Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By Autumn Brummer Cold winter breeze Sending shocks through by body Yet, I feel at ease Watching the snowflake dance and party Fireplace lit bringing heat to the house Jack Frost is throwing a fit Yet, silent like a mouse Snow falling heavy With spring so far away Leaving me in envy In which I…
By Claire McCullough Bats are a popular symbol associated with Halloween. Especially vampire bats are seen as scary due to people associating them with vampires. However, contrary to their name, vampire bats pose little threat to humans. A September 2017 article written and published by the Texas State Aquarium titled “Creatures of the Night: Fun…
By Vanessa Mavie Hofer While during last year’s ‘First 40 Days’ only two of those events were able to get an attendance rate over 150 students, this year 150 is at least the standard – some events are even showing record numbers! Ashley Templeton, Associate Dean of Students, and Myles Sandolph, Coordinator of Recreation, Involvement…
By Autumn Brummer The ability to sell, grow, and consume THC, otherwise known as weed, has always been a hot topic in politics. But an off branch of this is Delta Products, which is now making headlines. In surrounding areas, raids conducted by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation under the direction of Attorney General Kris…
By: Hudson La Barbera McPherson, Kan. — With the Commons building being in full swing this fall, the last piece of the puzzle has finally opened. The Aspretto has opened, and if you need a quick snack that is not quite a sandwich from the Boiler House, or a meal from the cafeteria, this is…
By: Myles Vazquez Fred Kerley, an American former 100m world champion and Olympic medalist, recently signed up for the Enhanced Games, a newly established sporting competition in which competitors can use performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). This has generated a lot of controversy among competitors. The idea behind the Enhanced Games is to provide a platform for…
By Cameron Moore The Student Activities Board, responsible for most social events on campus and beyond, has rebranded as “MacEntertainment.” However, along with the new name came the cancellation of several beloved events, including bingo, $2 movies, and free bowling. These events have, for the longest time, served as stress-free escapes for students, offering opportunities…
By Claire McCullough As October progresses people begin to look forward to Halloween, but the Hispanic holiday of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, also approaches. The holiday is considered by many to be a celebration of the lives of the deceased they held dear. According to dayofthedead.holiday, the Ofrenda, an…
By Cameron Moore The protest hadn’t officially started when I first heard it: someone yelling “White Power” across the street. It came from somewhere off to the side, loud enough to cut through the autumn air, but short enough to leave me blinking in surprise. I hadn’t yet stepped out of the car. That one…