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Actor Hayden Byerly chats with fans at Conroy’s in Westwood Thursday evening at a meet and eat to celebrate the launch of Byerly’s non-profit Hayden’s Hope Totes in Kansas. HHT donates duffel bags to foster children who are moved to different homes while in the system.

Non-profit launches in Kansas to benefit foster children

TJ Rigg, Reporter February 25, 2017

Actor Hayden Byerly knows the foster care system better than the average person. He has his role on Freeform’s The Fosters to thank for it. On the show, he plays Jude Adams Foster, who along with...

The Student Government Association of Wichita State University discussed a proposal that would lower campaign budgets.

SGA passes parking citation forgiveness quiz resolution

Matthew Kelly, Reporter February 23, 2017

Student Government Association unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday calling on the administration to adopt a policy of parking citation forgiveness for certain first-time offenders. The resolution,...

In Henrion Hall Wednesday morning, a Blaauw kiln is prepared for use. After a year of anticipation, three new Blaauw kilns have been installed in Henrion Hall.

Blaauw kilns finally on campus

Marissa Campbell, Reporter February 22, 2017

Art students rely heavily on equipment to make their various creations. Ceramics students need everything from trimming tools to throwing wheels and kilns. The School of Art, Design and Creative Industries...

Lack of transparency complicates parking appeals process

Lack of transparency complicates parking appeals process

Jose Intriago-Suarez, Reporter February 22, 2017

Wichita State Student Government Association recently debated parking access during basketball games when most students are still in classes. This has brought attention to the seeming lack of transparency...

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Marketing department battles university hiring freeze

Jose Intriago-Suarez, Reporter February 22, 2017

In response to shortfalls and cuts from most state departments and institutions, President John Bardo issued a freeze on non-critical spending which has halted most hiring throughout the university. Wichita...

Admissions teams with media resource center to create customized videos

Admissions teams with media resource center to create customized videos

TJ Rigg, Reporter February 22, 2017

Most universities send an acceptance letter to students who are admitted. Wichita State does the same, but this semester, the admissions department is trying something else to attract admitted students:...

Cale Ostby, left, and Dan Corrieri talk about the issue of concealed carry on campus. (Feb. 15, 2017)

Concealed carry group attempts to form in order to advocate, educate

Brennen Smith, Reporter February 22, 2017

The concealed carry protest organized by the Community Psychology Association on February 7th was counterproductive, said at-large SGA senator Cale Ostby. “I thought the protest was counterproductive...

JumpStart Kansas Entrepreneurship awards $60,000

JumpStart Kansas Entrepreneurship awards $60,000

Sam Belsan, Reporter February 21, 2017

Six companies were each awarded $10,000 on Friday through the JumpStart Kansas Entrepreneurship competition. The competition, overseen by WSU Ventures and funded by the Kansas Department of Commerce,...

The WSU Athletic Department will begin using metal detectors at athletic events beginning July 1. (File photo)

Koch Arena nears funding goals

Evan Pflugradt, Editor in Chief February 20, 2017

In Wichita State President John Bardo’s visionary expansion project Innovation Campus, athletics are not to be left out of the mix. There’s been no shortage of expansion ideas for the university....

President Bardo presents a Wallace Scholar recipient with his award.

Recipients of $28,000 Wallace Scholarships announced

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor February 20, 2017

Wichita State University’s College of Engineering has named this year’s 11 Wallace Scholars. Each of the 11 recipients will receive $28,000 to attend Wichita State for four years. More than 40...

Former Wichita mayor announces candidacy for governor

Former Wichita mayor announces candidacy for governor

TJ Rigg, Reporter February 20, 2017

Former Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer announced his candidacy for state governor Monday. "I've got the experience and the passion to get the State of Kansas back on track," Brewer said in a statement. Brewer...

SGA passes resolution to increase students’ game day parking options

SGA passes resolution to increase students’ game day parking options

Matthew Kelly, Reporter February 20, 2017

Last week, the Student Government Association passed a resolution asking the university administration to open up additional parking lots to students on the day of men’s basketball games. The current...

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