Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By Isaac Murphy Everyone always feels bittersweet about the last week of school because we know it’s only a moment until we get to go home. Also because we now have to take a final for each one of our classes. I feel like finals create stress for students because it’s another big assignment before you…
By Isaac Murphy Christmas is a time of the year when many people are happy. The people who are happy during this time are in a magical state, a state in which they believe wishes really can come true. There are so many activities that bring friends and family together while preparing for Christmas. You…
By: Andrew Tanner If you have spent any amount of time on or around campus, then you have almost certainly seen Philip Reinhardt’s big black Ford dually. With a large MAINE sticker on the back window made to look like the AC/DC logo this truck is nearly impossible to miss. This truck is equipped with…
By: Joyce Muhizi The beauty of education is that it is endless. I have been fortunate enough to be given opportunities to further my education but as my schooling advances my awareness of stereotypes placed upon me does as well. My melanin infused skin, curly hair, curves and spunky attitude does not weigh out the…
By: Kimberly Trice The 2017 film “It” takes place in 1988 Derry, Maine. The film follows the “Loser Club”, a group of friends standing up against their town bullies and a killer clown. Pennywise, the dancing clown lures children and murders them. As more and more kids go missing the Loser Club decides it is…
By: Garrett Connor “Happy Death Day” is a comedic-horror movie that shows some romance throughout the story. Tree Gelbman is a college student who has to live her birthday over countless times. For most people, celebrating their birthday everyday would be enjoyable. That is not the case with Tree. Tree wakes up in a dorm…
By: Taylor Hires-Caulk Isaac Murphy is a senior football player at McPherson College. Isaac is from Houston Texas and came to McPherson College his freshman year without knowing what to expect. Before he came out to Kansas for football and school, he had never been out of state, so everything was a dramatic change for…
By: Tomi Simmons At Mcpherson College, students make the bold decision to balance both sports and academics. Many choose one focus, while there are the select few that go above and beyond. Women’s basketball captain, Brooke Racette, is one of the select few in this. She has done Javelin in track and field and women’s…
By: Tomi Simmons November first was tip off for the beginning of basketball season. Though season is in full force, pre- season was just as intense. It began with 6 A.M. training with agility and track workouts. In addition, a six-mile fitness test was expected of the boys this year as well. When asked about…
By: Joyce Muhizi Julia Largent recently filled in the position of assistant communication professor here at McPherson College. She brings with her great credentials and experience as well asand an intense interest in social media and pop culture. She grew up in the Church of the Brethren and deeply connects with some of the fundamental values…