Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By: Cesar Lopez Juan Soto was a big player for the New York Yankees, making a World Series with them while only playing one single season for them. After signing a huge deal with Under Armour at only 26 years old, the Yankee Superstar is now going to make $765 million, which is the biggest…
By: Vanessa Mavie Hofer Do you ever find yourself thinking about your future job and have absolutely no idea what it will be one day? You are not the only one! In a world full of so many different opportunities, settling down on one single job for the rest of your life is nearly impossible….
by Claire McCullough The highly-awaited McPherson College Campus Commons is set to open in the fall of 2025. McPherson College students are excited to use the new space, and staff members are finally seeing their vision for the college unfold. In an exclusive interview, Michael Schneider, the president of the college, reflected back on the…
By: Olivia Williams Kyle Hopkins is known by many at McPherson College for his ability to conduct amazing performances. This year, the band has the honor of attending KMEA (or, Kansas Music Educators Association) in Wichita, Kansas. Hopkins is excited to be able to attend, sharing, “It’s a big freakin’ deal I’d love for the…
By: Jamil Hardaway Voting in the United States has been a staple of this country since its birth. Starting in 1776, when the country gained its independence from Great Britain, only white males were allowed to vote. Even then, they had to be over the age of 21 and be of protestant religion. From then…
By: Tate Ornelas Starting on Nov 7, Starbucks will stop charging for milk alternatives. This includes soy, coconut, oat and almond milk. Milk alternatives add 70 to 80 cents to the total cost of the drink. Those who are lactose intolerant or plant-based food advocates have been fighting for this for years. Vox wrote an article on…
By: Daryn Stack This Sunday marked a milestone for SpaceX completing its first ever successful “catch” of the Starship booster. The mission’s success is an advance in the company’s quest in developing a fully reusable rocket system, paving the way for more cost-effective and efficient space travel. The catch involved the Super Heavy booster, which…
By: Josiah Jones After 4 years, one torn ACL, and a stellar senior season, Tristan Szabo has capped off his career with yet another milestone, the Bulldog’s four-year starting football quarterback has done it. He is now the all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns for the Bulldogs. With 7,670 yards passing and counting…
By: Claire McCullough According to SciTech Daily, Brachychphalus dacnis, also known as the Flea Toad, has recently been discovered in Brazil. According to Dustin Wilgers, a McPherson College biology professor, the toad’s genus, first part of the Latin name, means “short-headed or flat-faced”. The toad’s species name, second part of the Latin name, also means…
By: Tara Feeney A new abortion clinic was recently opened in the small college town of Pittsburg, Kansas. The clinic is one of four Planned Parenthood Great Plains locations in the state. Kansas is one of the only states in the Midwest region in which abortion is legal with no restrictions or bans. In August…