By Edwin Buiter
The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America went on strike Sept. 15. In a historic first, the UAW went on strike against the three major American automobile manufacturers simultaneously: General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. The UAW, which hasn’t gone on strike since 2019 according to NBC...
By S. Asher
The California State Assembly on Sept. 6, 2023, voted to pass a resolution that would make August, starting in 2024, Transgender History Month. “As long as there has been a California, there have been transgender people here,” Assembly Member Matt Haney said at the press conference held by California Assembly Democrats...
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...
