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High school students from across the State of Kansas will participate

Being a part of the Collegio is an experience I’ll remember for a long time after I say farewell. Working as a videographer and photographer has not only been a professional endeavor but a personal one, allowing me to capture the essence of the Pitt State campus through the lens of my camera. The majority…

Blakelee Winn, a Senior majoring in Exercise Science at Pittsburg State University (PSU) competes in the women’s long jump during the 16th annual 2024 David Suenram Gorilla Classic outdoor track meet April 6 at PSU. (Photo by Dawson Roth) Curtis Meyer reporter  It was the last opportunity for the Gorillas to improve their track game…

Curtis Meyer reporter  It has been a historic season for the Pitt State Gorillas, as they raced to a school record 49 wins, good enough for the second MIAA crown in school history. Not only did the Gorillas win, but they also culminated the season with a sweep of the #5 Bronchos in a doubleheader…

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   Students for Violence Prevention and CHC/SEK joined forces at the Oval to bring awareness to Denim Day.   Denim Day specifically is calling out a court case that happened in the early two thousands in Italy where a judge ruled a woman was not raped by her perpetrator because her jeans…

Curtis Meyer reporter  Pitt State played its final series of the regular season this past week, winning two out of three against Fort Hays State. They closed out the season sitting at 32-16, good for third seed in the upcoming MIAA playoffs.   The Gorillas got off to a bad start for the week, falling in…

Curtis Meyer reporter  The Gorillas had their most recent winning streak ended this weekend at 11 games, as they took three of four over the weekend. The #9 Gorillas now sit at 45-5, 19-3 in conference play, tying them with the school record for most conference wins in a season.   Pitt State began the week…

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   For the week of Apr. 22 through Apr. 26 the sorority, Sigma Sigma Sigma has been promoting and hosting a mental health week.   Jordan Haworth junior in biology and modern languages and chair for Sigma Sigma Sigma’s local philanthropy Sigma Saves.   There are multiple take one leave one booths around…

Four Purple Dragons sign letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level.

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   Kinson Michel, senior in mathematics and Axe Coach at Main Street Axe Company is preparing for the World Axe Throwing Championships set for the weekend of April 19-April 21 in Tulsa, OK. There will be competitors travelling from all around the world to compete this weekend. Michel is entering the…