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A rendering of the Wichita Biomedical Campus. Wichita State's proposed school of dentistry would likely be located across the street, according to Zach Gearhart, WSU's chief of staff. (Courtesy of WSU Strategic Communications)
Wichita State wants to try out a dentistry school. It would be the first in the state.
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • November 3, 2024

Wichita State is asking the Kansas Legislature to approve a plan it says will help Kansans who lack dental care.  “Over 70 out of Kansas’ 105 counties...

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Chelsah Penick pets Snoopy the therapy dog at the PAWS & Relax event hosted by TRIO and Love on a Leash on Oct. 31. Penick and her friend, Crissy Magee, both work in WSU's Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance and were passing by when they saw the event and decided to stop by.
Therapy dogs and WSU students get in the Halloween spirit
Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief • November 1, 2024

Therapy dogs made an appearance on Halloween day near the Shocker Success Center to visit with students and celebrate the spooky season.  The event,...

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An array of plastic pumpkins wait to be picked by students participating in SAC's Pumpkin Painting event. Students picked a pumpkin and were able to color and decorate it with markers in the Rhatigan Student Center.
PHOTOS: Students show off creativity by decorating pumpkins
Avery Gathright, Reporter • October 31, 2024

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James Rhatigan remembered as a 'pillar' and ‘advocate’ for the Wichita State community
James Rhatigan remembered as a 'pillar' and ‘advocate’ for the Wichita State community
Allison Campbell, Ainsley Smyth, and Maleah Evans October 31, 2024

James “Jim” Rhatigan made a daily habit of writing “thank you” notes to people throughout his career.  Christine Schneikart-Luebbe, the...

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Sophomore Salese Blow steals the ball back from the Northeastern State RedHawks on Oct. 30. Blow was a three-time AAC Freshman of the Week during the 2023-24 season.
Women’s basketball’s Salese Blow wants to ‘level up’ in sophomore year
Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • November 3, 2024
Women's cross country runners hype themselves up for the start of the AAC Cross Country Championship on Nov. 1. The event was held at the L.W. Clapp Memorial Park and included both the mens and women's championship race.
Wichita State finishes middle of the pack in AAC Cross Country Championships
Evan Tong, Reporter • November 2, 2024
Senior Morgan Stout and fifth-year Izzi Strand block the ball from the WSU side of the court. Both players had multiple blocks against the Florida Atlantic Owls.
Block party: Volleyball shuts down Tulsa
Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • November 1, 2024
Harlond Beverly dribbles past defenders during an intrasquad scrimmage at Shocker Madness on Oct. 5. Beverly scored a team-high 10 points for the black team.
Harlond Beverly makes an impact on and off the court for WSU basketball
Mack Smith, Reporter • November 1, 2024
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