Gorillas return home against Riverhawks  

Curtis Meyer reporter  With a win at Nebraska Kearney last week, the Gorillas look to improve to 3-0 on the season as they play Northeastern here at home.   “Going 1-0 every week, that’s our mindset.” Said head coach Brian Wright.    Pittsburg impressed last Thursday, with a 72-yard pass in the …

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Pitt State ROTC Holds 9/11 Remembrance  

Curtis Meyer reporter  “It’s just important to remember, it’s done so much to shape our culture today, and we just need to remember,” said Adam Parish, ROTC cadet.  This past Sunday marked twenty years since the attacks on of Sept. 11, 2001. In memory of that event, the Pitt State …

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Black Oak Ensemble presents “From Bach to Tango” 

Curtis Meyer reporter  The Solo and Chamber Series kicked off with the first concert of this season, featuring the Black Oak ensemble.   “It’s probably one of my favorite Solo and Chambers Series that I’ve come (to),” said Kassidy Toomay, senior in music education.  Black Oak Ensemble is a trio, comprised …

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ENACTUS breaks ground on community garden 

Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist  When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it took a toll on Pittsburg’s Community Garden. Until recently, it has been out of commission.  On Thursday Sep. 8, members of ENACTUS met at the First Christian Church, where the Community Garden is located, to break ground and bring in new …

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FBLA prepare students for business world 

Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist  What was once called “Phi Beta Lambda” is now Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The name that was decided for postsecondary divisions, PBL, was changed this summer. Formerly, FBLA was the title given to middle school and high school divisions.  The organization had their first meeting …

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Nursing holds White Coat Ceremony 

Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist  The White Coat Ceremony is a ritual dating back to 1993 that emphasizes compassionate, collaborative, scientifically excellent care from the very first day of training. This ceremony was formerly only used to recognize doctors, but the ceremony has been extended to nursing programs. This gives students a …

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John Calvin Abney performs at Evergy Courtyard 

Alyssa Tyler copy editor  On Sept. 9 at the Evergy Courtyard, singer-songwriter John Calvin Abney performed a free concert for all attendees and gave local businesses a chance to showcase their products. Olive Street Presents formally brought in Abney to perform.   “I am looking forward to the fact that there’s …

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Go Forth & Conquer 5k raises money for ALS  

Alyssa Tyler copy editor  A 5k and 1-mile fun run was hosted in Gorilla Village on Sept. 10 by the Honors College. All proceeds from the race went to the ALS Association Midamerica Chapter in support of Pittsburg State University professor, Craig Fuchs.  “Some of my students from the Honors …

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