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Counseling and testing center looking to break mental health stigma at WSU

Counseling and testing center looking to break mental health stigma at WSU

Staff Reporter August 6, 2014

A certain level of stress comes along with being a college student, but Wichita State’s Counseling and Testing Center looks to both aid students in coping with a massive workload and break the stigma...

Students change majors, explore options

Staff Reporter August 6, 2014

Pre-pharmacy. Biology. Sociology. Three majors investigated, then Kym Rundel graduated with a degree in social work from Wichita State.When social work did not pan out the way she thought, Rundel did not...

A look at student banking

Staff Reporter August 6, 2014

Fresh out of high school graduation, it’s tempting to spend all the graduation money from family and friends, but that probably isn’t smart.There are several options for student banking at or near...

College for residents vs. non-residents

College for residents vs. non-residents

Staff Reporter August 6, 2014

College campuses are home to students from a variety of backgrounds and living situations. Wichita State is no different.On any given campus, one can expect to find students from all over the country and...

Surviving college with kids

Staff Reporter August 6, 2014

No one expects a parent to be Superman when it comes to juggling work, school and home responsibilities, and students who have fought through what they call “madness” say there is an end in sight.Former...

Non-credit classes for continuing education

Staff Reporter August 6, 2014

Some people never want to stop learning.Non-credit classes at Wichita State are a way people can learn topics or trades without having to officially enroll as a student.“They serve a variety of purposes,”...

RSC offers more than before

Staff Reporter August 6, 2014

From Sept. 15 through 19, a week-long celebration for the completion of the Rhatigan Student Center renovation will commence.On Monday, Sept. 15, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an...

How to find more food on campus

Staff Reporter August 6, 2014

Students often are hustling to class, but there are several campus food options that can be accessed quickly.Wichita State’s main campus offers an abundance of options.        While in the library,...

Shocker Hall: Creating a sense of campus life

Staff Reporter August 6, 2014

Eighteen months ago, President John Bardo’s newest project was just beginning.With the fall semester starting, that vision, the new dorms on campus known as Shocker Hall, has come to life.Bardo described...

WSU strategic communications and political science student Alexander Bessel reads in the Quiet Zone in Ablah library on July 30.

Using resources at WSU’s Ablah Library

Staff Reporter August 6, 2014

Wichita State’s Ablah Library staff said they aim to aid students in their academic endeavors. Faculty and staff urge incoming freshmen and transfer students to become familiar with what the library...

That Gay Group! changes its name

Staff Reporter July 30, 2014

Since 2000, Wichita State’s That Gay Group! has used the term “gay” in its name to represent the entire LGBT community, but soon all that will change. The group will be called Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies.“The...

Art For Your Ears returning to Wichita State

Managing Editor July 30, 2014

The Cherokee Maidens will be visiting Wichita State for the final Art For Your Ears concert this summer.The concert takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the McKnight Outdoor Plaza between the Ulrich...

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