Following threat, bomb devices not found at WSU

Mia Hennen, Editor in Chief • April 25, 2024

The Wichita State campus on April 25.

At 10:33 p.m. on Thursday, Wichita State students and other affiliates received a Rave Alert from the WSU Police Department. Forty minutes later, at 11:13 p.m., Wichita State released a press release saying no devices were found. At 12:46 a.m. on Friday, the all-clear was given.

According to the alert, sent via text and email, a “bomb threat” was reported at Wallace Hall and the Braeburn Square Starbucks on 4415 E. 21st St. The university police “completed a visual search of both premises.”

Editor’s note: This story has been updated from a previous version.

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Mia Hennen, Managing Editor

Mia Hennen is the managing editor for The Sunflower. Most recently, Hennen served as editor-in-chief for the 2023-2024 year. A senior English major, Hennen will graduate in May 2025 and hopes to pursue a career in journalism.

Jacinda Hall, Reporter

Jacinda Hall is a reporter for The Sunflower. Hall previously served as podcast editor and is a senior majoring in journalism and media production with a minor in English. Hall hopes to pursue a career in writing, editing or teaching journalism at the high school level after graduation. Hall uses she/her pronouns.