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Shockers skip the meat

Staff Reporters February 11, 2015

For Wichita State graphic design student Chris Garcia, the daily decision of what he is going to eat is relatively simple — as long as his meal does not contain any meat, it is a viable option.A non-traditional...

Celebrate Black History with ‘Great Blacks in Wax’

Staff Reporter February 11, 2015

Wichita State students who wish to learn about historically important African Americans will have a unique opportunity to do so at the Great Blacks in Wax event starting at 11 a.m. Thursday in room 208...

Veteran Shockers use the Military and Veteran Student Center, located on the first floor of Lindquist Hall, for back-to-school guidance and mentoring.

Veteran services reinforce culture of diversity

Staff Reporter February 11, 2015

Before starting at Wichita State a few semesters ago, Jerald Ashton hadn’t set foot in school since finishing high school nearly 20 years ago, and it wasn’t easy for him.“I pretty much got on and...

Grace Memorial Chapel to see some changes

Staff Reporter February 11, 2015

The Christian-based Grace Memorial Chapel on the Wichita State campus will undergo significant change, if student body president Matt Conklin has anything to say about it.The entrance of the chapel resembles...

News in brief, Feb. 9

Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2015

Date Night on a Dime: Valentine’s Day EditionThe Office of Student Money Management is hosting “Date Night on a Dime: Valentine’s Day Edition” on Tuesday.It takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on...

SGA passes bills

Staff Reporter February 9, 2015

The Wichita State Student Government Association passed a senate bill to add senate positions at its meeting Wednesday.The bill amended the constitution and gave way for SGA to add positions to the senate...

Sunflower Spotlight: Courtney Marshall provides fresh personality, ideas for Alumni Association

Staff Reporter February 9, 2015

After living in Texas, South Dakota and throughout Kansas, Courtney Marshall has found a new home in Wichita.As the newly-appointed CEO of the Wichita State Alumni Association, Marshall said she has many...

Wichita State to lose $1.5 million from education budget cuts

Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2015

Wichita State stands to lose $1.5 million in funding from the state after Gov. Sam Brownback announced cuts to K-12 and higher education.Brownback announced Thursday that he plans to cut nearly $45 million...

Trish Youngman of the Kansas Medical Society Alliance came to Wichita State Wednesday to watch a screening of the human trafficking documentary "A Path Appears." The film's showing was hosted by the WSU Center for Combating Human Trafficking and KPTS.

Documentary promotes thoughtful conversation about solutions to trafficking

Staff Reporter February 8, 2015

A small group of about 15 people gathered in the RSC Wednesday for a screening of the documentary, “A Path Appears,” but their size didn’t hold them back from sharing substantial thoughts on the...

Second annual King of Hearts Pageant tonight

Staff Reporter February 5, 2015

Alpha Phi is hosting their second annual King of Hearts Pageant tonight at the CAC Theater.Alpha Phi has picked six contestants from fraternities around campus. Among the contestants is sophomore David...

Launch party kicks off Homecoming events

Managing Editor February 5, 2015

Wichita State has turned into Tanira Borecky’s second home.The Hutchinson Community College transfer, now a sophomore at WSU, played pool, ate French fries and hung with friends Wednesday night at Shocker...

Shocker soccer date on the cheap

Staff Reporter February 5, 2015

Wichita State students looking for an opportunity to take their special someone on an action-filled date while on a tight budget may have found the ticket.The B-52s, a professional indoor soccer team local...

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