Tim McKenzie was The Lamp adviser and professor of journalism and philosophy at Lincoln Land Community College from 2014 to 2022. He taught philosophy part time while working at newspapers for almost a decade. In 2014, he joined the faculty of Lincoln Land, teaching journalism and philosophy and advising the student newspaper, The Lamp. Tim is passionate about journalism and hopes students realize the importance of the work journalists do. In 2022, he made the move to professor of philosophy, but he continues to support and respect the work of journalists and The Lamp staff.