Prank, or Big Mistake?
Faith Lininger, Editor In Chief
November 25, 2019
On Thursday, November 21st, the students in Mrs. Shook's 6th hour College Bound English Class experienced an unpleasant-yet enlightening event. Unexpectedly, the room began to fill with Pepper spray. It started at the door, slowly rolling in, hitting the students closest to the doors first. At first,...
Does Bark Consider Students Privacy?
Kaylea Herrman, Photo Editor
November 24, 2019
A new electronics system, Bark, is currently being used at McPherson High School. This program is free for all public and private schools K-12 and allows teachers to monitor what students may be doing on their Chromebooks. The web content filtering being used will block games, pornography, streaming...
Bullpups Could Be On Their Way to State
Katelyn Mintzer, Sports Editor
November 22, 2019
Will the Bullpups be making history tonight when they take the field against Andover Central? With a win, they will punch a ticket for the first time ever in the 4A state finals in Topeka on Saturday, November 30. Tonight’s game will kick off at McPherson Stadium at 7 pm. The student sections ...
November Adoption Month
Atlanta Wing, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Adoption is a process where a person or family is are wanting to give a home to a child. Adoption is for children under 18 years of age who don't have a home or place to be, so then people are willing to take them in. There are people that want kids but can't so they adopt. Adoption ranges from infant...
Mark Potter’s speech: Plus How Your Brain Works When Your Depressed
Devon Haden, Staff writer
November 21, 2019
November 11th, 2019, Mark Potter shared his story with his battle against depression to McPherson High School. He and his wife talk about his struggle. They hope to help and inspire others who may be going through a similar situation. Mark Potter was a teacher and a basketball coach for 30 years. 5...
McPherson’s Part in the Making of Basketball
November 14, 2019
Has anyone ever heard about the Globe Refiners? AKA, the “Tallest Team in the World?” I’m sure you have, but have you ever wondered about the story of who they are, why they came, and how it all started? Andrew Maraniss has published a book called “Games of Deception,” all about the first Olympic bas...
Nestlé Recalls Rubber Contaminated Cookie Dough
Kaylea Herrman, Photo Editor
November 8, 2019
Recently on October 31st Nestlé, one of the most well known food brands in the USA, issued a recall. This brand has voluntarily recalled 26 different kinds of refrigerated cookie dough because of a rubber substance that has been found in it. If the code on the back of the Nestlé products begins with...
The Senate Takes a Vote on the Possible Impeachment of President Donald Trump
Faith Lininger, Chief Editor
November 7, 2019
On Thursday, October 31st, there was a trial and a vote determining whether Donald Trump would undergo an investigation that may lead to an impeachment trial, if evidence points to needing one. Recent events leading up to this vote include numerous allegations. Incidents include, Donald Trump's p...
5th Quarters of McPherson Forms a Community
November 6, 2019
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) was started 60 years ago by Don McClanen. It was created for coaches, athletes and even fans to create a connection among each other and grow in their faith. Along that journey 5th Quarters were started. 5th Quarters are events after home football games hosted among churches. Usually they la...
MHS Students Host a Run for Día De Los Muertos
Macyn Ward, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
It’s always inspiring to see students getting involved with their community, and that’s exactly what MHS’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Class is doing. They are hosting a run on Saturday, November 9 at Meadowlark Trail in McPherson, Kansas. The run is for CKC (Centra Kansas Conservancy) to ...
Directors Disapprove of Netflix’s Playback Speed Feature
Kaylea Herrman, Photo Editor
November 1, 2019
Recently, Netflix has introduced a feature that allows viewers to change the playback speed of a movie or show they are watching. This feature known as ‘speed binging’ is created for the purpose of getting shows done faster. A lengthy show that may be finished in an hour or so could then be completed...
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