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Pitt State basketball dropped their first home game of the season on Saturday, Jan. 26 by a score of 92-82. The loss moved the Gorillas to 7-3 in league play and into a tie for third place in the MIAA.  Coming into the game, Washburn had fallen in its last game at Missouri Southern …

Friday, Feb. 1 marks the start of baseball and softball and both teams are already preparing for the upcoming season.   According to head baseball coach Bob Fornelli, the baseball team has been practicing since the middle of January.   “…We get our first chance to play as a team on February 1st which is Friday so …

Pittsburg’s All Aboard Foundation, a branch of Watco Companies, recently took local non-profits under their wing—and roof—all housed in the old Arvest Bank location downtown.  The All Aboard Foundation purchased the downtown Arvest Bank location in spring 2018 for a transformation into a home for local non-profits. Non-profits part of the foundation …

Pittsburg State’s International Programs and Services kicked off the new semester by beginning their “Pitt Pals” program. The kickoff began at 7 p.m. on Jan. 18 in the Crimson and Gold Ballroom in the Overman Student Center. The program pairs American and international students together to form connections between cultures.  Brenda Hawkins, immigration and advising coordinator …

Winter seasons often bring about darker colors, emphasizing blacks and deep reds, blues, and greens, though this year it seems that one color has out-ranked them all. That color is grey. If you want to stay up-to-date with the current fashion trends then you need to first start by stocking …

The Student Organization Fair is a way for students to get involved on campus and work their way out to be become effective and empowered. Its an opportunity for all students to share their passion, create and leave a positive impact not only on the local community but also on the international level.  “Each semester, Campus …

In 2019 rankings of thousands of universities across the United States, Pittsburg State University has earned high rankings for several different programs and achievements. PSU ranked No. 1 for one category and ranked highly in others.  According to the 2019 U.S. News and Report’s rankings, PSU is the No.1 regional public university in Kansas, No. 26 in “Best Public Schools in the Midwest.”, and 101 in …

The women’s team earned first place with a total of 160 points while the men placed second with 135 points in the Rumble in the Jungle meet on Friday, Jan. 18. Pitt State also hosted the Prentice Gudgen High School Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 19.  “… We do host that competition…” Said Russ Jewett, cheer coach. “So, it …

The Pitt State women’s basketball team defeated the University of Central Oklahoma (62-60) on Thursday, Jan. 17 and Northeastern State University (76-69) on Saturday, Jan. 17. The team has now won four games in a row and are on a streak.   “I think we really relied on our defensive presence, determination …