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How Previous Hard Times Compare to Now By Brittany Merkel and lenger Disaster of 1986. life in order, “I wasn’t old have to pick up the phone bered wearing bracelets feel that it’s anything like Shannon Russell Brent also said he remem- enough to really experi- and see if anyone was us- through the whole war. polio was. “I could be to- bers a small amount of the ence it but I know the De- ing it before we could call She explained that there tally wrong but the media hroughout history, at assassination of John F. pression and World War out.” Communication has was an organization who just keeps talking about Tone point or another, Kennedy. He said he was II were big deals for my changed so much through- would make bracelets with this virus and it’s the first every generation has faced only in the second or third family.” It was hard for ev- out the past decade alone names of those Missing in time that we’ve had some- tragedy. Since some nurs- grade when it happened, eryone. “When I was about with all types of new tech- Action or Prisoners of War thing like this. The media ing homes are closed or but he remembers a lot of six, at the nology. “I and give them out. Her is reporting everything, all not allowing visitors, we people being upset about end of remember whole family and friends the time! There’s so many asked our grandparents it. Other than the Viet- the war, Vietnam; it would wear them and mixed numbers and ideas about hard times they ex- nam War, Matthews said all the didn’t af- just hoped for those men but with polio we had no perienced while they were this pandemic is the worst food was fect me as to come home. “We were current reports. We didn’t growing up compared to thing they have ever seen being much per- really just worried about have numbers thrown today. in their time. rationed. sonally as them being out there. around, we just had an When asked the ques- When we asked Regi- I had a others but They’re all brothers, hus- outbreak and deaths and tion “What hard times did na Matthews, 61, the same stamp the country bands and sons. I would knew it was severe but you face in your genera- question, she answered book to really came pray for mine to make it nothing like today.” She tion compared to today?” by stating that growing up buy food, together. home but we would never finished the interview with Brent Matthews, 64, said, with a different skin color we all And it was know.” a few more stories from “I had to enlist for the was very difficult. She said did.” In the first As a final question we her lifetime. Vietnam War at the age it was very hard for her be- fact, she war that asked her about the coro- With everything going of 18, right before I grad- cause people looked at her still has we could navirus and other pan- on in today’s world, it is uated high school.” His differently than her par- her fam- turn on the demics she had faced in hard to know what each brother was already serv- ents and siblings had. Peo- ily’s food TV and see her life. She named polio generation will face. It’s ing in the Vietnam War, ple still do this today and stamp footage of first: “The biggest thing interesting to see how two which was very hard. He she can remember one books our men at when I was a child was people of the same gener- also said that by the time incident that happened at saved. war. No oth- polio! Everyone was get- ation can have such oppo- he had graduated from a store. To this day she re- “Com- er war had ting polio! And then all site experiences, and how high school they stopped fuses to go into the store muni- that much of the sudden there was hard times can be easier the draft. Matthews men- because of what happened cation communi- a vaccine and that was for others. tioned that he had wit- in 2008. was a big cation in that.” She stated that po- nessed the civil rights Phyllis Allen, 80, said thing because no one knew the media. There was none lio was definitely the worst Pictured are Shannon Rus- movements and some of she recalled a lot of differ- where we were. When we in Korea or World War II.” for her generation, with sel’s grandparents, Brent the riots. Another hard ences between her genera- moved we had party lines When asking in more the swine flu being sec- and Regina Matthews. Pic- time he remembered was tion and today’s. She start- with the neighborhood. depth about the effect of ond. In regards to today’s ture provided by Shannon the Space Shuttle Chal- ed by going through her In about ‘62, we would Vietnam, Allen remem- pandemic, she doesn’t Russell. NEWS 2 California Transgender advocates scared for election wildfires By Alex Goodloe have mixed emotions. in office. Shannon Minter, full power of presidency trying their best to stay wreck the They are hoping for a transgender attorney and the executive branch positive but with this ith the election President Donald Trump’s with the National Center to inflict maximum to election it has them on west Wbuzz, Transgender defeat but also fear for for Lesbian Rights, says, damage the transgender edge. advocates are starting to the future if he remains “Trump intends to use the community.” Activists are By Alex Goodloe

alifornia wildfire Cforced evacuation of 60,000 people in Or- How COVID Has Affected Restaurants ange County on Monday, By Hannah Butler with the current unem- only, since the space isn’t ting loss for the McPher- Oct. 26. The blaze started ployment situation. big enough to social dis- son community. around 6 a.m. in the area ince March, restau- The situation is better tance. Overall, most restau- of Santiago Canyon Road Amy rants have been hit now. Most restaurants in With finances being rants in town are sit-it and was reported to be S hard by the effects the McPherson are open for tight for many businesses, now, so you can feel free to around 10 acres, according Coney pandemic has had on the dine-in with social-dis- some of them even closed enjoy dining in while stay- to the city of Irvine. The world. Lockdown had a lot tancing and protective down. One of these restau- ing safe and healthy. mayor of Irvine states, “the Barrett of small businesses and glass shields in place. rants was Golden Dragon. fire started in Silverado restaurants closed tempo- Some of the smaller spac- They closed a few months Canyon, and helicopters sworn in rarily, which didn’t help es, like Noffy’s, are to-go ago and it was an upset- and fixed wing aircraft are on the way.” In a matter of as next hours the blaze explod- ed to 2,000 acres. It’s not SCOTUS clear what started the fire Mask Mandate in effect in McPherson but it’s reported that the Justice By Eli Jordan state the mask ordinance date repeals any city ordi- paign. McPherson’s web- fire was expected to con- in the city of McPher- nance that conflicts with site says: “Join us in our tinue growing rapidly due By Alex Goodloe n Oct. 28, 2020, the son. The previous mask the wearing of masks. As Kick COVID Campaign! to a Santa Ana wind event McPherson City mandate expired Sept. 8, of the time of this writ- You make the choice in that is currently bringing O my Coney Barrett Council elected to rein- 2020, and the wearing of a ing, no end date was set stopping COVID-19 in gusty winds to southern Awill fill the seat of mask or face on the end of the mask McPherson.” Whenever California. The region fac- Ruth Bader Ginsburg, covering was mandate. This mask man- you head into town, make es dry conditions that al- who died in September, not required. date is a part of the city’s sure to wear your mask. low for rapid fire spread. 2020. Democrats made The man- “Kick COVID” cam- numerous attempts to postpone the vote but ran headlong into a GOP determined to cement a 6-3 majority. The vote was 52-48, with only Republicans voting in favor and Democrats unifying in opposition. 3 VIEWPOINTS Designated Survivor: Series Review By Natalia Ahrens begins with Tom Kirkman President of the United sure she doesn’t find out hooked (Kiefer Sutherland) as the States as the sitting pres- the truth. on the ith it being election very bottom member in ident and all attendees are Overall, the first and show even Wseason, I thought it the cabinet on the day of confirmed dead. President second season of the se- more. Es- would be fitting to write the State of the Union. He Kirkman, along with his ries were incredible. Every pecially about a series on Netflix was picked, at random, to new staff, has to quickly episode had you engaged, in season called “Designated Survi- not go to the State of the reassemble Congress, and and you never wanted to one and vor.” After airing for two Union and is the desig- deal with people trying to stop watching. I feel like it two, there seasons on ABC, Netflix nated survivor. Kirkman get him out of the office. is a good way to get a sense was nev- picked up the third sea- is then sent to an undis- While this is going on, of the government without er a dull son. closed location with Se- FBI agent Hannah Wells actually being involved moment First coming onto Net- cret Service to watch the (Maggie Q) dives deep into in politics. It really helps in any episode, and it was of the show, so I stopped flix in 2016, the series speech. During the speech, the investigation on why your understanding of the very well written. Howev- watching after the third “Designated Survivor” is there is a huge explosion the explosion happened, executive and legislative er, season three was not episode of the third sea- a government based se- at the Capitol Building. He and it isn’t always easy for branches. As for me, I am the best in my opinion. son. I would recommend ries that explores the leg- is then quickly escorted to her. She will be met with particularly engaged and The writer changed their this to anybody who has islative branch of govern- the White House, where many twists and turns, and interested in the govern- style, and personally I saw an interest in government. ment in depth. The series he takes the oath to be the many people try to make ment, so that really had me it change the entire vibe The Slow Rush: Music Review Letters to the Editor The Spectator encourages readers to submit letters to the editor regarding topics covered By Hannah Butler versity is unique on this al- getting more exposure be- in the paper. Letters should be no more than 400 words in length and are due to spectator@ bum and everything is put cause anyone can jam out mcpherson.edu. For printing schedule, please consult with the Editor in Chief. The Spectator ame Impala’s new al- together by Kevin Parker, to their songs, whether reserves the right to edit letters for clarity, space and libel. For any questions, please email us. Tbum “The Slow Rush” the front man, himself. it’s their rock era or more was released in Febru- I personally love this of their synth vibe. I defi- ary 2020. You might have album. Tame Impala is a nitely recommend them if heard their song, “Border- more unique alternative you listen to alternative/ the Spectator staff line,” as it became a huge band that has a differ- indie bands. Also, if you Editor-In-Chief...... Meghan Smith hit sound on TikTok used ent sound than what you like funky, techno beats Managing Editor...... Taylor Perez by many users. Compared hear on the radio today. with some fun synth it’s up News Editor...... Alex Goodloe Campus Editor...... Nipho Methula to their 2015 album “Cur- It’s great to know they are your alley. Viewpoints Editor...... Hannah Butler rents,” this album feels Sports Editor...... Natalia Ahrens hazier and has more of the Social Media/Online Editor...... Maria Miranda psychedelic-pop vibe. It Photography Editor...... Junior Silva also has more synth and Business Manager...... Brittany Merkel Online Copy Editor...... Mia Birkes feel less like rock like their Mac News Network Anchors...Alex Goodloe, Eli Jordan, album “Lonerism.” The Maria Miranda guitar is just less present Advisor...... Dr. Julia Largent in “The Slow Rush.” The songs on this album The Spectator is published about once a month, allowing for the interruption of school holidays. Student activity fees subsidize publishing costs, and all McPherson College stu- can be catchy and make dents are entitled to a copy of each issue without cost. you feel like dancing, or Subscription information for non-students is available from the The Spectator Edi- they can make you want to tor-In-Chief at [email protected] or on our website: spectator.mcpherson.edu sit back and relax. The di- Campus 4 Photo by Shannon Russell Welcome new faculty Dr. Tim frye, assistant professor of Mathematics By Shannon Russell favorite authors, N. K. Je- cooking and baking. When math professor because he misin and Lois McMaster it comes to music, Dr. Frye likes doing research, but r. Tim Frye, the new Bujold. He also likes to go doesn’t really have a favor- he says there is less time DAssistant Professor hiking and learn different ite song, but he likes mu- for research because of the of Mathematics, lives in languages. Dr. Frye’s fa- sic from the 1990s and the pandemic. He likes inter- McPherson, Kan. Last year vorite TV show changes by band Frightened Rabbit. acting with his students, he taught at Kansas Wes- whatever he is watching; Dr. Frye became a math especially the snarky ones. leyan University in Salina. he likes anything that has professor because he’s al- Dr. Frye appreciates that Prior to Kansas Wesleyan to do with sci-fi and fanta- ways been good at math. they sass back at him in University Dr. Frye taught sy, but if he had to choose When he got to college, class. The sass goes back at Tabor College in Hills- one it would be Doctor he liked his math classes and forth, which he be- boro, Kan. Tim Frye, like Who. Doctor Who chron- better than his other class- lieves is the reason some many people, has hobbies icles the adventures of an es. This made him think of his students enjoy his he likes to do when he is eccentric time-traveling that is what he should class. not teaching. He enjoys scientist. Dr. Frye enjoys do: teach what he’s good reading books by his two playing board games and at. Tim Frye loves being a path to pebble update McLaughlin specializes in paint

By Brittany Merkel Works in Denver, Colo., is working closely with sure to get the past three years. The PPG paint, who created a it done as ate McLaughlin is shop has helped fuel his special line for the 300s. soon as Na senior technology love for German cars, es- The final product will be possible. major in the Automotive pecially Porsches, as well all black. Once it is Restoration program, all as experience in paint. Due to the extreme stan- reassem- the way from Ticondero- The 300s is currently dards of Pebble Beach, bled, there ga, N.Y. He specializes in spread out across Temple- lots of documentation is will only paint and body work. With ton. The engine has been required. With help from be about a heavy push on paint on rebuilt and is sitting in the the Mercedes-Benz Clas- fifteen the Mercedes project, his lab waiting for its time to sic Center and Paul Russel percent job is crucial in this phase. go in, same with the sus- and Company, the car is left to re- Nate has held an intern- pension, while the rest is expected to be finished in store. Senior, Nate McLaughlin, shows off the Mercedes 300s hood ship with Vintage Car in the paint lab. Our team 2022 but there is still pres- he painted. Photo by Junior Silva 5 Campus Dr. nicholas baldetti, executive director of healthcare initiatives By Josh Rivers for Reno County. He is and chronic you an internal sense of One of the things he also an assistant pro- issues. Ad- satisfaction when working likes about teaching at r. Nicholas Baldetti fessor for the Univer- ditionally, toward a larger goal. Many McPherson is the atmo- Dis a professor from sity Of Kansas Medical the eco- times the day to day work sphere. He likes how the Phoenix, Ariz. He teach- School’s Masters of nomic ram- is not what provides that campus is very supportive es in the Health Science Public Health Pro- ifications gratification, but instead and familial. What drew Program. He came to gram. resulting relating that work back to Dr. Baldetti to McPherson the Midwest for college Dr. Baldetti knew he from health a greater goal is what mo- College was the opportu- football. He and his wife, wanted to be a teacher outcomes tivates you and provides nity to lead a new Health Kylee, have three children: when he was striving at the pop- greater equality through- Science Program in edu- Blayne who is 11 years old, to finish his Master of ulation lev- out your career.” cating future healthcare Liam who is 7 years old, Education degree as a el interest Some of his greatest professionals who will and Lahna who is 6 years teaching assistant. He one” said accomplishments are pro- strive to solve cost, access old. He earned his doc- had a mentoring pro- Baldetti. viding for and ensuring and quality challenges in torate degree in Business fessor who really en- Some that his family is healthy, healthcare while provid- Administration in Health couraged and fostered advice Dr. happy and safe. Lead- ing greater health services Economics from Creigh- an interest in teaching Baldetti has ing his local community to disparaged and under- ton University in Omaha, collegiately. “Health- for some- through the beginning of served communities that Neb. Before he came to care is one of the larg- body in his COVID-19 response is one include communities in McPherson College, he est industries in the shoes is, of his latest accomplish- rural Kansas. was the Executive Direc- world. Everyone re- “make sure ments as well as assist- tor of the Reno County quires health services to pursue a ing Reno County Health Health Department in in some way, whether field or type Department in achieving Hutchinson, Kan. and the it is preventative care, of work that public health accredita- appointed Health Officer or in response to acute provides tion.

Moe joins cars club as a freshman/transfer representative

By Brittany Merkel program. He knows how it Freshman/ transfer repre- feels to be on the outside sentative, Palmer Moe, sit- almer Moe was elect- looking in and hopes to ting on his 35th anniversary Ped as the CARS Club be able to push the club Freshman/Transfer Repre- to be more inclusive with Corvette. Photo by Brittany sentative. Moe is a fresh- those interested in cars Merkel man from just outside of but not necessarily Auto Seattle, Wash., where car Restoration students. Moe culture is not big. He ran is excited to be here and for the position to push is looking forward to this himself further into the year. Sports 6 Men’s Basketball starts 2020-2021 season Bulldogs Beat Manhattan Christian to Jump start Season

By Alex Burger say the Bulldogs were back and forth. Midway half resulted in a layup by Fred help from their big three. looking forward to play- through the first half, the the score was 60-43. Due Watts, and a three-pointer Travon Shelvon scored 20 he McPherson Men’s ing a new opponent, that Bulldogs led 16-13. In large to several Bulldog turn- by Travon Shelvon boost- points off 5 three-point- TBasketball team finally wasn’t themselves in prac- part of their three-point overs, the Thunder came ing their lead back up to ers and some free throws, got to hit the hardwood for tice, would be an under- shooting, the Bulldogs storming back. The Bull- ten. From there, the Bull- Kemryn Jenkins scored 19 their first game against the statement. They showed were able to hit seven dogs saw their lead trim dogs maintained posses- off of a balanced 8 for 15 Manhattan Christian Col- that when they beat a well- three-pointers in the first down to as low as five at sion of the ball and hit a from the field, and Fred lege Thunder. This came coached Thunder team by half to give themselves a the 6:24 mark remaining couple more key shots to Watts finished with a dou- after the Bulldogs’ original double digits 87-75. 47-37 lead at halftime. in the game. After that, the close out the thunder with ble-double consisting of season opener was post- The first half seemed to In the second half, the Bulldogs seemed to make a final score of 87-75. The 18 points and 14 rebounds. poned and their last home be fairly even as the Bull- Bulldogs lead by as much everything start to click. Bulldogs played stellar opener was canceled. To dogs and Thunder battled as 17. Five minutes into the The next two possessions as a team but had a lot of Bulldog Football: October Update By Mia Birkes saw the ups and downs Bulldogs faced off the Southwestern College their touchdowns to Mel- touch- of the regular season. against the Friends Uni- Moundbuilders on Oct. vin Reid of Winslow, N.J., downs were scored by hrough the course of McPherson is currently 3-4 versity Falcons at home 10. The singular touch- passes received from Trent Melvin Reed of Winslow, TOctober, the McPher- with 2 home games and 4 for Homecoming. The down was scored in the Graves of St. Charles, Ill. N.J., Corey Davis of Hous- son Bulldog football team away games. On Oct. 3, the Bulldogs scored a total of fourth quarter by Corey Though the Oct. 24 game ton, Texas, and David Mac- 20 points to Friends’ Davis of Houston, Texas. against the University of Mahon of Turon, Kan. In 17, with 13 points The Bulldogs had a total St. Mary was postponed, the second half, Ben Nik- in the first quarter of 125 yards to Southwest- the Bulldogs faced off at kel of McPherson, Kan. and 7 in the fourth ern’s startling 507. The home against Kansas Wes- scored a fourth touch- quarter. McPherson following weekend, Oct. leyan University on Oct. down. McPherson racked had a total of 224 17, the Bulldogs fell once 31. Falling 41-27 for a cur- up 250 passing yards, 37 yards: 189 passing again to the Ottawa Uni- rent 3-4 season, the Bull- rushing, and 82 receiving and 35 rushing. On versity Braves, losing 31-13. dogs expected to win given for an impressive total of the road, the Bull- The Bulldogs had a total the results of the first half. 369 yards. dogs fell 45-7 against 297 yards and accredits 21-14 at halftime, the three

Women’s Soccer Saturday 11/14 vs Oklaho- Upcoming games ma Wesleyan 5 p.m.

Junior Melvin Reed attempts to run the ball into the end Volleyball: Women’s Basketball: Men’s Basketball: Men’s Soccer: zone for a touchdown. Photo by Jakob Komel Saturday 11/7 vs Tuesday 11/10 vs Friends Tuesday 11/10 vs Friends Saturday 11/14 vs Oklaho- Bethany (at home) University at Home, 6 p.m. University at Home, 8p.m. ma Wesleyan 7:30 p.m. 7 sports A Look into This Year’s ESports Season

By Hannah Butler campus and from home, ting up competitions for I’m nervous about the but tournaments and com- Valorant and have some competition we will see he Esports team has petitions have been put on set for League of Legends this coming semester, as Tbeen practicing hard hold. and Overwatch. it will be one of the first this year. They are cur- In addition to “League Jonathon Horton, soph- times, we’ve had multiple rently in their off-sea- of Legends” and “Over- omore, said: “I’m very ex- games competing in one son and will be compet- watch,” they now have a cited for the new season semester. It will definite- ing the spring semester. new Valorant team. The of League of Legends, ly be an interesting time COVID-19 has affected game came out of beta and though I’m worried it for the Esports scene this many sports, but Esports has become very popular won’t be very diverse for spring.” hasn’t been hit too hard. among gamers. They are the first few months of the They can still practice on currently working on set- new season coming out. Senior Spotlights by Taylor Cunningham Claire Singleton enior Justus Kohler, laire Sin- everyone is so friendly and Smen’s soccer, is from Cgleton, wants you to succeed,” a small town in Germany women’s soc- Singleton said. Claire called Prosselsheim. He cer, is from plays center midfield for Justus Kohler is majoring in Business Las Vegas, the Lady Bulldogs. “I am Administration with em- Nev. Singleton looking forward to our phases in finance, man- is majoring in season because I think we agement, and marketing. biochemis- have such a talented team Kohler said he chose try. “I chose this year. Everyone has McPherson for the small McPherson something to contribute community, sports pro- because it when they walk onto the grams, and the business has such a field. Some team goals we program. “I am looking welcoming have are to continue to forward to playing one environment. improve and have a better more time with my team- From the stu- record this season.” mates,” he said, “We want dents to the to win as many games as professors to possible and we want to the coaches, enjoy playing the game we all love.” Kohler plays in the midfield for the Bull- Photo by Micah Gilbert Photo by Micah Gilbert dogs. viewpoints 8 cars on the corner With Mason Duffey By Mason Duffey

ost of the restoration Mstudents have had their love for cars their entire life and have had favorite cars since they were little kids. For Dakota Logan, he had dreamed of owning a 1970 Chevrolet El Camino for as long as he could remember, and he was able to turn that dream into a reality during his freshman year of col- lege. He found the car in Indiana and was able to buy it and make it his new project car. He start- ed the project by pulling Muncie M22 “Rock Crush- able to take it on its maiden would like to apply what the original engine and er” four speed transmis- voyage this month and was he has learned here at transmission out in favor sion. It took eight months able to show it off at the McPherson College and of a more powerful set- of browsing the classifieds, last cruise-in of the year. restore the car himself. He up. He already had a 396 but he eventually found He plans on just enjoying wants to do a frame off res- V8, which happened to be one and was able to start the car how it is and not toration, leaving nothing made in 1970 so it would the process of swapping bothering to fix the rust untouched, and repainting match the car. He knew he the new drive-train in. or tackle any other major the car dark green. wanted to convert the car The swap was recent- parts of the car until after to a manual transmission, ly completed, and he was graduation. Eventually, he and he wanted to use the

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