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By Eli Jordan “They used to say that if man was meant to fly, he’d have wings. But he did fly. He discovered he had to,” said Captain James T. Kirk when played by William Shatner in the original “Star Trek” series. Like Captain Kirk said in the late 1960s, Shatner discovered he could fly,…
By Toby Leffew It’s October, and it feels like everyone is fully embracing the spirit of Spooky Season. In town, lawns are decorated with pumpkins and fake skeletons. McPherson students excitedly chat about their plans, whether it be parties or just hanging out. Here at The Spectator, we’re no different. We love the creepy and…
By Mia Birkes McPherson will hold its quadrennial election for mayor on Nov. 2, 2021. The two candidates are incumbent Tom Brown and Luke Aichele. Brown has been the mayor of McPherson since April 2009. Born and raised in Ohio, Brown served with the United States Marine Corps and was battle wounded in…
This issue features reflections and thoughts by the McPherson College community. They were slightly edited for clarity but were not fact-checked.
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…
