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Gigi Dominquez reads the uncertified election results on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Abby Whisler livestreamed the annoucement on the Student Government Association's Instagram.
Student Government sees low turnout in first midterm election
Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • October 8, 2024

Wichita State’s Student Senate held its first midterm election last week, with just 77 students — less than 0.6% — participating out of more than...

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Opened in 1980, Ahlberg Hall is the home of the College of Health Professions.
Wichita State offers new nursing pathway
Sophia Best, Reporter • October 8, 2024

Wichita State is offering a new pathway in its nursing program specialized to help combat the need for more mental health professionals in Kansas. Debra...

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University President Richard Muma listens to the State of the Student Body address on Sept. 11. Muma is facing allegations of plagiarism, prompted by an article by the Kansas Reflector.
Wichita State president denies plagiarism allegations
Allison Campbell and Mia Hennen • October 7, 2024

A Kansas news operation has raised concerns of academic misconduct against Wichita State University’s President Richard Muma, who has denied the claims,...

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Brooklyn Gagnon and Piper Reams laugh as they watch the bowling team's hype video on Oct. 5. The two seniors were a part of the 2024 national winning team, which recieved their rings at Shocker Madness.
Royalty, rings and rebounds: Shocker Madness wraps up Shocktoberfest with scrimmage, homecoming festivities
Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief • October 6, 2024

When Matthew Phan was in high school, he said he spent more time hosting and coordinating school spirit events than being recognized at them.  But...

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Sports
Former WSU basketball player Ron Baker wears a Nike jersey in 2016. After seven years with Under Armour, WSU is returning to the swoosh in 2025.
Nike, BSN SPORTS to become partners of Wichita State Athletics
Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • October 7, 2024
Junior Jodie Epperson runs home to celebrate a home run with her team on Oct. 3. Epperson previously played for North Texas for two years, playing in 72 games with a batting average of .235.
PHOTOS: Softball concludes fall exhibition slate
Zachary Ruth and Aubri Baker • October 7, 2024
Maddie Wilson jumps to hit the ball over the net in the second set. Wilson had nine kills and seven blocks during the game against Rice.
Volleyball drops ‘sweet and sour’ game to Rice, snaps winning streak
Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports editor • October 6, 2024
Alyssa Gonzales jumps for a left side kill on Sept. 27 against Temple. Gonzales made 17 kills and scored 17 points in the game.
Volleyball torches UAB in road sweep
Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • October 4, 2024
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Arts & Culture
A community member dances during the Garba Night celebration. Garba is a traditional circular dance performed to rhythmic music, symbolizing unity and devotion, and celebrates the rich cultural traditions of Gujarat.
PHOTOS: Garba Night
Aubri Baker, Photographer • October 8, 2024
Matthew Neelagandan waves a streamer in the air at the Shocktoberfest Parade on Oct. 5. Neelagandan is an RA at the Suites and rode the Housing and Residence life vehicle.
PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest Parade
Mya Scott, Reporter • October 6, 2024
Actor Corey Calloway laughs as a man bows down at him off-camera. Viewers were asked to take part in the synthetic scene as a way to immersive themselves in the experience.
Wichita State game design student hired on ‘monster movie’ project out of California
Lily Bann, Arts and Culture Editor • October 5, 2024
The new "Pumpkin-tini" drink at GROW, located at 320 S Market St. GROW contains three versions of the espresso martini for their fall menu: the Pumpkin-tini, Dirty Chai-tini and the How You Doin' drink.
REVIEW: Wichita’s autumn drink menus leave me wanting all the fall
Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor • October 5, 2024
Cast members of the production "Express" dance on Sept. 28. The musical was hosted at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex for one night only/
REVIEW: ‘Express’ musical captures essence of New York through generational journey across time
Monique Bever, Reporter • October 3, 2024
Opinion
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OPINION: Wichita State students would get punished for plagiarism. Our president should, too.
Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor • October 10, 2024
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OPINION: Wichita State’s wifi lags behind expectations
Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor • October 8, 2024
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OPINION: Professors who take pride in failing students, fail in teaching
Sophia Best, Reporter • October 7, 2024
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EDITORIAL: Students deserve to know about decisions that affect them — bring back Student Government livestreams
Staff Editorial • October 4, 2024
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OPINION: Campus resources are rarely properly advertised
Sophia Best, Reporter • October 3, 2024
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