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Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   Since the end of September, every week, junior in social work Jordan Eidson has been visiting the elderly community at Guest Home Estates, an assisted living facility in Pittsburg. While there, Eidson focuses on her project, “They Belong With Us,” a chance for the elderly …

Curtis Meyer reporter  The University of Stanford recently released a list of the top 2 percent scientists, and one of Pittsburg State’s own was included. Professor Ram Gupta, who has been at Pitt State since 2013, was named to the list this year.   Gupta was not even aware that he …

Curtis Meyer reporter  The first round of playoff football will be held here in Pittsburg, with the Gorillas facing the University of Indianapolis Greyhounds, who are 9-1, and winners of their conference, the Great Lakes Valley Conference.  Coming from a smaller conference than Pitt, only six of their nine games …

Lucas Corbin reporter  Last Tuesday, Kansas Republicans narrowly upheld their supermajority in Topeka, losing one seat in the State House. Democrats now hold forty seats in the House; it would require forty-two votes to override their two-thirds supermajority vote.   Despite the constituency’s support of Republican legislators, Governor Laura Kelly was …

Brock Willard managing editor  We live in a largely modern and secular society. That point shouldn’t be argued. Religion is not the driving force of our society, although a majority of Americans are religious. Despite this information, we live in a largely multicultural society. It is my thesis that many …

 Tim Chik, sports reporter  Pitt State completed a perfect regular season with a 35-14 win over Fort Hays State.   To start off the game, the Gorillas won the coin toss and decided to defer, the Fort Hays Tigers’ scored first. They drove down the field and their drive was …

Curtis Meyer reporter  For many students, and the world in general, the topic of religion is taboo in society. Afraid of disturbing the peace, appearing judgmental, or just they are scared of looking like a nut-job like many Christians today. Those are content to live out their lives keeping the …

Dylan Sprecker, freshman, competes in the men’s cross country meet at Missouri Southern on Sept. 17. Caleb Oswell Curtis Meyer, Reporter  Both men’s and women’s cross country went to Joplin on Saturday Nov. 5., to compete in the MIAA Championships, running against other teams in the conference. Womens took home …

Megan Brownell photojournalist   After finishing last year’s season 16-13 and playing in the post season conference tournament, the women’s basketball team is coming into the new season ready to exceed last year’s goals.   They have already gained confidence after their exhibition match against division one University of Missouri Kansas City, …

Josie McCroskey, freshman libero, prepares to pass the ball after a hit from Newman on Oct. 18. Megan Brownell Megan Brownell photojournalist   Pitt State volleyball closed out the regular season with back to back conference matchups. They first went to the University of Nebraska to take on the Lopers on …