Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist In previous semesters, students would be dropped from their courses if they had failed to pay or make payments on their tuition. Now, in the new year, the policy has been changed. Students will no longer be dropped from their courses if they fail to pay their …
Read More »New year, new shootings, what now?
Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist We are only weeks into the new year, yet, there have been 44 mass shootings within this time span. With 73 deaths and 100+ injured, what is going to be done? On New Year’s Day alone, there were six shootings, resulting in four deaths and 29 people …
Read More »Jamie Thayer named new Title IX Coordinator at PSU
Bella Mezzacapo reporter A job posting was made on Jan. 19, 2022, to fill the position of Title IX Coordinator here at Pittsburg State University. Finally, in November of 2022, the position has been filled. Jamie Thayer, former Title IX Investigator at the University of Arkansas and seven-year probation and …
Read More »“Gus Explores Southeast Kansas” earns tourism honor
Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist What started as a project for art students turned into a coloring book with a purpose. The purpose is to teach guests as well as local children about Southeast Kansas. However, the students also learned about the area in the process. “One of our courses coming out …
Read More »Burnout: what is it and what do I do about it?
Bella Mezzacapo reporter At this point in the semester before our two upcoming breaks, a lot of us can likely say that we are feeling a little tired, lazy, down in the dumps, and just over it all. These feelings can be described as one word and phenomenon: burnout. Burnout …
Read More »Chivalry is dead, and that’s okay
Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist Chivalry: the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, to be chivalrous is to be very polite, honest, and kind, especially by men toward women. In today’s day and age, we commonly hear the words “chivalry is dead,” but …
Read More »PSU celebrates Homecoming Week
Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist Students gathered at Carnie Smith Stadium to celebrate the beginning of Homecoming Week. The Homecoming Committee provided attendees with live music by the band ‘Quite Frankly’, inflatables, yard games, and free food from PSU Alumni. The Homecoming Kickoff event was held on the first day of Homecoming …
Read More »FOMO is real and we all experience it
Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist The fear of missing out (FOMO), is a unique term introduced in 2004. The term describes a feeling of apprehension that one is either not in the know or missing out on information, events, experiences, or life in general. We all experience FOMO, whether we know it …
Read More »Body positivity is toxic, here’s why
Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist What is “body positivity?” Body positivity is the assertion that all people deserve to have a positive body image, regardless of how society and pop culture view ideal size, shape, and appearance. This seems inherently good and, well, positive, right? One would assume so, but here’s what …
Read More »Voting’s importance is conditional
Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist Voting is an American principle and a basic democratic right that should be protected, promoted, and practiced. Casting your vote is important in some instances. You can make yourself heard, and you can sometimes create great change. However, voting is not always important. Why do I think …
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