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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 …

Brock Willard managing editor  Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ newest single “Unholy” has gained them a monumental, history-making honor: Smith and Petras are the first openly nonbinary and transgender artists, respectively, to make a No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 rankings.  The song, produced by a team of …

Brock Willard managing editor  The next installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is here, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” It’s been a mysterious film for much of its production cycle, with Marvel Studios only ramping up marketing for the film in the last few months of its release cycle. What …

Quentin Hardrict Jr., senior guard and sport & hospitality management major, brings the ball up the court against the University of Kansas. The exhibition game was played at Allen Field house in Lawrence Kansas Megan Brownell photojournalist  After finishing last year’s season 8-20, the men’s basketball team is coming into …

Bella Mezzacapo photojournalist   What started as a project for art students turned into a coloring book with a purpose. The purpose is to teach guests as well as local children about Southeast Kansas. However, the students also learned about the area in the process.  “One of our courses coming out …

Megan Brownell photojournalist   Many students have gone through and suceeded during thier time in the graphic communication program, but senior Kaylea Robertson has excelled during her time here which has resulted in a job being ready for her in Kansas City when she graduates.   The graphic communication program has six …

Tim Chik sports reporter  The Gorillas are entering their 11th and final week of the 2022 regular season with their current undefeated record of 10-0. Last week the Gorillas traveled to Washburn University in Topeka, KS, and defeated the Ichabods 37-23. The Gorillas look to finish their season strong and …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief  A group of graduate students, graduate assistants, and Alicia Mason, professor in communication, are conducting an ongoing research project around the discussion between the drug, fentanyl, and parents’ discussions with their children.   “From the communications perspective, communication is everything to us. It’s the way in …