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Alyssa Tyler copy editor  Growing up, I was surrounded by countless people with undiagnosed psychological disorders. Ranging from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. While growing up, I was able to see the first-hand ebb and flows and the highs and lows of mental illness. From …

Brock Willard editor in chief  Recently, rapper and singer Lizzo had the opportunity to play James Madison’s crystal flute, an instrument that had been stored in the Library of Congress for the entirety of recent memory. As usual, when a black woman disrespects the legacy of a slave owner, conservatives …

Current students, alumni, and members of PSU faculty showcase the new Sigma Sigma Sigma house on Oct. 1 set to be built in the next few years. The sorority and alumni have raised over 800,000 dollars for the new house. Alyssa Tyler Alyssa Tyler copy editor  The sorority, Sigma Sigma …

Megan Brownell photojournalist  This past week gorilla volleyball hosted both Emporia State University and Washburn University then traveled to Missouri Southern State University. They beat Emporia 3-0, lost to Washburn 2-3, and beat Missouri Southern 3-1.  They first played against ESU on Friday September 30th, and opened strong. They took …

Curtis Meyer reporter  The Pittsburg State Wind Ensemble performed a concert on Thursday, Sept. 30 playing several different pieces of music in a free concert open to the public.  They performed seven different pieces, with music coming from as early as the 1940s to contemporary works from 2020.   The performance …

Alyssa Tyler copy editor  Programs ranging from the School of Construction to Family and Consumer Science Education were invited to promote their programs at the Majors Fair. The event was hosted by the Student Success Programs and was held in the Axe Library on Sept. 28.  “Today we are having …

Curtis Meyer, Reporter  Pittsburg State University invited students, faculty, and committee to the Global Fest on Sept. 30, in Lindberg Plaza. With over 20 booths each serving food from a different country, there was something for everyone to try.   “I think it’s a really good opportunity for students to get …

Curtis Meyer, Reporter  The Pittsburg Gorillas had a dominating game this weekend against the Missouri Southern Lions, only allowing 3 field goals and scoring 5 TDs.   “It’s great to know after the game that you didn’t let them into the endzone. I think our defense was just flying around, physical, …

Curtis Meyer reporter  Jentrie Alderson, a freshman from Salina, Kansas, was named MIAA runner of the week after she placed second overall at the annual MSSU Stampede. The closest Division Two athlete was her teammate Lara Murdock, a sophomore from Colby, Kansas.   “It’s been a while since we’ve had a …

Alyssa Tyler copy editor   The death penalty is arguably one of the most controversial topics in America. While its legality and practices vary from state to state, the idea of the state having the right to kill someone for their crimes turns some away. While some argue some crimes are …