by Caroline Kunshek | Apr 20, 2026 | News
On Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m., science educator Bill Nye visited the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts to discuss various topics with Pittsburg State president, Dr. Thomas Newsom. Nye gained popularity through his popular educational ‘90s show “Bill Nye the Science...
by Mark Ziegler | Apr 20, 2026 | Campus Life
April 11 marked the twenty-third time that the Student Government Association hosted the Big Event, a city-wide event that serves to better houses in community through yardwork and home improvement jobs. Members of the Pittsburg State community and beyond volunteered...
by Masynn Acheson | Apr 20, 2026 | Campus Life
The Oval at Pittsburg State University hosts events year-around, but few include bringing dogs or flowerpot painting like Paws and Petals. Hispanics of Today, or HOT, organized an event in conjunction with the Southeast Kansas Humane Society, also known as SEK Humane...
by Masynn Acheson | Apr 20, 2026 | Campus Life
Every spring, the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts holds the Spring Dance Symposium for students to highlight their skills for their friends and family in the audience. This year, on April 8, 2026, 32 performances were done by students in the dance minor program. ...
by SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR | Apr 20, 2026 | Sports
The Gorillas had an eventful weekend, sweeping Northwest Missouri and having a series canceled that Saturday due to rain and field issues. It was a pretty quiet start to the game for both sides, with no points scored until the fourth inning. Senior Lexi Davis...
by Curtis Meyer | Apr 20, 2026 | Sports
Pitt State started off on the wrong foot this week, losing on the road to MIAA rival Missouri Southern in a shootout, before rattling off three straight wins at Northeastern Oklahoma State University the following weekend. The Gorillas now sit at 31-8 on the season,...
by Bryce Bicknell | Apr 20, 2026 | Campus Life
On April 7 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wilkinson Alumni Center was the Faculty, Staff, and Service Awards Celebration. Master student in human resource development and human resource specialist Tarynn Brenner said, “Before human resources had taken it over, the years...
by Mark Ziegler | Apr 20, 2026 | Campus Life
On April 13, the Overman Student Center’s Ballrooms were the site of the 30th Pittsburgh State Leadership Awards. These awards serve to recognize scholarship winners, clubs that have gone above and beyond with their activities, and other outstanding members of the...
by Emma Forst | Apr 20, 2026 | Columns
In downtown Pittsburg, a business all about second chances sets out to support others in the community. The Doggie Bag is a vintage and pre-loved shop with the sole mission to raise funds for the SEK Humane Society and highlight local artists. Victoria Shanks, the...
by Brianna Barnes | Apr 20, 2026 | Campus Life
April 8 outside the Axe Library, Pitt State continued their oldest enduring tradition: Apple Day. It was put on by Campus Activities. The day started with faculty giving students apples. Then outside the library, there were free shirts, food trucks, music, dirty...
