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Wichita State student drowns in Oregon at hiking destination
Mya Scott, Editor-in-Chief • June 30, 2026

Kenny Truong, a Wichita State student, drowned at a popular hiking spot in Oregon on Friday.  Truong was a finance major, and was a member-at-large of the inaugural class of the Erin and Kyle Cummings...

Miniature pride flags fly outside various vendors' tents at the Big Gay Market in June 2025. The event takes place annually in Wichita during pride month.
SGA officially recognizes Pride month
Kami Steinle, Summer News Editor • June 26, 2026
The Student Government Association's sign above its office. The SGA office is on the second floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.
SGA sets leadership positions for the upcoming school year
Kami Steinle, Summer News Editor • June 26, 2026
President Donald Trump speaks at a Mack Trucks facility, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Macungie, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Trump administration sues Kansas over in-state tuition policy for undocumented students
Mya Scott, Editor-in-Chief • June 24, 2026
Sports
(Photo courtesy of Amy DeVault).
DOCUMENTARY: The voice behind the mic — A story for the legend, Mike Kennedy
Owen Prothro, Mack Smith, and Nick Flynn • June 4, 2026

After 46 seasons, Mike Kennedy signed off for the last time as the Voice of the Shockers in May 2026. In this short documentary, colleagues, mentees and student athletes talk about his legacy and what...

The south entrance of Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 4. The arena is home to the shocker basketball and volleyball teams. (File photo)
Wichita State announces new Voice of the Shockers, Denning Gerig
Mya Scott, Editor-in-Chief • June 4, 2026
(Photo courtesy of GoShockers).
Wichita State announces final women’s basketball roster with signing of guard Amaya Lacy
Kami Steinle, Summer News Editor • June 4, 2026
Wichita State's volleyball team cheers after a kill against East Carolina on Nov. 7. The Shockers hit .276 in the sweep over the Pirates. (File photo)
Shocker volleyball releases 2026 schedule
Mya Scott, Editor-in-Chief • June 1, 2026
Photo galleries
Graduates celebrate as black and yellow streamers fall around them at the end of their commencement ceremony.
Jonathan Folkerts chants the countdown ashe watches the live stream of the CubeSat launch. Folkerts worked with the detector testing and hardware of the CubeSat.
Zac Rasmussen of Wasay Oblique takes charge of the stage Wednesday at WAVE's Battle of the Bands. Wasay Oblique is a psychedelic funk rock band.
Arts & Culture
Associate Professor Ed Baker speaks with a friend at his retirement celebration. The celebration took place on May 6 in Wilner Auditorium from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
‘Every human has a story’: performing arts teacher retires after over 20 years at WSU
Evan Tong, Multimedia Reporter • May 12, 2026
Attendees of the "Symbols of Greatness" talk watch and listen to the presentation by Wichita State faculty on April. 30.
ADCI faculty challenge symbols of American identity
Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor • May 4, 2026
(Photo courtesy of Leo Porcaro)
Senior who specializes in theater set design plans for his next act
Jonas Lord, Reporter • May 2, 2026
Opinion
The QuikTrip gas station on Oliver Street on May 28.
OPINION: Stop the financial strain — How to save money when filling up your tank
Jonas Lord, Reporter • June 9, 2026
Photo courtesy of Katy Tyndell.
Letter to the Editor: Voting rights and the fierce urgency of now
Katy Tyndell , Candidate for Kansas’ Fourth District • June 1, 2026
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OPINION: ‘Stop the Sexualization of Children Act’ is erasure disguised as child protection
Jadin Kaltenbach, Columnist • May 26, 2026
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Natasha Fife, 89, poses in the concourse of Charles Koch Area. Fife passed away on July 3, 2026. (File photo)

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The Kansas State Capitol building in Topeka, Kan. on May 20.

U.S. Supreme Court allows trans athletes to be excluded from school sports • 69 Views

Natasha Fife, 89, poses in the concourse of Charles Koch Area. Fife passed away on July 3, 2026. (File photo)

How Natasha Fife built Wichita State women’s athletics from scratch • 58 Views

The entrance sign at the corner of Hillside Street and Memorial Drive. Similar signs are placed at multiple entrances around campus. (File photo)

Wichita State faces another tuition increase • 39 Views

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