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Angela Linder speaks with other staff senators at a senate meeting.
Admins Support Group brings together WSU staff for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sophia Best, Reporter • October 15, 2024

Some administration staff at Wichita State feel isolated in their work environment.  Angela Linder helped host a meeting to bring them together.  “A...

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The outside of the Student Wellness Center, located in the same building as the Steve Clark YMCA. WSU health officials discussed ongoing changes to the Student Wellness Center's operations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Students, staff and faculty can get flu vaccines at Student Health Services
Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor • October 11, 2024

Wichita State’s Student Health Services is offering the flu vaccine to students, staff and faculty. The office takes insurance or private payments, but...

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Student Body President Kylee Hower proposes a bill that would allocate an expenditure from the special projects and capital fund to replace the roof of the Rhatigan Student Center on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The piece of legislation was passed with unanimous consent.
Part of the Rhatigan Student Center may get a new roof as early as next spring
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • October 11, 2024

The Rhatigan Student Center will be getting a partial new roof. Student Government Association adviser Gabriel Fonseca said the current roof on the...

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Two cars collided on 17th and Harvard on Oct. 11. No one was injured.
No injuries in car crash near WSU campus
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • October 11, 2024

There were no injuries in a crash around noon on Friday. The incident happened off campus near 17th Street and North Harvard Avenue. Two cars were involved.  Wichita...

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Paul Mills speaks to media after Wichita State's win against Rice University on March 13.
Men’s basketball picked fourth, women’s picked 12th in AAC preseason poll
Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • October 11, 2024
Sara Duque bowls for Wichita State. Duque won the 2023 Intercollegiate Singles Championship (Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics).
Season preview: Women’s bowling ready to ‘jump right in’ to NCAA competition
Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • October 9, 2024
Former WSU basketball player Ron Baker wears a Nike jersey in 2016. After seven years with Under Armour, WSU is returning to the swoosh in 2025.
Nike, BSN SPORTS to become partners of Wichita State Athletics
Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • October 7, 2024
Junior Jodie Epperson runs home to celebrate a home run with her team on Oct. 3. Epperson previously played for North Texas for two years, playing in 72 games with a batting average of .235.
PHOTOS: Softball concludes fall exhibition slate
Zachary Ruth and Aubri Baker October 7, 2024
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REVIEW: Sink your teeth into Roxy’s newest horror comedy ‘Dracula a Comedy of Terrors’
Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor • October 10, 2024
Assistant professor of tuba Phillip Black shows middle school students how to properly use their embouchure when playing tuba.
PHOTOS: WSU's Middle School Band Day
Mya Scott, Photographer • October 10, 2024
A community member dances during the Garba Night celebration. Garba is a traditional circular dance performed to rhythmic music, symbolizing unity and devotion, and celebrates the rich cultural traditions of Gujarat.
PHOTOS: Garba Night
Aubri Baker, Photographer • October 8, 2024
Matthew Neelagandan waves a streamer in the air at the Shocktoberfest Parade on Oct. 5. Neelagandan is an RA at the Suites and rode the Housing and Residence life vehicle.
PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest Parade
Mya Scott, Reporter • October 6, 2024
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