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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Campus safety forum sparks dialogue in wake of attack

Staff Reporter November 19, 2014

Growing up, Kali Kerr spent nearly every Sunday at Fairmount Park.Her father’s recreational softball team practiced at the park, which is one block south of the Wichita State campus.“It is a beloved...

Gamefest: ‘A nerd within the nerds’

Staff Reporter November 17, 2014

Wesley Alexis’s fingers move in rapid fire. A punch here. A kick there. In frustration, he bites his lip. He breaks a sweat.Minutes later, Alexis comes out on top in this match of the Super Smash Bros....

New College of Education dean speaks about goals, aspirations

Staff Reporter November 17, 2014

Though she recently became the new College of Education dean, Shirley LeFever-Davis chooses to remain outside the spotlight.Instead, she prefers to discuss the numerous features of the education program,...

Stephen King gives audience a look into his writing process

Staff Reporter November 17, 2014

Stephen King is probably used to the raucous applause that awaited him Friday at the Hughes Metropolitan Comlex. After all, he’s as close as a novelist can get to being a rock star.However, he asked...

Cierra Bethea, who lives near Fairmount Park, observes the scene of a fire Friday night where a 36-year-old woman was sexually assaulted, beaten and caught on fire, according to police. Fairmount Park is one block south of the Wichita State campus.

UPDATE: University responds to Fairmount Park attack

Staff Reporter November 15, 2014

Ty Dille awoke late Friday night to flashing red and blue lights outside his front window.A grass fire was ablaze at Fairmount Park, which is just across the street from Dille’s home and one block south...

‘La Llorona’ comes to WSU

Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2014

Wichita State students looking for a main stage theatre performance won’t have to look too far this weekend.The School of Performing Arts is presenting “La Llorona” until Saturday at the Welsbacher...

Behind the curtains of Koch Arena

Sports Reporter November 12, 2014

The stadium is quiet and the court is empty while the lights flicker on to usher in a new day at Charles Koch Arena.As fans enter the arena, eager to watch Wichita State Athletics, most do not consider...

News in brief, Nov. 10

Managing Editor November 10, 2014

Matson named Dean of Fairmount CollegeAfter more than two years of serving as the school’s interim dean, Ron Matson has been named the dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.Matson...

Observatory explores the moon and more

Staff Reporter November 10, 2014

Back when Joey Sellers, a philosophy major, got a student job at the Lake Afton Observatory, he said he possessed scarce knowledge regarding astronomy. However, he soon found he had an ability to explain...

A.R.I.S.E. brings American spirituals to campus

Staff Reporter November 10, 2014

Wichita State alumnus Shawn Chastain ushered at the first show ever played at Wiedemann.Years later, when he stepped back into the recital hall as choir director for A.R.I.S.E. (African Americans Renewing...

Laser Tag rally at the Rhatigan

Staff Reporter November 10, 2014

The Student Activities Council (SAC) came up with laser tag after a brainstorming session, SAC advisor Jeff Nielson said. He discussed projects among the SAC staff and laser tag made the November activity...

Michael J. Engdahl performs inside the Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center Sunday afternoon for his Senior Recital. Michael has been perfecting his craft since the tender age of seven.

Miller Concert Hall brims with Michael Engdahl’s jazz

Staff Reporter November 10, 2014

At age seven, Michael J. Engdahl picked up a guitar and started to play.Before he attended college, he resolved to further his music education, as he deemed it the correct path to follow.  Years later,...

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