Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By Kamden Tackett In October 2023, an Iranian backed movement known as the Houthis launched missiles and armed drone strikes at Israel in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. In November of the same year, they hijacked a cargo ship. These attacks would mark the first of many such attacks which would lead to a…
By Nathan Cartmell The technology giant Apple is currently being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over attempted monopolization in the smartphone market. The DOJ, alongside several state governments, filed the antitrust suit and believes that Apple’s anti-competitive behavior in the market violates Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. One of the specific…
By Nathan Cartmell As the academic year draws to a close, the McPherson College campus community looks forward to the annual Campus Blowout in May. This much-anticipated event marks the end of another successful year of academic achievements, personal growth, and vibrant campus life. Students, faculty, and staff come together to celebrate their hard work…
By Edwin Buiter McPherson College has a parking problem. Especially at the beginning of the school year, with the influx of new students, finding a space to park and get to class was nearly impossible, leading to car lined streets and frustrated students. Adding to the problem, many Automotive Restoration students have more than one…
By Sofia Ramirez Trigger Warning: Eating Disorder, Medical issues In our generation, people often romanticize eating disorders. I used to be one of those people until I lived through it. During recovery I learned a lot about what an eating disorder really is, and what it can do to you. Effects on the Mind: …
By Nathan Cartmell One of the biggest rivalries of the past decade and a half has been between iPhones and Android phones. when the iPhone was revealed in 2007, it decimated the old players, such as Nokia and Palm. Now, the duopoly of phone operating systems has been very well established, with iOS and Android…
By Daryn Stack The Super Bowl just finished, and the Chiefs were triumphant over the 49ers. Despite their victory, the recent news has little to do with the Chiefs. Following the game, reports have been surfacing that the 49ers team did not comprehend the overtime rules. This means that the 49ers coaches and staff elected…
By Cal Bieler The TikTok Ban bill just passed the House, but it doesn’t mean it’s banned yet. On March 13, the House of Representatives passed bill H.R.7521. The bill is better known as “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” although the vast majority of Americans call it the “TikTok Ban.” The bill,…
By Cesar Lopez Gun buyback programs have been a big topic in discussions surrounding gun violence prevention. While many view them as a positive step towards removing firearms from the streets and providing individuals with an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted weapons, others question their effectiveness in addressing the causes of gun violence. An…
By Daryn Stack Now I know that you may think that this is an April Fools article, but surprisingly, you would be wrong in that assessment. Almost a week ago Kennedy’s campaign decided to make it known that current New York Jets quarterback, Aaron Rodgers is being considered as a Vice President for Robert F….