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FAFSA application for 2025-2026 now open
Baylor Henry, Reporter • November 20, 2024

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for students and families to fill out. The application contains updates meant...

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Kian Williams, a student in Local and Community History, shows Wichita on a map, explaining its history.
‘It’s really about looking around’: Wichita State history class sparks community discussion
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • November 18, 2024

History professor Jay Price said researching local history presents a unique challenge, since information can be hard to find. But, it can also be uniquely...

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Emergency vehicles parked on 17th St. near Wichita State's campus. A fire truck, ambulance and police were on the scene for an accident on Nov. 18
WSU police respond to accident on 17th street, possible injured pedestrian
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • November 18, 2024

An accident just off campus on 17th Street appeared to involve one vehicle and one pedestrian, according to responding Wichita State Police officers. Police,...

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A student sits at the back of the room listening to Chinmay Kulkarni's thesis presentation. His thesis work focused on the need to intertwine renewable energy for more reliable power systems.
Graduate students put their theses to the test — in three minutes or less
Taliyah Winn, Podcast Producer • November 18, 2024

Doctoral and master’s students at Wichita State went head to head in an academic competition to present their research in three minutes to a general...

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Junior forward Corey Washington shoots a go-ahead 3-pointer against Monmouth in the second half. Washington's shot would prove to be the game-winner on Nov. 18.
Washington’s late scores send men’s basketball past Monmouth
Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • November 18, 2024
Junior Cesar Ramirez runs towards the finish line during the JK Gold Classic at Clapp Park. Ramirez finished 11th in the race, and scored nine points towards the Wichita State total.
Cesar Ramirez continues a family legacy of running
Mack Smith, Reporter • November 18, 2024
Junior Katie Galligan dives for the ball as it goes through freshman Gracie Morrow's hands on Nov. 17. Wichita State volleyball fell to UTSA, 3-1.
Volleyball upset by UTSA despite Stout career-high on senior day
Evan Tong, Reporter • November 17, 2024
Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson inbounds the ball against the University of St. Thomas – Minnesota on Nov. 16. WSU won against St. Thomas, 69-64.
Women’s basketball avoids three-game losing streak with win against St. Thomas
Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • November 16, 2024
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Students from the WSU dance program prepare to begin the "Inside the Dream Machine" performance at the Ulrich Museum on Nov. 15. The performance was choreographed by Program Director Mina Estrada in collaboration with the dancers.
‘One foot inside a dream’: Dance performance rides the edge of fantasy and reality
Mya Scott, Reporter • November 18, 2024
Performing arts major Sara Moore sings during "Twelfth Night" on Nov. 9 at Wilner Auditorium. Moore portrayed "Maria," "Countess Olivia's scheming lady-in-waiting.
PHOTOS: ‘Twelfth Night’
Aubri Baker, Photographer • November 14, 2024
Passersby look over the goods from the Beth and Bella Art booth at the Makers Market on Nov. 12.
PHOTOS: Maker Market
Shelby DuVall, Photographer • November 12, 2024
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