The first year of college is typically the first time a student is away from their parents and living “on their own.” Dorms provide an easy transition from living with parents or guardians to renting their first home. While dorm life comes with many on-campus dining options, it’s also important to have some easy …

Pittsburg State University hosts a variety of events as school starts back up. Many events are geared towards new students, whether as an educational event or an opportunity to make friends. This year, Pitt State has many events in the first week of classes.   Many organizations on Pitt State’s campus hold events …

Pittsburg State University has many traditions on campus. The first tradition that new students are typically introduced to is the ringing of the bell. The bell, located outside of the Axe Library, signifies the start and finish of a student’s academic career at Pitt State. When students begin school, they will be given the opportunity before …

From July 12 through July 16, the Engineering Technology department hosted Level one of their robotics camp. This camp was held from 9 a.m. to noon with level 2 being held from July 19 through July 23. The School of Construction teamed up with them for this workshop and held a construction camp on the same dates from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.   “We originally started this …

Pittsburg State University offers on-campus health options for students both physically and mentally. The Bryant Student Health Center is located on the south side of campus next to Russ Hall. At the Bryant Student Health Center, students can be seen for many health issues.    The Bryant Student Health Center covers health concerns …

Frito-Lay employees in Topeka Kansas have suffered unworkable conditions, long hours, and poor pay and began a strike on July 5. Striking employees state they have experienced 84-hour work weeks spanning over a course of 12-hour shifts seven days a week. They also claim forced overtime and unbearable working conditions, whether it be extreme …

Dr. Becky Brannock received a bachelor’s degree in education, vocational economics at Southwest Missouri State University in 1980 and then went back to Southwest Missouri State to receive her master’s degree in Guidance and counseling in 1983. Brannock went on to receive her Ed.S. in counseling at Pittsburg State University in 1990, and later attended the University of Arkansas to receive her Ph.D. in counselor education in …

In 1969, it was illegal for many states to not only employ LGBTQ+ individuals but also to serve them. On the night of June 27th and into the morning of the 28th, the police raided the Stonewall Inn, a well-known gay bar and club. Police began arresting drag queens and those who were …

In 2020 the Graphic Excellence Awards Gala was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, the Awards Gala was held again, and Pittsburg State University’s Graphics and Imaging program was recognized for not only their winning entries from this year but entries from last year as well.   “This is one of several different student competitions …

The Gorilla Advantage is a program Pittsburg State University has put in place to allow students that are non-Kansas residents the opportunity to pay an equivalent amount to those who are Kansas residents. With this program non-Kansas resident undergrad students have been able to pay a reduced tuition, equal to …