Student Run Newspaper for McPherson College
By: Lucy Bowman Every spring, a certain buzz fills the air in anticipation of the upcoming theater season. This year, details regarding the theater season will be announced in the Spectator! Jd. Bowman, Professor of Theatre at McPherson College, shares that the 2025-2026 season will be the college’s first “mysterious season.” It will consist of four…
By Lucy Bowman It’s a well-known fact that candy can cure any ailment. Sugar has this magical power that makes every problem, no matter the size, suddenly disappear. So, in anticipation of finals week, enjoy discovering the top ten offices on the McPherson College campus to find candy! Honorable Mention – Tricia Hartshorn, Dean’s Suite …
By: Lucy Bowman Kansas is in a state of crisis. The availability of childcare is plummeting and, at the same time, costs are skyrocketing. According to data from Child Start, the average cost of childcare in the United States has increased over 200% in the last three decades. Even with the exponential growth in costs, it…
By Lucy Bowman On July 27, 2024, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran announced that he had secured $2.1 million for McPherson College’s Rural Health Initiative. These funds will be delivered to the college later this fall, and will be used to enhance areas of the health science and natural science programs. Since the announcement, faculty in…
By Lucy Bowman “My vote doesn’t matter.” According to data collected from a 2020 Ipsos survey of non-voters in America, 50% of people who choose not to vote do so because they believe that they cannot make a difference in national elections. This belief is especially prevalent among young voters, who have not yet gotten…