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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Harish Kumar, a local business owner, introduces himself to students attending the ADI panel Nov. 12.

‘Being a person of color in the workforce’: ADI hosts career panel aimed at inclusion

Avery Gathright, Reporter November 14, 2024

Entering the workforce can present many challenges for students, which can be unique for each person.  A panel of local professionals talked about their experiences as people of color in the workplace...

Sen. Josh Mallard asks the Student Senate to support his committee's bill, the Advisor Feedback Act on Nov. 13

Concerns about academic advising prompt response from Student Government

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 14, 2024

After a student senator brought up concerns about students being underserved by Wichita State’s academic advising, the Student Senate passed a bill asking the university to look into the concerns. Sen....

File photo of a police car parked in front of McKinley Hall at WSU.

Wichita State confirms man arrested for rape is graduate assistant

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

Wichita State University has confirmed that an individual arrested earlier this week for rape is an enrolled student and a graduate assistant at the university. Sedgwick County law enforcement arrested...

Shocker Hall, one of Wichita State's two residence options for new students. Shocker Hall also houses the university's dining hall.

Campus housing rates to go unchanged, meal plans to increase

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 13, 2024

Wichita State students living in on-campus housing in 2025-2026 can expect to pay the same rates as this year, but students will see a meal plan price increase.  Housing rates  Katie Austin, the...

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Wichita State’s new provost selected, set to start in January

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor November 13, 2024

Wichita State has announced its newest provost. Monica Lounsbery will replace Shirley Lefever, as the latter retires. The change will go into effect on Jan 5. Lounsbery comes from California State...

Lounging and study areas designed for students in the new Shocker Successs Center located next to the Rhatigan Student Center and Ablah Library at Wichita State. The renovation of the previous "Clinton Hall" will be complete by the end of summer.

Student health services offering flu shots in pop-up clinic

Sophia Best, Reporter November 10, 2024

Students and faculty can get flu shots in the Shocker Success Center on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Student Health Services will be offering a pop-up flu vaccine clinic, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first floor...

The Student Senate votes on a bill during the Nov. 7 meeting. The Senate decided on several bills.

Pickleball courts relocation halted as student government denies extra funding

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 7, 2024

Plans to rebuild Wichita State’s pickleball courts are up in the air after the Student Government Association voted against providing $137,000 to help with the project. After students raised concerns...

A sign outside of the Rhatigan Student Center announces that the community garden will be re-homed outside the RSC and Shocker Success Center. The garden has been located next to Ahlberg Hall since it was installed in 2020.

WSU’s community garden is getting a new home to increase visibility

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter November 7, 2024

Wichita State’s Green Group, a student organization that began 10 years ago, has cultivated an on-campus community garden on the northeast side of Ahlberg Hall since March 2020.  Green Group President...

Celeste Racette, a candidate for Sedgwick County Commission speaks with Jeffery Jarman, a candidate for Kansas Board of Education. Both lost their races, according to unofficial election night results.

State Board of Education seats go to one Republican, one Democrat

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 6, 2024

Several Kansas Board of Education seats were up for election this year, with two representing sections of Sedgwick County. Democrat incumbent Betty Arnold pulled ahead of Republican Jason Carmichael...

Shockers vote coalition hosted the national voter registration day in the north patio of Rhatigan Student Center on Sept. 17.  Food and games were provided to encourage students to register.

Wise, Blubaugh win county commission seats

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 6, 2024

Republicans Stephanie Wise and Jeff Blubaugh won their races for Sedgwick County commission seats, according to unofficial election night results.   In District 3, Wise beat Celeste Racette, with...

Esau Freeman, a U.S. House of Representatives candidate for Kansas, speaks to attendees at the Wichita State Young Democrats watch party on election night. Freeman lost his race to incumbent Ron Estes, according to unofficial results.

Estes holds U.S. House seat against Freeman

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2024

Kansas Fourth Congressional District incumbent Ron Estes held his seat against political newcomer Esau Freeman Tuesday evening. Unofficial results show Estes nabbing 65% of the vote with Freeman collecting...

Members of the Wichita State Young Democrats pose for a photo outside of the election watch party hosted by the organization. WSU Young Democrats were one of three student groups to hold election night events in the Rhatigan Student Center on Nov. 5.

Students attend watch parties for presidential candidates, unofficial local results available

Maleah Evans and Sophia Best November 6, 2024

Students, staff and local government candidates gathered in the Rhatigan Student Center to watch the election results live. As of  Nov. 6, Donald Trump won the election, beating Kamala Harris to the 270...

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