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Lights hang by a yellow cord in Linquist 601. The room is under construction while being converted into a book technologies lab.
‘What’s happening in Lindquist 601?’
Kass Lewis, Reporter • February 18, 2025

On Jan. 29, The Wichita State English department’s Instagram page posted a cryptic photo of a gutted room with the caption “We’ve got something...

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Kyan Tenpenny, mechanical engineering major, and Damyin Allmond, aerospace engineering major, walk on campus together.
Wichita State moves to remote operations on Feb. 18
Ainsley Smyth and Allison Campbell • February 17, 2025

Wichita State University will move to remote operations on Tuesday, Feb. 18 due to inclement weather. According to a university announcement made Monday...

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Ben Stein cancels Wichita State visit
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • February 17, 2025

Ben Stein, an actor, lawyer and writer, has canceled his planned speaking appearance at Wichita State, the university announced Monday morning.  Stein...

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Mike Ross poses for a photo in his Department of Sport Management office. Ross' office can be found in room 221, Hubbard Hall.
‘Support our faculty and our staff’: New College of Applied Studies associate dean named
Sophia Best, Reporter • February 15, 2025

Mike Ross, an assistant professor, has been named as the associate dean for faculty and staff affairs for the College of Applied Studies. He transitions...

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Sports
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Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend
Evan Tong, Reporter • February 17, 2025
In 2024, head baseball coach Brian Green focuses on the game from the dugout against Oklahoma State University. Wichita State lost 9-5 at Riverfront Stadium on April 10.
Baseball drops opening series but avoids sweep against McNeese State
Mack Smith, Reporter • February 17, 2025
Corey Washington dunks the ball during the second half on Feb. 16. Washington scored 18 points and had 15 rebounds against Memphis.
Men’s basketball knocks down No. 14 Memphis in overtime in first ranked win since 2021
Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • February 16, 2025
The Wichita State softball team cheers after a home run on April 26 against the University of North Texas. (File photo)
Softball struggles against top competition, finishes 1-4 at Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational
Mack Smith, Reporter • February 16, 2025
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Arts & Culture
Contributing artist Denise DeBusk looks at art for sale during the "Love Wins" auction on Feb. 13. DeBusk is a local artist, who contributed art to the auction.
LOVE Wins: Local artists share art and drinks in silent auction at Ulrich Museum
Mya Scott, Reporter • February 18, 2025
Soprano Pulip Han sings as Mark Laycock conducts the WSU Symphony Orchestra. Han was recently honored with an encouragement award from the Metropolitan Opera's Laffont Competition.
A night of music: Wichita State holds annual Symphony Orchestra Concerto-Aria concert
Chairo Ogbebor, Reporter • February 14, 2025
Guest walk into the Ulrich Museum of Art on Oct. 21, 2024. The Ulrich recently updated its hours for the 2025 semester.
Ulrich Museum of Art operating under new hours for Spring 2025
Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Content Manager • February 14, 2025
Alyssa and Bri Pfeifer both mull over their latest topic. They were on a team with four other people.
Got Trivia? A look inside trivia hosted at on-campus Fuzzy’s
Makenzie Miller and Chairo Ogbebor • February 13, 2025
Alejandra Campoverdi a Harvard graduate discussed her memoir "First Gen." Wichita State hosted Campoverdi on Feb. 5 for a book talk.
‘Spaces between’: Former White House staff member shares stories and advice from award-winning memoir ‘First Gen’
Kass Lewis, Reporter • February 9, 2025
Opinion
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OPINION: Step into spring with Zumba
Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor • February 18, 2025
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OPINION: Pitcher this: Softball is better than baseball
Makenzie Miller, Reporter • February 16, 2025
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OPINION: University of Kansas Law’s Gender Marker & Name Change Clinic delivers in uncertain times
Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor • February 15, 2025
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EDITORIAL: Flight 5342 reminds Wichita of a familiar grief — and even more familiar resilience
Staff Editorial • February 8, 2025
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OPINION: Trump’s reaction to the plane crash was a shameful politicization of tragedy
Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor • February 7, 2025
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