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Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   In honor of my last review for the Collegio, I decided to reminisce over an album that was an everyday favorite my first year here. Kevin Pouya, better known by his last name, Pouya, released the album “Blood Was Never Thick as Water” in October …

Megan Brownell social media editor   On April 19th, Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD). The album contained 16 tracks with four bonus tracks on four different edition vinyls.   Quickly the album broke records, with 313 million Spotify streams on the first day …

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 …

Hello there! My name is Benjamin Thomas and I have been The Collegio’s copy editor for the past year and half. I will graduate this May with a bachelor’s in communication emphasizing in strategic communication and a minor in leadership studies.   It has been a wild ride since I came …

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 …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief   The ‘Farewell to the Editor’ normally serves as a goodbye to the Student Publications department; however, in my past two years of being an editor, I’ve strayed away from what ‘normal’ entails.   To Pittsburg State University, thank you for three unforgettable years. While here, I …

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 …

Alyssa Tyler editor in chief  In December, seniors in social work were tasked with finding something that they are personally passionate about, then take a deep dive on what they can do for this issue.   “Our students have been doing community projects over the course of the semester,” Kristen …

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 …

Noah Hess   Tipping for a long time has been a way to show appreciation for good customer service. However, tipping started to get out of control once covid hit. After restaurants were allowed to reopen for carryout orders only, restaurants started giving the option to tip on carryout orders. To …