Curtis Meyer reporter  Jentrie Alderson, a freshman from Salina, Kansas, was named MIAA runner of the week after she placed second overall at the annual MSSU Stampede. The closest Division Two athlete was her teammate Lara Murdock, a sophomore from Colby, Kansas.   “It’s been a while since we’ve had a …

Curtis Meyer reporter  Each year, the Victor J. Emmet Award is given to the author with the best essay on a literary topic published in The Midwest Quarterly Journal. This year, Hyeryung Hwang won it for the second time in three years.   “In 2020, I heard that I won this …

Curtis Meyer reporter  Pittsburg comes back home this Saturday after a close win in Emporia to play the MSSU Lions, who are 3-1 after narrowly defeating Fort Hays 25-24.   “I think they’re a physical team, they play hard. Just watching them on film it’ll be a great challenge for us, …

Curtis Meyer reporter  Isaac Hernandez, graduate student in music, gave a piano recital in McCray Hall, featuring pieces from a variety of Hispanic composers from a variety of countries.  “I was trying to do like a mix of academic music from Latin America, also something related to the folklore. Some …

Curtis Meyer reporter  Pittsburg squeezes out a win at Emporia State, in a game that featured 6 fourth down conversions total. This was the 100th meeting of these two teams.  “You play championship football, and you gotta find ways to win football games, and we found a way to win …

Curtis Meyer, reporter  Thursday, Sept. 15, Hispanics of Today (HOT) celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with La Celebración.   They set up several different tables serving a variety of Central and South American food.   “Tonight is what we call ‘La Celebración,’ which is ‘the celebration,’ it’s just the kickoff for Hispanic Heritage …

Curtis Meyer, Reporter  Pitt State came out to play Saturday night against Northeastern State University, scoring touchdowns on all three sides of the ball. Led by quarterback Chad Dodson throwing 151 yard and 2 TDs, combined with touchdowns on special teams and defense, the Gorillas took the lead early on.   …

Curtis Meyer reporter  With a win at Nebraska Kearney last week, the Gorillas look to improve to 3-0 on the season as they play Northeastern here at home.   “Going 1-0 every week, that’s our mindset.” Said head coach Brian Wright.    Pittsburg impressed last Thursday, with a 72-yard pass in the …

Curtis Meyer reporter  “It’s just important to remember, it’s done so much to shape our culture today, and we just need to remember,” said Adam Parish, ROTC cadet.  This past Sunday marked twenty years since the attacks on of Sept. 11, 2001. In memory of that event, the Pitt State …

Curtis Meyer reporter  The Solo and Chamber Series kicked off with the first concert of this season, featuring the Black Oak ensemble.   “It’s probably one of my favorite Solo and Chambers Series that I’ve come (to),” said Kassidy Toomay, senior in music education.  Black Oak Ensemble is a trio, comprised …