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Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   Kinson Michel, senior in mathematics and Axe Coach at Main Street Axe Company is preparing for the World Axe Throwing Championships set for the weekend of April 19-April 21 in Tulsa, OK. There will be competitors travelling from all around the world to compete this …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   In the past few years social media platforms have created their own ‘channels.’ One of these being ‘booktok’ and ‘bookstagram.’ Through these platforms accounts and creators discuss book recommendations, book ‘icks’, and begin many debates. Ranging from what’s better, contemporary romance to fantasy romance, is …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   Tucker Jessip, a Pittsburg native and senior in management was named as one of the Outstanding Seniors this past weekend.  Jessip came to Pitt State knowing his degree pathway, taking inspiration from his mother’s educational career.   “I liked working with people, so management …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   Tricia Combs, Girard native and senior in strategic communication and criminal justice was named as one of the Outstanding Seniors during the 2024 Leadership Awards.   Pittsburg State wasn’t always Comb’s top choice, but receiving a scholarship from the Pitt State Honors College changed her mind.   …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief  Rainn Wilson, Emmy-nominated and SAG award-winning actor spoke at Pittsburg State on April 4. Wilson may be best known as his character from The Office, Dwight Schrute, however he has done much more than just own Schrute Farms.   “Dwight is one of dozens and dozens …

Shae Gilstrap designer Being in college comes with a number of different responsibilities and deadlines. Many students at Pittsburg State University have jobs, clubs, and bills that they have to keep track of. As a student myself, I am president of ASL Club, have two jobs, rent an apartment, and …

Mitch Adams, reporter  April is full of bustling events on campus, with many organizations planning on holding activities for students. To find more details about upcoming events, visit Gorilla Engage online. The program is a resource for students provided by Pitt State to keep students informed about upcoming events happening …

Mitch Adams  The Student Government Association at Pittsburg State plans to hold its largest community service day of the year. The BIG Event is a community-wide service project that helps maintain residences. Services students will have the opportunity to volunteer for mulching around trees and flower beds, raking leaves and …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   Sigma Sigma Sigma hosted a bake sale on Apr. 2 to raise money for the Ali Kemp Foundation. This Foundation was founded after the death of Ali Kemp.  “We are raising money for the Ali Kemp Foundation, which her story is tragic,” Grace Orender, …

Mitch Adams  Every morning before high school, my classmates and I heard the bell ring right at the beginning of our day. As we all stood up from our chairs, the entire class recites the “Pledge of Allegiance”, vowing our loyalty to a government and power that time and time …