Campus Life

New international students welcomed in the next semester at an organized by the International Student Association (ISA).  The International Student Association Welcome Party took place Friday, Jan. 31 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Whitsett Hall. The event was to welcome new international students to Pitt State and give them …

The month of February is known as Black History Month. During this month African American creators are celebrated for their inventions, achievements and many more. On Saturday, Feb. 1 the Black Student Association (BSA) hosted their annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Ball. The ball was held from 7 p.m .to 9:30 p.m., in the …

One of the resources that Career Services offers is the clothes closet, located in 203 Horace Mann. On Jan. 29, Career Services held an open house for the clothes closet, so students could see what is offered.   “We like to do the open house to kick off the semester to help students become aware of the …

Domestic students and international students met their Pitt Pals partners during the Pitt Pals kick-off on  Jan. 24. Pitt Pals is a program that matches up domestic students with new international students. The Pitt Pal kick off started the international student’s first semester by matching them up with a domestic student.    “I think international …

Starting in February, Pittsburg State students from the Black Student Association as well as the Office of Student Diversity will be hosting a formal event to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They will also host many activities throughout February to celebrate Black History Month.  The members of BSA have …

There are tons of different foods that people eat every day, but some are unaware of what country they originated from.   On Friday Nov. 22, the International Student Association (ISA) hosted their event “Taste and Sound of Nations.” This event was split into two parts from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. students had an opportunity …

The holiday season is a time to gather with your loved ones. Eating brunch is one of the things that the holiday season brings.   On Dec. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, PSU hosted its annual “Holiday Luncheon.” This event was hosted by campus activities. The luncheon consisted of faculty, …

By studying abroad, a student not only can continue their college education, but they can also experience a whole new part of the world.   On Wednesday Nov.  20, the study abroad office, continued “International Education Week” and hosted an ‘Study Abroad Expo”. This event took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Gorilla Crossing, located in the …

Gorilla Peer Health combined learning about sexual health education and bingo to create BANGO. BANGO was held Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the U-Club.   “We came up with this idea on the basis that we know that not everybody is going to be sexually active,…but if they do choose to do …

Every year, the Campus Activities Center (CAC) holds the Quiz Bowl tournament and at 6 p.m, on Saturday, Nov. 9, students gathered in teams in the Overman Student Center to compete in this year’s tournament.  Game questions cover a range of topics from history and science to sports and popular culture. Some of the teams came …