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Students reenter McKinley Hall after evacuating. Fire alarms prompted the building to be evacuated but no fire was found.
McKinley Hall evacuated due to false alarm
Case Brown, Reporter • September 11, 2024

At approximately 12:20 Wednesday afternoon, fire alarms were triggered in McKinley Hall, causing students inside to evacuate the building. After...

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Caleb Nunn, a Wichita State student, talks to a Harris supporter who disagreed with his vocal support of former President Donald Trump during his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. "Trump is destroying (Harris)," Nunn said. "I love him. It's good that people are being engaged. Maybe I am being a little too loud, but I think Trump is right at the end of the day."
Cheering, jeering and ‘nuh-uhs’: WSU students react to Harris-Trump presidential debate
Jacob Unruh and Lily Bann September 11, 2024

More than 150 Wichita State students packed into a second-floor room in the Rhatigan Student Center on the night of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’...

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Azria Health staff members work together to help sort out cakes and pies into the baked good bins. The group decided to get as many hands on deck as possible so that they could start on their next assignment earlier than expected.
PHOTOS: Community Service Board volunteer at Kansas Food Bank
Alejandro Clavier, Photographer • September 9, 2024

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Kylee Hower, the student body president, delievers the State of the Student Body address. Hower spoke Wednesday night about discrimination she's faced as a woman in leadership, the duties and responsibilities of Student Government and unfinished Senate business.
SGA shares goals for the year
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • September 5, 2024

Leaders from the three branches of the Student Government Association shared their goals for the coming year on Wednesday night. Chief Justice of the...

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Men’s and women’s golf swing into new season during Dolenc, Powercat Invitationals
Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • September 10, 2024
Fifth-year Wichita State setter Izzi Strand sets up a teammate during the game against Kansas State on Aug. 24. Strand was fifth in the NCAA in assists last season.
Wichita State volleyball’s ‘quarterback’ Izzi Strand, reflects on mentality, energy, and post-grad plans
Shelby DuVall, Reporter • September 10, 2024
Sophomore Ashton Nave plays "Super Smash Bros Ultimate" at the WSU Esports open tryouts on Aug. 29. Students were invited to come show their skills in an open tryout against other students.
After open tryouts, WSU esports sees high recruitment and retention maintaining ‘team culture’
Taliyah Winn, Podcast Editor • September 8, 2024
Junior outside hitter Brooklyn Leggett attempts a kill on Aug. 24 against Kansas State University.
Volleyball splits weekend games in Arkansas
Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • September 7, 2024
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PHOTOS: Empty Bowls Wichita fundraiser
PHOTOS: Empty Bowls Wichita fundraiser
Joselyn Steele and Kristy Mace September 9, 2024
A top view of the ICT Comic-Con in the Century II Exhibition Hall, where a variety of booths and vendors were present. The event took place on Aug. 31.
PHOTOS: ICT Comic Con
Alejandro Clavier, Photographer • September 5, 2024
Junior NaMari Moss gets the crowd hyped. Moss is a member of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority.
PHOTOS: Yard Show 2024
Aubri Baker, Photographer • September 4, 2024
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OPINION: WSU textbook prices exploit students, prioritize profit
Piper Pinnetti, Reporter • September 12, 2024
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