Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By Elle Barrett I think the most difficult part about school today is there are a lot of distractions aside from being in a pandemic. The technology we have today is a blessing and a curse. Because of COVID-19, we’re able to have hybrid courses, both online and in class. In my opinion, learning in…
By David Ross Due to COVID-19, there’s a lot of changes around campus but the most difficult part about school today is the social distancing. I’m more of a hands-on learner so not being able to be in class and ask questions and get shown examples makes it tough. My college experience definitely took a…
By Alyssa Lambert This year is a whole new college experience. Challenges topple over one another with school, work, family and my own health. One of the most difficult parts about this year is working a part-time job with full-time job hours. As cool and scary as it is to be a part of this…
By David Ross This 2020 fall semester at McPherson college is definitely like no other. All of the new guidelines and procedures are from the McPherson County Health Department. It’s a must that the rules are followed so that the campus isn’t shut down and we continue to have class. All of the new regulations…
By Taylor Perez McPherson College Student Life is hosting The Color Run on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10:00 am. Maile Deutsch, Assistant to the Director of Student Life said, “This event is in honor of essential workers and those impacted by COVID-19.” Student Life hopes this event will not only bring awareness for those impacted…
By Alyssa Lambert With COVID-19 cases increasing all over in the United States, my classes have been split up, online and on-campus. Living off-campus and in a completely different town makes my life tricky for school. My schedule consists of going to school for one class, then an online class, and repeat throughout the day….
By Elle Barrett I have a mixture of classes both online and on campus. The rules for COVID-19 are listed on the website we use for classes, Bulldog Connect. Social distancing and masks are being used, and some students may not go to class every day because of the capacities being condensed. There are classes…
By Meghan Smith Student life isn’t what it used to be on the McPherson College campus. Our main rule for COVID-19 compliance is wearing masks at all times around campus. Whether in class, walking to class, working in the library, or attending activities, masks are always required. For me, the big controversy is how they…
By Becki Bowman 7:30 a.m.—I wake-up. But really, why? There’s nowhere to go or be this early. I can hear my younger kids talking and laughing in their room. It won’t be long before they come to get me. I’ll just close my eyes for a couple of minutes… zzzzzzzzzz. 8:05—“Mama?” My eyes open. My…
By Donalvon Shaw As McPherson College faces tough times during the COVID-19 outbreak, the school has begun looking toward the fall semester academically and athletically. As the new class of first year-students gets ready to face their new beginnings here at McPherson, coaches across campus are getting ready to face the next season of competition….