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PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest Kickoff

Joselyn Steele, Photographer October 2, 2024

The Shockers celebrate after scoring a point in the second set. Sophomore middle blocker Maddie Wilson, pictured yelling, said her energy after big points helps bring energy to the team. Wichita State beat Temple 3-1 on Sept. 27.

Volleyball defeats Temple 3-1, keeps winning streak going

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor September 27, 2024

Before Friday night, Wichita State volleyball had never lost a set against Temple University in Charles Koch Arena. That streak of sweeps has ended, but the Shockers still came away with a 3-1 win...

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

One of Wichita State's newest clubs meets every Monday evening, transforming their night from classes and study into the steps and movements of West Coast swing, a swing dance style derived from California. "I...

Junior outside hitter Emerson Wilford attempts a kill on Saturday afternoon against Omaha. The Shockers won a tight matchup, 3-2, as Wilford had 11 kills.

Volleyball ends Shocker Classic with ‘dog fight’ win against Omaha

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor September 21, 2024

Wichita State volleyball was on the brink of losing its home Shocker Volleyball Classic tournament, but came back in thrilling fashion with big rallies in the third and fifth sets. The Shockers...

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

Wichita State University boasts one of the largest American University Outdoor Sculpture collections with a continuous expansion of new additions almost every semester. What began as the inaugural...

Emerson Wilford digs the ball in a rally against Northern Colorado. Following the Sept. 20 game, Wilford has 82 digs for the season.

Volleyball loses in tight contest against Northern Colorado

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2024

A .146 hitting percentage and 30 attack errors by Wichita State volleyball led to a loss in a tightly-contested matchup against the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) on Friday night. The Shockers...

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

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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

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