As Crawford County and Pittsburg State University have begun to relax some COVID-19 restrictions and mandates, many events that were forced to operate virtually during the pandemic have been able to resume in-person. One such event is the Southeast Kansas Symphony at PSU’s concerts.   The symphony will host “Sunday in the Park,” a free outdoor concert, at 5:00 p.m., Sunday April 18 south of …

Ingredients  For the crust  1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box  For the filling  1/3 cup butter or margarine   1/3 cup chopped onion  1/3 cup all-purpose flour  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/4 teaspoon pepper  1 3/4 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton or can)  1/2 cup milk  2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey   2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed  Instructions:  Begin …

In March of 2014, the city of Pittsburg began collecting the Public Safety Operations Sales tax, after being approved by citizens.   Over the years, the funds from this tax have allowed the city to make important improvements to public safety systems and resources.   One of the newer services made available is the capability …

As the weather begins to warm up for Spring, many on-campus groups are beginning to host activities and events outdoors to enjoy the weather and for the ease of social distancing during the pandemic. One group that took advantage of the warm weather was the Residence Hall Assembly (RHA), who hosted a …

According to county health officer’s reports, there has been a sustained downward trend in COVID-19 admissions, isolations and quarantines. In light of the decline of COVID-19 cases, many organizations are slowly returning to adapted programs and operations they had before the Coronavirus pandemic.   The Southeast Kansas Humane Society (SEKHS), a nonprofit no-kill animal shelter, is …

Ingredients:  1 1/2 cups chopped pecans  1 tablespoon butter, melted  1/8 teaspoon kosher salt  2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour    2 teaspoons baking soda  1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon  1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg  1/2 teaspoon table salt  1/2 cup butter, softened  1 cup granulated sugar  1 cup firmly packed light brown …

Each Spring, the International Student Association (ISA) hosts their largest cultural event- The International Food and Culture Fair, which includes the opportunity to sample foods and view performances from countries around the world. As with many areas of life, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how events run, meaning the ISA event has undergone some changes in order to move forward with the event.   The ISA will host an adapted …

Ingredients:  2 large eggplants (about 2 1/2 pounds total)  1 teaspoon kosher salt  1 cup dry, fine breadcrumbs  1 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces) finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided  1/2 cup all-purpose flour  3 large eggs  1/4 cup olive oil  3 cups tomato sauce, divided  3 cups (about 12 ounces), shredded mozzarella cheese, divided  Instructions:  Begin by …

It is not uncommon for university students to seek experience through internships over a summer, during breaks from classes, or to work alongside their course work in a semester. Some students, however, may get internship opportunities that require them to take time off from university to complete.  Alex Hernandez, a Pitt State electronics engineering technology major, is interning with Tesla’s Gigafactory 2 in …

When one goes to a new country, it is as important to learn the culture as it is to learn the language. The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Pitt State has the goal to make sure that students who go through the program finish with the English skills needed to succeed in university as well …