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New student lounge focuses on needs of veterans, military personnel

Staff Reporter Kassidee Lank October 23, 2013

After scrapping the outdated furniture and carpet that previously adorned the Lindquist Hall lounge, the Office for Faculty Development and Student Success is in what Sarah Sell called a “frenzy of activity”...

History professor brings attention to Paraguayan cultural scene

Staff Reporter October 23, 2013

Globalization is all the buzz, but technology can only maintain so much sense of connection. A true feeling of worldly connectedness can come from understanding a culture and its people.This sense of connection...

Ten buildings left without heat through Friday

Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2013

Those on the west side of campus might feel an extra chill this week.Central heating and cooling systems are closed for eight buildings on the west side of campus until at least Friday.The physical plant...

A large number of students came to eat green eggs and ham with their colleagues and President Bardo.

Shocktoberfest spirit lives on in green eggs and ham

Staff Reporter October 23, 2013

Shocktoberfest’s “ObSeussed with Shocktoberfest” kept with its theme during a breakfast for students with Wichita State president John Bardo.Yesterday was “Green Eggs and Ham with Bardo,” the...

Sociology research to discuss culture, education

Staff Reporter October 23, 2013

Sitting in the RSC, WSU student Michelle Dehaven defines sociology.“Sociology is the study of society,” Dehaven said. “Anything that you see as a whole, even just observing the people you see in...

Muhammet Ceylon of the Turkish Learning Club deliberates with the rest of the group members during the meeting which are held Monday afternoons in Lindquist Building.

Turkish language club expands cultural understanding

Staff Reporter Cesar Ortega October 23, 2013

Wichita State has a diverse student population with many cultures represented. It’s possible to meet people from all over the world here, and for international students, there are many opportunities...

Novelist to present work

Staff Reporter Danielle Prewitt October 23, 2013

Award-winning writer Kevin Brockmeier is set to present his work at the Ulrich Museum of Art Friday Oct. 25.The Writing Now, Reading Now series put on by the English department, showcases prominent writers...

Sunflower Sitdown: Director hopes to share her passion for theater with students

Staff Reporter October 23, 2013

Marie Allyn King’s journey in the world of theatre began in Miami Beach, Fla., where she developed a passion for the art of performance as a young girl.“I was probably 11 or 12-years-old when I saw...

Shocktoberfest tradition continues on campus

Staff Reporter October 21, 2013

“Oh, the places you’ll go” with this year’s Shocktoberfest theme, “ObSeussed with Shocktoberfest.”Every year, the event at Wichita State takes on a new motif. This year’s theme focuses on...

Dozens dash from the starting line to kick off this year's Pumpkin Run.

Community finds fall fun on campus at 18th Annual Pumpkin Run

Staff Reporter October 21, 2013

Wichita State student Christine Porter and her mother Susie have the same 5K pace.They are both training for a half-marathon.And at this year’s 18th Annual Pumpkin Run at WSU, they wore matching costumes.Dressed...

Shunning campus hunger, one meal at a time

Staff Reporter October 21, 2013

To eat, or not to eat — that is the question some students face regularly.Deborah Ballard-Reisch, Ph.D., Kansas Health Foundation distinguished chair in strategic communication and professor in the Elliott...

Master plan revealed for campus

Staff Reporter October 21, 2013

Last Wednesday, anyone interested in seeing for the first time what Wichita State may look like in 20 to 30 years had the chance.The master plan committee and Sasaki Associates, an architectural planning...

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