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Adonis Morgan holds up their newly-created pet rock created at the Geology Club's "Pet Rocks for Stressed Shocks" event. Morgan said the pet rock was a fish with a curly mustache.

PHOTOS: Rock-solid stress relief

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2024

A young girl turns the printing press wheel with a member of WSU's Photography and Printmaking Guild on Nov. 23 at the Ulrich Museum's Holiday Art Cheer event.

PHOTOS: Holiday Art Cheer

Cheyanne Tull, Photographer November 25, 2024

The Wichita State volleyball team celebrates their win in the AAC tournament on Nov. 24. The Shockers swept Florida Atlantic in the championship game.

Wichita State volleyball NCAA Tournament bound after sweeping AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor November 24, 2024

For the first time since 2017, Wichita State volleyball is headed to the NCAA Tournament. WSU defeated sixth-seeded Florida Atlantic University (FAU) on Sunday afternoon to win the AAC Tournament (25-22),...

Sophomore guard Salese Blow dribbles the ball on offense against Oklahoma on Nov. 19. Wichita State lost the game against the ranked opponent, 79-49.

Women’s basketball shows fight but ultimately gets blown out by #9 Oklahoma

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 19, 2024

The University of Oklahoma’s head women’s basketball coach, Jennie Baranczyk, frequently yelled, “This is not JV,” at the referees during the team’s game against Wichita State on Tuesday...

Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson inbounds the ball against the University of St. Thomas – Minnesota on Nov. 16. WSU won against St. Thomas, 69-64.

Women’s basketball avoids three-game losing streak with win against St. Thomas

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2024

In its first-ever meeting against the University of St. Thomas – Minnesota (UST), Wichita State women’s basketball narrowly defeated the Tommies on Saturday afternoon, 69-64. With the win, the Shockers...

Senior guard Xavier Bell jumps for a layup past Northern Iowa defenders on Nov. 14. The Shockers went on to claim victory over the Panthers, 79-73.

Men’s basketball earns scrappy win against old rival Northern Iowa

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

For the seven years since Wichita State departed the Missouri Valley Conference, the Shockers and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) were knotted at 28 wins apiece in their all-time series. That...

Performing arts major Sara Moore sings during "Twelfth Night" on Nov. 9 at Wilner Auditorium. Moore portrayed "Maria," "Countess Olivia's scheming lady-in-waiting.

PHOTOS: ‘Twelfth Night’

Aubri Baker, Photographer November 14, 2024

Senior forward Ornella Niankan attempts a contested layup in the second quarter against Missouri State. The Shockers lost, 82-77.

Poor second quarter dooms women’s basketball to loss against Missouri State

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 13, 2024

It was a tale of two halves offensively for Wichita State women’s basketball against Missouri State University (MSU). The Shockers came alive in the second half on Wednesday night, but a 13-point...

Passersby look over the goods from the Beth and Bella Art booth at the Makers Market on Nov. 12.

PHOTOS: Maker Market

Shelby DuVall, Photographer November 12, 2024

Liala Mitchell sings during the Black Student Union Talent Show on Nov. 9. Liala won 1st place with a score of 28.3 out of 30.

PHOTOS: Black Student Union Talent Show

Shelby DuVall, Photographer November 10, 2024

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