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Barry Badgett, associate professor of sculpture media at Wichita State, talks about the process of creating Untitled (Female Nude) by artist Charles Grafly.

PHOTOS: Bronze Pouring Workshop

Garima Thapa, Photographer March 11, 2024

Theodora Chantava prepares to hit the ball during a match in March 2023.

Women’s tennis shuts out Abilene Christian University in 7-0 win

Owen Prothro, Reporter March 11, 2024

Under the roof of the climate-controlled indoor tennis complex at the Wichita Country Club, Wichita State’s women’s tennis team ran the court in its 7-0 win against Abilene Christian University on...

Katie Dakan poses for a photo. (Photo courtesy of Dakan)

Communications alum finds joy in ‘helping people tell their own stories’ via memoirs

Courtney Brown, News Editor March 11, 2024

Katie Dakan has always been drawn to reading memoirs — and now she gets to edit them. Dakan, a Wichita State graduate, works as an editor on contract for Quiet Storms Services, a Wichita-based hybrid...

Members of the African American Faculty Staff Association pose for a photo.

African American Faculty and Staff Association wants to ‘sit at the table’ for university collaboration

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor March 11, 2024

The African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) has existed at Wichita State since the 1980s, but after the COVID-19 pandemic and university-wide staff retention issues, the group is restructuring...

Arzu Ozkal speaks about her collaborative exhibition on view in the Clayton Staples Gallery at the McKnight Art Center on March 6. The exhibit is called San Diego/Wichita Mail Art/Design/Play. Ozkal is a Turkish born, San Diego-based artist, designer and researcher.

PHOTOS: Arzu Ozkal Artist Talk

Garima Thapa, Photographer March 8, 2024

Sophomore forward Daniela Abies looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against Houston on Dec. 4.

‘She’s so relentless’: how Daniela Abies went from limited minutes to women’s basketball’s leading scorer

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2024

Last summer, Daniela Abies was invited into new women’s basketball head coach Terry Nooner’s office to talk about her role on the team in the upcoming season. Coming off of a freshman year where...

Freshman Chloe Barber catches the candy thrown by Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner after her home run hit on Sept. 16. Barber was one of three home runs hit during the Saturday afternoon game against McLennan.

Freshman pitcher Chloe Barber makes her presence known on the pitch

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor March 8, 2024

Before the start of the season, many fans might not have paid attention to Chloe Barber, but with two starting appearances at the Razorback Invitational, the freshman right-handed pitcher has made a name...

Jia Wen Wangs gavel lies on the table as the Student Fees Committee Hearings take place on March 4. Wang serves as the student body treasurer for the Student Government Association.

Student Fees Commission passes recommendation to increase student fees by nearly $8 per semester

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor March 7, 2024

After three-and-a-half hours of deliberations, the Student Fees Commission voted on a recommendation of 1.9% increase to student fees for the next academic year. This percent would equate to $7.78 per...

Jordan Rodgers slides into second base on March 1 against Utah Tech.

Baseball falls to Oklahoma on road despite home runs in sixth, ninth innings

Owen Prothro, Reporter March 7, 2024

Wichita State baseball’s late offensive firepower was not enough to take the team to a victory on the road against the University of Oklahoma on Tuesday. This 5-3 loss snaps a five-game win streak....

Ornella Niankan plays defense against UTSA on March 3. Niankan is a junior at WSU.

Women’s basketball comes back from 16-point deficit to win last game of the season against UAB

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter March 7, 2024

The Wichita State women’s basketball team finished the regular season with a fiercely fought game on Tuesday evening against the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The Shockers returned from a 16-point...

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OPINION: Turning the volume up on queer artists’ music

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter March 7, 2024

With diversity month on the horizon, the spotlight turns to the voices that collectively shape our world and various communities. As we celebrate a kaleidoscope of identities, it is important to recognize...

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