Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By Lex Grattan It has been over two years since the COVID-19 pandemic swept through our nation and we are still feeling its effects every day. Students, parents, and teachers have all become versed in virtual learning as educators took their classes online while COVID was surging. The success of these online learning efforts had…
By Lucy Bowman Students at McPherson College can now pursue a minor in storytelling. This exciting addition to the Communications department will provide an opportunity for students across all majors to learn how to effectively tell stories and convey information. The courses required for this new minor will help students learn how to tell the…
By Au’mario Landrum With the return of new and old students alike, McPherson College welcomes new faculty. Professor Elliot Koester is a recent addition to the Health Science department. Below he answers several questions why did you pick up teaching? Koester: “…I’ve been an epidemiologist for the last 5 years handling the covid epidemic, and…
By Israel Acosta Ari Manoogian, a freshman in the Automotive Restoration Program from Florida, has quite a touching story to share with us on Cars Corner this month. He shared with me a story of passion and dedication that I feel many restorationists of all ages feel when approaching the idea of never letting go…
By Eli Jordan Grace Maxey, from Damascus, Oregon, has found plenty of success during her last four years as a Bulldog. So far this season, Maxey is ranked 3rd for doubles and 17th for singles in the central region Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The ITA includes teams from all divisions of the NCAA, the NAIA, and…
By Joe Ellison The McPherson College baseball season is in full swing and as the players begin looking towards the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament, one player has already made plans for after the season concludes. Senior outfielder Caleb Feuerstake has agreed to join the Empire State Greys of the Frontier League at the conclusion…
By Cynarah Rodriquez As some may know, the McPherson College Women’s Volleyball Team recently added a new member to the team and her role as an Assistant Volleyball coach will be crucial for the upcoming fall 2023 season for the bulldogs. Morgan Bryand was hired this spring season and has already made her way to…
By Eli Jordan While many students know about our more well-known sports, such as football, basketball, or baseball. One lesser-known team has found tons of success. Ethan Huston of the Shotgun Sports team has found a comfortable spot at the top of the leader boards since joining three years ago. The competition is based on…
By Israel Acosta Let’s look at the story of a young hot rodder Scott Hayford and his 1973 Plymouth Duster. Hayford is a good friend of mine who has been known for his blue Duster while here at McPherson College and its period drag racing look. Hayford’s story with the Duster is a classic love…
By Israel Acosta The final installment of Cars Corner for the semester concludes with the story of Zach Petrie and his 2016 Ford F-250 King Ranch. This is not his first vehicle, but he said this was the first vehicle he feels that he made his own. Petrie has done a number of modifications to…