During a student’s time at university, a wide range of activities and involvement in organizations will shape their experience as a student.   Volunteering is an experience that can be very beneficial to students.  Jillian Sinosa, junior in nursing, has volunteered through her sorority, Gamma Alpha Lambda, and as a member of the honor …

Students at Pittsburg State University may want to explore the campus, facilities off-campus as well as the downtown area upon arriving to Pittsburg. Once classes start, students may have classes in different buildings on and around campus as well.   For students who don’t have means of transportation or their own but need to go to various buildings …

Pittsburg State University has a variety of recreation and sports centers available for students who wish to continue or create fitness habits. Resources accessible for students include group fitness classes, aquatics, personal training, intramural sports and club sports.  The most widely used facility by students is the Student Recreation Center (SRC), located off campus …

For many students, the memories created at university are not purely from or in an academic environment. Time spent with friends doing a variety of activities help enhance a student’s experience at university.   The City of Pittsburg offers a wide variety of entertainment options and activities for students. Pittsburg has opportunities for activities from bowling and skating to hiking trails. Many establishments have …

As the beginning of the fall semester approaches, students are preparing to move back to Pittsburg and onto campus. For students whom this will be their first time living in a residence hall, they may be wondering what all they need to bring.  To begin with, students will want to make sure they …

Ingredients:  1 tablespoon unsalted butter  1 cup chopped yellow onion  1/3 teaspoon kosher salt  1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more for garnish  3 garlic cloves, minced  4 cups chicken broth  1 jar Alfredo sauce, 15 ounces  2 cups green peas, frozen is fine  2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded  1/2 lb. medium pasta shells, cooked according …

Ingredients:  2 tablespoons olive oil, divided  1 pound ground beef  1 package taco seasoning, 1.25 ounce bag  4 flour tortillas, 12 inch  1/2 cup nacho cheese  4 tostada shells  1/2 cup sour cream  2 cups shredded lettuce  1 Roma tomato, sliced  1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese  Instructions:  Begin by heating one tablespoon of olive oil …

Ingredients:  For pavlova:  6 large egg whites, at room temperature  1 1/2 cups granulated sugar  2 teaspoons corn starch  1/2 tablespoon lemon juice  1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract  For cream:  1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold  2 tablespoons granulated sugar  For topping/décor:  4 to 5 cups fresh fruit of your …

As students expect to begin classes in August, they can also expect a tuition increase for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year.   Pittsburg State University’s tuition will increase by $83 per semester, making full-time in-state undergraduate tuition $2,918 per semester.   “We never like to raise tuition, and we aspire to be a very affordable choice,” PSU President Steve Scott told …

In the heat of the summer, a break with a refreshing summer drink is sometimes necessary. Here are a few ideas for cold summer mocktails. Lots of these include fresh herbs and fruit, so they’ll leave you feeling fresh. They are also quite easy to make and won’t require too many …