Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By Autumn Brummer Winter is here! Which means it’s time for some warm, cozy foods. To me, the one that tops that list is chili. One of the best things about chili is that it usually cooks enough for a lot of people—or leaves you with lots of leftovers. Chili is a warm meal the…
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 the country…
By Hailey Lennox After fall passes the winter air begins to get colder The rain starts to pour and soon the snow comes in a blur Out comes the decorations with lights and tinsel galore Next comes lots of drink options we begin to get bolder As we add lots of sprinkles, don’t forget to…
By Morgan Moravec Protein, protein, protein. Whether or not you’re an athlete, it’s all you’ll hear in the fitness community. Protein is the new buzzword, and it’s being infused in everything. Protein cereal, protein coffees, protein candy, the options are endless. Whey Protein Isolate is the ingredient used in these processed snacks, and it comes…
By Autumn Brummer Cold winter breeze Sending shocks through by body Yet, I feel at ease Watching the snowflake dance and party Fireplace lit bringing heat to the house Jack Frost is throwing a fit Yet, silent like a mouse Snow falling heavy With spring so far away Leaving me in envy In which I…
By Claire McCullough Bats are a popular symbol associated with Halloween. Especially vampire bats are seen as scary due to people associating them with vampires. However, contrary to their name, vampire bats pose little threat to humans. A September 2017 article written and published by the Texas State Aquarium titled “Creatures of the Night: Fun…
By: Hudson La Barbera McPherson, Kan. — With the Commons building being in full swing this fall, the last piece of the puzzle has finally opened. The Aspretto has opened, and if you need a quick snack that is not quite a sandwich from the Boiler House, or a meal from the cafeteria, this is…
By Tara Feeney Assistant director of Automotive Restoration, Abigayle Morgan, ‘19, has announced her resignation after six years of service to McPherson College. Morgan has accepted a new position at the RPM Foundation, whose mission is to “Support restoration and preservation training programs for the next generation of automotive, motorcycle, and marine craftsmen to ensure…
By Vanessa Mavie Hofer Days are getting shorter, and nights are get longer. As temperature sinks so does the level of joy all around. People get quieter, lazier, sadder. That’s when you know, winter is about to take over. As much as Halloween is fun and Christmas is the most joyful time of the year,…