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Five people have filed to run for the District 1 City Council seat. / Wichita Journalism Collaborative
City Council candidates in District 1 to participate in forum at WSU
Jacinda Hall, WJC Reporter • July 14, 2025

The Wichita Journalism Collaborative will hold a forum on July 15 for candidates running for the District 1 City Council seat. Three City Council seats...

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Lindquist Hall is a part of Wichita State's main campus. Build in 1976, Lindquist Hall is the tallest building on campus.
Wichita State Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising Center has a new space
Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor • July 3, 2025

Academic advising will be in a new location for Wichita State students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  It was announced Tuesday, in WSU...

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Jeffrey Jarman, director of the Elliott School of Communication, speaks at the screening of the "Unwarranted" documentary at Wichita State. Jarman moderated a panel, which discussed the documentary's creation on Feb. 4, 2024 (File photo).
Jeff Jarman, director of the Elliott School of Communication, is leaving the university
Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor • July 3, 2025

Jeffrey Jarman, Director of the Elliott School of Communication, is leaving the university after 29 years. He has accepted a full-time position to work...

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Wichita State student among 8 dead in Mexico car crash on family trip
Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief • July 2, 2025

Nuvia Castillo, a Wichita State student, was among eight dead in a fatal car crash in Mexico on Monday night, according to the GoFundMe. Castillo was...

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Sports
Senior Karon Boyd speaks to the media about his experience since coming to Wichita. Boyd previously played as a forward but has been practicing at point guard this offseason.
Shocker basketball transfer has unique joy in what it takes to win
Owen Prothro, Reporter • July 16, 2025
Former Wichita State and current AfterShocks players line up at half-court to watch the rest of their team practice on July 15. The TBT is a 64-team tournament with a grand prize of $1 million.
What it means for the AfterShocks to return home
Owen Prothro, Reporter • July 16, 2025
Junior Nick Potter winds up throw a pitch on April 2. Potter got two outs against Kansas State, walked three batters and gave up a run.
Shocker baseball’s Nick Potter selected by Astros in fifth round of MLB Draft
Mack Smith, Reporter • July 14, 2025
Sophomore Brady Hamilton prepares to pitch the ball against East Carolina on May 3, 2025. Hamilton suffered his sixth loss of the season in the game.
Shocker baseball’s Brady Hamilton named Cape Cod League All-Star Game starter
Mack Smith, Reporter • July 13, 2025
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Arts & Culture
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
Miniature pride flags fly outside various vendors' tents at the Big Gay Market. The event takes place annually in Wichita during pride month.
‘There’s no place like’ Wichita pride in 2025
Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor • June 13, 2025
Opinion
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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
Jacob Unruh
Unruh: Everyone has a story to tell
Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • May 15, 2025
Allison Campbell walks up to accept her award in editorial writing during the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Media conference.
Campbell: In the end, it’s the people who matter most
Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025
Trending Stories
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Sophomore Fred VanVleet was named 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year Tuesday. “The way the season worked out I just had to take more of a role and be more of a force on both ends of the floor for us,” he said. (File photo by The Sunflower)

Former Shocker Fred VanVleet elected as NBPA president • 521 Views

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Junior Nick Potter winds up throw a pitch on April 2. Potter got two outs against Kansas State, walked three batters and gave up a run.

Shocker baseball’s Nick Potter selected by Astros in fifth round of MLB Draft • 162 Views

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Former Wichita State and current AfterShocks players line up at half-court to watch the rest of their team practice on July 15. The TBT is a 64-team tournament with a grand prize of $1 million.

What it means for the AfterShocks to return home • 112 Views

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AfterShocks guard Conner Frankamp tries finding an open teammate against Team Colorado on July 22, 2024.

What to know about the AfterShocks’ 2025 roster, TBT Wichita Regional • 90 Views

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Five people have filed to run for the District 1 City Council seat. / Wichita Journalism Collaborative

City Council candidates in District 1 to participate in forum at WSU • 76 Views

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