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Hundreds Gather for Pittsburg Christmas Parade

Hundreds of people lined Broadway Street, on Monday, Dec. 2 for the 40th annual Pittsburg Christmas parade. The parade was put on by the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation which went from 14th to 1st street, lasting about an hour.  Parade entries encouraged all community members to enter a float into …

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Tim Beck announces resignation

Pittsburg State University announced Monday, Nov. 18, that head football coach Tim Beck has resigned from his position.    “On behalf of everyone at Pittsburg State University, I want to thank Coach Beck for his tremendous service to his alma mater,” said PSU athletic director Jim Johnson. “We are grateful for everything Tim has …

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Kansas Crossing commits funds to the Foundry

The Kansas Crossing Casino and The Foundry at Block22 in Downtown Pittsburg recently reached a three-year investment making Kansas Crossing the first founding member of The Foundry. The total investment is a $60,000 commitment.   “We are honored to be the very first founding member of The Foundry,” said Kansas Crossing general manager …

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Gorillas close season with dominant victory in ‘Miners Bowl’

Credited to a 31-point performance in the first quarter, the Pittsburg State University football team dominated rival Missouri Southern State University with a 65-6 victory over the Lions, Nov. 16, at Brandenburg Field/Carnie Smith Stadium in the annual ‘Miners Bowl.’   “We did practice well this whole week, we just asked our guys …

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Gorillas defeated by Washburn, gearing up for the Lions

The Washburn Ichabods scored 21 points in the fourth-quarter rally for a 49-38 victory over Pittsburg State University on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Yager Stadium. After winning the first five games, the Gorillas have lost the last five.   Junior Tyler Adkins and senior Lorenzo West highlighted the offensive play for the Gorillas in the matchup with …

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OAC explores Arkansas

The Outdoor Activities Club (OAC) recently traveled the region of Ponca, Arkansas from Saturday, Nov. 9 to Sunday, Nov. 10. There, the club went to a state park located within the area which included several trails and camping sites allowing students the opportunity to explore nature and have fun while at the same time in a safe manner.   An overall …

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Griffons overpower Gorillas

The Missouri Western State University football team (7-2) captured the program’s first win over Pittsburg State (5-4) since 2012, 35-21, on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Carnie Smith Stadium/Brandenburg Field. MWSU built a 21-0 first-half lead, then rode the momentum until the final whistle.    The Griffons (7-2, 7-2 MIAA) captured their sixth consecutive win this season while handing …

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Pitt State gears up for Washburn

In the previous matchup for the Pittsburg State football team on Saturday, Nov. 2, the Gorillas fell short against the Missouri Western State Griffons 35-21.   “I think our kids played hard,” head coach Tim Beck said. “I told our kids after the game I have failed them; I feel bad that we are in this situation. You …

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KTC hosts open house

Pittsburg State University hosted its annual Kansas Technology Center open house giving high school students as well as community college students the chance to explore possible career opportunities in technology. More than 700 high school students attended the event on Friday, Nov. 1.   PSU’s College of Technology faculty and students set up demonstrations and displays to share …

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Gorillas lose third straight

Following back-to-back losses, the Pittsburg State Gorillas looked to recuperate as the team traveled to Warrensburg, Mo to face undefeated number 11 Central Missouri (7-0).   The Mules jumped out to a 13-0 lead to open the first quarter, but the Gorillas fought back to take a 14-13 lead on a 25-yard touchdown run by junior running …

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