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Competitions can be nerve-wracking as they keep the audience on their toes, waiting for the competitors to make their next move and even more nerve-wracking for competitors.   Over the weekend, computer information systems (CIS) and graphic communication majors competed against other schools in “Code-a-Thon,” an event hosted by the Kansas City Federal Reserve. During this competition, students …

The women’s cross-country team won the MIAA Championships and the men placed sixth overall at the MIAA Championships on Saturday, Oct. 26 in Joplin, Missouri.   Head coach Russ Jewett is pleased with the women’s team and several of the runners stood out to Jewett during the competition.   “I think we did fairly well,” …

Following back-to-back losses, the Pittsburg State Gorillas looked to recuperate as the team traveled to Warrensburg, Mo to face undefeated number 11 Central Missouri (7-0).   The Mules jumped out to a 13-0 lead to open the first quarter, but the Gorillas fought back to take a 14-13 lead on a 25-yard touchdown run by junior running …