Himika Akram reporter I had low expectations from the director Bobby Farrelly’s movie “Champions” because of the overboard edgy comedy quotient in his movies. Such as “There’s Something About Mary” or “Kingpin.” And this movie too, was not an exception. But without that, this movie is worth watching because of …
Read More »Pitt State League of Legends team falls in the first round of playoffs.
Nash Trumbly reporter The Pitt State League of Legends team faced off against the IWU Shield, taking a loss 1-3 in the first round of the 2023 Collegiate League of Legends tournament. Despite taking the first game of the best of 5 series, they struggled to find their footing for …
Read More »The fine line between being “straightforward” and being “rude”
Himika Akram reporter The current world is dynamic, and each has many shades to their personality. It is sometimes difficult to gauge what is appropriate and what is not. Instead of playing guessing games, I always feel comfortable being around people who are straightforward. They just speak their mind, do …
Read More »Sports betting is the next American Addiction
Nash Trumbly reporter No matter where you are in Kansas, chances are you have seen ads for online sports betting. Whether on TV or on online platforms like Tik Tok and YouTube, platforms such as DraftKings and FanDuel have cornered the betting market. With an estimated 16 billion dollars bet …
Read More »Chupacabra: Alien pet or half vampire?
Curtis Meyer, reporter From Sasquatch to Loch Ness, there have been a multitude of monsters and cryptids who have all had their day in the sun. They all have one thing in common, however. They have old roots, whether it is native American spirits or ancient curses. It seems that …
Read More »Pitt State softball enlarges winning streak to 12 straight
Redshirt junior righthanded pitcher Lili Weir goes to pitch the ball against Rockhurst University on Mar 5. She pitched six innings in game one with one strikeout. Megan Brownell Curtis Meyer reporter Gorilla softball is in the middle of a hot streak, winning four games this weekend as part of …
Read More »Men’s Baseball picks up three wins
Junior left-handed pitcher Ben Des Rosiers pitches during a game against Missouri Southern on Feb. 26. Alyssa Tyler Curtis Meyer reporter Pitt State Gorilla Baseball had a strong week, picking up three wins against MIAA rival Missouri Western on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. It was a good rebound after losing …
Read More »Womens Basketball falls short at MIAA Tournament
Curtis Meyer reporter Pitt State’s women basketball was unable to advance in this seasons MIAA tournament, losing to the Missouri Southern Lions on Friday. Despite sweeping the Lions in the regular season, the Gorillas struggled for most of the game, never coming within striking distance. The Lions were the first …
Read More »Bicknell Center Hosts Annual Food and Culture Fair
Nash Trumbly reporter Pittsburg State University hosted the annual International Food and Culture Fair at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. The center hosted almost 20 stands to choose from, ranging from student associations, members of the community, and even to the popular local restaurant Pueblo Mio. Students and …
Read More »Rotten Bananas Wildflower
Himika Akram reporter Matt Smukler’s feature film debut “Wildflower” was a striking reminder of the Oscar-winning film CODA, but with its own standpoint. The main character of this coming of age “dramedy” is Bea, a teenage girl, who is the daughter of two intellectually disabled parents Sharon and Derek. As …
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