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A student walks to the Rhatigan Student Center on Wichita State's campus in November.
Wichita State to close in honor of Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9
Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief • January 3, 2025

Following the death of former President Jimmy Carter, Wichita State will suspend its operations on Thursday, Jan. 9, in observance of the National Day...

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The Syrian flag is held proudly above the crowd during Friday night's tournament. Players and crowdmembers met for the "Celebration & Soccer For Syria Tournament" for a sports and community driven evening.
Student group has eyes set on the future as they navigate Syria’s newly established freedom
Riley Sipes, Reporter • December 20, 2024

Zayd Bakdash has spent 15 years dreaming of going home. As a second-generation Syrian immigrant, Bakdash grew up visiting Syria and learning about...

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Wichita State University students find a place to sit with friends in the packed dining hall.
WSU meal plans will increase in price, housing costs will stay the same
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • December 20, 2024

The Kansas Board of Regents approved Wichita State’s residence and meal plan prices for the 2025-2026 academic year. Residence hall prices will remain...

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Firefighter Tony Massaglia passes Fire Station 10 Lieutaunt John Hattrup as the men tease each other about their workouts. The two make up a fire crew that has been together for around five years.
Ever noticed fire trucks outside of the campus YMCA? Meet the fire crew from Station 10.
Mia Hennen, Managing Editor • December 17, 2024

Most mornings, a fire truck can be spotted outside the Steve Clark YMCA on Wichita State’s campus. The reason for the firefighters’ visit? The...

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Sports
Junior forward Corey Washington sits on the courtside table after losing the ball on Dec. 29. Washington started the game on the bench for the first time this season.
New year, same struggles: Men’s basketball drops first conference matchup against Temple
Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • January 3, 2025
Wichita State forward Bre'Yon White plays defense against North Texas on Dec. 29. White finished with one steal and three points in the WSU loss.
Women’s basketball falls victim to Memphis 3-point barrage on New Year’s Day
Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • January 1, 2025
Senior guard Xavier Bell does a behind-the-back dribble move on Dec. 29. Bell finished with a Shocker career-high 29 points in the 87-72 win over Friends.
Men’s basketball struggles, but eventually pulls away against cross-town Friends University
Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • December 29, 2024
Senior center Ella Anciaux goes up for the opening tipoff of Wichita State's Dec. 29 game against North Texas. Anciaux didn't score a point in the WSU loss, 62-56.
Women’s basketball begins conference play on a sour note with loss against North Texas
Mack Smith, Reporter • December 29, 2024
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Arts & Culture
Anna Luttrell performs a solo during "Lo, How a Rose/The Rose." Luttrell was one of seven singers to perform a solo during the 61st candlelight concert.
PHOTOS: Annual candlelight concert
Aubri Baker, Photographer • December 11, 2024
Freshman Nadia Goodwin presents her project on the popularization of LGBTQ in the music industry to associate professor of modern European history Jeff Hayton. Goodwin said that because her major is communications with an emphasis in journalism and media production, doing a project like this is "perfect" in aiding skills needed for her career.
Students put individual spin on history and rock finals
Lily Bann, Arts and Culture Editor • December 6, 2024
Grant Johnson at the launch of his new app, Chatterbox. | Photo courtesy of Grant Johnson
From Spanish ‘Monopoly’ to ‘Chatterbox’: Former WSU student rivals Spanish-learning apps with one of his own
Mya Scott, Reporter • December 5, 2024
Mercy Umeri answers a question posed by Sara Mata about her recently released book during her book talk on Dec. 5. "Even if it's just one child you can buy this book for, you would have made my day," Umeri said.
‘A gift to my younger self’: Wichita State professor addresses life lessons in recent novel
Mya Scott, Reporter • December 4, 2024
The LOVE Sculpture in front of Ulrich Museum of Art. It was recently reinstalled after being in conservation since June of 2022.
‘A Christmas present to us’: LOVE sculpture returns to campus — this time with legs
Mya Scott, Reporter • November 27, 2024
Opinion
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OPINION: A Shocker’s guide to holidays on a budget
Mya Scott, Reporter • December 17, 2024
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OPINION: Don’t be a Grinch: Volunteer or donate this holiday season
Mya Scott, Reporter • December 14, 2024
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OPINION: It is time for Wichita State to remove Tom Otterness from campus
Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor • December 5, 2024
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OPINION: Wichita State’s dire parking situation is growing tiresome
Mya Scott, Reporter • November 26, 2024
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OPINION: Therapy is a leap of faith. Take it.
Mya Scott, Reporter • November 25, 2024
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