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Congressman Maxwell Frost addresses issues with the current political climate in the country. The meet was held at the Hughes Metroplex in Wichita.
Out-of-state congressmen address Kansas residents in town hall on WSU campus
Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief • July 1, 2025

Nearly 1,700 people gathered at the Hughes Metroplex, north of Wichita State’s main campus, to attend an unusual Kansas congressional town hall meeting,...

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Wichita State University President Richard Muma listens as other university representatives present on behalf of their universities at a Kansas Board of Regents meeting on May 15.
KBOR approves 4% raise for Muma, alongside compensation increases for CEOs across Kansas universities
Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief • June 30, 2025

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) approved a 4% compensation increase for Wichita State President Richard Muma, as part of an annual review of CEO compensation...

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Max Wheeler, the assistant coach for the women's tennis team at Wichita State, watches the match against Tulsa on April 8, 2024. Wheeler was recently arrested for aggravated indecent liberties with a child, criminal sodomy with a child and electronic solicitation.
Case against former WSU assistant coach for child sex crimes moves forward
Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor • June 20, 2025

Last year, a former Wichita State assistant women’s tennis coach, Max Wheeler, was charged with several sex crimes against a child. The complaint said...

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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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Sports
The Shockers' bench watches their teammates play against the East Carolina Pirates on May 3. WSU lost the game, 6-1.
Shocker baseball signs two Wichita natives
Owen Prothro, Reporter • June 26, 2025
Brooklyn Leggett and her teammates celebrate after scoring a point in the third set on Oct. 6. Wichita State took the third set against Rice 25-22.
Shocker volleyball releases 2025 schedule
Owen Prothro, Reporter • June 23, 2025
Wichita State head men's basketball coach Paul Mills talks about offseason preparation on June 19. Mills has amassed a 34-34 record through his first two seasons as the Shockers' head coach.
New year, new faces: How Shocker basketball is prepping for the 2025-26 season
Owen Prothro, Reporter • June 19, 2025
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
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Arts & Culture
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
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.” / Flint Hills Media Project
One last family gathering in the Flint Hills
Owen Prothro, Reporter • June 16, 2025
Miniature pride flags fly outside various vendors' tents at the Big Gay Market. The event takes place annually in Wichita during pride month.
‘There’s no place like’ Wichita pride in 2025
Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor • June 13, 2025
TaLyiah Lewis gets crowned as Miss Juneteenth ICT at the 2025 scholarship pageant for Black high school girls. Lewis is a junior at Northwest High School.
PHOTOS: Miss Juneteenth ICT Scholarship Pageant
Garima Thapa, Photographer • June 10, 2025
Opinion
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REVIEW: Big combos and bigger lines: A journey to eating at Wichita’s first Raising Cane’s location on opening day
Kass Lewis, Reporter • July 2, 2025
The Shockers watch the fireworks show in Eck Stadium after winning against KU on April 3. (File photo)
OPINION: Four Shocker softball, baseball games to re-watch over the 4th of July weekend
Owen Prothro, Reporter • July 2, 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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Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • May 15, 2025
Allison Campbell walks up to accept her award in editorial writing during the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Media conference.
Campbell: In the end, it’s the people who matter most
Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025
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