THE AUTHOR. Alex McKinley is a business major with emphasis in marketing and an open-minded intention of graduating with the class of 2001. Alex, a former member of the Wildcat Marching Band, is presently a member and Co-Founder of STOMP-style percussive performing act "The Clean-Up Crew," and instructs private drum students and high school drumlines. In short, a "band geek," to quote directly. McKinley enjoys performing, hiking, snowboarding, reading, religious studies, and currently works as a government access programs specialist.