Jason Knowles is a fresh face inspiring students in the communication department at Pittsburg State University. Knowles recently joined the communication department faculty in August 2019.  “What I teach here is a little bit of everything as far as time-based media production so audio production and both life and recorded, broadcasting, so video broadcasting as well as film making, I …

Diwali is a religious festival that symbolizes the victory of light of darkness. It’s considered the biggest religious festival in India. People celebrate Diwali by cleaning their houses before Diwali and shopping for new clothes and decorating their homes.  On Saturday the 26th, the Indian student association hosted the Diwali …

Kimberly Ruhl, senior in social work, is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, and the Social Work Plus Club. Ruhl has been working on a senior project for the social work program recently called “Gorilla Pantry.” Students have access to Gorilla Pantry during the week and are allowed to have as they want. However, …

A bill to amend the constitution (adopted):  There is currently no rule prohibiting the reinstatement as a member of the Student Government Association after impeachment or resignation. A stricter process is needed to help the election process. This rule is in place at other regent schools. This will help with organization …

The following bill was approved in SGA’s meeting for this week: Bill to Amend the Constitution.   There is currently no rule prohibiting the reinstatement as a member of the Student Government Association after impeachment or resignation. A more strict process is needed to help the election process. This rule is in place at …

Grace Geiger, alumna of Pittsburg State University and of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority has been chosen to receive their “Generous Spirit” award.   The award was created to acknowledge an undergraduate member who possess certain qualities in accordance with Alpha Sigma Alpha’s “core value of generosity.” Lexi Carter, communications coordinator at Alpha Sigma Alpha described Geiger as a generous …

At SGA meeting this week, Director of University Police Department Stu Hite discussed an idea of a new project called “Campus Eye,” which is an-app that is currently being evaluated for students, faculty, and staff to have on their phones and utilize as another way of contacting university police for safety concerns as well as reporting any facilities issues to our physical plant and appropriate departments …

The SGA meeting for this week was held at Block 22 in a conference room. During the meeting, a few resolutions have been reviewed.   Resolution 1920 was passed. The resolution is as follows: to establish a curriculum for intern council to function properly according to the constitution, the Intern Council must have an outlined curriculum. Chief of Staff Michael has …

The student organization fair help students build and improve their personal set of skills. It gives them an opportunity to get involved on campus and become part of campus activities and make a positive impact in the local community.   The student organization fair took a place Aug. 28 in the …

The community fair is way for the local business and organizations to reach out to the local community and provide information about what they are doing and inspire people to become part of it. It helps them spread their missions and bring attention to their upcoming events and projects and …