In the state of Kansas, the state legislature is tasked with the redrawing legislative districts of both the House and Senate after the Census each decade. This includes both the state and federal levels. Like many states, the governor has veto power over a potential redistricting plan. However, in Kansas, the state legislature …

The Pittsburg State Wind Ensemble honored recently deceased composer Barbara York during their concert entitled “Sneak Peak.”  The PSU Wind Ensemble broadcast their second concert of the fall semester, Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The concert was recorded in the Linda and Lee Scott Performance Hall at the Bicknell Family Center for …

Sam Smith has been known for their freewheeling yet nonthreatening pop sound. However, Smith has become something new with their new album.  The album, released by Capitol Records on Oct. 30, features 17 tracks of varying lengths within the range of two to five minutes and encompassing approximately 57 minutes. The …

The 2020 general election has been called by the Associated Press and mathematically, Joseph R. Biden Jr. will be the 46th President of the United States on Jan. 20 at noon. That is not up for debate, regardless of what you might think. However, the fault in our stars is not magically solved …

The department of graphics and imaging technology (GIT) is now offering a design class aimed at expanding accessibility for consumers with disabilities.  The class was created by associate professor Andrea Kent-McConnaughey and she created the class to better serve consumers who may live with a visual impairment such as blindness. The …

“Freaky” is a spooky comedy retelling of the classic Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis comedy “Freaky Friday” and it will have you laughing all the way home.  The film, directed by Christopher Landon, stars Vince Vaughn as the serial killer, the Blissfield Butcher, opposite Kathryn Newton as Millie Kessler, an unpopular high school student who is constantly bullied. Kessler and …

Christmas music seems to be an ever-present monolith in our life the moment Halloween is over and not even COVID-19 can kill our obsession with the seasonal songs. Why on Earth do we instantly become enthralled with Christmas music after spooky time when a large swath of Christmas music isn’t even that good?  …

Dahl classics have been adapted to hell and back and “The Witches” is the latest in a less-than-ideal adaptation.   The film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, features an ensemble cast of spectacular actors. It stars Anne Hathaway as the villain of the film, the Grand High Witch, played by Anjelica Huston in the …

Pittsburg State University has founded a new partnership program with Kansas City University to assist pre-dental students.  PSU and Kansas City University (KCU) have fostered a partnerships program since 2002 with pre-med students but now, students interested in studying dental medicine can complete their degree in fewer years and stay closer to home, should …

Joseph R. Biden Jr has clinched the 270 Electoral College votes necessary to win his race for president of the United States, according to projections by every major news network, including the President’s own propaganda machine, Fox News. This has sparked a whole new crisis by major conservatives to undermine the results of …