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Himika Akram reporter  I had low expectations from the director Bobby Farrelly’s movie “Champions” because of the overboard edgy comedy quotient in his movies. Such as “There’s Something About Mary” or “Kingpin.” And this movie too, was not an exception. But without that, this movie is worth watching because of …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief  Over spring break, I was blessed to have enough time to myself to be able to read multiple books. During this time, my favorite book that I read was Girl A, by Abigail Dean. This novel followed the lives of seven siblings after they were …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief  The Gorillas took home their second national title in two years at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field National Championship.  Pitt State gathered 86 points to win the title. Second place was given to Adams State, with 42. Then Grand Valley State clinched …

Nash Trumbly reporter  The Pitt State League of Legends team faced off against the IWU Shield, taking a loss 1-3 in the first round of the 2023 Collegiate League of Legends tournament. Despite taking the first game of the best of 5 series, they struggled to find their footing for …

Himika Akram reporter   The current world is dynamic, and each has many shades to their personality. It is sometimes difficult to gauge what is appropriate and what is not. Instead of playing guessing games, I always feel comfortable being around people who are straightforward. They just speak their mind, do …

Nash Trumbly reporter   No matter where you are in Kansas, chances are you have seen ads for online sports betting. Whether on TV or on online platforms like Tik Tok and YouTube, platforms such as DraftKings and FanDuel have cornered the betting market. With an estimated 16 billion dollars bet …

Curtis Meyer, reporter  From Sasquatch to Loch Ness, there have been a multitude of monsters and cryptids who have all had their day in the sun. They all have one thing in common, however. They have old roots, whether it is native American spirits or ancient curses. It seems that …

Redshirt junior righthanded pitcher Lili Weir goes to pitch the ball against Rockhurst University on Mar 5. She pitched six innings in game one with one strikeout. Megan Brownell Curtis Meyer reporter  Gorilla softball is in the middle of a hot streak, winning four games this weekend as part of …

Junior left-handed pitcher Ben Des Rosiers pitches during a game against Missouri Southern on Feb. 26. Alyssa Tyler  Curtis Meyer reporter  Pitt State Gorilla Baseball had a strong week, picking up three wins against MIAA rival Missouri Western on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. It was a good rebound after losing …

Curtis Meyer reporter  Pitt State’s women basketball was unable to advance in this seasons MIAA tournament, losing to the Missouri Southern Lions on Friday. Despite sweeping the Lions in the regular season, the Gorillas struggled for most of the game, never coming within striking distance.  The Lions were the first …