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A picture of Charlie Kirk sits on the RSC East Patio on Sept. 16. Kirk was killed at Utah Valley University the previous week.
PHOTOS: Turning Point USA chapter hosts vigil for Charlie Kirk
Zachary Ruth and Evan Tong September 17, 2025
Isaac Rhodes and Mia Kerbs during "Life of a Paper Towel."
Experimental Theatre Company puts on a show with lighthearted comedy and deep storytelling
Airianna Sallaz, Multimedia Reporter • September 17, 2025
Participants use clay to make a bowl on Sept. 13. Attendees had the option of either building or painting.
Build-A-Bowl event aims to fight hunger in Wichita ‘one bowl at a time’
Fatima Touffaha, Reporter • September 15, 2025
Sophomore Gabe Cornwell tosses a bean bag during a game of cornhole. Originally, the picnic was supposed to take place on the front lawn of Wilner Auditorium.
Musicals for everyone: WSU student group expands reach of the performing arts
Jonas Lord, Reporter • September 15, 2025
Graduate Student Aly Horn scrapes ink out of a container in the McKnight printmaking studio. The event was staffed by faculty and graduate students.
PHOTOS: WSU Print Media Center ribbon cutting and reopening
Zachary Ruth, Photo Editor • September 9, 2025
The Golden Heat majorette team tables at Involvement Fair. The office of Student Engagement and Belonging hosts Involvement Fair every year.
PHOTOS: Wichita State students get involved at involvement fair
Airianna Sallaz, Reporter • September 8, 2025
Therapy dog Ava licks her own nose at PAWS and Relax, which took place at the Ablah Library on Aug. 27. The event was hosted by WSU libraries and CHP Success Team.
Students take a moment to pause and relax with PAWS and Relax on campus
Willow Spence, Reporter • September 3, 2025
Junior David Bayas leans over to make a shot in billiards. RSC Day and Shocker Night had events throughout the RSC for 14 hours on Aug. 21.
RSC day shocker night brought back for RSC open house 
Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor • August 25, 2025
A group of students play the card game "Apples to Apples" after finishing their mocktails. Wichita Honors Events and Activities hosted the Aug 21. event.
PHOTOS: Night of crafts and fun at create your own mocktail mixer
Evan Tong, Reporter • August 25, 2025
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students cheers as they win the Clash of Colleges tournament on Aug. 22.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences wins 11th annual Clash of the Colleges
Airianna Sallaz and Reporter August 25, 2025
Junior Elise Collins plays her sousaphone alongside the Shocker Sound band. Camp was free to attend for Shocker Sound band members.
PHOTOS: Shocker Sound finds its rhythm at band camp
Zachary Ruth, Photo Editor • August 13, 2025
Visitors contribute to a growing mural featuring vibrant paper tiles, assembled under the guidance of museum staff.
PHOTOS: Summer Studio Saturdays at the Ulrich Museum of Art
Garima Thapa, Photographer • July 14, 2025
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