Pitt State’s Head Football Coach, Brian Wright, joined the Gorillas in 2019 after making his coaching journey from Ohio and across the nation.  Wright was born in Goldsboro North Carolina. He finished high school at Wooster Highschool in Ohio where he went to college right after. Wright focused on football and baseball during high school, but …

In the midst of the pandemic, PSU is continuing to try and host important events through different venues to adjust to safety regulations. One such event was PSU’s Football Signing Day.  On Feb. 3 Football Head Coach Brian Wright and his staff hosted a virtual Signing Day announcement for the Gorilla’s incoming Class of 2021. The …

As the new semester continues, many on-campus groups are holding recruiting events that are modified to meet COVID-19 health and safety standards.  Chi Omicron Rho (XOP) Christian Fraternity hosted a social distancing bonfire at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29 the at the Pittsburg, Kan public land lot located at the Mined Land Wildlife. The event was held outside, …

In collaboration with the Office of Student Diversity at Pittsburg State University, the Black Student Association (BSA) is again organizing multiple events around campus in celebration of the Black History Month during the month of February.   The BSA is a student-driven group that partners closely with the Student Diversity Departments to organize and carry out Black History Month celebrations year …

The Black Student Association (BSA) of Pittsburg State University, in collaboration with the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. at the campus Oval with a candlelight vigil accompanied by a brief program.   The Oval is situated in the middle of the campus in the green area between Russ …

Stephen F. Austin State University football team defeated the Gorillas 26-7 on Sat. 14 inside Homer Bryce Stadium in Nacogdoches, Texas. The Lumberjacks rode an impressive edge in time of possession and a strong running game to the home victory.   “We were (going to) have to play our best football game to …

The gorillas scored a 20-7 road winner on Nov. 7 at the first away football game of the season at Spratt Memorial Stadium as Missouri Western football struggled with the stifling defensive performance from Pitt State.   “Our defense, and how they played in the general added a spark and added a confidence to our …

With more than 40 years of experience, legendary sports illustrator from Oswego, Kansas Ted Watts will be celebrated with a virtual and in-person exhibit at Pittsburg State University.   Watts spent most of his career bringing athletes and coaches to life on paper with more than 6,000 pieces of finished art produced.   …

After a lot of speculation about a football season during these unprecedent times, the Mid America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) decided to cancel Fall Sports season but let schools play non-conference games following healthy and safety guidelines.   The first MIAA football action of the year was also Pittsburg State Gorilla’s first home game. The Gorillas …

The Pittsburg State University Anime Club hosted their annual Halloween party on Thursday, Oct. 29 in room 102 of Yates Hall.   Ten present members of the club attended in person while President Shelby Norman, Vice President Christian Blaise, and Treasure Izzy Lunday were participating through zoom due to quarantine related to COVID-19.   After a few announcements, the club officially started the Halloween party conducting games and activities for those present along with a Smash …