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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

Attendees look at multidisciplinary artist, David Alabo's visual art through a phone camera. The art turned into a video through the screen.

PHOTOS: David Alabo’s artist talk

Garima Thapa, Photo Editor November 8, 2024

Chelsah Penick pets Snoopy the therapy dog at the PAWS & Relax event hosted by TRIO and Love on a Leash on Oct. 31. Penick and her friend, Crissy Magee, both work in WSU's Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance and were passing by when they saw the event and decided to stop by.

Therapy dogs and WSU students get in the Halloween spirit

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2024

Therapy dogs made an appearance on Halloween day near the Shocker Success Center to visit with students and celebrate the spooky season.  The event, hosted by TRIO, was called PAWS & Relax:...

Junior Jayla Murray plays offense against Northeastern State on Oct. 30. Murray scored 10 points as Wichita State won, 81-46.

Women’s basketball outruns Northeastern State in preseason exhibition

Evan Tong, Reporter October 30, 2024

Wichita State women’s basketball showed off a frenetic pace as the team disrupted any sense of offense by Division II Northeastern State University on Wednesday night. The Shockers won the season-opening...

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