The department of modern languages is rolling out a new program for students of Spanish and French: the seal of biliteracy. “We’re rewarding people for what they can do,” said Grant Moss, associate professor of Spanish at Pittsburg State University. The faculty of the department of modern languages, based in …
Read More »Incredibles 2: a super sequel, film spectacular
The Incredibles 2, directed by Brad Bird, does the impossible: the film is the perfect sequel to an already incredible starting point. A sequel outing featuring the titular super-family, the Parr’s, is led by family man Bob and stay-at-home mom Helen, appearing as the typical American family. The parents have …
Read More »Marvel breaks box office and hearts with ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
“Avengers: Infinity War,” directed by the Russo brothers, is a breathtaking, heart-racing film that will leave you shaken and twisted as if you had succumbed to Thanos’s power yourself. Infinity War, while remaining on the moral side of its heroes, is really a movie centered on its villain. Thanos, portrayed by Josh Brolin, is an …
Read More »Deadpool 2 kills theatregoers with humor and action abound
Deadpool 2, starring Ryan Reynolds, is a raunchy, rambunctious, and raucous rickshaw ride from beginning to end, slaughtering the competition by being a thrilling endeavor, complete with beautifully choreographed fight scenes, comically timed dialogue, and a foray into the world of mutant relations. The film focuses on Wade Wilson, our titular hero, who …
Read More »Prospective students get warm welcome at Pitt C.A.R.E.S.
Incoming Gorillas from far and wide filled the Jack H. Overman Student Center Monday, June 4, with unbridled optimism for their collegiate careers and hopes of learning what to expect. Every year in June and July, prospective freshmen go through Pitt C.A.R.E.S, or the Campus, Advisement, Registration, and Enrollment Sessions. This program acts as an orientation to the college experience for …
Read More »Campus Activities Center gains new Greek Life coordinator Anna Stark
Fraternities and sororities at Pitt State gain a new support system from newly hired Anna Stark, Greek life program coordinator in conjunction with the Campus Activities Center (CAC), officially beginning the position Monday, June 4. Before her hiring, the position remained vacant since November 2017 with team of Eva Sager, associate director of campus activities, and …
Read More »Bells ring at Bicknell Center during Bell Choir Festival
Emotion rang through the air with sounds of bells at the Mass Bell Choir Festival Saturday, June 2 under direction of Janis Saket. Saket said she believes music is the language of the emotion, exemplifying such in the Pittsburg area bell choir performances. The annual Mass Bell Choir Festival, hosted by the Bicknell Family …
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