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Gwen and Maurice Duggins accept the Wichita State Young Alumni Award on their daughter, Kiah Duggins', behalf. Kiah was one of the 67 people who lost their lives in the flight 5342 plane collision in January 2025.
Shocker Support Locker renamed after plane collision victim and WSU alumna Kiah Duggins
Kass Lewis, News editor • October 10, 2025

Update: Wichita State's Student Senate unanimously approved the name change at its Oct. 15 meeting. A recording of the senate meeting is available here.  The...

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From left, Brett Anderson, Maggie Ballard and Margaret Shabazz take part in a Wichita City Council District 6 candidate forum on Wednesday at the Evergreen Library. The event was hosted by the Wichita Journalism Collaborative. / The Wichita Eagle
How to help people who are homeless? What some Wichita City Council candidates say
Kylie Cameron, Local government reporter • October 9, 2025

This story was initially published on October 8, 2025, by The Wichita Eagle. Homelessness and affordable housing were at the center of conversation...

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Last day for free college application for undergrads
Caileane Thurston, Reporter • October 8, 2025

Prospective undergraduate students in Kansas can apply to college for free from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8. The fee waiver applies to all Kansas residents applying...

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Student gather at the Belonging Bash on Aug. 15. The event took place from 4-6 p.m.
Wichita State enrollment up, expected international enrollment decline ‘not as much as we were thinking’ Muma says
Kass Lewis, News editor • October 7, 2025

Fall 2025 enrollment was higher than Wichita State administration expected. The reasons for the unexpected rise were due to international student enrollment...

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Sports
Wichita State's women's cross country team huddles before the women's 5-kilometer race at the JK Gold Classic on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at LW Clapp Park. The women's team placed third out of nine teams during the race.
Elkana Kipruto continues his standout sophomore run at Pre-National Invitational
Evan Tong, Multimedia Reporter • October 17, 2025
Wichita State volleyball senior Katie Galligan (6) throws the ball to the sideline during timeout against UAB on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at Koch Arena. The Shockers won 3-1 against the Blazers.
PHOTOS: Wichita State volleyball vs. UAB
Garima Thapa, Senior Photographer • October 13, 2025
Wichita State men's basketball junior Will Berg (44) holds on to the ball as a Drake Bulldog tries to snatch it in the paint on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Koch Arena. Berg is currently the tallest player at Wichita State at 7-foot-2.
Learning curves and data points: What Wichita State men’s basketball gained from its charity scrimmage against Drake
Owen Prothro and Evan Long • October 11, 2025
Wichita State volleyball junior Jordan Heatherly (5) serves against Memphis on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Koch Arena. The Shockers made 11 aces in the 3-0 win against the Tigers.
Wichita State volleyball makes 11 aces en route to sweep of Memphis
Mack Smith, Reporter • October 10, 2025
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Arts & Culture
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Tallgrass film festival entering its 23rd year of showcasing and helping independent filmmakers
Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor • October 14, 2025
Traci Brimhall autographs one of her many poetry books. Brimhall was asked by one of the people who attended the poetry talk.
Kansas poet laureate on exploring poetry with a ‘love prodigal’
Chairo Ogbebor, Reporter • October 12, 2025
Senior Josh Bergman invites his brother, Nic Bergman, to play piano alongside him. The pair played "Stardust" by Harry James, Frank Sinatra and others.
PHOTOS: Senior jazz recital at Walker’s jazz lounge
Mia Malcolm, Photographer • October 9, 2025
WuShock high-fiving a member of the Wichita State community. The Shocktoberfest Brew Garden was an event that brought breweries, food trucks, vendors, local music and fun activities for the Shocker community.
PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest brew garden
Airianna Sallaz, Multimedia Reporter • October 7, 2025
Students attempt to guess the number of candy corn or corn kernels in two jars during the Shocker Corn Roast. The event was organized by Student Engagement and Belonging.
PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest events and parade
Peyton Eck and Ainsley Smyth • October 6, 2025
Opinion
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OPINION: An honest ranking of fall soups
Airianna Sallaz, Reporter • October 13, 2025
Protestors hold signs to protest the vigil for Charlie Kirk. The group assembled on the RSC North Lawn. "We're not celebrating his death, we're not happy he died, but we're trying to make a point," one protestor said who declined to give their name.
OPINION: Living in a Post-Kirk America
Jonas Lord, Reporter • October 9, 2025
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OPINION: Paying to work?
Caileane Thurston, Reporter • October 8, 2025
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REVIEW: ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ great or gimmick?
Nazjai Dickson, Reporter • October 6, 2025
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OPINION: It’s about time we start being nice to pigeons.
Chairo Ogbebor, Reporter • October 6, 2025
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