From: Quad-City Times (Davenport, IA)
Author Chad Simpson will sign copies of his award-winning short story collection, “Tell Everyone I Said Hi,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Books-a-Million, 4000 E. 53rd St., Davenport. Simpson is an associate professor of English at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill… Read more…
From: Self Magazine (New York, NY)
Knox College psychology professor Frank McAndrew is quoted extensively in the November-December issue of Self Magazine and its “Healthy Self” blog, for an article, Can’t Keep a Secret “…Follow our examples [that compare your conscious thoughts with your brain’s instinctive reactions] and find out why [you have an urge to share gossip]… You [tell yourself]: ‘Allie would freak out if she knew about this. This is sooo big! I’ve gotten tell her.’ Your Brain Decoded: Seeming in the know is vital to your social status, McAndrew says. In other words, you want to be popular, and sharing gossip can get you there…” Read more…
From: Peoria Journal Star (Peoria, IL)
Southern Miss introduced Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Todd Monken as its new football coach Tuesday, confident that the 46-year-old can return the Golden Eagles to their winning ways after the worst season in school history. “You want high expectations,” said Monken, who was an All-America quarterback at Knox College in Galesburg. “You want to be at a place where winning is expected. And this is one of those places.”… Read more…
