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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Supporters calling for Gaza ceasefire return to Student Senate, resolution in progress

Supporters calling for Gaza ceasefire return to Student Senate, resolution in progress

Courtney Brown, News Editor March 30, 2024

At least 25 people came to the Student Senate on Wednesday to again emphasize why the Student Government Association should pass a resolution supporting a ceasefire in Gaza. Following the previous...

Susan Sterrett, a senator from philosophy, shares concerns on Wichita States relationships with Anthology, Blackboards parent company, and Microsoft during a Faculty Senate meeting on March 25.

Faculty Senate senator raises concerns about Blackboard, artificial intelligence

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor March 30, 2024

In a postponed presentation, Susan Sterrett, a Faculty Senate senator from philosophy, spoke with concern about the university’s relationships with Anthology, Blackboard’s parent company, and Microsoft...

Neal Allen, social sciences senator, asks a question during a Faculty Senate meeting on March 25.

Procedural infighting erupts during Faculty Senate meeting

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor March 30, 2024

Things got heated in the Faculty Senate as senators in the back galley and front seating area argued about procedure during a discussion about department chair policy. Some senators sitting in the back...

Luke Luttrell, Justin Neel and David Hopkins sit and discuss finances for their restaurant Social Tap on a Wednesday afternoon. The alumni all attended Wichita State.

‘A place for everybody’: Former Wichita State students seek to create innovative restaurant space in Social Tap Drinkery

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2024

The logo of Social Tap Drinkery, a tap house with locations on the Wichita State Innovation Campus and North Greenwich, depicts two people sitting across from each other with drink glasses between them.  The...

Latasha Kelly speaks on imposter syndrome while visiting Wichita State University. Kelly showed a video of Michelle Obama, who said that she has often asked herself whether she was good enough to be first lady.

Professor and Wichita State facilitator leads workshop on overcoming self-doubt

Loren Amelunke, Reporter March 28, 2024

Founder and CEO of Millennial Black Professor Latasha Kelly admitted that she sometimes doubts herself in certain professional environments.  Kelly led a workshop on imposter syndrome hosted by Wichita...

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GraceMed CEO announces resignation amidst academic fraud allegations

Allison Campbell, News Editor March 28, 2024

Venus Lee, the CEO of GraceMed Health Clinic, resigned last week following an investigation that disputed the legitimacy of her academic credentials.  Lee, who had been with the company for 14 years,...

Student body presidential and vice presidential candidates on March 25 for the second student government presidential debate. Kylee Hower is running for president with Matthew Phan, who could not attend due to a car accident, as vice president. Aiden Powell is also running for president with Diana Grajeda as vice president.

Student government presidential candidates announce plans for increased student engagement

Loren Amelunke, Reporter March 27, 2024

The tickets for student body president and vice president discussed increasing diversity within student government and improving outreach at the second presidential debate. Each ticket reaffirmed its...

Corbin Education Center in January 2023 (File photo).

Corbin Education Center shut down indefinitely

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor March 25, 2024

Editor’s note: This story has been updated from a previous version. The Corbin Education Center is closed until further notice after a water pipe burst and flooded the basement, the university announced...

Aubany Russell poses for a photo. (Photo courtesy of Russell)

Black Student Union President is prioritizing ‘community and unity’

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter March 25, 2024

Aubany Russell, a junior mechanical engineering major, said she’s “arguably, too involved.” Russell is president of the Black Student Union (BSU), is in a sorority, interns at the National...

Norah ODonnell listens as an audience member asks her a question. ODonnell, the CBS Evening News Anchor, participated in a Q&A session for students in the Rhatigan Student Center on March 21.

News anchor Norah O’Donnell details ‘career of a lifetime’ to students

Courtney Brown, News Editor March 24, 2024

Norah O’Donnell has been working since she was 10. After holding positions at a television program in South Korea, a law firm and a Chinese restaurant, she decided to become a journalist after an...

Speaker of the Senate Kylee Hower talks with Aiden Powell, student organizations director, after the first presidential debate on March 20. Hower is running for student body president with Matthew Phan, engineering senator, for vice president. Powell is running for president with Diana Grajeda, current leadership and engagement Director, as vice president.

Student body presidential candidates define platforms, qualifications at first debate

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor March 24, 2024

The first presidential debate for student body president and vice president gave students a chance to see the candidates’ opinions and their plans for office. The debate, held in the Rhatigan...

Food display at Cargill Cafe inside Woolsey Hall. Earlier this semester, WSU dining services introduced an exchange program for residents in The Suites and The Flats where students can choose three items for breakfast and three items for lunch from Cargill Cafe.

‘A great opportunity’: Cargill Cafe meal exchange program offers dining hall alternative

Avery Gathright, Reporter March 21, 2024

For students living in Shocker Hall, getting meals tends to be a quick trip to the dining hall connected to the building. For students in The Flats and The Suites, though, getting meals requires a much...

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