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WSU Student Delaney Jones asks a number of questions about the Ablah Library's management of its collection. While the event covered a number of topics, collection management was by far discussed the most.

‘We shouldn’t have to be in a dumpster’: WSU faculty and students react to trashed books and primary sources

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2025

Students and faculty at Wichita State are questioning the ethical, historical and professional obligations of Ablah Library after thousands of literary materials were discarded without their consultation...

Chief Justice Lesly Hernandez swears-in Student Body President Jia Wen Wang.

Wichita State inaugurates new Student Government

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 26, 2025

Wichita State has a new student body president and vice president. Jia Wen Wang and Amy Nguyen were sworn into office Thursday morning, along with new senators and justices and returning Chief Justice...

Student Body President Kylee Hower gives her official farewell to SGA. Hower was granted emeritus status by the Student Senate during the final meeting of the 67th Session.

SGA closes 2024-2025 session with focus on association, campus culture

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 25, 2025

Among tearful goodbyes by graduating student leaders, Wichita State’s Student Government Association closed out its 67th session on Wednesday night. The student body president, adviser, chief...

Undergraduate Advocate Annie Wasinger gives her closing remarks at the April 23 meeting, the last of the 67th session.

SGA proposes amendments to Student Bill of Rights

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 25, 2025

Wichita State students have their own Bill of Rights, aimed at protecting students against any potential discrimination by the university or faculty. The Student Senate voted Wednesday night, during its...

An Office of Student Accommodations & Testing golf cart. OSAT has one golf cart and a van it uses for a mobility assistance program that transports students with disabilities across campus.

Mobility assistance program to expand at Wichita State with added golf carts

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor April 24, 2025

More golf carts will soon be roaming Wichita State as the university begins to update a program that aids students with disabilities on campus. The additional golf carts are the first step in expanding...

Eason Bryer, director of Facilities Services at Wichita State, opens his Earth Day presentation. Bryer discussed they ways WSU is trying to be more sustainable.

Wichita State has a goal of becoming more sustainable, but some challenges have slowed improvements

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 24, 2025

Wichita State is working toward several sustainability goals, but setbacks, including recent tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump, put the university short of those goals. In a presentation...

Parking lot 19E on April 9.

Two parking lots to close this week

Sophia Best, Reporter April 23, 2025

Part of Lot 19E on Wichita State’s campus will close from Thursday through Sunday. Lot 5 will be closed on Saturday.   The northern half of Lot 19E, located by Eck Stadium, will close for an event...

Spring graduation 2023. (File photo)

Wichita State commencement is quickly approaching

Megan Bailey, Reporter April 23, 2025

Many students’ time at Wichita State is coming to a close this May. There are a few things graduating seniors should do before the May 16 and 17 graduation ceremonies.  Commencement for graduate...

President Richard Muma addresses the attendees of the James J. Rhatigan Tree Dedication ceremony on Tuesday, April 22. The canaert juniper and a plaque in Rhatigan's memory were unveiled by Rhatigan's wife, Beverly, his daugher, Becky, and his son-in-law, Joe.

New life takes root in tree dedication ceremony for former dean of students

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2025

New life is taking root on Wichita State University’s campus following the death of one of the college’s most influential figures: James “Jim” Rhatigan. The life and legacy of Rhatigan, Wichita...

Wallace Hall on Wichita State's campus. (File photo)

Some campus buildings temporarily without water Monday

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 22, 2025

Some buildings on Wichita State’s campus, Neff Hall, Wallace Hall, Wallace Annex and Ablah Library, have had a “temporary water service interruption,” according to an email sent by WSU Strategic...

A framed picture of Pope Francis sits on display in front of the sanctuary at the St. Paul Catholic Student Center. In his Monday homily, Father Drew Hoffman spoke of the late Pope, who died early Monday morning

Wichita State’s Catholic community celebrates ‘joy of Easter’ in mourning Pope Francis’ death

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 21, 2025

Catholics around the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis, and those at St. Paul Catholic Student Center at Wichita State are no different.  The 88-year-old head of the Church died Monday,...

Assistant professor of 20th century U.S. history Laila Ballout gives a presentation about higher education. Ballout shined light on student visas and the increasing amount of issues international students are facing when applying for them.

WSU history faculty offer perspectives on the current political situation

Kami Steinle, Reporter April 20, 2025

Three Wichita State faculty applied their knowledge of history to examine the current political climate. At a panel event held on campus on Thursday, they discussed academic freedom, the challenges faced...

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