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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Food, food and more food

Staff Reporter November 8, 2012

Huxley the Hippo might remember past Wichita State students eating at spaghetti dinner’s hosted by fraternity Phi Delta Theta in years past, especially since Phi Delta Theta’s event is being hosted...

Feeling Blue identifies with real people and events

Staff Reporter November 7, 2012

For stage director Sandy Cabrera, the play by Milta Ortiz, “Feeling Blue,” has personal meaning, reminding her of the stories her parents told her of the El Salvador Civil War in 1980.  “My mother...

Voting for the first time

Staff Reporter November 7, 2012

Rachel Dejmal is not a professor or even a graduate teaching assistant at Wichita State. Even so, she said she would like to lecture to some students – those who don’t vote. “If you don’t vote,...

Clock ticks as the race to the White House comes to a close

Staff Reporter November 7, 2012

Amidst the thousands upon thousands of Americans who were in front of a television somewhere in the United States awaiting the results of the 2012 presidential elections were members of Wichita State’s...

Problems at the polls

Staff Reporter November 7, 2012

In a close election season like this one has been, the last thing voters want are problems when trying to vote. Unfortunately for some Wichita State students, that’s exactly what they encountered. ...

RSC Open House to be held today

Staff Reporter November 7, 2012

It might look like a post-election celebration today in the Rhatigan Student Center. It’s not. It’s an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. coinciding with the Grand Opening of Pizza Hut Express. “This...

Staying modern: WSU Libraries help students stay on the cutting edge

Staff Reporter November 7, 2012

University libraries face the same challenge as any other institute of learning: how to adapt and evolve in an increasingly technology-heavy world.  The librarians and staff at Wichita State’s libraries...

Community members tackle WSU’s future at town hall meeting

Staff Reporter November 7, 2012

Monday night, the Wichita State University Strategic Planning Steering Committee invited local community members to participate in a town hall style meeting, “WSU: Your Hometown University,” at the...

Obama Moves Forward

Web Editor November 7, 2012

I n a hotly contested election with numerous ups and downs, the final Electoral College vote has come in showing that President Barack Obama has won re-election. It was an incredible election with more...

Gamma phi beta host a grilled cheese event to raise money for Heartspring Pediatric Services.

Springing into your heart with a grilled cheese

Staff Reporter November 5, 2012

Every semester Wichita State fraternities and sororities host fundraising events to raise money for their philanthropies, whether they are a local cause or international organization.  This weekend was...

Organization Outreach chair swaps roles with SGA’s PR director

Staff Reporter November 5, 2012

Last week’s Student Government Association Senate meeting on Halloween brought many tricks and treats. Changes in the office staff raised some eyebrows. SGA now has a new director of public relations...

Student organizations join in the Heskett Center last Saturday to participate in a 24 hour dance marathon and other activities.

Dance Marathon brings in money, support

Staff Report November 5, 2012

Twelve-year-old Elizabeth was the one that sat down during Saturday’s 12-hour Wichita State Dance Marathon for the Children’s Miracle Network.   This year’s motto, “we stand for the kids that...

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