Ingredients:  2 celery sticks, thinly sliced  1 large onion, chopped  1 large carrots, halved lengthways then thickly sliced  5 bay leaves  2 thyme sprigs, 1 whole and 1 with leaves picked (1 teaspoon dried)  1 tablespoon vegetable oil  2 tablespoons plain flour  2 tablespoons tomato puree  2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce  2 …

To begin the new semester, many student organizations are hosting events welcoming students back to campus. Pitt State’s Indian Student Association (ISA) hosted their first event of the semester, a welcome party, Friday Jan. 29 at 4:30 p.m. at Gorilla Village.   “It’s been a tough time for all of us, so …

Ingredients:  3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting  1 cup almond flour  1/4 cup white quinoa, uncooked  1 teaspoon baking powder  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  1/2 teaspoon ground ginger  1/2 teaspoon baking soda  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt  2 large eggs, beaten  1 cup plain full-fat yogurt  1/4 cup whole milk  1/3 cup honey  2 6-ounce containers …

Ingredients:  Kosher salt  1 pound chicken cutlets, thinly sliced into 1/2 inch strips  3 tablespoons olive oil  8 tablespoons unsalted butter  6 cloves garlic, sliced  1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes  1/2 cup dry white wine  12 ounces angel hair pasta  Juice from one large lemon  1 teaspoon lemon zest  1/2 …

Pitt State’s on-campus post office located at 107 Whitesitt Hall has added smart lockers for mail-pick up available to residence hall students as an added convenience during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “A lot of D-1 schools have them, so we’re excited to offer them at this level,” said Kevin Elrod, postal services supervisor.  The lockers, from company QTrak, were installed last week and …

Ingredients:  1.8 oz envelope of white sauce  4 cups water  14 oz can vegetable broth  1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms  1/2 cup chopped onions  3 cloves garlic, minced  1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed  1/4 teaspoon salt  1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed  1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper  7 or 8 oz …

Pittsburg State University’s Environmental and Safety Management program is one of 12 in the U.S. recognized by the Institute for Safety and Health Management. The program’s graduates have a 100-percent placement rate with starting salaries ranging from $55,000 to $65,000, according to PSU News.  Not only is the program successful, but so are its …

Ingredients:  1 pound thin bacon  16 russet potatoes   6 tablespoons canola oil   4 sticks (1 pound) salted butter, plus more for buttering baking dish  2 cups sour cream   2 cups grated Cheddar or Jack (or a mix of both), plus more for topping   2 cups whole milk   4 teaspoons seasoned salt   …

As the semester comes to a close at Pitt State, many students are dealing with the stress of deadlines, finals, and returning home during a pandemic. Groups throughout campus have begun holding events to help students destress.   The Gorilla Activities Board (GAB) held a Relaxation Station, Wednesday Nov. 18 in the Overman Student Center from …

Ingredients:  For the crust and pie:   1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs   5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted  1/3 cup granulated sugar  1 1/4 cups dulce de leche  2 large bananas, sliced  For the whipped Cream:  2 cups old heavy cream or heavy whipping cream  1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar   1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract  …