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Lake Afton Public Observatory attempts to stay open under new hands

August 24, 2015

The Lake Afton Public Observatory was filled over the weekend with visitors hoping to catch the last program before the building — with its 16-inch reflecting telescope — closed down for good.But the...

School of Performing Arts announces 2015-16 season

Reporter August 24, 2015

Wichita State’s School of Performing Arts has announced its lineup for the 2015-16 season.The season opens Sept. 24 and features performances from WSU’s departments of dance, theater and musical theater....

New dining option in RSC opens Wednesday

Reporter August 24, 2015

Erbert and Gerbert’s Bistro will open Wednesday in the Rhatigan Student Center, a new choice for dining in the food court.The restaurant will serve sandwiches and soups, and will be open from 10 a.m....

Resolution honors student killed in terrorist attack

TJ Rigg August 24, 2015

Preethika Kumar, associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science, remembers Jalil Alarbash fondly as a student in one of her classes last spring.Abduljaleel “Jalil” Alarbash was...

It’s not just students who are getting a fresh start since the Heskett Center has recently renovated areas of the building. Visitors find new equipment in training rooms and a newly renovated swimming pool.

Ongoing Heskett renovations to accomodate disabled

August 24, 2015

Wichita State’s Heskett Center continues making changes to make it easier for everyone to use it.The upgrades from last school year include new weight room equipment, new paint in the Wiedemann Natatorium,...

Oversight committee dissolved in first SGA meeting

Reporter August 23, 2015

The first Wichita State Student Government Association meeting of the fall had a large audience when the meeting first started Wednesday night.A bigger portion of the audience were friends of Abduljaleel...

Mike Ybarra has been a hair dresser for 20 years. He operates the Lords and Ladys hair salon in the basement of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Lords and Ladys hair salon a fixture on campus

August 23, 2015

Mike Ybarra goes to his drawer of razors, takes out a trimmer and, with a steady hand, starts to trim the neck of his client. They make small talk, share a few laughs and talk about the upcoming women’s...

Wichita State and community officials fill a panel Wednesday regarding campus safety following a homicide at Fairmount Towers Aug. 8.

Safety forum follows recent homicides

August 23, 2015

University and community leaders gathered Wednesday at the CAC Theatre for a discussion on ways to improve campus safety in light of a recent homicide at Fairmount Towers, and three others in the neighborhoods...

Sunflower Spotlight: On Wilma Moore-Black

TJ Rigg August 23, 2015

To put it simply, Wilma Moore-Black loves the art of storytelling.Her career has included several jobs in various areas of journalism and education, such as the Wichita Eagle, KAKE-TV and Wichita Public...

The City of Wichita’s public transportation routes are expanding to be more student sensitive, such as making more stops on campus.

Wichita public transit adds bus stops to campus

August 23, 2015

In some parts of the country, riding the bus or walking to school isn’t an option ­— it’s a necessity.Steve Spade, director of Wichita Transit, said people don’t ride the bus in Wichita for congestion;...

Vigil reflects on four recently killed near campus

Chance Swaim, Editor in Chief August 17, 2015

Nearly 50 people gathered around lit candles Sunday night to remember four people who recently died in the surrounding areas of Wichita State University. Each of them died as a result of gun violence. The...

Bardo says enrollment numbers are ‘incomplete’

TJ Rigg August 16, 2015

University President John Bardo gave enrollment a grade of “Incomplete” Friday during a convocation for faculty and staff.Bardo issued “grades” to other university priorities, including technology...

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