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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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A TRIO student dances on the stage to Michael Jackson at a TRIO dinner on Friday. TRIO is a federally-funded program for unpriveleged youth interested in attending college.

TRIO celebrates world cultures with annual dinner

Staff Reporter June 26, 2013

World Dinner Day combines a celebration of different cultures with a variety of performances with a buffet of food from all around the world.Upward Bound Wichita Prep Group sponsored the event.The dinner...

History professor looks into African American entrepreneurship in the Wichita area

Staff Reporter June 26, 2013

Political and social changes can alter the economies at the national and local arenas.Wichita State Professor Robert Weems, a Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History, is doing his...

Chemistry professor dies after over forty years at Wichita State

Editor-in-Chief June 26, 2013

Erach Talaty, Ph. D, died June 13, 2013. He was a Wichita State chemistry professor for over forty years. Students say they’ll remember him for his warmth and enthusiasm.“He was very vibrant and definitely...

Wichita State caught in lawsuit with The Eagle

Staff Reporter Sarah Carlson June 26, 2013

Wichita State is in the center of a recent lawsuit. Ted Ayres, Wichita State vice president and general counsel said that an unfortunate incident led to the lawsuit.Hunter Health Clinic, a local nonprofit...

RSC opens for renovations

Staff Reporter June 19, 2013

The first thing many students may have said when they found out about the plans to renovate the Rhatigan Student Center was, “But why?” To a lot of students, the RSC was in no dire need for a renovation...

Wichita skaters search for respect and opportunity

Staff Reporter June 19, 2013

Two college-educated, highly driven individuals who also happen to be long-time skaters, are stepping up for the Wichita skating community. Wichita State students Cory Whitlock and Jake Williams have founded...

New faculty athletic director to help athletes

Staff Reporter June 19, 2013

Despite her warm and pleasant demeanor, Julie Scherz is probably not who student athletes want to get a call from.  Scherz is the new faculty athletic representative for Wichita State. Her job is to make...

Wu Crew benefits Wichita State and community

Staff Reporter Sarah Carlson June 19, 2013

Out of the many campus organizations and clubs at Wichita State, it’s safe to say that Wu Crew is one of Ted Ayres’ favorites. It’s something he has been involved in from its beginning. Wu Crew is...

Internationally-renown author made impact at Wichita State

Staff Reporter June 19, 2013

For many Wichita residents, internationally-renown author Khaled Hosseini has made the world a smaller place with his epic tales about a country thousands of miles away.   “It is important to me that...

College of Engineering hosts summer camp for local students

Staff Reporter June 19, 2013

Each year, parents wait for March 1 to register their children for the six to eight summer camps offered by Wichita State University’s College of Engineering. The spots usually fill up within a month....

SGA prepares for upcoming term

Staff Reporter June 12, 2013

Wichita State’s Student Government Association has begun making the transition to a new administration. Members are discussing goals they have for the year and other issues. Darren Beckham won the election...

News Briefs – June 12

June 12, 2013

Blackboard receives facelift over summer Blackboard on the Wichita State Web has been updated with new features to aid both students and teachers. The updates include a calendar where students can view...

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