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Student Freedom Press Day
By Tomi Simmons Today marks Student Press Freedom Day. Around the nation, student journalists are constantly pushing the envelope in their communities. However, this has not gone without consequence. College and high school programs are often under scrutiny due to the misconception that student journalism does not have merit. At the Spectator, the staff expects…
Mac Updates: The Beginning of Something Great
By: Cali Godwin Like many other organizations on campus, the Spectator decided to try some new things this past semester. The newest venture includes the Mac Updates. Every Monday and Friday, a new video is recorded, updating the students, staff and faculty on upcoming events. These updates highlight not only campus events, but McPherson-wide events…
Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed to Supreme Court
By: Matthew Melchor In June of 2018, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in a letter to President Donald Trump stating that he would be retiring effective July 31, 2018. This opened up another seat on the Supreme Court, allowing President Trump to appoint a second judge to the nation’s highest court in his first…
Senior Spotlight: Devrie Sombers
Dy: Antonio Snyder Devrie Sombers is a senior volleyball player at McPherson College and has been a large part of the team’s success. Sombers is from Colorado Springs, Colorado and had previously attended Pine Creek High School. Sombers is a member of the Pre-Health Professions Club. She chose McPherson College because of the short 6-hour…
Volleyball Success: Hard Work Pays Off
By: Kim Hill Recently, I was able to speak with the head volleyball coach Jessica Cleveland. Cleveland told me how the team is doing this season, as well as mentioned their previous season. Last season, the volleyball team did awesome. They lost only one senior due to graduation and filled the hole back in February….
Senior Spotlight: Joey Hale
By: Taylor Cunningham Joey Hale is a senior majoring in business management and marketing. He is from Hutchinson, Kansas and transferred to McPherson College from Hutchinson Community College. Joey is a defensive end for Mac, and has played football since third grade. “Honestly looking forward to finishing out the season strong, and beating some of…
MC Fall Traditions
By: Taylor Cunningham Traditions. Customs or beliefs that are passed on generation to generation. There are many traditions here at McPherson College, but let’s talk about fall ones specifically. Those include homecoming, Bulldog Madness, and even two new traditions. Homecoming is one of the largest traditions at McPherson College. This tradition helps to bring alumni…