Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
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 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 Jewel Marie From complete silence for almost a decade to crashing all major websites overnight, Hollow Knight: Silksong has made a name for itself as one of the biggest success stories in video game history. Hollow Knight: Silksong is a sequel to the 2017 hit-game Hollow Knight; a metroidvania where you play as a nameless traveler…
By Olivia Williams Every Fall, the leaves get crispy and dry, and everything feels quite dull and like its lacking humidity. Instead of being sad about it, I like to make some Mulled Cider and start up some simmer pots to keep the house smelling amazing and have a warm, filling drink. I curl up…
By Autumn Brummer Winter is here! Which means it time for some warm cozy foods. To me the one that tops that list is chili. One of the best things about chili is it normally cooks for a lot of people, or lots of leftovers. Chili is a warm cooked meal for the whole family…
By Cameron Moore Sudan’s soil has been stained red. So far, each generation has inherited a war born from the last, and now they face yet another. To understand the modern day, we must first delve into the past. In 1899, Sudan came under Anglo-Egyptian rule, administered jointly by Britain and Egypt. Colonial officials divided…
By Billy Jones Jr. One of the most anticipated gaming sequels of 2025, Little Nightmares 3 still holds the same core values that made the previous games so memorable. Little Nightmares 1 and Little Nightmares 2 were known for their breathtaking imagery and haunting ambience. Little Nightmares 3, developed by Supermassive Games keeps the same…
By Vanessa Mavie Hofer With a very big sigh I have to announce that summer is officially over and we are heading towards winter time. While winter comes with a lot of fun things, like Thanksgiving or Christmas, it also comes with some very dangerous ones. Like snow. Or in particular, driving in snow. Especially…
By Tara Feeney Some project cars are true labors of love, like Henry McDonough’s 1978 Volvo 242. For nearly four years, he’s been restoring, fabricating, and modifying almost every aspect of the car. McDonough, who began the project before starting college, has always admired Volvo’s utilitarian design and styling. To start, he bought the car…