Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By: Kenzie Jansonius The State of the Union address made by President Donald Trump started on a bipartisan note, but as he continued to speak, things became more divisive. Even as he asked for unity between Republicans and Democrats, he cast the latter as obstructionists who wanted nothing more than to see the jobs of Americans…
By Tomi Simmons Women are constantly being told what to do, how to feel, and even the laws they must abide by without consensus. Motherhood is complicated and a lot of factors play into having a child. Abortion has been a legal option since 1973; however women had been doing it illegally for years prior…
By: Cali Godwin Green Book, directed by Peter Farrelly, is an exceptional new film, that is sure to be a great way to start off 2019 in the movie industry. The true story film is based on a well-known African- American pianist, Dr. Don Shirley, who is going on tour in the deep south. He…
By: Cali Godwin Does the color of our skin define us? Does it matter if we are black, white or purple? Do we really need to be reminded that black lives matter? Matter of fact, we shouldn’t need rallies and protests to be reminded. Do we need those reminders? Reminders to love every human to…
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…
By: Cali Godwin A Star is Born, directed and starring Bradley Cooper, came out into theatres October 15th2018. Since coming out, the movie has gotten waves of positive feedback. This movie is the debut of Coopers directing career. Alongside Cooper stars Lady Gaga, a popular pop artist who made her acting debut in this movie,…
By Mason Duffey Homecoming weekend happens every October, it’s the weekend when past students and faculty come back to see the campus they once walked every day. The weekend is full of events but there is one that the Auto Restoration students look forward to the most, the Friday night cruise-in. The cruise-in is run…
By: Cali Godwin The lights are down. The fog rolls in. The Music is blaring. It’s Bulldog Madness. Last Sunday both the men’s and women’s basketball teams took the court for the first time of the 2018/19 season. They displayed their skills in front of the whole student body, staff, family and McPherson residents with…
By: Cara Hudson – Rogue Writer President Everyone claims some sort of minority, But are we right to assume all minorities alike? Whether our minorities are major or minor, No one person is made up of either. A man with a mole, for instance, Claims his gender as majority And his mole-having as minority….