Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By Audrey Ewing The Auto Motorsports Club is entering a new chapter. Junior Paige Milton has taken the lead in reviving the club and bringing together students who share a passion for motorsports. With support from teacher and club supervisor Curt Goodwin, the Auto Motorsports Club has officially restarted and is creating new opportunities for…
By Brandon Clifford A new logo is set to replace the longstanding roadster silhouette that has represented the program for over a decade. However, few can figure out what this new logo is supposed to be. It is comprised of three white stripes which converge at the top of a red shield. One alumni said,…
By Joe Gonzales According to an article by Julia Manchester published by the Hill earlier this month, the main reason gas prices are rising is the Iran War. There is a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, making oil difficult for some middle eastern countries to procure. The result is that the supply of oil…
By Tj Coleman The 2026 Winter Olympic Games held in Milano-Cortina, Italy saw the most exciting team action during competitions in Olympic history. Historically, ice skating and hockey have been the most popular winter Olympic events. Over recent years, this has shifted to snowboarding being the most anticipated based on the pure athletic skill needed,…
By Tj Coleman The McPherson College C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival returns on May 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for its annual car club festival. The event brings together car enthusiasts, families, students, and community members for one of the most exciting automotive events in the region. Hosted by the students at McPherson College’s…
By Hailey Lennox Heading into 2026 we have a lot to look back on. The early 2000’s had a lot of nostalgia and culture forming media. Many iconic movies and TV shows were shaping culture. The first movie turning 20 this year is High School Musical. High School Musical was released on January 20th, 2006….
By Olivia Williams Living off campus is the dream for many older students, who want more independence and the ability to live with partners. In order to do so, the students would need to be approved through the Online Housing Application. The application has a few questions, with the main considerations for getting approved are…
By Nathan Cartmell2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ foundation. Made official after the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th 1776, the independence of the American colonies from Great Britain constituted a monumental turning point in world history. Celebrations are planned from Memorial Day to July 4th, with a government…
By Nathan Cartmell The Battle of Verdun was the brainchild of the German Chief of Staff, General Erich Von Falkenhayn. He stated that he wanted to “bleed France white” by creating a new offensive around the French city of Verdun. The objective wasn’t about gaining territory but simply trying to make it too costly in…
By Charity DuBeau College students, This is the first step in growing up. Everyone has set expectations for us. Some expectations are too much. When the stress gets to us, It drowns us. People start to crumble. Feeling drained, Mentally, Physically, Emotionally. Students eventually shut down. Feeling like they failed everyone, Including themselves.