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Plywood sits on a box of screws in the construction site of a new combined biomedical campus. The campus will combine program from WSU’s College of Health Professions, WSU Tech and KU and is expected to be fully operation in the summer of 2027.
Phase one of the Wichita Biomedical Campus is in progress. Here’s what we know.
Mya Scott, Reporter • July 30, 2025

Phase one of the $222 million, 350,000-square-foot biomedical campus began in May of last year and is expected to be fully operational by the summer of...

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Joseph Shepard walks up to the crowd to begin his opening remarks at the District One City Council Candidate forum on July 15. Shepard will run in the City Council primary election on Aug. 5.
Former Wichita State Student Body President Joseph Shepard runs for District 1 seat
Taliyah Winn, Editor in Chief • July 30, 2025

A decade after serving in one of Wichita State’s top student leadership roles, Joseph Shepard is now running for Wichita City Council. He’s one of...

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Caution tape at the 3900 East 17th Street N apartment complex on Aug. 26. File photo
Teen dead in officer-involved shooting near Wichita State campus, apparent suicide
Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief • July 24, 2025

Investigators believe the shooting near 21st and Hillside early Thursday morning to be a case of suicide by police, according to a media advisory. Officials...

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A Wichita State University police car parked on campus (file photo)
All-clear after shooting near campus prompted emergency alert Thursday morning
Ainsley Smyth, Reporter • July 24, 2025

People are safe to resume normal activities according to Wichita State, after a shooting near campus.  WSU issued an emergency alert at around 6:45...

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Sports
AfterShocks fans gather in Koch Arena to watch the TBT championship game on Aug. 3. The crowd broke the TBT championship attendance record with 9,029 in attendance.
More than 9,000 showed up as the AfterShocks threw down for $1 million
Owen Prothro, Reporter • August 4, 2025
The AfterShocks pose for a picture with a check for $1 million after winning the championship game of The Basketball Tournament. The AfterShocks won six straight games to claim their title.
Seeking fortune, finding family: AfterShocks win big
Owen Prothro, Reporter • August 4, 2025
AfterShocks guard Marcus Keene points to the TBT bracket asking to celebrate the AfterShocks championship game win on Aug. 3. The AfterShocks had never played in the TBT championship.
AfterShocks win TBT’s $1 million prize, break championship game attendance record
Owen Prothro, Reporter • August 3, 2025
AfterShocks head coach Zach Bush holds up one finger to the crowd as he walks into the tunnel on July 31. With the win, the AfterShocks became the first alumni team in TBT history to host the championship game on its home court.
The AfterShocks are one game from $1 million. They need their fans more than ever.
Owen Prothro, Reporter • August 1, 2025
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Arts & Culture
"The Nature of becoming" is an art piece made by Abhidnya Ghuge with the use of over 14,000 hand printed paper plates. The exhibition open on July 22 at the Ulrich Museum of Art.
Disposable no more: Abhidnya Ghuge’s exhibition opens July 22 at Ulrich Museum
Garima Thapa, Reporter • July 18, 2025
Visitors contribute to a growing mural featuring vibrant paper tiles, assembled under the guidance of museum staff.
PHOTOS: Summer Studio Saturdays at the Ulrich Museum of Art
Garima Thapa, Photographer • July 14, 2025
A participant waves huge fans with pride colors at the Wichita Pride parade on June 28.
PHOTOS: Wichita Pride Parade
Garima Thapa, Photographer • July 1, 2025
Rick Mullen shows how to make a bowl at the Build-A-Bowl for Empty Bowls event on June 18. Mullen The annual event took place at the Henrion Hall.
PHOTOS: Build-A-Bowl for Empty Bowls
Garima Thapa, Photographer • June 20, 2025
The large crowd standing as “Home on the Range” is played by the Kansas City Symphony. It is tradition to stand, take your friends and family arm-in-arm and sway to the music during “Home on the Range.” / Flint Hills Media Project
One last family gathering in the Flint Hills
Owen Prothro, Reporter • June 16, 2025
Opinion
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OPINION: The Crown Uptown’s future is in danger, Mayor and Co. are not saving it
Piper Pinnetti, Reporter • July 28, 2025
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REVIEW: Big combos and bigger lines: A journey to eating at Wichita’s first Raising Cane’s location on opening day
Kass Lewis, Reporter • July 2, 2025
The Shockers watch the fireworks show in Eck Stadium after winning against KU on April 3. (File photo)
OPINION: Four Shocker softball, baseball games to re-watch over the 4th of July weekend
Owen Prothro, Reporter • July 2, 2025
Photo courtesy of Ananda Smith.
OPINION: More than letters: Greek life is a lifelong network
Ananda Smith, Reporter • May 16, 2025
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Unruh: Everyone has a story to tell
Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • May 15, 2025
Trending Stories
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AfterShocks guard Marcus Keene points to the TBT bracket asking to celebrate the AfterShocks championship game win on Aug. 3. The AfterShocks had never played in the TBT championship.

AfterShocks win TBT’s $1 million prize, break championship game attendance record • 447 Views

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Demolition of Brennan Hall began on July 21. Lot 17 has permanently been closed due to the demolition.

Demolition of the last legacy dormitory on Wichita State’s campus has begun • 254 Views

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Plywood sits on a box of screws in the construction site of a new combined biomedical campus. The campus will combine program from WSU’s College of Health Professions, WSU Tech and KU and is expected to be fully operation in the summer of 2027.

Phase one of the Wichita Biomedical Campus is in progress. Here’s what we know. • 222 Views

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AfterShocks forward Markis McDuffie leads the team in the "McDuffie Slide" to celebrate their win over We Are D3 on July 31. The Aftershocks bench outscored the We Are D3 bench 38-14.

AfterShocks advance to first TBT championship game • 217 Views

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The AfterShocks pose for a picture with a check for $1 million after winning the championship game of The Basketball Tournament. The AfterShocks won six straight games to claim their title.

Seeking fortune, finding family: AfterShocks win big • 212 Views

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