Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
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 Hudson La Barbera Orem, Utah (AP) — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot Sept. 10, while speaking at a rally at Utah Valley University, sending supporters reeling and raising new fears of political violence in the U.S.. The authorities announced that Kirk was shot in the neck by an assailant who had been…
On September third, Kansas experienced a daunting storm. Reports of baseball-sized hail shattered windshields and dented multiple cars. For many students, Kansas is a new environment. With this comes some adjustments, nonetheless, adding to the clearly devastating effect of the weather that took place here in Kansas. This type of storm is unfamiliar to many…
By Myles Vazquez Major League Baseball has introduced a new policy, the Amateur Recovery Period, aimed at giving young players structured time off to rest, recover, and train without pressures of performing under the spotlight. Professional clubs are not allowed to scout amateur players or obtain on-field intelligence during certain months, thereby inhibiting outside pressures…
By Myles Vazquez The 2025 Major League Baseball MVP races are set up to be very intriguing, giving the fans plenty to talk about. In the American League, the two notable players in the running are Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh. Judge is a Yankees star already. He has been one of the best hitters…
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 Vanessa Mavie Hofer While during last year’s ‘First 40 Days’ only two of those events were able to get an attendance rate over 150 students, this year 150 is at least the standard – some events are even showing record numbers! Ashley Templeton, Associate Dean of Students, and Myles Sandolph, Coordinator of Recreation, Involvement…
By Autumn Brummer The ability to sell, grow, and consume THC, otherwise known as weed, has always been a hot topic in politics. But an off branch of this is Delta Products, which is now making headlines. In surrounding areas, raids conducted by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation under the direction of Attorney General Kris…