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An uprooted tree sits on the ground near Morrison Hall.
PHOTOS: Severe storms uproots tree, scatters debris on WSU campus
Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2025

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The desks of the Kansas Board of Regents members during their meeting hosted on May 15, 2024 in Topeka.
KBOR approves 3.5% tuition rate increase at Wichita State, fees remain flat
Taliyah Winn, Editor in Chief • June 12, 2025

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) approved a 3.5% tuition rate increase for the upcoming year at Wichita State University at Wednesday’s meeting. The...

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SGA Senators are sworn in at the 2025 inauguration. (File photo)
Wichita State Student Government courts investigating International Student Union election
Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor • June 10, 2025

Wichita State's Student Government Association (SGA) announced Monday that it is conducting an investigation into the International Student Union's (ISU)...

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Pride colors were placed in various vendors' tents for the Big Gay Market on June 8. The event takes place annually in Wichita.
PHOTOS: Big Gay Market
Garima Thapa, Photographer • June 9, 2025

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Destiny Masters laughs after a high jump of 1.76 meters on March 30, 2024. (File photo)
Shocker track and field earns multiple All-America honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships
Mack Smith, Reporter • June 16, 2025
Graduate student Lauren Lucas smiles while jogging to first base. Lucas was walked in all four of her plate appearances.
Former Shocker softball player Lauren Lucas makes big-league debut
Owen Prothro, Reporter • June 12, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)
50 years in the making
Owen Prothro, Reporter • June 8, 2025
Charles Koch Arena on Jan. 12, 2022 during a men's basketball game against Tulane. Men's and women's basketball and volleyball play home games in Charles Koch. (File photo)
Charles Koch Arena selected for 2026, 2027 WBIT Semifinals, Finals
Owen Prothro and Taliyah Winn June 5, 2025
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The large crowd standing as “Home on the Range” is played by the Kansas City Symphony. It is tradition to stand, take your friends and family arm-in-arm and sway to the music during “Home on the Range.” 
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One last family gathering in the Flint Hills
Owen Prothro, Reporter • June 16, 2025
Pride colors were placed in various vendors' tents for the Big Gay Market on June 8. The event takes place annually in Wichita.
PHOTOS: Big Gay Market
Garima Thapa, Photographer • June 9, 2025
Photo courtesy of Ananda Smith.
OPINION: More than letters: Greek life is a lifelong network
Ananda Smith, Reporter • May 16, 2025
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Unruh: Everyone has a story to tell
Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • May 15, 2025
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