Pittsburg State University’s office of career services held “Meet the Firms Day” September 14, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event, which was targeted to students studying majors within the Kelce College of Business, was a career fair that provided students the opportunity to meet and network with potential employers.   Unlike previous years …

Ingredients:  2/4 cup all-purpose flour  1/2 teaspoon baking powder  1/2 teaspoon salt  3/4 cup butter, melted  1 1/2 cups white sugar  2 teaspoons vanilla extract  3 large eggs  1/4 cup cocoa powder  1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips  1/2 cup pumpkin puree  1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional  3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon   …

During a student’s time at university, they hope to gain an in-depth knowledge about their area of focus. In addition to theoretical knowledge, many hope to have opportunities to gain practical and real-world experience in their major.   Marlon Alexis Merida Morales, junior in political science with an emphasis in international studies, had the opportunity …

Ingredients:  3 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast  Vegetable oil for frying, and an additional 2 tsp for sautéing   1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped  1 clove garlic, minced  1/2 cup tomato sauce  1/2 cups chicken broth  2 1/2 tsp chili powder  1/2 tsp cumin  1/2 tsp paprika  1/4 tsp ground coriander  …

Ingredients:  3 cups all-purpose flour  1/2 teaspoon baking powder  1 teaspoon baking soda  1 teaspoon ground nutmeg  1 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves  1/2 teaspoon salt  3 cups granulated sugar  1 cup vegetable oil  3 large eggs  1 16-ounce can pumpkin puree  1 cup chopped walnuts  1 cup chopped raisins  Instructions:  …

In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Crawford County, a new health order was issued Aug. 28 by Linda Bean, Crawford County deputy health officer, and approved by Jeremy Johnson, Crawford County vice chair.  Order No. 2 will change how businesses, and more specifically how bars and restaurants operate.   “What we don’t want is to continue …

Since the start of classes at Pittsburg State University, the number of COVID-19 cases has risen rapidly. According to an email sent out by the University Marketing and Communication department, since Aug. 17, 50 percent of the new cases of COVID-19 in Crawford county are in the 18 to 25 age range and can be directly linked to …

When most people think about voting, they probably think about voting for the President. Every four years, and leading up to a presidential election year, there is a huge push for people to register to vote and to become more involved and aware of politics.   While it is important to vote for the highest …

Readings for Empowerment and Diversity (READ) was launched last year as part of PSU’s Tilford Group in cooperation with Pitt State’s Office of Diversity. READ gathers students, faculty and staff together to read and discuss books with social themes relevant to today’s world.  “Tilford did research to find a book with true issues we see …

Community vendors were spaced out around the Pitt State Oval to greet students and welcome them to the community.   The Community Fair was held on Monday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Oval.   “I hope that students who attend have either a new or renewed interest with what’s going on …