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Five people have filed to run for the District 1 City Council seat. / Wichita Journalism Collaborative
City Council candidates in District 1 to participate in forum at WSU
Jacinda Hall, WJC Reporter • July 14, 2025

The Wichita Journalism Collaborative will hold a forum on July 15 for candidates running for the District 1 City Council seat. Three City Council seats...

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Lindquist Hall is a part of Wichita State's main campus. Build in 1976, Lindquist Hall is the tallest building on campus.
Wichita State Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising Center has a new space
Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor • July 3, 2025

Academic advising will be in a new location for Wichita State students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  It was announced Tuesday, in WSU...

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Jeffrey Jarman, director of the Elliott School of Communication, speaks at the screening of the "Unwarranted" documentary at Wichita State. Jarman moderated a panel, which discussed the documentary's creation on Feb. 4, 2024 (File photo).
Jeff Jarman, director of the Elliott School of Communication, is leaving the university
Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor • July 3, 2025

Jeffrey Jarman, Director of the Elliott School of Communication, is leaving the university after 29 years. He has accepted a full-time position to work...

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Wichita State student among 8 dead in Mexico car crash on family trip
Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief • July 2, 2025

Nuvia Castillo, a Wichita State student, was among eight dead in a fatal car crash in Mexico on Monday night, according to the GoFundMe. Castillo was...

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Senior Karon Boyd speaks to the media about his experience since coming to Wichita. Boyd previously played as a forward but has been practicing at point guard this offseason.
Shocker basketball transfer has unique joy in what it takes to win
Owen Prothro, Reporter • July 16, 2025
Former Wichita State and current AfterShocks players line up at half-court to watch the rest of their team practice on July 15. The TBT is a 64-team tournament with a grand prize of $1 million.
What it means for the AfterShocks to return home
Owen Prothro, Reporter • July 16, 2025
Junior Nick Potter winds up throw a pitch on April 2. Potter got two outs against Kansas State, walked three batters and gave up a run.
Shocker baseball’s Nick Potter selected by Astros in fifth round of MLB Draft
Mack Smith, Reporter • July 14, 2025
Sophomore Brady Hamilton prepares to pitch the ball against East Carolina on May 3, 2025. Hamilton suffered his sixth loss of the season in the game.
Shocker baseball’s Brady Hamilton named Cape Cod League All-Star Game starter
Mack Smith, Reporter • July 13, 2025
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Visitors contribute to a growing mural featuring vibrant paper tiles, assembled under the guidance of museum staff.
PHOTOS: Summer Studio Saturdays at the Ulrich Museum of Art
Garima Thapa, Photographer • July 14, 2025
A participant waves huge fans with pride colors at the Wichita Pride parade on June 28.
PHOTOS: Wichita Pride Parade
Garima Thapa, Photographer • July 1, 2025
Rick Mullen shows how to make a bowl at the Build-A-Bowl for Empty Bowls event on June 18. Mullen The annual event took place at the Henrion Hall.
PHOTOS: Build-A-Bowl for Empty Bowls
Garima Thapa, Photographer • June 20, 2025
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