Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By: Joseph Robben Adversity. That is the word that comes into mind when you think of this year’s football team. The team came into camp this year with nearly one hundred players, the highest attendance MC has had in the last four years. The players went through camp with the knowledge that some guys would…
By: Anonymous Democratic nominee in the upcoming election for governor in Kansas. She has been a member of the Kansas Senate since 2004. Growing up in a military family, Kelly was exposed to the important values of service, accountability, and integrity. These values have stayed with her and are influencing her campaign. During the campaign,…
By: Tomi Simmons October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These thirty-one days are a time to continue to raise awareness, funds, and compassion for those who have been affected by this disease. Throughout the month there are national events, conferences, and memorials to unify people towards the cause. There is also education on how to…
By: Matthew Melchor In June of 2018, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in a letter to President Donald Trump stating that he would be retiring effective July 31, 2018. This opened up another seat on the Supreme Court, allowing President Trump to appoint a second judge to the nation’s highest court in his first…
Dy: Antonio Snyder Devrie Sombers is a senior volleyball player at McPherson College and has been a large part of the team’s success. Sombers is from Colorado Springs, Colorado and had previously attended Pine Creek High School. Sombers is a member of the Pre-Health Professions Club. She chose McPherson College because of the short 6-hour…
By: Kim Hill Recently, I was able to speak with the head volleyball coach Jessica Cleveland. Cleveland told me how the team is doing this season, as well as mentioned their previous season. Last season, the volleyball team did awesome. They lost only one senior due to graduation and filled the hole back in February….
By: Taylor Cunningham Joey Hale is a senior majoring in business management and marketing. He is from Hutchinson, Kansas and transferred to McPherson College from Hutchinson Community College. Joey is a defensive end for Mac, and has played football since third grade. “Honestly looking forward to finishing out the season strong, and beating some of…
By: Taylor Perez Many of us are all-too-familiar with the struggles of being a student-athlete. While at times it seems to be overwhelming, we tend to take the privilege to play sports at the collegiate level for granted. For Payten Davies, the opportunity to get back on the softball diamond was one she could not…
By: Colin Parks On September 29 2018, McPherson College hosted its second Family Day here on campus. The many families that came not only enjoyed spending time with their bulldog student, but also enjoyed the many activities that the school had offered on campus. The athletics department had a host of sporting events including multiple…
By: Taylor Cunningham Traditions. Customs or beliefs that are passed on generation to generation. There are many traditions here at McPherson College, but let’s talk about fall ones specifically. Those include homecoming, Bulldog Madness, and even two new traditions. Homecoming is one of the largest traditions at McPherson College. This tradition helps to bring alumni…