Sports News
Women stuck in losing skid
Lady Blue Dragons have dropped five straight games and look to rebound against Pratt
By Joey Young
Staff Writer

 In all sports, defense wins championships and offense sells tickets.  Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball Head Coach Nathan Daume wants to get his team out of the rut they are in with an emphasis on teamwork and shutdown defense.  More...

  Features
Concealed weapon bill debated
By Katie Krekel
Staff Writer

 A proposed law that would allow Kansans to carry concealed weapons is a bad idea, according to several students and staff at Hutchinson Community College. 

Under the bill, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation could  give a concealed-handgun permit only to those who are at least 21 years of age, have completed a firearms safety course, are without any felony convictions and history of mental illness, and have not abused drugs or alcohol within the past five years.  More...

Opinion
Gender selection sparks debate, could create future     resentment
By Tyler Harbert
           Staff Writer             

Expecting parents already have much to consider as they prepare for the arrival of their child. But now, modern science is asking parents to contemplate yet another question: boy or girl? More...

Campus
Students receive reading tips
By Ryan Christner
Staff Writer

 College does not come cheap. Aside from tuition, costs for textbooks can add up to be a hefty sum.Textbook expenses, however, are virtually useless unless a student is able to fully understand the text.  More...