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Street fairs and festivals like Pittsburg’s 620 Day and the Art Walk often feature pop-up vendors such as art stalls and food trucks but after the COVID-19 pandemic, a new station has become part of the traditions.  On Sunday, Jun. 20, the downtown area of Pittsburg (approximately from 4th Street to 6th Street) hosted 620 Day, …

This week’s athlete of the week is Alesha Lawson.   Lawson, a junior in chemistry and Spanish, is a member of the Women’s Rugby Club.   “I love the uniqueness of the sport,” Lawson said. “It’s nothing like I’ve ever played before. I enjoy the aggressiveness and high intensity of being on …

One of the newest culture wars manufactured by conservative politicians, anchors, and commentators is related to the “critical race theory.” The name itself can sound spooky and misleading (a hallmark of scientists – inability to name things), but don’t fall for the traps: critical race theory is not the issue. Historical accuracy is.   …

The yearly tradition of the Pittsburg Festival of the Arts has come once again, featuring a variety of performances and artistic presentations ranging from the traditional classical music concert to screenings of classic films in the Linda and Lee Scott Performance Hall.  Starting on Sunday, Jun. 13 and ending on Saturday, Jun. 19, the Pittsburg State University …

The Gorilla Advantage is a program Pittsburg State University has put in place to allow students that are non-Kansas residents the opportunity to pay an equivalent amount to those who are Kansas residents. With this program non-Kansas resident undergrad students have been able to pay a reduced tuition, equal to …

Pittsburg State communication students began working on the first “PSU Campus-Community Green Guide” in the spring semester. The guide will highlight businesses in the community that engage in sustainability-focused or socially responsible business practices.   The group consisted of Emily Ruble, Nicholas DellaCamera, Emerson Tice, and Lucas Allen, who each had different roles …

I would be willing to bet that the majority of your Spotify playlists are filled with artists that are known not just in Pittsburg and its surrounding area but throughout the world or at least the United States. I would be willing to wager a large sum of money that …

Several members of the softball team gathered MIAA honors this year.   Six Gorillas were named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll including Kylee Bohle, Kaylee Burns, Keelah Griffith, Kaity Kukowski, Madison Morris and Madison Szymanski.  Griffith, a junior in recreation and sports management, was happy for herself and her teammates …

The women’s rugby club announced winners of this year’s rugby awards earlier this month.   The awards, five in total, were voted on by the entire team.   Macy Williams, who graduated in the fall with an elementary education degree, was voted Most Valuable Rugger.   “Well, it’s definitely an honor to be …

The Pitt State women’s track and field team placed in a tie for 19th place overall at the NCAA Division-II Outdoor Championships from Thursday, May 27 through Saturday, May 29 at this year’s host school Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich.   Azusa Pacific University won the championship with 81 points. Grand Valley …