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Megan Brownell photojournalist  Construction is an industry that is male dominated. Being a woman in male dominated fields can be tough. The National Association of Women in Construction is here to help shine a light on those women and to fight together in their profession.   “NAWIC makes a difference by …

Caleb Oswell photo editor  The Office of Wellness Education brings the show ‘Sex Signals’ to campus to discuss issues of sexual violence and rape culture.  Megan Johnson, program coordinator of advocacy services and wellness education, organized ‘Sex Signals’ as her first major program in her new position. Jason Kegler, associate …

Alyssa Tyler copy editor  My relationship with productivity is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it gives me the motivation to have three jobs while in school, to be a president of an organization, and to try and find time to prepare for graduate school. Although, on the other hand …

Alyssa Tyler copy editor  Pittsburg State University’s School of Construction, College of Technology, and others invited over 100 different companies to talk to current Pittsburg State University students throughout a two-day event known as the College of Technology Company Day.   The event took place in the Kansas Technology Center (KTC) …

Alyssa Tyler copy editor  A group of Pittsburg State University students have been working together on a research project called Snapshot USA. The project involves universities from across the nation and by the Smithsonian Museum.   “This project started in 2019, this is our fourth year. It started with folks at …

Curtis Meyer reporter  Pittsburg squeezes out a win at Emporia State, in a game that featured 6 fourth down conversions total. This was the 100th meeting of these two teams.  “You play championship football, and you gotta find ways to win football games, and we found a way to win …

Megan Brownell photojournalist  Gorilla Volleyball opened up home conference play this on Friday Sept. 16 against University of Central Missouri (UCM), and on Saturday against Missouri Western State University (MWSU). They lost to UCM 1-3, and beat MWSU 3-0.   “Playing against a ranked team leaves room for little to no …

Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist  Voting is an American principle and a basic democratic right that should be protected, promoted, and practiced. Casting your vote is important in some instances. You can make yourself heard, and you can sometimes create great change. However, voting is not always important.  Why do I think …

Caleb Oswell photo editor  Women@Work starts their first semester as a student organization to share experiences and network in male-dominated workspaces.  Lynn Murray, associate dean of business and professor of marketing, started Women@Work (W@W) with her graduate assistants. The organization focuses on networking with business professional and sharing experiences to …

Annabella Beachner photojournalist  Social House Entertainment, in partnership with Freeman Health systems, hosted the Four States Music Festival on Friday, Sept 16. The concert featured a star-studded lineup as well as high attendance and reviews from students and community alike.   The first Four States Music festival to be held in …