Halloween ComicFest: Graphic novels, cosplay, and spookiness
Audrey Korte, Reporter
October 28, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Lifestyle
It’s not normal to see Ghostbusters walking through a library unless, of course, someone has seen a ghost. But thanks to this year’s Halloween ComicFest, Ablah Library welcomed Ghostbusters, superheroes and lots of costumed comic book characters this weekend. The building, normally home to students...
PHOTOS: 28th Annual Songfest rolls into Wichita
October 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Contests, Galleries, Lifestyle, Multimedia
Cirque du Soleil‘s ‘Crystal’ breaks ice, pushes boundaries
Ella Dominguez, Reporter
October 25, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture
Pushing boundaries in a never before seen concept, “Crystal” marvels audiences as Cirque du Soleil’s latest acrobatic feat is performed entirely on a stage of ice. This one of a kind production that combines classic acrobatics with figure skating, extreme skating and dance lands at Intrust Bank...
Choreographer gives dimension to Seussical through dance
Andrew Linnabary, Digital Managing Editor
October 24, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle
Courtney Wages is focused when she’s on stage dancing — almost like a laser, she said. She doesn’t get nervous. She gets passionate. “When (the performance) is clean, it’s that laser beam,” Wages said. Wages, a sophomore majoring in musical theater, is the assistant choreographer, dance...
‘Oh, the thinks you can think!’
Audrey Korte, Reporter
October 24, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Showcase
Seussical The Musical is a vividly multicolored musical based on some beloved characters created by children’s book author Dr. Seuss. Most of the musical’s plot is based on “Horton Hears a Who!” with The Cat in the Hat acting like a ringmaster in this circus of a show. This musical by...
Hippo Campus emerges on a new wave with latest release ‘Bambi’
Pamela Dominguez, Music Critic
October 24, 2018
After touring the country in what has no doubt been their largest and most successful tour yet, it’s no wonder the dreamers of Hippo Campus have outgrown their boyish persona in their new album, "Bambi.” Leaving the rosy tinted days behind, this project is a torn diary page set to a chill beat. A...
WSU student’s time in France defined by communication, friendship
October 22, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Lifestyle
There are Shockers out in the world really taking their education into their own hands. In this series, we grant them an opportunity to pen personal essays about their experience abroad. Our second essay is courtesy of Max Roach, a Liberal Arts and Sciences senior who is currently studying at University D...
Shocktoberfest preview
John Darr, Culture Editor
October 22, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Lifestyle
Date: Monday, Oct. 22 Wu’s Birthday Bash Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: RSC East Courtyard Cost: Free! Are you bummed that your birthday only comes once a year? Come celebrate Wu’s Birthday Bash and vicariously live through our friendly and fibrous mascot! There will be ga...
Making a Wave: Wichita’s newest concert venue is modern, energized
Pamela Dominguez, Columnist
October 22, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Columns, Lifestyle, Music, Opinion
With a gorgeous neon sign in the front and a massive inflatable pumpkin in the back, Wave is hard to miss. Located in Downtown Wichita just minutes from Old Town, Wave is a brand new concert venue that had its grand opening Friday. What this venue lacks in parking and security, it makes up for in...
PHOTOS: ISA hosts India Night
October 21, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Galleries, Lifestyle, Multimedia
Ulrich exhibit shows beauty and value in north Wichita
Ella Dominguez, Arts and Culture Reporter
October 17, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Lifestyle
In an area vulnerable to rapid urban development, “Neighborhood: PALIMPSEST / Barrio: PALIMPSESTO” reaffirms the value that lies in neighborhoods such as those in north Wichita. Through their artwork, local artists Ana Hernandez, Alexis Rivierre, Janice Burdine Thacker, and Bernardo Treviso Jr. provide...
This week in culture — Oct. 17
John Darr, Culture Editor
October 17, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Lifestyle
Saturday, October 20th Senior Saturday Time: 9 – 11 a.m. Location: Larksfield Place, 2828 N. Governeour St. Cost: Free! Senior Saturday offers an opportunity to give back to the community while meeting other service-minded Wichita State students. You’ll share stories and play game...