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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Abdelkarim Jibril represents students for Justice for Palestine at the Student Government Association meeting on Aug. 28. The organization requested additional funding for an event it's planning to host with a five time Nobel prize nominee speaker.

SGA delayed allocating student org funding. Here’s why it’s taking longer than expected.

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor August 30, 2024

Student organization representatives crowded into the Student Government Association’s meeting on Wednesday night to argue for their funding. The evening mirrored a similar situation the year prior. Wichita...

A pillar sign of the Shocker Success Center located at the building's south entrance. The Shocker Success Center is a newly renovated building on the main campus of Wichita State.

See what relocated campus services will open next month

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor August 30, 2024

The Shocker Support Locker and Shocker Career Closet will open in their new location in the Shocker Success Center on Sept. 9. In addition to the move, the two services have also merged. The Career...

Alicia Martinez Newell, assistant vice president for student services, speaks to the Faculty Senate on Sept. 25, 2023.

From adversity to adviser: University leader speaks on supporting students through job

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief August 30, 2024

When Alicia Newell was a senior at Maize High School, she overheard her peers enthusiastically discussing their upcoming college visits, scheduled by the school’s advising office. When Newell’s invitation...

Pamela O'Neal, and Cynthia Pizzini sit in a conference room. O'Neal is  the associate director of Online and Adult Learning and Pizzini is an adult learner who mentors her peers.

New program connects adult learners with peers and resources

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor August 28, 2024

Adult learners at Wichita State University are using a new program to help them navigate school.  Adult Learners Community and Connections guides adult learners through a course about wellbeing and...

The Charles Koch Arena parking lot on Jan. 17, 2022. The parking lot is typically filled up on gamedays.

Student senator argues against parking restrictions

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor August 27, 2024

A student senator is trying to reverse Wichita State’s recent restrictions on student parking.  The parking change means that Shocker Hall residents have lost access to six lots including those closest...

Jia Wen Wang's gavel lies on the table as the Student Fees Committee Hearings take place on March 4. Wang serves as the student body treasurer for the Student Government Association.

Student government updates election rules, adds in-person polling location

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor August 27, 2024

Wichita State’s Student Senate temporarily suspended their usual processes at a meeting last week to pass a bill amending election proceedings. It made several updates to the Senate’s bylaws regarding...

A bike rests on the grass after a collision with a car on 17th Street on Aug. 27. The cyclist was taken to the hospital.

Cyclist injured in accident off 17th Street

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief August 27, 2024

A Wichita State student struck a cyclist with his truck shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday morning at the intersection of 17th Street and Mid Campus Drive. The cyclist was taken to the hospital but is expected...

The College of Heath Professions celebrates their 2024 Clash of the Colleges win as they watch fireworks. This is the College of Health Profession's first win since 2017.

‘We had a point to prove’: Health professions college wins Clash of the Colleges

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Editor August 26, 2024

At the 10-year anniversary of Clash of the Colleges, the College of Health Professions secured the champion title, with the College of Engineering winning the spirit award.  The competition...

Student Government Association Sen. Andrew Bobbitt answers a question during the Senate meeting hosted on Aug. 21. Bobbitt authored three different pieces of legislation, one of which was a resolution encouraging the university to reconsider the location of the new pickleball courts.

Student senator proposes changing new pickleball courts location

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor August 25, 2024

After students voiced concerns over the potential removal of trees on campus, a student senator presented a resolution Wednesday night to move the new location of the pickleball courts. The pickleball...

Cecillia Rivas, an exchange student from Paraguay, goes through items at Shocker Support Locker. The Shocker Support Locker will move from its location in Grace Wilkie Hall to the new Shocker Success Center.

Student services moving to new success center after permit delay

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor August 22, 2024

The student resources scheduled to move into the lower level of the new Shocker Success Center have a new moving date after facing numerous delays. The offices will move on Tuesday, Aug. 27.  The Shocker...

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