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WSU yarn bombing comes to a close

WSU yarn bombing comes to a close

Staff Reporter September 24, 2012

The “bombing” of sculpture at Wichita State’s main campus did not cause any deaths or injuries. The “Yarn Bombing” ended after a couple of weeks of interesting decorations of two dozen or so...

Tenure track takes many turns for professors

Staff Reporter September 24, 2012

Tenure is necessary on university campuses. Tenure allows a professor to exercise academic freedom in their research and their teaching. It gives them the liberty to decide how they want to teach their...

Darrell Moultrie, artist in residence at Wichita State

WSU students work with professional choreographer

Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2012

Darrell Moultrie grew up in Harlem, where the art of dance became ingrained in him whether he wanted it to or not. “There is nothing like expressing yourself through your body,” Moultrie said. “It’s...

The Family carnival, hosted by SAC, is an opportunity for students to bring their families to enjoy the many fun activities including the animal petting area, inflatable fun house, and face painting.

New location brings visitors to Fall Family Carnival

Staff Reporter September 24, 2012

At first, 3-year-old Taryn didn’t want to go up to Puddles and Chuckles the Clown at the Fall Family Carnival on Saturday at Wichita State. But with a little coaxing from her mother, WSU student Chantel...

Saturday carnival ideal for kids, families

Staff Reporter September 20, 2012

Little kids may not be ideal for a regular day at Wichita State when students are studying and doing homework. This Saturday, however, children of all ages are invited to attend the Student Activities...

Have you met the hippo on campus?

Have you met the hippo on campus?

Staff Reporter September 20, 2012

When people think of Wichita State’s mascot, WuShock is the first image that comes to mind. There is also a friendly hippopotamus that has been around for quite some time. He goes by the name of Huxley...

WSU Symphony

WSU Symphony opens concert season tonight

Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2012

As highly regarded as Michael Powell is as a professional musician, getting to play alongside students is still a worthwhile experience for him. “It’s a real delight,” Powell, a 1973 Wichita State...

Interview Do’s and Don’ts

Compiled September 19, 2012

Getting ready for an interview can be hard. Here are a series of helpful do's and don'ts that should help you ace your next job interview. DO'S Research the company and the position you’re applying...

Suzy Finn, a cooperative education adviser for engineering, helps a student look over his resume.

Opportunities through Co-op stress involvement

Staff Reporter September 19, 2012

While high school is about participating in extra-curricular activities to get into the right college and land the best scholarships, college takes a different approach. “When you’re in college, you’re...

Path to career starts in Ablah Library

Staff Reporter September 19, 2012

It is easy for a student to walk into Ablah Library, sit down at the first computer they see open, study and leave without ever stepping foot on the remaining 157,923 square feet the library has filled...

Alumna lands post-college job via Twitter

Staff Reporter September 19, 2012

Taking an extra step can lead you farther and farther down the path to the right job. But sometimes students don’t know what that extra step might be. However, Kate Simon knew exactly what she was doing...

Don’t break the bank to dress well

Staff Reporter September 19, 2012

If you are a girl in college, a five-dollar difference between shirts can mean a lot. If you are looking to use your every buck to its fullest, here are the stores you want to shop at: TJ Maxx, Burlington...

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