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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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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
Photos of deceased transgender individuals on a table at the Trans Day of Remembrance vigil. Each photo listed the individuals age and cause of death.

‘We celebrate those who fought’: Candlelight vigil held for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2024
Dental hygiene sophomore Selah Walker pets therapy dog Alice during SGA's mental health awareness calm and craft in the RSC on Oct. 22.

Furry friends, first aid and fresh air: Students destress at annual ‘Safety Week’

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
October 24, 2024
A wall of event calenders displayed in the Shocker Hall. Shocker Hall is one of two on-campus housing options for freshmen at Wichita State.

‘Creative outlet’: Resident Assistant bulletin boards go beyond educational content

Lily Bann, Arts and Culture Editor
August 22, 2024
Photo courtesy of Rhonda Lewis

Professor Rhonda Lewis uncovers field of community psychology

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
June 14, 2024
Illustration courtesy of OneRise

Real estate student works with OneRise campus to alleviate local mental health, substance and homelessness concerns

Allison Campbell, News Editor
March 4, 2024
Damian Montañéz, Alec Dulaney, Timber Keller and Greg Chewning pose for a photo during a recording session for their mental health podcast on Sunday, Feb. 25. The four are all clinical mental health counseling students at Wichita State. Photo courtesy of the group.

Student-made podcast aims to offer ‘fresh perspective’ on mental health 

Courtney Brown, News Editor
March 2, 2024
HOPE Services displays the #WeSupportU suspenders t-shirt along with some handouts inside their office. The Health Outreach Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services are located inside the Student Wellness Center at the Steve Clark YMCA.

Wichita State wellness outreach program, HOPE services, over a decade in the making

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 25, 2023
Counseling and Psychological Services hosts a training on mental wellness and suicide prevention in the LGBTQ+ community on Nov. 14.

CAPS hosts suicide prevention, mental wellness training

Avery Gathright, Reporter
November 17, 2023
The audience was asked to discuss with the people next to them about how to improve mental health in students.

‘The ticket to the next level’: Wellness initiative shares strategies for campus and community

Isabel Ordoñez, Reporter
October 15, 2023
Holding hands, Kate and Matt Anthony cross the finish line of the Suspenders4Hope 5k together. Kate won second place in the women's 40-49-year-old category of the race, while Matt won second in the 50-59-year-old category for the men.

Suspenders4Hope 5k and Memorial Walk highlight hope, destigmatization of mental health

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
October 1, 2023
The nationwide Adderall shortage began toward the end of last year, but the stimulant medication is still in short supply, causing issues for those reliant on it.

‘It’s getting complicated’: Nationwide Adderall shortage impacts Wichita State students

Courtney Brown, Assistant News Editor, Reporter
May 23, 2023
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