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Students for Violence prevention holds event against human trafficking 

On Jan. 30, Students for Violence Prevention (SVP) hosted an event called Breaking the Chains of Human Trafficking. The event featured speaker and author Sandy Storm. Storm shared her story while providing education about human trafficking. The event also provided other resources in the community to help stop human trafficking. People who attended the event were …

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PSU community celebrates Korean New Year

Music and laughter could be heard throughout the building as the Korean Student Association (KSA) hosted their annual Korean New Year celebration on Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Campus Ministry (UMCM) building.  During the event, a lunch of traditional Korean food was provided, followed by opportunities …

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PSU Alumni invited to join new book club

Beginning this semester, in a collaboration between the PSU Alumni & Constituent Relations and the Leonard H. Axe Library, a new book club has been formed for Pitt State alumni.   “It’s a book club for alumni, by alumni authors,” said Ruth Monnier, learning outreach librarian and assistant professor.   Monnier helps …

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Pitt State Department of Music welcomes Calmus Vocal Ensemble

Voices filled the Sharon Kay Dean Recital Hall in McCray Hall as the Calmus Vocal Ensemble  performed. The German a cappella quintet performed Friday, Jan. 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. as part of  the Solo & Chamber Music Series.  According to Susan Marchant, professor and chair of the Department of Music, …

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Bicknell hosts Best of Broadway: “Finding Neverland”

For one night only, members of the audience could experience Neverland in the halls of the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. As part of Pittsburg State University’s Best of Broadway Series, “Finding Neverland” came to Pittsburg on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Presented by the Broadway …

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Sweet and sour pork ribs

Ingredients:  1-pound spare pork ribs  2 tablespoons cooking oil  7 teaspoons sugar  2 tablespoons light soy sauce  3 tablespoons black vinegar  3 ginger slices  4 green onion white parts  Hot water as needed  1/2 tablespoon white sesame seed for garnish  Spring onion for garnish  Instructions:  To begin, cut the pork …

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Student Starts Mental Health Philanthropy

A new student philanthropy, “Sigma Saves” was started to spread awareness about mental health and suicide. The philanthropy was started by Mya Houdyshell, a Junior elementary education and special education major.    “I have known a lot of people who have struggled and so I decided that this has become enough and …

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SGA hosts “Understanding Impeachment” event

The topic of impeachment has been highlighted in the last few months, as President Donald Trump has recently been impeached by the House of Representatives.   On Jan. 28 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted the “Understanding Impeachment” event. This event took place in the Overman Student Center Ballroom. During this event Darren …

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World News

United States  US injured toll rises after Iranian attack  The Pentagon has said the number of injured U.S. troops has risen to 50. The troops suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI)s is 16 more than previously indicated.  This follows the Iranian attack on a U.S. base on Jan. 8.  Europe  European …

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