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Ratzlaff photos courtesy of Joe Dellasega and Randy Roberts 1963-1966: Robert Ratzlaff became an instructor at Independence Community College and Independence High School, where he taught history, political science and sociology. He also served as football and basketball coach.… Post the First Comment

AuBuchon photos courtesy of Malcolm Turner and Randy Roberts 1940 - AuBuchon was born in Baxter Springs. 1963 - Graduated with a bachelor of science in education from Pittsburg State University and received ROTC commission as second lieutenant in the U.S.… Post the First Comment

Several student groups on Wednesday night asked the Student Government Association to pass a resolution against a congressional immigration bill. Hispanics of Today, Black Student Association and Chinese Culture Club co-sponsored the measure with Sens. Adriane Wiltsie and Anthony Moreno to speak against House Bill 4437, which proposes building a wall between Mexico and the United States.… Post the First Comment

The Green Gorillas want to change the world, at least a little, with the 2006 Green Community Day. The event, to be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in the Oval, will consist of live entertainment and tables set up by various organizations promoting environmental awareness.… Post the First Comment

After years of failed attempts by individuals, a group of five classmates is trying to bring a campus-wide recycling program to Pittsburg State. Michelle Graham, Kristen Livingston, Amanda Lutjen, Carrie Neet and Brian Varner are enrolled in a Service Learning Seminar under the advisement of Richard Lipka.… Post the First Comment

Danielle Bortmes had no interest in the Student Government Association when she first came to Pittsburg State University. Bortmes, a premed junior, says it was her friend, current SGA treasurer Heather Tersinar who talked her into applying. "I was not planning on it at all," said Bortmes.… Post the First Comment

Brenda Jacomy thinks everybody at Pittsburg State University should go to summer school. Provided, of course, that they attend the summer courses offered by PSU in her native Paraguay. "They must go," said Jacomy, junior in commercial graphics. "(Paraguayans) are easy-going.… Post the First Comment

Next time you log onto Facebook and consider posting that picture of yourself with a beer bong, you might want to think again. Social networking Web sites like Facebook and Myspace are becoming more popular every day, but with the ease of making friends online comes new responsibilities and frightening repercussions.… 1 Comment