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A Wichita State Student looks at a board of stories displayed during Diversity Week in the RSC. On Nov. 4, the Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion held a “Hidden Stories” event where international students' experiences were on display for others to see.

ADI and ISU partner to share international students’ hidden stories

Baylor Henry, Reporter

November 6, 2024

Celeste Racette, a candidate for Sedgwick County Commission speaks with Jeffery Jarman, a candidate for Kansas Board of Education. Both lost their races, according to unofficial election night results.

State Board of Education seats go to one Republican, one Democrat

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor

November 6, 2024

Esau Freeman, a U.S. House of Representatives candidate for Kansas, speaks to attendees at the Wichita State Young Democrats watch party on election night. Freeman lost his race to incumbent Ron Estes, according to unofficial results.

Estes holds U.S. House seat against Freeman

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief

November 6, 2024

Members of the Wichita State Young Democrats pose for a photo outside of the election watch party hosted by the organization. WSU Young Democrats were one of three student groups to hold election night events in the Rhatigan Student Center on Nov. 5.

Students attend watch parties for presidential candidates, unofficial local results available

Maleah Evans and Sophia Best

November 6, 2024

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Shockers vote coalition hosted the national voter registration day in the north patio of Rhatigan Student Center on Sept. 17. Food and games were provided to encourage students to register.

Wise, Blubaugh win county commission seats

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor

Jeff Blubaugh and Sarah Lopez prepare for a forum at on housing at Friend's University. The candidates discussed subjects such as new home ownership, zoning, taxes, and more.

Meet the Sedgwick County Commission 2nd District candidates: Jeff Blubaugh and Sarah Lopez

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor

‘Develop their own bullshit meter’: Experts explain how to vet information during election season

Baylor Henry and Shelby DuVall

Sedgwick County Commission candidate Stephanie Wise gives her opening remarks at the Wichita Journalism Collaborative's forum on housing. Wise works in real estate and discussed the importance of affordable housing.

Meet the Sedgwick County 3rd district commission candidates: Stephanie Wise and Celeste Racette

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor

Jeffrey Jarman and Betty Arnold, candidates for the Kansas Board of Education. (Photo illustration)

Kansas Board of Education Candidates answer questions on campaign priorities

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A sign for the political science department in Lindquist Hall. Political science students and faculty research various topics related to state and national politics.

‘It’s going to be an interesting year’: What WSU’s political science department can tell us about the upcoming election

Sophia Best, Reporter

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Wise, Blubaugh win county commission seats

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • November 6, 2024

Republicans Stephanie Wise and Jeff Blubaugh won their races for Sedgwick County commission seats, according to unofficial election night results. In...

Sara Rue, the the assessment and user experience librarian, works at the reference desk in Ablah Library. Her position was created to focus of improving the experience for people who use the library.

New position in Ablah Library will focus on student experiences and needs

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2024

After having an “existential crisis” and moving to Japan, Sara Rue realized she had no idea what she wanted to do with her life. Recalling a career...

University President Richard Muma discusses progress on Wichita State's strategic plan at the October 2024 student town hall. Students submitted questions for university leadership, who provided updates on construction, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and campus safety.

Key takeaways from SGA’s October town hall

Case Brown, Reporter • November 4, 2024

University leaders addressed the student body in a virtual town hall, sharing updates on construction, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and campus...

A new building being constructed on Wichita State's innovation campus. The Hub for Advanced Manufacturing will open in the fall of 2025.

Construction underway on new NIAR building. Here’s what it will look like.

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • November 4, 2024

Towering behind Woolsey Hall on Wichita State’s campus is the skeleton of a new building. The Hub for Advanced Manufacturing Research (HAMR) building...

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