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Shocker Hall set to complete in early August

Cesar Duran, staff reporter January 27, 2014

Many Wichita State students are feeling frustrated about the ongoing construction around campus as they fight for parking spots and maneuver around orange cones and other obstacles.“Construction on campus...

Welcomefest brings warmth to campus

Courtney Holmes, staff reporter January 27, 2014

We get it. It’s cold outside and you may just want to go home after class. But studies featured in USA Today and Huffington Post find that involvement in on campus activities makes students happier. Welcomefest...

Increased attendance expected for Lunar New Year celebration

Courtney Holmes, staff reporter January 27, 2014

For the fifth year in a row, the Wichita State University Office of Multicultural Affairs is hosting a celebration in honor of the Asian Lunar New Year. The event is a chance for students and faculty...

Social media policy in effect for university staff

Kathleen Martin, editor-in-chief January 21, 2014

After much outcry about the Kansas Board of Regents’ recently passed social media policy, a workgroup has been formed to review the policy and create recommendations. Associate Vice President for Academic...

Research award the first of its kind

Shelby Reynolds, staff reporter January 21, 2014

Wichita State University students and faculty have a little more incentive this semester to start or complete research projects — or perhaps a lot of incentive.John See, a former Boeing employee, made...

Students reach out to Philippines

Robert Hite January 21, 2014

News about Super Typhoon Haiyan has not been in the headlines since it hit the Philippines in November last year. Some Wichita State students have not forgotten and are doing something about it through...

Sam Ramney speaks at Miller Concert Hall to students and faculty about his life experiences as a professional opera singer.

Opera stars to join WSU faculty

Alex Perry, staff reporter January 21, 2014

A successful person should never forget where they came from. It takes hard work to achieve success, but it also takes a great deal of help. That’s why, when looking for a place to settle down with...

Homicide investigator, WSU instructor, dies at 59

Shelby Reynolds, staff reporter January 21, 2014

Correction: A previous version of this article said the wrong date of death.When Wichita State students enrolled in Lt. Ken Landwehr’s classes, they knew what they were getting themselves into: a straightforward,...

12 finalists named for Distinguished Scholarship Invitational

Kathleen Martin, Editor-in-Chief January 7, 2014

Twelve finalists were announced Monday in the annual Distinguished Scholarship Invitational. Two of these students will be selected to receive a $52,000 Henry Gore Memorial Scholarship on Jan. 30. The...

Wichita lights up for Christmas

Staff Reporter Cesar Duran December 5, 2013

Christmas Light shows are a can’t-miss seasonal tradition for the whole family. There are many great options in Wichita.Botanica GardensBotanica at 701 Amidon St. is running its popular light show until...

The new shuttle line will run by Fairmount Towers and Wheatshocker Apartments.

WSU Shuttle System adds route for campus residents

Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2013

The WSU Shuttle System will add a second route to service campus residents next month. By student request, the new “Housing Route” line will begin making stops at Fairmount Towers, Wheatshocker Apartments...

Theatre director writes mystery novel, ‘Listener in the Dark’

Staff Reporter Cesar Duran December 4, 2013

Bret Jones, director of Theatre at Wichita State, has been fascinated with murder for a long time.His book “Listener in the Dark” is a murder mystery set against the backdrop of an old time radio station,...

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