After a long hiatus from music, international superstar Taylor Swift gifted the world with a brand-new voice, a brand-new album, “Folklore.”  The album, written and recorded in its entirety during the shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, is Swift’s eighth studio album and is simultaneously a stark turn from her typical style and …

The College of Education at Pittsburg State University coordinates with a number of departments and major areas of study on campus, as well as local schools to provide practical experience for students before they receive their degrees. The College of Education, like many facets of campus life, is making major changes …

For members of the Pittsburg community, game day has many recognizable traditions, one of them being the Pride of the Plains Marching Band.  The Pride of the Plans Marching Band, under the direction of Doug Whitten, professor of tuba and euphonium and director of athletic bands, met after the summer break for their annual band …

One of Pittsburg State University’s annual traditions includes “Move-In Day” where students living in the dorms come to or return to campus. However, this Move-In Day had some significant changes as compared to previous years.  Pitt State held their Move-In Day over a period of three days starting on Friday, Aug. 14 …

“Mom and Dad” is an entirely absurdist take on the “town hysteria” subgenre of horror, and that’s a good, good thing.  The film, written and directed by Brian Taylor, stars Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair as Brent and Kendall Ryan, the titular parents and overstressed suburbanites. The film opens with …

The COVID-19 pandemic has rocked the world in every area of life, from grocery to the arts, from politics to the military. However, the movie industry is facing an unprecedented blackout that has no simple solution in sight.  One might ask: “what problem does the entire industry have? The theatres are …

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 …