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Shockers vote coalition hosted the national voter registration day in the north patio of Rhatigan Student Center on Sept. 17.  Food and games were provided to encourage students to register.
Wise, Blubaugh win county commission seats
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • November 6, 2024

Republicans Stephanie Wise and Jeff Blubaugh won their races for Sedgwick County commission seats, according to unofficial election night results.   In...

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Sara Rue, the the assessment and user experience librarian, works at the reference desk in Ablah Library. Her position was created to focus of improving the experience for people who use the library.
New position in Ablah Library will focus on student experiences and needs
Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2024

After having an “existential crisis” and moving to Japan, Sara Rue realized she had no idea what she wanted to do with her life. Recalling a career...

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University President Richard Muma discusses progress on Wichita State's strategic plan at the October 2024 student town hall. Students submitted questions for university leadership, who provided updates on construction, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and campus safety.
Key takeaways from SGA’s October town hall
Case Brown, Reporter • November 4, 2024

University leaders addressed the student body in a virtual town hall, sharing updates on construction, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and campus...

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A new building being constructed on Wichita State's innovation campus. The Hub for Advanced Manufacturing  will open in the fall of 2025.
Construction underway on new NIAR building. Here’s what it will look like.
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • November 4, 2024

Towering behind Woolsey Hall on Wichita State’s campus is the skeleton of a new building. The Hub for Advanced Manufacturing Research (HAMR) building...

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How men’s basketball’s director of recruiting turned an obsession into a profession
Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • November 6, 2024
The Wichita State dance team performs a routine at Shocker Madness on Oct. 5. For the 2024-25 season, the dance team will sit in the stands.
‘Realized how horrible it was’: Dance team relocated to the stands for basketball season
Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2024
Graduate student forward Zane Meeks practices defense in a drill on Sept. 17. Meeks transferred to WSU from Arizona State University this year.
Zane Meeks returns to home state for final year of college basketball
Case Brown, Reporter • November 5, 2024
Freshman KP Parr dribbles the ball down the court against Northeastern State. Parr won back-to-back 4A Texas State Championships in high school and is one of two true freshmen on the team.
Two-sport high school star KP Parr looks to translate skills from the track to the court
Mack Smith, Reporter • November 5, 2024
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