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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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China trip opens eyes of Barton group students

Staff reporter September 10, 2012

The Barton International Group at Wichita State recently took a trip to China, where it spent a week studying the Chinese market. According to juniors Blake Krier and Matt Slagle, who have served as BIG’s...

Leadership retreat to oil the works for WSU’s future

Staff Reporter September 5, 2012

There can be no more complaining, excuses or plans to overthrow the president for not listening to students and staff after today.  Wichita State President John Bardo is inviting everyone who wants to...

Breakfast attracts many to Fairmount

Staff Reporter September 5, 2012

The smell of bacon and eggs wafted through the cafeteria of Fairmount Towers a little later, or earlier depending on how you look at it, than normal last Thursday night. Students from all over campus flocked...

Back to Business Bash kicks off a new year for Barton students

Staff Reporter September 5, 2012

The Wichita State Barton School of Business hosts its Back to Business Bash today. The event is held to introduce new business students to the dean of the business school, Douglas Hensler. Students can...

Freshmen Rekisha Pootoon and Tsunkit Man both read abou the history of the Olympic Oak Tree located in the southwest entrance of the Koch Arena whose roots come from the 1936 Berlin Olympic mother tree. More history can be found in the Special Collections exhibit in the basement of Ablah Library.

Campus tree has ties to Berlin Olympics

Staff Reporter Rachel Cooper September 5, 2012

Some may have taken note that an oak tree has been moved from the Rhatigan Student Center at Wichita State, due to the renovation, to the southwest corner of Charles Koch Arena. This tree is more than...

SGA leaders remind Senate of its responsibilities

Staff Reporter September 5, 2012

Student Government Association President Luis Carbajal and Vice President Olivia Sullivan didn’t mince words while dressing down SGA members. “This is just not working out right. If you guys don’t...

“Aloha!” event helps international student woes

Staff Reporter September 5, 2012

The beginning of the school year holds challenges and sacrifices for international students at Wichita State. Ali Raza misses his dog, Wilmore Brown wants Jamaican food and Adeline Tan won’t see her...

RSC open house helps students find their way

Staff Reporter August 30, 2012

First-year student Nathan Templon knew the Rhatigan Student Center was open for business. He didn’t know it was open up to the third floor. He found out Thursday during the RSC-U-Now open house. “I’d...

Robert returns: Statue stolen from campus in 1987 finds way back to campus

Staff Reporter August 30, 2012

It’s more than a who done it, it’s why did they do it and how did law enforcement find out about it more than a quarter century after the fact. The 1950 bronze bust of American poet Robert Frost by...

OMA Ice Cream Kickoff promotes unity

Staff Reporter August 30, 2012

Transfer student Veronica Luke came to Wichita State not only to get an education but also to get involved on campus. She looked for opportunities to do so by attending the Multicultural Greek Council’s...

Greek mythology: Sorority fact or fiction

Greek mythology: Sorority fact or fiction

Staff Reporter August 30, 2012

Q: What do you think is the connection between sororities and parties?    NON-GREEK: I only know what I see on TV, which can’t be that accurate. Hannah Potter, junior GREEK: I think of mixers. A lot...

Greek mythology: Fraternity fact or fiction

Staff Reporter August 30, 2012

Q: How much do you think it costs to be in a fraternity?   NON-GREEK: Maybe in the 2,000’s or 3,000’s. Timmy Tran, freshman GREEK: It differs for different fraternities. Average I think about $100...

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