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Students Azaria Pauls (left) and Adan Parker (middle) listen while Wichita City Council candidate LaWanda DeShazer talks about her campaign priorities. DeShazer and two other Wichita City Council candidates attended the meet and greet hosted by Shockers Vote.

‘Face to face’ with your candidates: Meet and greet encourages dialogue around local elections

Ainsley Smyth, Managing Editor October 16, 2025

Students walking through the Rhatigan Student Center on Wednesday had the opportunity to prepare for voting in the upcoming Nov. 4 election – by speaking directly with many of the candidates for City...

Gwen and Maurice Duggins accept the Wichita State Young Alumni Award on their daughter, Kiah Duggins', behalf. Kiah was one of the 67 people who lost their lives in the flight 5342 plane collision in January 2025.

Shocker Support Locker renamed after plane collision victim and WSU alumna Kiah Duggins

Kass Lewis, News editor October 10, 2025

Update: Wichita State's Student Senate unanimously approved the name change at its Oct. 15 meeting. A recording of the senate meeting is available here.  The Shocker Support Locker, Wichita State’s...

From left, Brett Anderson, Maggie Ballard and Margaret Shabazz take part in a Wichita City Council District 6 candidate forum on Wednesday at the Evergreen Library. The event was hosted by the Wichita Journalism Collaborative. / The Wichita Eagle

How to help people who are homeless? What some Wichita City Council candidates say

Kylie Cameron, Local government reporter October 9, 2025

This story was initially published on October 8, 2025, by The Wichita Eagle. Homelessness and affordable housing were at the center of conversation during a forum for Wichita City Council District 6...

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Last day for free college application for undergrads

Caileane Thurston, Reporter October 8, 2025

Prospective undergraduate students in Kansas can apply to college for free from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8. The fee waiver applies to all Kansas residents applying to in-state public colleges and universities.  Students...

Student gather at the Belonging Bash on Aug. 15. The event took place from 4-6 p.m.

Wichita State enrollment up, expected international enrollment decline ‘not as much as we were thinking’ Muma says

Kass Lewis, News editor October 7, 2025

Fall 2025 enrollment was higher than Wichita State administration expected. The reasons for the unexpected rise were due to international student enrollment not being as low as university administrators...

Shockers vote coalition hosted the national voter registration day in the north patio of Rhatigan Student Center on Sept. 17, 2024.  Food and games were provided to encourage students to register.

Voter registration deadline approaching, here’s what you need to know before Election Day

Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2025

The Nov. 4 general election is approaching, less than a month out. Though state and federal offices are not on the ballot, this election will decide local races for City Council, school boards and one...

Sarah Beth Estes, dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, rides on the back of a golf cart in the Shocktoberfest parade holding up the Shocker hand sign.

For new LAS Dean Sarah Beth Estes, change is an opportunity to learn

Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2025

Sarah Beth Estes joined Wichita State as Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean in June, but that wasn’t the first time she had considered working for the university.  Before joining...

A crowd of 340 attends the 10th annual Purple Mile event. The event is a memorial walk for domestic violence victims.

The Purple Mile walk memorializes those lost to domestic violence for 10th year

Kass Lewis, News editor October 6, 2025

Three hundred forty people walked along a path of purple shoes on Saturday morning in remembrance of those lost to domestic violence. Wichita State hosted the 10th annual Purple Mile on Saturday joined...

(File photo) The SGA Senate during the 67th session.

SGA announces write-in winners for student senate midterm elections

Kami Steinle, Reporter October 4, 2025

The Student Government Association has announced the results for write-in candidates for its midterm elections.  After the initial results of the election were announced on Wednesday, 19 seats were...

Wichita State's Office of Admissions is housed in the Marcus Welcome Center. KBOR approved on Wednesday the university's request to expand and renovate the building.

Parking lots 21W and 21N closed for Shocktoberfest parade

Caileane Thurston, Reporter October 3, 2025

Parking lots 21W and 21N near the Marcus Welcome Center will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 4 for the Shocktoberfest parade. All vehicles must be removed from these lots before the closure and find different...

Senators Cynthia Pizzini and Adriana Owens raise their hands at a Student Senate meeting on March 12.

SGA sees over 1,200% voter participation increase in second midterm elections

Kami Steinle, Reporter October 2, 2025

Results of the midterm elections for the Student Government Association were announced on Wednesday evening, excluding write-in candidates. Of the 27 seats that were up for election, 8 were filled.  This...

The Memorial Drive entrance to campus on Oct. 1, 2025. Memorial '70 honors 31 people including 14 WSU football players killed in a plane crash.

Memorial Drive entrance to close Thursday for Memorial ‘70

Ainsley Smyth, Managing Editor October 1, 2025

The Memorial Drive entrance to campus off Fairmount Street will be closed Thursday morning for the annual Memorial ‘70 remembrance.  Memorial 70’ honors the 31 Shocker football players, coaches,...

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