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Beadworker Michelle Conine helps Araylius Coronado tie off his spiral stitch bracelet during the beadworking class on May 1. The event was one of four collaborative beadworking sessions hosted by the Indigenous Student Collective and the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging.
Healing, crafting and connection — all in one bracelet.
Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025
Sophomore Tyler Carroll jumps over a hurdle on May 9. Carroll finished the men's 110-meter hurdles in first place, with a time of 14.01 at the Shocker Open.
PHOTOS: From track and field’s Shocker Open
Mack Smith, Reporter • May 10, 2025
Josiah Titus, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, falls to the ground after being tossed from his chair. In the fraternity's performance, Titus and AJ Haynes are sent to detention and try to get kicked out by being too loud.
PHOTOS: Shockers showcase talents in the Shock the Yard Step Show
Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief • April 29, 2025
Mia Dennett and AJ Corbett practice a fight scene for "She Kills Monsters." The show opens May 1 and runs until May 3.
‘She Kills Monsters’ deals with the perils of grief and loss through the excitement and adventure of DND
Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor • April 26, 2025
Elena Cianciolo holds out her arms and smiles creepily at the audience. Cianciolo was performing the musical number "Join Us (And Die)."
PHOTOS: ‘The Guy who Didn’t Like Musicals’
Mya Scott, Assistant Editor • April 18, 2025
A trio of cyclists slip through a part in the crowd in front of Fairmount Coffee Co. Alongside visiting vendors for the event, many 17th Street businesses had their doors open to Open Streets passersby.
Open Streets ICT makes its way to Wichita State community
Peyton Eck, Photographer • April 16, 2025
Dressed in leapord print, senior Evelyn Ochoa sings Cil's "Bloodsucker" at Shockers Got Talent. Ochoa won third place and a cash prize of $500 for her cover of the song.
PHOTOS: WSU students showcase their skills in Shockers Got Talent
Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2025
Houston players and fans celebrate after a 3-point shot early in the game against Gonzaga. Houston won, 81-76.
PHOTOS: March Madness in Wichita
Kristy Mace, Photographer • March 25, 2025
Stephen Nedoroscik kicks over his dance partner, Rylee Arnold's, head in their jive routine. Nedoroscik and Arnold danced together during season 33 of the show.
PHOTOS: Dancing With The Stars tour visits Wichita
Kristy Mace, Photographer • March 18, 2025
Zeke Thompson and sophomore Jacob Crabtree sing together "The World of Your Body (Reprise)" on Feb. 21. The performance of "Spring Awakening" was put on by the School of Performing Arts.
PHOTOS: ‘Spring Awakening’
Zachary Ruth, Photographer • February 26, 2025
Gage Brown lifts and carries Oona Brown during the U.S qualifying competition. The siblings earned a total score of 193.37.
PHOTOS: 2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Kristy Mace and Allison Campbell January 29, 2025
Anna Luttrell performs a solo during "Lo, How a Rose/The Rose." Luttrell was one of seven singers to perform a solo during the 61st candlelight concert.
PHOTOS: Annual candlelight concert
Aubri Baker, Photographer • December 11, 2024
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