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UPD’s policy change a smart move

Dillon Cullinan, Columnist November 2, 2017

Bad drivers on campus can start expecting consequences. Starting Nov. 1, Wichita State’s campus police began handing out traffic citations to drivers who run stop signs or don’t yield to pedestrians...

Editorial Cartoon: Bardos red rocket

Editorial Cartoon: Bardo’s red rocket

Madeline Deabler, Design Editor November 2, 2017

Madeline Deabler   Wichita State partnered with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) for a two-year, $1.9 million to develop and research military...

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Tobacco Free? Maybe.

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor October 25, 2017

ichita State’s main campus has been tobacco-free since July 1 — kind of. Signs placed on campus, plastered to building doors and table-top displays in the Rhatigan Student Center all reveal Tobacco...

Letter to the Editor -- Ojeda-Leitner: Never lose sight of your mission

Letter to the Editor — Ojeda-Leitner: Never lose sight of your mission

October 25, 2017

Last year when I was a graduate senator for SGA, I had the opportunity to see a fellow colleague be recognized for her dedication to creating a healthier WSU in her advocacy to make our campus tobacco-free. As...

Letter to the Editor -- What’s the point? Tobacco Free Wu & Me

Letter to the Editor — What’s the point? Tobacco Free Wu & Me

October 25, 2017

I am writing this in regards of the opinion column on Oct. 19, titled, “How Tobacco Free is Wichita State?” The author, Dillon Cullinan, took aim at the tobacco-free policy implemented on July 1, which...

We still have a long way to go with sexual assault

We still have a long way to go with sexual assault

Kylie Cameron, Columnist October 22, 2017

For the past two weeks, headline after headline has been about sexual assault. Sexual assault accusations against Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo campaign have dominated the media and our social media...

Phi Delta Theta is currently under investigation for hazing and sexual misconduct at their annual luau event.

Greeks can slide through the cracks with a little loophole

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor October 22, 2017

Greek organizations serve a purpose. Students who commit to a fraternity or sorority spread philanthropy, build members as humanitarians, and promote a safe and friendly campus community. These and...

Letter to the Editor -- Ostby: I’d love to have these conversations if someone would allow us

Letter to the Editor — Ostby: I’d love to have these conversations if someone would allow us

October 22, 2017

Hey everyone, Cale Ostby, here. I’m the president of Students for Concealed Carry at WSU. We’re a completely non-partisan student organization that advocates for law-abiding citizens to be able...

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How Tobacco Free Is Wichita State?

Dillon Cullinan, Columnist October 19, 2017

As of July 1, Wichita State University is tobacco free, joining more than 1,100 college campuses across the United States that have banned tobacco. While it certainly makes the campus sound more appealing...

Wichita State President John Bardo, responds to a question during the Startup Grind ICT event held at The Lux in the fall.

One-year-old LeBron James didn’t win MVP; three-year-old Innovation Campus isn’t the nation’s leader in innovation

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor October 18, 2017

eBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers took the court Tuesday night in the NBA season opener, and, like always, Internet trolls used the opportunity to criticize James and his career. James, 32, is...

Letter to the Editor — Richard Reed

Letter to the Editor — Richard Reed

October 16, 2017

Dear Editor, I spoke as a Director Emeritus at the Oct. 11 SGA meeting about my growing concern that SGA is experiencing mission creep. In 2006 I wrote a graduate paper sharing my concern about a weak...

A kitchen inside the room of the Flats at WSU.

Dining disaster: Students who live at The Flats next year will be required to purchase a meal plan under housing proposal

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor October 12, 2017

he Flats, a privately owned and Wichita State operated apartment complex, is fancy — fancy enough to be equipped with luxurious amenities, including a fully furnished kitchen and deluxe granite countertops....

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