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Christopher Garnier. Photo courtesy of KAKE.
Sexual exploitation charges against former Wichita State director dismissed
Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief • July 26, 2024

Christopher Garnier, a former director for the Barton School of Business, will not face charges for six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor due to...

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Aaron Mitchell. Photo courtesy of Wichita State University Strategic Communications.
Aaron Mitchell to replace retiring Werner Golling as senior vice president for finance, administration and operations
Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief • July 22, 2024

After a three-month-long national search, Aaron Mitchell was selected to serve as Wichita State’s new vice president for finance, administration,...

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With Spirit AeroSystems planning on returning under Boeings wing, Wichita institutions hope to answer the call and provide a quality workforce for the two aerospace companies and the entire industry. Photo courtesy of the Wichita Business Journal, WSU Tech.
'I see a lot of opportunities': WSU Tech, WSU talk workforce opportunities in Boeing-Spirit deal
Shaheer Naveed, Wichita Business Journal • July 17, 2024

Sheree Utash was building the aerospace industry's talent pipeline in 2005 when plans for Boeing's commercial departure from Wichita emerged. "They (Boeing)...

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Wichita State union hopes to increase pay for university employees
Maleah Evans and Jacinda Hall • July 15, 2024

Some staff at Wichita State could see an increase to their pay this coming fall after members of the WSU Local 6405 union, a union representing Wichita...

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Sports
Caden Favors throws the ball to home plate to finish off the top of the ninth inning on March 26 against OSU.
Baseball’s Caden Favors selected in sixth round of MLB draft
Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • July 15, 2024
Wichita States Alec Bohm celebrates scoring against Central Arkansas on April 17, 2018. (File photo)
Former WSU third baseman Alec Bohm voted 2024 MLB All-Star starter
Owen Prothro, Reporter • July 7, 2024
Conner Frankamp gives fans high-fives after TBT Wichita Regional Final. The AfterShocks won 70-69 against Bleed Green on July 25, 2022. (File photo)
2024 TBT Wichita Regional schedule, AfterShocks roster announced
Owen Prothro, Reporter • June 30, 2024
(Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)
Croatian center Matej Bošnjak completes men’s basketball’s 2024-25 roster
Owen Prothro, Reporter • June 24, 2024
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Arts & Culture
Jo Reinert is the Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at Ulrich Museum. “I dont remember a time in my life where I wasnt into art,” Reinert said. “I gravitated toward making (art) from a very young age.”
‘Her passion comes through’: Ulrich curator finds creativity in her job
Jacinda Hall, Reporter • June 20, 2024
Aasa Dara and Dedeepya Movva, graduate students at Wichita State at the Makers and Masterpieces | Sketch & Sculpt event in Ulrich on June 1.
Ulrich visitors try hands-on approach to looking at art
Ainsley Smyth, Reporter • June 3, 2024
Recent Wichita State graduate Paola Iseley poses in front of her artwork at the capstone exhibition reception in the Clayton Staples Gallery. Iseley graduated in May and is pursuing a future art career.
Student artist’s passion is invigorated by Mexico City trip
Monique Bever, Reporter • May 21, 2024
Takota Jay, senior animation major, works on his coursework. Jay also does intramural sports and plays for the Shocker Sound Machine at Wichita State.
Animation major practices ‘playing God’ in studies
Cheyanne Tull, Reporter • May 9, 2024
Senior Auryonna Webb will be the first of two students to graduate from Wichita State with a bachelors degree in acting for digital arts.
‘Soul work’: One of first to graduate with acting for digital arts degree looks toward future
Mia Hennen, Editor in chief • May 9, 2024
Opinion
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Letter to the Editor: Echoes of Liberty: A Shared Journey of Freedom and Hope
Bangladesh Student Association • July 4, 2024
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OPINION: TikTok is not a reliable source of information
Makenzie Miller, Columnist • July 3, 2024
Album art courtesy of Total Pleasure, VMG, St. Vincent
REVIEW: St. Vincent’s ‘All Born Screaming’ album mixes genres and tells different stories
Jacinda Hall, Reporter • June 27, 2024
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OPINION: Kevin Smith’s ‘Chasing Amy’ is one of the best media examples of what biphobia is 
Jacinda Hall, Reporter • June 25, 2024
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OPINION: From ‘Dark Knight’ to ‘Joker,' here’s a ranking of the Jokers in the DC universe
Jacinda Hall, Reporter • June 21, 2024
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Darral Willis Jr. blocks Andre Robersons opportunity to score a bucket. Team Colorado beat the AfterShocks, 65-61.

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Max Wheeler, the assistant coach for the womens 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.

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Aaron Mitchell. Photo courtesy of Wichita State University Strategic Communications.

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