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Chief Justice Maureen Wetta speaks to various people at Wichita State at the State of the Student Body on Sept. 6.
Student Supreme Court finds Okere administration cabinet appointments constitutional
Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor • September 22, 2023

After receiving five different requests challenging Student Body President Iris Okere’s cabinet appointments and other leadership positions within the...

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Matty Schrag poses for a photo on her first day of teaching in August. Photo courtesy of Matty Schrag
‘I have 17 kids’: 20-year-old teacher loves bonding with students
Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor • September 21, 2023

After wrapping up a day teaching her fourth-grade classroom, Matty Schrag does her own assignments in the evenings — for her Wichita State degree. At...

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Debate partners Grace McManus and Neymara Freeman prepare their speech on Afro-futurism for their upcoming tournament on Sept. 23-24.
Lively, encouraging atmosphere motivates debate team to break 16
Genesis Merriett, Reporter • September 21, 2023

“When I got here, there were three people in the debate team, and right now, we have over 20,” debate director Phillip Samuels said. Samuels said...

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Two Hands, a Korean corn dog restaurant, opens on Sept. 22, with their normal business hours being 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Two Hands Corn Dogs prepares to open on WSU campus
Mia Hennen, Editor in Chief • September 21, 2023

Those looking for Korean-style street corn dogs will have a new place to eat this week. Two Hands Corn Dogs plans to open its doors on the Wichita State...

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Sports
Freshman Chloe Barber sets up for her home run hit near the end of the Sept. 16 game. Barber was one of three home runs hit during the Saturday afternoon game against McLennan.
Shockers sweep McLennan Community College at first home game of season
Shaylee Jacobs-Wilson, Reporter • September 19, 2023
Stacy Murfin, forward, dribbles with the ball and makes the shot.
Women’s club soccer welcomes all skill levels
Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor • September 15, 2023
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Sports Around the World: Plethora of sports available to students
Allison Campbell, News Editor • September 14, 2023
Chris Prout plays a competitive match of table tennis on Sept. 12. Prout is a second year player for the Wichita State team.
‘Lifelong sport’: Table tennis team embraces competition, community
Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor • September 14, 2023
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Arts & Culture
LaTasha St. Arnault, the HumanKind President and CEO, speaks on the issue of homelessness in Kansas at the Ulrich Museum of Art on Sept. 12.
HumanKind CEO speaks on homelessness at Ulrich alongside social justice exhibit
Loren Amelunke, Reporter • September 22, 2023
The Embarassment, Wichita band, experienced the height of their popularity in the 1980s after meeting as students at Wichita State University. Photo courtesy of Bill Goffrier.
Forty years later, documentary tells the story of Wichita band, The Embarrassment
Ainsley Smyth, Reporter • September 21, 2023
A child attending ICT Open Streets waves a flag in downtown Wichita. The event shut down four blocks of Douglas street to allow pedestrians, bikers and skaters to roam vendors and performances freely.
Open Streets and Shop N’ Grub take over Douglas in downtown Wichita
Maleah Evans, Reporter • September 20, 2023
Kaitlyn Dunson, vendor, explains how male bees protect themselves without stingers, which is by vibrating really hard, causing the human to let go.
ICT Bee Fest educates community with a celebration for pollinators, native plants
Monique Bever, Reporter • September 19, 2023
Vegan oreo brownie and vegan oatmeal pie from The Black Fig Bakery, owned and operated by Heidi Cruz.
REVIEW: The Black Fig Bakery, perfect for vegans, vegetarians with a sweet tooth
Cheyanne Tull, Reporter • September 17, 2023
Opinion
OPINION: Ranking streaming services, most being lackluster at best
OPINION: Ranking streaming services, most being lackluster at best
Maleah Evans, Reporter • September 20, 2023
Photo courtesy of Dead Oceans
REVIEW: Mitski’s newest album perfectly captures the ‘Americana’ tragedy
Monique Bever, Reporter • September 19, 2023
OPINION: Despite claims, Dining Hall lacks variety of options
OPINION: Despite claims, Dining Hall lacks variety of options
Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor • September 18, 2023
Photo courtesy of Geffen Records
REVIEW: Olivia Rodrigo ‘spills her guts’ with newly released sophomore album
Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor • September 12, 2023
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OPINION: Wichita’s bus system requires revitalization
Jacob Unruh, Reporter • September 11, 2023
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Vishnu Avva, former SGA senator, speaks to the Student Senate on Aug. 30. Avva called for the resignation of Student Body President Iris Okere and Vice President Sophie Martins.

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Wichita police officers sectioned off the area at the 3900 East 17th Street N apartment complex. Officers interviewed each tennant at the complex where the victim resided on the first floor.

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The Embarassment, Wichita band, experienced the height of their popularity in the 1980s after meeting as students at Wichita State University. Photo courtesy of Bill Goffrier.

Forty years later, documentary tells the story of Wichita band, The Embarrassment • 795 Views

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