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Eula Mae Pitts, widow of the late Captain Riley L. Pitts, stands beside the newly unveiled plaque honoring her husband’s bravery, joined by family members who gathered to celebrate his enduring legacy.
WSU Military and Veteran Center honors first African American Medal of Honor awardee
Kami Steinle, Reporter • October 26, 2025

Wichita State’s Military and Veteran Student Center held a rededication ceremony to honor former Shocker and the first African American to be given...

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Empty desks in an Elliott Hall classroom on Monday, March 23, 2020 (File photo).
Last day to withdraw from full-semester classes with ‘W’ is Tuesday
Mya Scott, Opinion Editor • October 26, 2025

The deadline for Wichita State students to withdraw from full-semester classes without affecting GPA is approaching quickly.  Tuesday, Oct. 28, is...

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Photo courtesy of Wichita State Young Dems.
Wichita State Young Democrats encourage running against the stacked box
Evan Tong, Multimedia reporter • October 23, 2025

Representation of the Democratic Party in Kansas is overshadowed by the Republicans. Republicans hold a supermajority in both houses of the Kansas Legislature....

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Council chambers were packed Tuesday as Wichitans showed up to speak on proposed ordinances on tenant protections and code enforcement.
Wichita rejects tenant protections and landlord registry, will consider changing housing code
Stefania Lugli, Reporter for the KLC Journal • October 23, 2025

This story was initially published on October 21, 2025, by The Kansas Leadership Center Journal. A split Wichita City Council rejected proposals Tuesday...

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Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the last week
Evan Tong, Multimedia Reporter • October 27, 2025
Wichita State volleyball junior middle blocker Maddie Wilson (14) and junior setter Jordan Heatherly (16) block the ball from going over the net against North Texas on Oct. 26. Wilson and Heatherly combined for 11 blocks during the 3-2 loss.
Wichita State volleyball’s reverse sweep attempt falls short against North Texas
Owen Prothro, Sports Editor • October 26, 2025
Wichita State volleyball graduate assistant coach Annalie Heliste smiles toward the Shockers' bench during a game against Tulane on Oct. 24. Heliste played libero for WSU from 2021-24.
Former Wichita State volleyball player still making plays, just not on the court
Owen Prothro, Sports Editor • October 25, 2025
Wichita State volleyball junior setter Jordan Heatherly (16) cheers after a point against Tulane on Oct. 24. The Shockers won, 3-1.
Wichita State volleyball bounces back in win against Tulane
Mack Smith, Reporter • October 24, 2025
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Freshman Leeshaud Woodson (left), sophomore Allison Chaney and sophomore Otun Olaotan watch Princess and the Frog. Friday's showing was part of a collaboration between Alpha Kappa Alpha and the Student Activities Council.
‘Have a vision’: Disney screening inspires Shockers to dream big
Fatima Touffaha, Reporter • October 26, 2025
Maria Contreras uses a blue marker to color a bookmark. A make and take bookmark/book swap event was held in the RSC on Oct. 16.
PHOTOS: Date with a book
Angellica Klingsick, Photographer • October 21, 2025
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