Brooklyn Peterson lead graphic designer  I feel like I’ve said this several times in the last couple weeks of school, but I don’t know what to say or do to truly express how much I appreciate my time here at Pittsburg State University. My time here at Pitt State has …

A Good Person  Himika Akram reporter  I would say “A Good Person” is by far the most power-packed performance for both leading cast members Morgan Freeman as Daniel and Florence Pugh as Allison. This movie is about drug addiction, regret and finally the path to healing.   If you expect to …

Curtis Meyer, Reporter  The Pitt State women’s basketball team split the weekend at home for the last two home games of the season. Hitting the twenty win mark against Fort Hayes State and losing a close contest to Nebraska Kearney. Pitt State is now 20-6, as they look to wrap …

Senior guard Quentin Hardict Jr. looks to make a play against the Newman Jets on Jan. 28. The men’s team won 93-81 Alyssa Tyler. Curtis Meyer, Reporter  The Gorillas collected their first win of this semester with a 93-81 win over the Newman University Jets at home on Jan. 28, breaking …

An employee at the National Institute of Materials Advancement (NIMA) works on a project on Jan. 20. Alyssa Tyler  Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   This past week, a variety of different leaders across the state of Kansas and the National Science Foundation spent Jan. 20 touring different parts of Pittsburg …

Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion1 green bell pepper1 lb. ground beef3 tsp garlic, minced 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce2 15 oz cans petite diced tomatoes3 cups beef broth3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 tsp salt2 tbsp Italian seasoning 3 bay leaves2 cups macaroni noodles, uncooked1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded  Instructions: Place oil and meat to a pot. While the meat is cooking, chop your onion and bell pepper.Once your meat is no longer cooking, so no pink, …

Ingredients: 1 tbsp of oil 4-6 potatoes  1 squash  1 zucchini  1 medium-sized onion 12-14oz of smoked sausage  1 can of corn 1 tbsp of Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning Instructions: Grab a large pan and heat your oil up in the pan.While your oil is heating, chop up your potatoes …

Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta2 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tsp olive oil2 Tbsp unsalted butter2 Tbsp cajun seasoning, divided1 Tbsp of minced garlic1 can of  diced tomatoes with green chilies1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook …

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 onion, chopped ¼ cup melted butter¼ cup flour 2 cups milk2 cups chicken stock 1 ½ cups chopped broccoli1 cup matchstick-cut carrots2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheesesalt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until …

Ingredients: 1 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 4 cups of  fresh green beans trimmed 4 potatoes diced 1/3 cup FRESH lemon juice (1 large or 2 small lemons) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. onion powder 2 garlic cloves minced  …