Features
27 October 2006
Volume 119, Issue 5
‘Streetcar’
pulls into Wells Theater
As senior Greg Malak stumbles about in drunken disorderly behavior, his closest friends and neighbors have rushed from his side, fearing the abusive, alcohol-guzzling monstrosity that is about to emerge. He lumbers about under the guise of a tough and gritty demeanor, though a pained expression escapes onto his face, and despite his near six-foot-tall height and muscular body frame, all eyes around him are witnessing the man at one of his weakest moments. With his last dwindling ounce of fierce determination, he belts out into the air that one barely audible name, haunted by a visceral undertone of intermixed insecurity and brooding intensity: “Stella! Stella! Stella!!!” Read More...
MC’s
Latin Lover: Viscariello wins Carole Ann Ryan Award
Every year, up to five hopeful students who attend Illinois colleges and universities are presented with the Carole Ann Ryan Award, given to students who are foreign-language teaching majors.
Andrew Viscariello, a junior at Monmouth College, is a recipient of the award this year, and he is honored with his achievement. Read More...
Sienkewicz
explores the role of historical editor
Tom Sienkewicz, a professor at Monmouth College, has a “side job,” in addition to teaching. Sienkewicz is also an editor for Salem Press Inc., a well-known publishing company based out of New Jersey.
Sienkewicz has worked for Salem Press for many years, and he recently edited a three volume encyclopedia set titled “Ancient Greece.” Read More...
Calendar of Events
Friday, October 27
- 6 p.m. - Haunted House - Fulton Hall
- 7:30 p.m. - “A Streetcar Named Desire” - Wells Theater
- 7:30 p.m. - MC Jazz Band - Dahl Chapel
WIU and MC host African film festival
Since Oct. 9, Monmouth College and Western Illinois University have been hosting a month-long African Film Festival between the two campuses, which will continue until Saturday, Nov. 4. Read More...
Freedom of
poetic license
Rhyming, haiku, epic, limerick, free verse, sonnet-- no matter what form it takes on, poetry has been a proven method of helping many aspiring artists connect with their true essence and unlock the gateway of divine expression. This is a philosophy very much known by Kimberly Johnson and Jay Hopler, two poets who visited the Monmouth College campus this past weekend and conducted a reading of their distinctive and diverse poetry selections. Read More...
Reality Check: “Survivor” withdrawal
Jesus Christ may have risen from the dead three days after his crucifixion, but sadly, our loyal companion Channel 4-CBS has rested dormant on campus for nearly two months now and it seems as if it’s a long way from ever seeking its proper resurrection. Granted, the Monmouth transmitters performed its own brand of holy sacrifice on the national network in exchange for the highly coveted CW programming, so we at least... Read More...
Scots
Senior Spotlight 
