In recent years, there has been much discourse about the resurgence of fascism in American politics, citing the flashpoint as President Donald Trump’s election. However, the United States has had hints of fascism for much, much longer.  Firstly, it is helpful to define exactly what fascism means. Fascism is a far-right …

The long-awaited and many-delayed “New Mutants” shows us superpowered teenagers through a unique lens: horror.  The film, directed by Josh Boone of “Fault in Our Stars,” stars a well-rounded cast of actors portraying the titular New Mutants, newly awakened mutants in the Marvel Comics universe who are kept in a facility for …

Indie artist Sufjan Stevens is preparing for a hot album release on Sept. 25 and he’s released three critical tracks. They are evocative of his style but also hinting at something new.  The album, titled “The Ascension,” is the eighth studio album from Sufjan Stevens planned to release under the …

The Southeast Kansas Symphony at Pittsburg State University has cancelled their in-person outdoor concert in favor of a virtual concert.  The SEK Symphony, under the direction of professor of music Raúl Munguía, originally planned to hold an outdoor performance at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. However, due to weather concerns, has modified their delivery format like …

Officials at Pittsburg State University delivered a press conference in a town hall format on Sept. 15, 2020 and covered topics including the financial forecast for Pittsburg State such as tuition adjustments, academic affairs and adjustments to classes, and election politics and how that relates to Pittsburg State University.  PSU President Steve Scott, provost …

English pop/rock fusion band the 1975’s “Notes on a Conditional Form” has a little something for every music lover from the decidedly simpler “Birthday Party” to the poignant and complex spoken word track “The 1975.”  The album was released in May 2020 after a long recording period of Aug. 2018 to Feb. …

“Tenet” is one of the few new movies out in theatres right now and it’s a wild ride. However, that’s not exactly a good thing for your head.  The film, written and directed by Christopher Nolan, stars John David Washington as “The Protagonist,” a literal protagonist in the story and …

Pittsburg State University provost and vice president for academic affairs Howard Smith briefed the media and had some important advice: “Stay the course (with guidelines). Mitigate the spread. Wear a mask… Practice social distancing… Wash your hands…”  Smith held a media briefing for individual outlets on Wednesday, Sept. 9 and discussed various topics including the university’s response …

Canvas, the university’s learning management system, at Pittsburg State University now allows students to display their pronouns on their profile and in virtual classes and students and alumni are showing positive reactions to the feature addition.  The distinct feature was added into Canvas in Jan. of 2020 and according to Canvas …

If you log onto any modern internet platform (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc.), you won’t have to look far for the latest instance of internet trolls spouting off that by including one character that isn’t white, straight, cisgender, abled, they are “forcing diversity.” But are they really? Is the world really as …