Music Review: Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album  

Megan Brownell social media editor  Taylor Swift’s newest studio album was released on Oct. 21, 2022. When fans were expecting the next re-recording, Swift surprised them by announcing a brand new album at the 2022 VMA’s, asking fans to meet her at midnight. Officially, at midnight that night she said …

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Movie Review: Napoleon 

Himika Akram reporter   The visual symphony of strength and emotion is Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, an epic historical drama that chronicles the rise and fall of the French monarch. Featuring an enthralling portrayal by Joaquin Phoenix as the title character, the film transports audiences on an enthralling voyage through the amazing …

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Students in Social Work foster positive change within communities 

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   For the past semester, Social Work students have been tasked with creating and completing a project focused on something they feel passionate about.   “They’ve spent all semester planning a project where they choose something that they feel passionate about,” Kristen Humphrey the director of the …

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Gorillas hire new head football coach 

Curtis Meyer reporter  After a brief but successful stint as the head coach for the Pitt State Gorillas, coach Brian Wright is leaving Pittsburg for Northern Arizona University. After going 33-8 during his tenure with the Gorillas, Wright was 23-3 in his past two seasons including two playoff appearances and …

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Opinion: Eternal Melodies: A Journey Through the Heart with MLTR 

Himika Akram reporter   A pop music group has captivated listeners all around the world with their unique blend of soft rock, pop rock, and balladry. A unique and everlasting presence in the music industry, MLTR (an acronym for Michael Learns to Rock) has captivated listeners with its heartfelt lyrics, melodies, …

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Opinion: Why friendship is important 

Kathryn Dennett reporter   Friendships form in the initial stages of life for most and continue to grow as people become older. Some friendships die along the way and others are lifelong. These types of friendships we have along the way shape us into the person we are now. However, many …

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Womens Basketball undefeated ahead of conference play 

Curtis Meyer reporter  While it was a strong regular season for the Gorillas last year, they came up short in the MIAA tournament and in the NCAA playoffs for a disappointing end to the season. This year, the Gorillas are on track to keep up their level of play after …

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Music Review: Taylor’s Swifts ‘Reputation’ Album  

Megan Brownell social media editor   Reputation, Taylor Swift’s sixth studio album that came out on Nov. 10 2017. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard charts being the year’s top debut week for an album.   It all started out when Swift was riding high after her 1989 World Tour …

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 

Himika Akram reporter   Suzanne Collins’ enthralling dystopian world of Panem, first presented in the original Hunger Games trilogy, continues to captivate viewers with its explorations of power, revolt, and the human cost of war. Collins dives into the beginnings of Panem’s most iconic villain, President Coriolanus Snow, and the early …

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