always trying to connect with our inner selves, and there is something very satisfying about knowing where we come from and connecting with our roots. Once we find out where we come from, we may get a better understanding of where we are going and maybe a better sense of self.
Final Fantasy 13 Cont. that they can execute. They are given a list of actions they can perform. Once the time is out, they perform a final attack dealing a massive amount of damage. This system of summoning is very impressive and unique. The leveling up system is done via the Crystarium. Each character will gain Crystogen points in battles which will be used to “buy” attribute upgrades, much like the Sphere Grid in Final Fantasy 10. Each character also has multiple roles that they have to upgrade, coinciding with the Paradigm Shift. This can become very frustrating for those players who like to do the whole game, because as the Crystarium fills up, upgrades cost more and more Crystogen points to obtain. Paradigm Shift allows you to change roles in battle, each having a unique set of abilities, much like the class system in earlier games in the series. Other than the battle system, nothing about this game becomes interesting until about 15-20 hours in. The story moves slowly, and the main antagonist isn’t known until much later. In the beginning, the player really has nothing to look forward to other than getting through the dungeon they are in,
hoping the next dungeon will contain more answers and new story plots. Until then, unfortunately, they will have to deal with repetitious actions, including boring, oneway paths; battle after exasperating battle, and very few answers that they desire to answer. Sadly, this game is a letdown in the series. With the huge gap in time between releases, FF fans expected a dynamite game, but were disappointed at the product. If you like repetitious actions and a one-way dungeon where you don’t have to go far off the path to open a treasure chest or optional boss, this is the game for you. However, if you’re like me and like an in-depth story that gradually opens up and keeps you hooked, you will not really enjoy this installment. When I first picked this game up, I would finish the one dungeon I was in, then not play the game for days to weeks at a time, because I basically knew what was going to happen. That is the not the Final Fantasy magic. While ‘Final Fantasy 13’ is beautiful and expresses the newest graphics, it does not maintain that aspects of a Final Fantasy game that we’d all expect.
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Across the Pond Cont. Multi-lingual employees are highly valued here. In case you get in on the ground floor in one of the big Fortune 500 companies, regardless of the EU country in which you are, you have a pretty good chance of shooting for the Moon and the stars after 6 months to a year. This is because most of them recognize that you have a pretty good comprehension of their business and that you are already an asset. If you happen to have a ‘fancy business degree’ as well, you are set for a launch to greatness. The higher level jobs often require an ample amount of experience (3 to 5 to 10 and even 15 years) and can get pretty specific in their requirements. If you have had the chance to network a bit though, or have been noticed at your current job, you have a good chance of reducing some of these requirements. On a good occasion
and if you are really talented , you might even get a waiver and a sweet, sweet job offer with a pay comfortable enough for even the most lavish of us. To note the painfully obvious here, the number of candidates is crucial to your success. That is why I would encourage you, should you decide to work abroad, to also consider applying for a bit more unconventional, or even niche market jobs that require a specific skill that you possess or might have the time to develop in a fairly reasonable amount of time. A man applying for a traditionally female job, or vice versa, can be a sufficient attention getter to secure you a place on a team that your gender could use more representation in. Anything that makes the competition stay away or seem irrelevant... Well, in case you decide to stop by, come and say ‘Hi’! Happy job hunting.
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Blink and Rorschach in “Nose Job” by Sarah Adams
Harvest Challenge Cont. and “under forty.” Overall winners included: 5K Women: Megan Doty 20:14 (New Course Record) 5K Men: Michael Mendez 16:06 (New Course Record) Half Marathon Women: Bethany Nave 1:36:43 (New Course Record) Half Marathon Men: Jackson Marwa 1:23:14 (New Course Record) Congratulations to all winners and participants of the Harvest Challenge 2010. We look forward to seeing you next year.
Opinion Managing your money Cont. online. The renting procedure this year seemed really beneficial, but only a few of the books can be rented. I suggest that a few weeks before a new semester is about to start, email your professors to find out the ISBN number of the book they will be using. Give yourself plenty of time to buy them and receive them in the mail before classes start or soon after they start. An even better way is to share books among your colleagues. You could try listing the books you have and need on Facebook and see if anyone can help you. The second fact deals with gas prices. Most college students would all agree that gas prices seem pretty expensive assuming that almost everyone has a car by the time they are in college. The majority of college students like to travel and take advantage of the freedom they have. I found a website that lists the current gas prices for towns in the area, so before you decide to fuel up, you can look up which station will give you the best deal. If you consider just a few cents here and there over long period of time, it will add up. Go to www.motortrend.com > Features> Gas Prices. From there, you can go state by state and then down to county level. If you drive, I urge you to take advantage of this resource. Attending college for four years may seem like a long time, but it will go by
quickly, just like your money if it isn’t controlled. Some students will continue to graduate school where money may become even harder to come up with and others will face the real world right have graduation. However, the choices regarding your money between now and then will add up. Make sure you always know how much you have to begin with to save yourself the hassle of unexpectedly trying to buy something you can’t afford. Knowing the difference between what you need and what you want can make a big change to your checking account balance total. Buy the things you need first, and keep track of the rest to buy your wants. Spend the money your relatives give you wisely so that they will be content that it is going toward good use and they might even give you more than you asked for in the future. Attending college at McKendree is expensive, but how you buy your books can save you a great deal of cash. Find out what books you need early or check with friends to see if they might have the book you need. Try using motortrend.com to save money on gas. Money is important to buy what you need, but it is even more important to know how to manage your money the right way in college.
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I am not from this country and I am still adjusting to the culture. I want to make friends while I am in America, but I am afraid of being judged because I am not American. Is that common? What can I do to fit in?
Guy Speak: As in every culture, there are people who judge based solely on appearance. Stay away from these people. If you have to work hard at gaining acceptance from somebody, then they are not really a friend. My philosophy is that if somebody is going to think less of me when they don’t know the first thing about me, then I don’t want anything to do with that person. There are plenty of good-hearted people at McKendree who will gladly be there for you and help you with anything you need. The last thing I will suggest is that you try not to be picky about who your friends are. Some of the nicest people I know are dismissed as stupid or crazy just because they are honest with themselves. Girl Talk: It is obvious that your friends recognize your financial limitations, and that is not a bad thing. Friends care, and they wouldn’t want you incurring expenses that you cannot afford. So do not be offended by the exclusion of these costly events. However, if you still want to be a part of the social gatherings, start planning them yourself. There are many free or less expensive activities that you and your friends could attend. These events are usually open to the public. Reading the local paper daily would be a great way to start your search. You can also Google free events in nearby areas, and I am sure you can find them that way also. St. Louis is an excellent city to Google because there is always some type of activity being hosted. Whatever you do, please do not spend money you do not have just to be included in the social gatherings!
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My friends are always wanting to go out and do things that cost money. I’m on a tight budget and can’t always go, but I feel left out. They have also stopped inviting me out as often. What is the easiest way to tell them this? Do you have suggestions of other activities?
Guy Speak: The first thing you need to do is talk to your friends about your problem (assuming you haven’t.) If they really care about you, then they will respect your financial problems. The important thing is to let them know that you want to go; you just can’t afford the activities. If they don’t attempt to make any changes, then you need to find better friends. As far as other activities go, simply hanging out is always a favorite of mine. There are plenty of cheap/free activities to do in the area, just Google search it.
Girl Talk: Being judgmental is a part of being an American. Americans judge other Americans and there is no avoiding that! To adjust in America, you must hold true to your moral and ethical values. As long as you’re not doing anything dishonest or disgraceful, you will be just fine. If you pretend to be something you are not, you will be perceived as a phony. The American society is quite different from most, but you do not have to lose your cultural heritage to fit in. America has been labeled as the “Melting Pot,” referring to the variety of different cultures in this country. People are naturally attracted to anything or anyone different from them; this is especially true in the mindset of Americans. If you like some American ways, and want to make them your own, feel free to adopt them. I am optimistic that, as time goes on, you will realize your concern is not as great as it seems. You will be blended into American society sooner than you think.
Got a question for Jake and Tavi? Send it to mckreview@mckendree.edu Don’t forget to recycle this newspaper
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McKENDREE VOLLEYBALL TEAM SPLITS TWO MATCHES ON FINAL DAY OF BAKER INVITATIONAL (BALDWIN CITY, Kan., Sept. 11)—The McKendree University volleyball team took one of two matches on the final day of play at the Baker University Invitational Saturday in Baldwin City, Kan. The Bearcats opened the day with a three-set sweep of Avila University before being swept in their final match of the tournament against Benedictine College. McKendree will take a 6-4 overall record into its first American Midwest Conference contest of the season Wednesday at Columbia College. The Bearcats will square off with the No. 8-ranked Cougars in a match beginning at 7 p.m. In Saturday’s first match of the day, McKendree
bounced back from a pair of tough losses on Friday by sweeping past Avila University. The Bearcats edged the Eagles 26-24 in the first set before rolling to victories in the final two sets, 25-11 and 25-15. Senior outside hitter Tara Ryterski (Nashville, Ill./ Nashville) grabbed teamhigh honors in kills with nine, while senior middle hitter Carrie Brickey (St. Louis, Mo./Rosati-Kain) added eight kills and a team-best six blocks. Senior middle hitter Ashley Perry (Sparta, Ill./Sparta) contributed seven attacks in the victory. Senior setter Alyssa Speckhals (Hermann, Mo./ Hermann) and junior setter Melissa Bayer (Collinsville, Ill./Triad) each handed out
15 assists against Avila as senior defensive specialist Lindsey Gray (Lebanon, Ill./Lebanon) handled 19 digs. The Bearcats had the tables turned in the second match on Saturday as Benedictine posted a sweep in the best-of-five contest. The Ravens won the match by scores of 25-15, 25-22 and 25-21. Junior right-side hitter Kaitlyn Kollmann (Collinsville, Ill./Metro-East Lutheran) paced McKendree with seven kills as Carrie Brickey notched six attacks and three blocks. Melissa Bayer registered 14 assists and 12 digs as Lindsey Gray had a team-best 13 digs. Ashley Perry also posted a team-leading five blocks.
McKENDREE REMAINS UNBEATEN AFTER 3-0 WIN OVER ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHnOLOGY (LEBANON, Ill., Sept. 11)- The No. 9 McKendree University women's soccer team scored twice in the first half set the pace for a shutout win over Illinois Institute of Technology, 3-0, on Saturday. The Bearcats improved to 3-0 and will open up American Midwest Conference play on September 14th when they host Missouri Baptist University at 7 p.m. Senior midfielder Kyla Nighohossian (Granite City, Ill., Granite City) scored on a pass from senior midfielder Sarah Eckelkamp (Arnold, Mo., Fox) to give McKendree a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute. Freshman midfielder Sadie Delashmit (Bloomington, Ill., Bloomington) scored her
first collegiate goal in the 38th minute from 35 yards out off a pass from junior forward Erin Kilian (St. Louis, Mo., Kennedy) to give the Bearcats a 2-0 lead. McKendree held their two goal advantage until the 83rd minute when a foul in the box by Illinois Tech gave the Bearcats a penalty kick. Senior midfielder Theresa Kaiser (St. Louis, Mo., Ursuline Academy) converted the PK opportunity in the 83rd minute to give the Bearcats the 3-0 win. Senior goalkeeper Liz Yanko (St. Louis, Mo., Rosati-Kain) improved to 3-0 overall and earned her second shutout of the season and had three saves in the win.
MCKENDREE ATHLETICS
Nighohossian (right) scored the game-winning goal on Saturday
MCKENDREE ATHLETICS
Carrie Brickey had 14 kills in two matches for the Bearcats
BEARCATS TIE ASHFORD 1-1 IN DOUBLE OVERTIME (LEBANON, Ill., Sept. 11)- The McKendree University men’s soccer team held a 1-0 lead for over 71 minutes against Ashford University on Saturday, but a late goal by the Saints tied the game and the game ended in a 1-1 tie in double overtime. The Bearcats, now 3-2-1 overall, will open up American Midwest Conference play on the road in Parkville, Mo., on September 18th against Park University at 2 p.m. McKendree wasted no time and took a
1-0 lead on an unassisted goal by freshman forward Dan Bogard (Portsmouth, England, Porchester Community) 29 seconds into the contest. The Bearcats appeared to be headed for a win until Lucas Almeida evened the score in the 72nd minute. The game remained even through both overtime periods and ended in the 1-1 tie. Sophomore goalkeeper Tim Day (Edwardsville, Ill., Edwardsville) fell to 1-2-1 overall on the season and had eight saves in the loss.
Sports articles by Eric Buck and Scott Cummings
HOCKEY TEAM RALLIES FOR 5-5 TIE IN SEASON OPENER AGAINST ST LOUIS (ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 11)—The McKendree University hockey team overcame an early 2-0 deficit to register a 5-5 tie against Saint Louis University in the Bearcats’ 2010-11 season opener Friday night in Webster Groves, Mo. Sophomore win Nic Rolla (O’Fallon, Ill./ SIU-Edwardsville) scored off an assist from senior wing Nick Smothers (Waterloo, Ill./ Waterloo) with 5:40 remaining in the third period to tie the game and force overtime. It was the fourth different tie in the contest as McKendree battled back from deficits of 2-0, 3-2, 4-3 and 5-4. The Bearcats, now 0-0-1 on the year, will wrap up a weekend series with SLU Saturday afternoon. The Billikens netted two early goals before McKendree registered its first goal of the year just over five minutes into the first period. Freshman wing Josh Hasamear (Collinsville, Ill./Althoff Catholic) scored his first goal as a Bearcat off a pass from
freshman center Dylan Mueth (New Baden, Ill./Belleville East) to cut the deficit to 2-1. Hasamear then tied the game at 2-2 with an unassisted goal with just 23 seconds left in the opening period. After Saint Louis regained a 3-2 lead, junior wing J. David Coleman (Budapest, Hungary/Fort Zumwalt West) netted an unassisted goal late in the second period to knot the contest again at 3-3. The Billikens again regained the lead before Coleman collected his second goal of the night just 43 seconds into the third period off an assist from senior center Alec Steiner (Swansea, Ill./Belleville East). Saint Louis grabbed the lead one final time before Rolla’s game-tying goal. Senior Mike Stier (Belleville, Ill./ Belleville West) stopped 52 shots in goal for McKendree. Stier had a hand in 14 of the Bearcats’ 15 victories in the 2009-10 season.