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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Humans vs. Zombies: The battle continues

Staff Reporter September 23, 2013

At Wichita State, round six of the three-day game of tag, Humans vs. Zombies, began this morning.An original zombie’s mission is to turn every human into a zombie by Wednesday night.“It has to be a...

Center for Entrepreneurship receives biggest corporate gift in its history

Kassidee Lank, staff reporter September 20, 2013

Meritrust Credit Union has pledged $225,000 to the Wichita State Center for Entrepreneurship to fund some of the center's main outreach programs over the next three years. This donation is the largest...

Longboarding trend rolls onto campus

Staff Reporter Sarah Carlson September 19, 2013

Clearly the latest trendy mode of transportation, longboards suit the needs of students, especially on a campus like Wichita State’s.The popularity of longboarding seems to have sprung up over night;...

Phi Delta Theta raises money for ALS research

Staff Reporter Joseph Backhus September 19, 2013

While many may not have to cope with the effects of ALS, Phi Delta Theta supports those who do. They are inviting the community to help them in their fight by attending the Dullea Charity Classic.The philanthropic...

‘Lantern Invasion’ to celebrate Moon Festival

Staff Reporter September 19, 2013

Students might see some extra lighting on the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Vietnamese Students Association (VSA) is hosting a celebration called Lantern Invasion...

Wichita State President John Bardo speaks to the audience about the universities strategic plan Tuesday Sept., 17. The plan is a long-term strategy to retain students already attending the university and recruit new ones.

Bardo’s master plan seeks to increase part-time enrollment

Staff Reporter September 18, 2013

Wichita State President John Bardo revealed the next phase of the university’s strategic plan Tuesday afternoon at Charles Koch Arena. The goal of the plan is to make the university one of the elite...

Wichita State junior Khun Min moves a wheelbarrel of mulch Saturday for the WSU Serves Moore campaign. Fifty students from WSU helped the citizens of Moore, Okla. with the rebuilding process after a tornado struck the town on May 20.

WSU Serves Moore ‘earth-shattering’ for student volunteers

Staff Reporter September 16, 2013

A group of Wichita State students spent their Saturday doing something they would hope to never do again.They tried to piece together personal belongings from the house that was once a home to a family...

Ceremony to recognize faculty, staff longevity

Staff Reporter Sarah Carlson September 16, 2013

Some of Wichita State’s employees have worked for the university for decades. Faculty and staff who have served for 10, 15, 20 and 25 years will be recognized at a special ceremony on campus on Friday.“There’s...

‘Help for Haiti’ to give new perspectives

Staff Reporter September 16, 2013

This fall, some Wichita State students will be comparing their health care system to one in a developing country.The College of Health Professions recently partnered with a network of medical professionals...

Science and nature knit together in ‘The Beautiful Math of Coral’

Staff Reporter September 16, 2013

Most people would fail to find a common thread in art, mathematics, marine biology and physics. Margaret Wertheim and her twin sister, Christine Wertheim, can.On Friday, Margaret Wertheim gave a presentation...

News Briefs – Sept. 16

September 16, 2013

Ulrich receives grant for Miro mural projectThe Ulrich Museum of Art will be recognized at a workshop in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday as a recipient of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library...

SGA to allow summer funding

Staff Reporter September 16, 2013

Summer Senate can now pass funding from unallocated student fees thanks to an amendment passed Wednesday.The Wichita State Student Government Association unanimously passed these amendments with few questions,...

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