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Wichita State bench players celebrate a 3-pointer in the second half against Emporia State. The Shockers shot 40% from the 3-point line on Oct. 27.

Men’s basketball flashes potential in exhibition blowout of Emporia State

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor October 27, 2024

If Wichita State’s men’s basketball team plays anything like what they showed during the Sunday night exhibition against Emporia State University, year two of the head coach Paul Mills era will...

Morgan Stout attempts a kill during the fourth set against Temple on Sept. 27. Stout scored 13.5 points in the match.

Stout dominant in volleyball win against UAB

Evan Tong, Reporter October 27, 2024

After a close first two sets, Wichita State volleyball closed the game out in a decisive manner against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) with 22 kills, a career-high, by senior middle blocker...

Kaitlyn Sabala grins as she crosses the finish line of the 5K Pumpkin Run race. Sabala was one of more than 450 racers who participated in the annual event.

PHOTOS: Pumpkin Run 2024

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2024

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

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

A humble staging of office chairs is transformed before the sold-out audience's eyes into the heart of a lively New York train — at least for a moment — as Wichita State's production of "Express”...

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...

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