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Turning Point USA members at a TPUSA event. WSU TPUSA Chapter President Ryan Whalen is third from the right standing. Charlie Kirk is farthest left sitting. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Whalen)
WSU Turning Point chapter responds to death of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk
Kass Lewis, News editor • September 15, 2025

On the first leg of Charlie Kirk’s “The American Comeback” tour, he was fatally shot during his tabling event at Utah Valley University on Sept....

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The new Shocker Assist cart has various features including wheelchair ramp.
Meet the new accessibility carts
Angellica Klingsick, Reporter • September 15, 2025

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing assists students in more places than the classroom. With the help of Parking and Transportation Services,...

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Students gather in front of the Grace Memorial Chapel on Sept. 9. Grace Memorial is a multi-religion place of worship open to all students.
‘It’s a moment of grief’:
Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor • September 12, 2025

A small group of Nepalese students organized a candlelight vigil on Sept. 9 for protestors who lost their lives during the Nepalese Gen Z Protests...

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Graduate Student Aly Horn scrapes ink out of a container in the McKnight printmaking studio. The event was staffed by faculty and graduate students.
PHOTOS: WSU Print Media Center ribbon cutting and reopening
Zachary Ruth, Photo Editor • September 9, 2025

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Sports
The ball slips past senior Brooklyn Leggett and sophomore Allie Paulsen as they attempt to block it against the Jayhawks on Sept. 16. Wichita State lost to No. 17 Kansas, 3-0.
Shocker volleyball overwhelmed by No. 17 Kansas
Owen Prothro, Sports Editor • September 16, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Karl Ray/ Lupe Fiasco's media team)
Grammy award-winning artist Lupe Fiasco to perform at Shocker Madness
Owen Prothro, Sports Editor • September 16, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)
Women’s tennis signs head coach with NCAA Tournament experience
Owen Prothro, Sports Editor • September 15, 2025
Sophomore middle blocker Allie Paulsen cheers on her teammates from the sideline. Paulsen made her first career start against Kennesaw State on Aug. 29.
From rivals to teammates
Ananda Smith, Reporter • September 15, 2025
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Arts & Culture
Isaac Rhodes and Mia Kerbs during "Life of a Paper Towel."
Experimental Theatre Company puts on a show with lighthearted comedy and deep storytelling
Airianna Sallaz, Multimedia Reporter • September 17, 2025
Participants use clay to make a bowl on Sept. 13. Attendees had the option of either building or painting.
Build-A-Bowl event aims to fight hunger in Wichita ‘one bowl at a time’
Fatima Touffaha, Reporter • September 15, 2025
Emmanuel Ortega talks about art hisotry and Justin Favela’s career on Sept. 12. Favela's art is currently in exhibition at the Ulrich Museum of Art.
A friend’s insight into the artist behind the piñatas
Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor • September 15, 2025
Sophomore Gabe Cornwell tosses a bean bag during a game of cornhole. Originally, the picnic was supposed to take place on the front lawn of Wilner Auditorium.
Musicals for everyone: WSU student group expands reach of the performing arts
Jonas Lord, Reporter • September 15, 2025
Playwright Alaina Tennant poses for a photo. (Photo courtesy of Alaina Tennant)
Playwright Alaina Tennant brings award winning script to Wichita post competition award
Mya Scott, Opinion Editor • September 8, 2025
Opinion
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Copilot on campus: Finding the generative limit
Jonas Lord, Reporter • September 15, 2025
Shocker Grill and Lane's chicken bacon ranch pizza. The grill offers a new specialty pizza each month.
Chicken Bacon Ranch: Another fail
Willow Spence, Reporter • September 15, 2025
Letter to the Editor: Death of a Conservative — A Warning to College Campuses
Letter to the Editor: Death of a Conservative — A Warning to College Campuses
Mitchell Adamson, Graduate student in the mental health and counseling department • September 15, 2025
Photo courtesy of Island Records
REVIEW: Sabrina Carpenter fetches wit and bite on ‘Man’s Best Friend’
Piper Pinnetti, Senior Reporter • September 10, 2025
"Student Centered, Innovation Driven," by university president Richard Muma. The book released on Aug. 26.
REVIEW: President Muma wrote a book — Lets talk about it.
Nazjai Dickson, Reporter • September 8, 2025
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