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Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist  For hundreds of years, women have faced adversity in society and in our world. In fact, it has been over 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment, yet we still have not had a female president. With that, there are fewer than a quarter of …

Himika Akram reporter  Matt Smukler’s feature film debut “Wildflower” was a striking reminder of the Oscar-winning film CODA, but with its own standpoint. The main character of this coming of age “dramedy” is Bea, a teenage girl, who is the daughter of two intellectually disabled parents Sharon and Derek. As …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief  For this week’s book review, I will be reviewing, The Wolfs Den by Elodie Harper. This book takes place in ancient Pompeii and looks at the women who are often overlooked during studies. Amara, the main character, was sold to the infamous brothel by her …

Harper Schreiner, freshman guard, runs down the court with the ball after a rebound on Feb. 11. Schreiner finished with a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds in the contest. Megan Brownell Megan Brownell photojournalist   The MIAA announced all conference teams and awards for the 2022-2023 regular season. Four …

Nash Trumbly reporter   Pittsburg State League of Legends team faced off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their 6th match of the 2023 Collegiate League of Legends Tournament. The Gorillas compete in the North Regional open division, split into groups of 8.   Each team, consisting of 5 players, plays a …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief  Pittsburg Police Department released a public statement via their Facebook Page on March 8 detailing the events of March 6 to March 7. Andrew Matthew Swink, a 39-year-old man, was detained and arrested by South 220 St in Pittsburg at approximately 6:30 p.m.  This is …

Megan Brownell photojournalist   This past weekend, Gorilla softball traveled up to Topeka, KAN. on Feb 24-26 to play in the Washburn Invitational Tournament. Game one was called a no contest after weather, but the Gorillas finished the weekend 3-0 to improve their record to 10-6.   Redshirt junior right handed pitcher …

Curtis Meyer reporter  All of my previous stories simply laid out the known facts about different cryptids, but today I am going to take a different approach. I would like to examine the direct relationship between the Northwest Tree Octopus, (Octopus paxarbolis), and the humans who threaten this elusive species.   …

Himika Akram reporter  Everybody comes into our lives for a reason, some give us memory, some give us lessons. Through the course of life, I have met so many wonderful people in my life! I wanted to be friends with many of them, I befriended some, for some, that did …

Senior guard Quentin Hardict Jr. takes the ball down the court against Central Oklahoma on Jan. 26. The mens team lost 70-80. Alyssa Tyler  Curtis Meyer reporter  Pitt State’s Men’s basketball team had an up and down week, winning a tight game against Emporia State University Thursday but losing to …