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'I understand that he wasn't out to hurt anyone'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Most students who attend Pitt State are already familiar with the area and the culture. The city's Web site describes Pittsburg as "a wonderful community to raise your family with all the activities, services and resources of a larger city, but with the comforts and security of a smaller community.

Student shooter arrested

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Early Thursday morning, March 4, 19-year-old Tyler Baker of Lee's Summit, Mo., was taken to the Crawford County jail on a charge of firing a gun on the porch of Nation Hall.
Police say Baker was under the influence of alcohol when he was arrested. He was booked on charges of possession of a weapon on state property, unlawful discharge of a weapon, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and being a minor in possession of alcohol.

Tradition continues

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The first African-American woman to open a public relations firm, a PSU alumna, exhorted students to be dreamers and to take risks during the university's unique Apple Day celebration.
"You must believe first, be a dreamer," said Inez Kaiser, who past age 90 still remains CEO of Inez Kaiser and Associates Inc.

Pitt State dean to become president of Board of Regents

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Friday, March 5, the Kansas Board of Regents announced that Anthony Tompkins, the current dean of the College of Education at Pittsburg State University, would replace Reggie Robinson as the president and CEO of the organization. The nine current members unanimously voted him to the position.

Three provost candidates visit campus

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Three provost and vice president of academic affairs candidates interviewed with faculty, administration and student government representatives.
James O'Donnell interviewed March 1, Munir Quddus on March 5, and Alice Griefe on March 8. Lynette Olson, interim provost, interviewed Feb.

GIT department celebrates 100th anniversary

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies celebrated its 100th year anniversary last Saturday with many students, faculty and alumni in attendance.
President Steve Scott says everyone in the department should feel great about this achievement.
"It's really an extraordinary accomplishment that they should be proud of," Scott said.

Kansas to sign statewide smoking ban bill Friday

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Kansas will have a statewide smoking ban on Friday, March 12.
The bill that will be signed into law this Friday is a step that Kansas legislators hope will save an estimated 380 Kansans' lives per year.
A major supporter of the bill is Rep. Charles Roth, a Salina Republican.

Safety first

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students huddling over the long tables at Holiday Lanes were bowling with one hand and eating a slice of pizza with the other.
At the Safe Spring Break event that Gorillas In Your Midst and Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) sponsored, everyone seemed to be having fun while learning about ways to be safe for next week's break.

Sewer issues shut down student center dining areas

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A clogged sewer line required university employees to duct-tape shut the bathroom doors of the Overman Student Center on Sunday, March 7.
Jeff Steinmiller, director of the student center, says this was done to prevent people from using the restrooms and worsening the plumbing problem that was causing the odor.

SGA discusses increase in fees

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A $20 increase in student fees was discussed during the Student Government Associations meeting Wednesday night.
Student fees are payments that are tacked on to tuition to pay for various activities and departments on campus. Councils and committees are asking for a total of $322 of student fees to go into their budget.

Toying with emotions

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

An actor portraying the archetypal horrible husband screams racial slurs and profanities to unseen neighbors offstage. In a few moments, he will slap his pregnant wife in the face, and then later, as she is giving birth, will try to use her unborn child as a bargaining chip to get a new car.

Light on their feet

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Long known as the historical martial arts of Europe, the sport of fencing has made a comeback by arriving this semester at Pitt State.
The combat sport is more than waving swords around trying to hit one's opponent.
Chris Torok, senior in commercial graphics, decided to start a fencing club at PSU after finding it lacked the sport he loved the most.

Pitt State Briefs

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Free tax
services available

Pitt State students involved in SIFE, Beta Alpha Psi and the Department of Accounting will be participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Students and low-income households ($38,000 or less) are qualified to receive free tax services in 105 Kelce.

UnMoved

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's 2 a.m. Loud music is rattling the wall to my left, and the sounds of a racing game rumble through the wall to my right. I can't find my RA and I'm too tired to go find one from a different floor. I give up on reading and bury my head into the pillows.

Gorillas lose in first round of MIAA tourney

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last week the Gorilla women's basketball team suffered a 75-71 loss to rival Northwest Missouri State in the first round of the MIAA tournament. The Gorillas, who had swept the regular season with Northwest, were knocked out of the tournament in the first round and had to catch the bus back to Pittsburg a little earlier than they had hoped.

Gorillas split with Ichabods in doubleheader

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Pitt State baseball team went into Topeka this past weekend to play the Washburn Ichabods in a doubleheader at Falley Field.
In game one of two, the Gorillas got to work early in the game with junior Jeremy Filer scoring in junior Jeremy Graves on a sacrifice fly to center field, giving the Gorillas their first run.

Leader by example

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Feb. 27, Spencer Magana's red and white Nikes stepped onto the court in John Lance Arena for the last time in his Pitt State career.
"This year is going to stick with me for a while," Magana said. "Especially with how well we played in our last game."
The term "well" could be considered an understatement, as Magana capped off his four-year career as a Gorilla by rattling off a team-high 23 points in a 99-90 victory over future MIAA Champion Nebraska-Omaha.

Weather shortens Gorillas' day

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Gorilla softball team had its double header cut short thanks to rain this Tuesday, but the team was still able to make history.
PSU and rival MSSU ended the only game played in a 7-7 tie, marking the first game to end in a tie for Pitt since 1983 and only the second time in school history that has happened.

Art Nouveau

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Seven easels are set up in the sitting area in front of the Love Bubble in Meadowbrook Mall. Those who are at the mall meander through the exhibit and gaze at the easels that hold seventh- and eighth-grade drawings, paintings and art creations, while live acoustic music drifts out of the Love Bubble.

Artist sheds new light on everyday scenes

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Occupying the walls of the second floor gallery of Pittsburg State University's Porter Hall is an exhibit entitled "The Nothings." This is work that was created by Anya Liftig, an artist from Westport, Conn.
Liftig was presented with the opportunity to exhibit at PSU as part of her award for placing first in the 2008 PSU National Juried Exhibit "The Feast.