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Shocker Speakout gives students chance to practice communication, persuasive skills

Connor Clapham December 4, 2015

A lot of talking will be happening Friday at Wichita State, and everyone is invited to listen.This semester’s “Shocker Speakout” is set for 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Campus Activity Center Theater....

Students fired up for improved kilns

Marissa Campbell December 4, 2015

For students in the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries, the tools are almost as important as the ability to create art.Most of the time the students are required to have their own supplies,...

A member of the green team, left, smashes into her opponent during a match of bubble soccer Wednesday at the Bombardier Learjet Indoor Practice Facility. Competitors compete in a soccer match while surrounded by a large, inflatable “bubble.”

Bouncing fun in bubble soccer

Nick Beach December 4, 2015

Bumping competition took place Wednesday night at Wichita State.Bubble soccer is a game in which students are enclosed in a large, inflatable “bubble” to fight for a soccer ball in order to score for...

Jaleel Al-Arbash to be honored with degree, room dedication

Chandler Ochoa December 4, 2015

Wichita State associate professor Preethika Kumar remembered when Abduljaleel “Jaleel” Al-Arbash and his cousin used to sit together in her electrical engineering class the semester before he died.“You...

Shepard remains in office, self-authored resolution doesn’t pass

TJ Rigg December 4, 2015

With some senators abstaining from voting, Student Government Association unanimously voted against a resolution to remove Joseph Shepard as student body president during SGA’s meeting Wednesday.The...

Trigger warnings: Faculty, staff learn at panel discussion

Brennen Smith November 23, 2015

Some educational videos can be horrid. At least one was shown at Wichita State.     “These are some ugly scenes,” Greg Meissen, WSU psychology professor, said he tells his students before watching...

Wichita State celebrates the life of Letitia Davis

Chance Swaim November 23, 2015

Wichita State held a celebration and commemoration of Letitia Davis’ life Friday at Fairmount United Church of Christ.Davis’s memorial came nearly one year after she died in the hospital after being...

Safety bollards to be added to sidewalks around Shocker Hall

Levi Yager November 23, 2015

This week, a series of four-inch-thick, stainless steel, removable safety bollards will be installed in three locations of the Yale Mall Plaza, which is near Shocker Hall.Safety bollards are short poles...

Students craft, sell holiday cards to support their future

Marissa Campbell November 23, 2015

Graphic art students at Wichita State are bringing holiday cheer to campus and raising money for a conference in Dallas.  For the second year in a row, graphic arts students in the School of Art, Design...

Student finds challenges, rewards in Rubio presidential campaign work

Alex Perry November 23, 2015

In a presidential primary season packed with big talk and bigger personalities, Wichita State junior Hayden Squires is working for the Republican candidate who he thinks relates best to the typical American.Sen....

Westboro Baptist Church exits protest early, virtually ignored by Wichita State

Chance Swaim November 20, 2015

Westboro Baptist Church protesters stood on a street corner Friday, waving signs and shouting at passing cars, but the gusty winds drowned the sound of the group’s hateful chants and nearly inaudible...

Hurtful comments: Are they free speech?

Jessica Green November 19, 2015

Taben Azad feared his safety after seeeing hundreds of Facebook comments directed at him after the now-infamous “chapel debate” went viral nationwide.“They would make references to Islam and terrorism,”...

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