Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By: Aidan Montoya MLB opening day is an exciting day for baseball fans everywhere; it marks the start of a new season of major league baseball. The first game occurs in March and often features last year’s champions. The game usually happens in the late afternoon, and all the fans are cheering, and the stadium…
By: Kaycee Carter I washed my face for the third time that morning, trying to erase the worst possible night ever. After 17 years of being inseparable, she was gone. As I stare at my face in the bathroom mirror, streaks of leftover makeup clinging to my face, I see flashes of what happened mere…
By: Cesar Lopez In early February, the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers. Many fans of the Mavericks are shocked by the exchange, as many believe that Doncic is the star of the Maverick’s roster. However, others are curious on how well Doncic will play with superstar player…
By: Octavius Toliver-Flient McPherson College is once again expanding by adding two new majors: Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering. With these new majors, the college will increase the number of educational opportunities for students on campus. Not only will this benefit students currently on campus, it will also draw in new recruits who are interested…
By: Cesar Lopez As the 4 Nations Face-Off comes to an end, Canada claims the win with a score of 3-2 in overtime against the United States. Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson on the American side, both scored for the Americans, while Connor Hellebuyck, American goaltender, stopped 25 shots for the, three of those being…
By: Enya Fierens Lately, Congo has been overtaken by violence. A rebel group called M23, made up by Tutsi rebels and supported by the neighboring country, Rwanda has been terrorizing the country. This brutality stems from an escalation of a conflict over power, resources, and identity dating back to the 1990’s. In this time, a…
By: Maxwell Brucks It’s in the name, Spring Training, and to many sports fans worldwide, it signals the start of the spring season. Gone are the cold winter months without baseball, and ushered in is some of the most entertaining baseball a person can watch. Players have no names on the backs of their jerseys,…
By: Daryn J. Stack Tensions between the United States and its closest trading partners are rising. Since the beginning of his presidency, President Donald Trump has threatened Mexico and Canada with a 25% tariff on all goods sold within the United States. Trump has similarly chosen to apply a 15% tariff on all Chinese goods,…
By: Claire McCullough President Donald Trump has only been President again for three months and his presidency has already sparked many controversies and contentions. However, none have had such an international impact as Trump and his Vice President, JD Vance’s, televised meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the 28th of February. According to Zelenskyy…
By: Lucy Bowman Every spring, a certain buzz fills the air in anticipation of the upcoming theater season. This year, details regarding the theater season will be announced in the Spectator! Jd. Bowman, Professor of Theatre at McPherson College, shares that the 2025-2026 season will be the college’s first “mysterious season.” It will consist of four…