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Assistant professor of tuba Phillip Black shows middle school students how to properly use their embouchure when playing tuba.
PHOTOS: WSU's Middle School Band Day
Mya Scott, Photographer • October 10, 2024
A community member dances during the Garba Night celebration. Garba is a traditional circular dance performed to rhythmic music, symbolizing unity and devotion, and celebrates the rich cultural traditions of Gujarat.
PHOTOS: Garba Night
Aubri Baker, Photographer • October 8, 2024
Junior Jodie Epperson runs home to celebrate a home run with her team on Oct. 3. Epperson previously played for North Texas for two years, playing in 72 games with a batting average of .235.
PHOTOS: Softball concludes fall exhibition slate
Zachary Ruth and Aubri Baker October 7, 2024
Matthew Neelagandan waves a streamer in the air at the Shocktoberfest Parade on Oct. 5. Neelagandan is an RA at the Suites and rode the Housing and Residence life vehicle.
PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest Parade
Mya Scott, Reporter • October 6, 2024
Cast members of the production "Express" dance on Sept. 28. The musical was hosted at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex for one night only/
REVIEW: ‘Express’ musical captures essence of New York through generational journey across time
Monique Bever, Reporter • October 3, 2024
Chris Lathem partakes in helping his son's fraternity run a Smoothie King booth while dressed as a banana. As a part of the "Shocktoberfest Kickoff" on Sept. 30, the booth primarily passed out drinks and towels.
PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest Kickoff
Joselyn Steele, Photographer • October 2, 2024
Wichita State students and members of the community participated in mindful breathing from noon to 12:30 p.m. The group took time out of their day to refocus and meditate at the Ulrich Museum of Art.
PHOTOS: Ulrich Museum opens 'Quiet Time' mindfulness session for students and residents
Aubri Baker, Photographer • September 26, 2024
Undergrad Rebecca Reimer dances with her partner on Monday, Sept. 23, at a Westie Swing Club meeting. The club offered a welcoming atmosphere and encouraged participants of all skill levels to join.
‘Embrace the awkward’: New club swing dances out of comfort zones
Monique Bever, Reporter • September 25, 2024
Chaim Gross's Happy Mother, originally a lithograph, is a part of the Ulrich Museum of Art collection at Wichita State University. In the late 1970s, Gross grew more concerned about the theme of motherhood in their artwork.
Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection transforms on campus over five decades
Monique Bever, Reporter • September 21, 2024
Spenser Nash, a WSU student and cellist, tunes before the orchestra's performance of "The Block".
PHOTOS: Symphony Orchestra
Shelby DuVall, Photographer • September 20, 2024
The acrobatic roller skating duo performed at the "Paranormal Cirque II" on Sept. 14. The stunt consisted of a woman swinging from the neck of a man with roller skates.
PHOTOS: Paranormal Cirque
Kristy Mace, Photographer • September 18, 2024
The men's basketball team plays a scrimmage match during practice on Sept. 17. The team played in three teams: red, blue and black.
PHOTOS: Men's basketball open practice
Kristy Mace and Evan Tong September 18, 2024
WSU alums enjoy food and drinks at the Back to School Bash on Sept. 17. Alums were offered food and drinks, a cash bar, live music, giveways, and a presentation from a panel of other alums.
PHOTOS: Teacher alumni Back to School Bash
Zachary Ruth, Photographer • September 18, 2024
Madi Montgomery, a junior, gets dunked at the water dunking station. Montgomery is a transition mentor who helped set up WSU's first Shocker State Fair.
PHOTOS: Shocker State Fair
Kristy Mace, Photographer • September 17, 2024
Jett Calderon, a 2023 graduate, plays the flute during a WSU Wind Ensemble performance on Sept. 12. The ensemble presented five different pieces at Miller Concert Hall in the Duerksen Fine Arts Center.
PHOTOS: Wind Ensemble performs its first concert of 2024-2025 school year
Aubri Baker, Photographer • September 16, 2024