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Jazz musician Bobby Watson performed at WSU Thursday. 

‘Ambiance in the air’: Bobby Watson performs at WSU

Andrew Linnabary September 20, 2016

Taking the stage with the Wichita State Jazz Band, alto saxophonist Bobby Watson jumped right into his first piece — only to promptly stop.“I forgot to tell a story,” Watson said before launching...

Trio racks up double-digit stats, volleyball sweeps first round

Grant Cohen September 16, 2016

SAN ANTONIO — Wichita State volleyball has relied heavily on their offense this season — posting a .293 average through their nonconference schedule. In the Shocker’s first five wins, they have hit...

Senior’s motivational book tackles life’s obstacles

Andrew Linnabary September 15, 2016

As an obstacle racer who has qualified for world championships twice, physical education senior Logan Harpool said he spent hours in a dark garage training by himself.His mom didn’t understand why he...

Panhellenic Council wraps up recruitment week

Aliyah Funschelle September 15, 2016

The Panhellenic Council held its annual recruitment week from Sept. 8 through Sept. 12. The five-day long process included different themed nights to show off each sorority and what they have to offer...

SGA red flags red parking permits for president and VP

Nicole Byrne September 15, 2016

The Student Government Association voted against using funds from the SGA budget to purchase red parking permits for President Joseph Shepard and Vice President Taben Azad. The bill failed 15-17 with 2...

Former Secretary of State Powell’s emails show issues with Clinton, Trump

TJ Rigg September 15, 2016

Colin Powell, former Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, has problems with the Republican and Democratic presidential frontrunners, his emails show.CBS News reports that messages on a website...

Series of Clinton missteps make for miserable weekend

Matthew Kelly September 15, 2016

For better or for worse, the 2016 election cycle has been all about Donald Trump. Even Hillary Clinton is willing to sit back and let Trump make headlines. However, reckless word choice and a bout of...

Tipping the scales of U.S. Justice: Trump and Clinton on Supreme Court opening

Matthew Kelly September 15, 2016

Immigration, voter ID laws and unions — three hot button topics the Supreme Court has failed to rule decisively on in the last year. The Court’s current deadlock of eight justices split more...

Campus braces for leaky structures; community shares concerns

Evan Pflugradt September 15, 2016

As storms threaten the Wichita area this weekend, Wichita State is bracing for more flooding in some of its buildings. McKnight Hall and the Ulrich Museum of Art have been cleared of the water that leaked...

Badge enrollment set to increase enrollment at reduced tuition

Nicole Byrne September 15, 2016

The Badge Program at Wichita State launched in the fall of 2015 with a single pilot course in Care of Populations. Since then, the program has developed into 18 specific courses covering seven different...

WSU offers ‘cheapest 3D printing in Wichita’

Nathan Davis September 15, 2016

A 3D printer at Ablah Library gives students the chance to make plastic objects at a much lower cost than other 3D printing outlets. “This is the cheapest 3D printing you can find in Wichita,” Mohammad...

Young claims Gold in Rio

Evan Pflugradt September 12, 2016

Deja Young is a Paralympic champion, claiming Gold in the T47 100-meter race in the Paralympics, Sunday afternoon. Young edged out competitors in stride with a time of 12.15 seconds.  Alicja Fiodorow...

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