By Mia Birkes
During the morning hours of Tuesday, September 19, five Americans returned to U.S. soil after being held in Iran for several years. The names of three individuals have been disclosed, but two members of this group remain unknown. Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz, Emad Shargi, and the two unnamed individuals are safe...
By Edwin Buiter
The microwave is an essential tool for dorm room cooking. Nearly any food can be prepared in the microwave, with varying levels of success. However, cooking with a microwave can lead to burnt food, explosions, and fires if used improperly.
The key to microwave use is common sense....
By Toby Leffew
It’s no secret that college is stressful. It’s no secret that life is stressful. Try as you might to tough it out, sometimes it just gets to you. College is a time of change for many people, and with this change comes a lot of messy feelings. And sometimes, these feelings...
By S. Asher
McPherson College Theatre Department started off the season with Mama Won't Fly, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. This comedy follows Savanah and her mission to get her mom from Alabama to California for her brother's wedding. While it sounds like an easy task, it turns into a...
By Kam Tackett
On August 30, 2023, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell had another momentary “freeze,” seemingly unable to answer questions from reporters without the help from those around him. This is coming on the back of another momentary lapse on July 26, 2023. During the initial event, McConnell, who is now 81, had...
By Nathan Cartmell
On Sep. 1, 2023, Jimmy Buffett passed away at the age of 76. Born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Buffett was the musician responsible for the hit songs “Margaritaville,” “Come Monday,” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Along with many other songs across four decades, he was an icon of the tropical rock genre. Outside...
By Nathan Cartmell
On Aug. 24, former President Donald Trump surrendered himself to Georgia authorities for arrest. Even though he stated that he did nothing wrong, the former US President is facing 98 indictments in both state and federal courts. This includes an indictment for alleged attempted election meddling in Fulton County, Georgia relating...
By Mia Birkes
The Kansas State Fair is in full swing! The well-loved annual event officially began in 1913, showcasing this year at a magnificent 110 years old. For Central Kansas natives like me, the State Fair is an opportunity to visit a familiar place while still seeing brand-new exhibits every year. I am...
By Toby’s Tierlists
Even though we’re in Kansas and the weather has so many mood swings, it IS spring! Despite the rapid approach of the end of the semester, it is lovely outside. And because this time of year is my favorite, I figured I’d make a list about the top 5 things to...
By Christian Maxey
I know I am a little late to the review party on this one, but I must talk about the amazing album SZA put out on Dec. 9 called “SOS.” SOS is SZA’s sophomore album after dropping her first album titled “Ctrl” five years ago. SZA’s sophomore album has been hit...
