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A squirrel found on Wichita State's campus with unique piebald coloring sits in a tree. Associate professor James Beck and graduate student Jessica Baughman, who discovered the squirrel, nicknamed it Snowball. (Photo courtesy of James Beck.)
Biology student and professor discover rare squirrel on campus
Cheyanne Tull, Reporter • November 29, 2024

A unique male piebald fox squirrel has made a surprising appearance perched in the oak trees on campus near the northeast corner of Morrison Hall and near...

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Khushboo Singh looks at items in the Shocker Support Locker. Over winter break, the locker is closed so food will be provided to students on campus through student housing.
Looking for a Thanksgiving meal? Student Government and student housing team up to provide food over break
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • November 26, 2024

Thanksgiving break is almost here, and winter break is just around the corner. For many, these breaks also mean traveling home, seeing family and enjoying...

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Wichita State University President Richard Muma. Photo courtesy of Wichita State University.
Wichita State president appointed to coalition serving urban universities
Sophia Best, Reporter • November 23, 2024

Wichita State's President Richard Muma has been to the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU) board of directors. The USU is a network of more...

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The Research Hub, located in Ablah Library provides resources and support for undergraduate students interested in research.
Undergraduate research hub presents collaboration opportunities for student and faculty research
Mya Scott, Reporter • November 22, 2024

For years, a dedicated team of faculty has worked on creating a program that will help bridge the gap between faculty and undergraduate students. They...

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Redshirt senior guard Harlond Beverly dribbles the ball between his legs on Nov. 18.
Men’s basketball suffers first season loss, worst margin of defeat since 1994 against #18 Florida
Mack Smith, Reporter • November 29, 2024
Senior center Quincy Ballard throws down a two-handed slam. Ballard finished the game against Saint Louis with eight points and seven rebounds.
Men’s basketball gives thanks to clutch Beverly, Hill in overtime win against Minnesota
Mack Smith, Reporter • November 28, 2024
Junior Jayla Murray yells for someone to get open on offense against Northeastern State. Murray was joined by fellow Tampa Bay Tech alumna Jasmine Peaks on the WSU roster this year.
‘Meant to be together’: How two WSU women’s basketball players coincidentally became teammates three separate times
Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • November 27, 2024
Graduate student Taylor Jameson plays against the Oklahoma Sooners on Nov. 19. Jameson scored 14 points for Wichita State.
Women’s basketball loses to Missouri, drops third-straight game
Evan Tong, Reporter • November 26, 2024
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OPINION: Wichita State’s dire parking situation is growing tiresome
Mya Scott, Reporter • November 26, 2024
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OPINION: Bring back physical forms of media
Sascha Harvey, Design Director • November 18, 2024
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