In recent years, there has been an explosion in streaming services, that is to say, digital platforms dedicated to sending media content directly to your screen, be that a television, a computer, or a cellphone. For some students, they may have to invest in a streaming service for the first time, and …

The Pittsburg community has many options for students to partake in local services. These services could include anything from hair care to auto repair.  For retail and apparel, Pittsburg offers Goodwill, JCPenney’s, Gordman’s and Maurice’s which all offer general designer apparel. As well as these options, Pittsburg also has local businesses Sonder & Co, Gorilla …

Pittsburg is home to many local eating establishments as well as the national food franchises and they all are offering culinary service to Pitt State students this fall.  The Pittsburg community features several kinds of cuisine for students to enjoy. Those who like Italian food will be satisfied by Gusano’s, a pizzeria, …

The campus of Pittsburg State University is dedicated to keeping staff and students safe amid health concerns this fall semester.  Pittsburg State University offers a variety of services and has put in place many precautions to make sure that students remain safe and healthy this fall amid the second wave of the …

For returning college students and freshmen new to campus, joining a club or organization to help occupy time or explore interests can be a beneficial experience and aid with a well-rounded education.  Pittsburg State has many different types of organizations including Greek life, professional honor societies, as well as recreational and academic …

Pittsburg State has many traditions, rituals, and ceremonies that students, faculty, and staff often partake in and the campus is ready to offer these features of college living to the incoming freshman class of 2020.  Freshman who started at Pitt State previous to 2019 might remember taking the class, “Freshman Experience” but this class …

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many industries and areas, but the music world and live performance have had specific challenges. Pitt State faculty and staff have come together to provide a safe experience for students and the arts.  The department of music faced challenges when Pittsburg State campus shut down because a majority …

“Wrinkles the Clown” is a wild ride through the “evil clown” phenomenon publicized in the news in the mid-2010s.  The documentary, directed by Michael Beach Nichols, features the eponymous clown and the hysteria surrounding the performer. Wrinkles, based in Florida, offers parents of naughty children his phone number to call when …

Stage magicians Penn Jillette and his partner Teller bring all the back-alley information on every topic imaginable from the death penalty to the Boy Scouts of America in their show, “Bullsh*t.”  The show, originally produced on Showtime starting in 2003, features the dynamic duo examining major topics from popular culture and politics. Each episode makes …

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s critically acclaimed Broadway musical finally reached a wider audience when it hit Disney’s streaming service, Disney+ on July 3.  The show, written, directed, produced and starring Miranda tells the life story of United States Founding Father Alexander Hamilton through the aesthetic of modern popular music styles, such as rap, …