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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Adonis Morgan holds up their newly-created pet rock created at the Geology Club's "Pet Rocks for Stressed Shocks" event. Morgan said the pet rock was a fish with a curly mustache.

PHOTOS: Rock-solid stress relief

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2024

Wichita State Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever smiles for a photo. Lefever is set to retire from her role after nearly 20 years at the university at the end of 2024.

Provost Shirley Lefever is putting ‘one foot in front of the other’ in preparation for retirement

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2024

When Provost Shirley Lefever feels overwhelmed or stressed, she does what most Wichita State students do — she asks her mother for advice. Lefever said her mother, a widow who raised seven children,...

Neff Hall on Nov. 22. Neff Hall is slated to be demolished in Wichita State's 10 year plan.

‘Change is scary’: Anthropology department plans for future without Neff Hall

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor December 5, 2024

Neff Hall, the current home of Wichita State’s anthropology department, is home to some of the oldest and most valuable relics on campus. From Asmat tribal art to animal bones, the building has served...

The John Bardo Center on May 4, 2023.

‘Competitive landscape’: Wichita State breaks top 10 for engineering research and development nationwide

Mya Scott, Reporter December 5, 2024

Wichita State has worked on improving its research center and Innovation Campus for several years, and as of late last month, the campus’s hard work has paid off. The university was ranked eighth...

Bekah Selby-Leach, director of Wichita State's Center for Economic Development and Business Research. (Photo courtesy of Wichita State University)

New director outlines goals for Wichita State’s economic development and business research center

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor December 3, 2024

When Bekah Selby-Leach began her career teaching economics at Emporia State University in 2017, she said she quickly fell into the economic development world.  Much of her involvement began with...

Snowball the piebald squirrel holds an acorn in his mouth outside of Hubbard Hall. Piebaldism occurs when there is a lack of pigment in certain areas of fur, resulting in white or lighter colors.

Biology student and professor discover rare squirrel on campus

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter November 29, 2024

A unique male piebald fox squirrel has made a surprising appearance perched in the oak trees on campus near the northeast corner of Morrison Hall and near Jabara Hall. Biology graduate student Jessica...

Khushboo Singh looks at items in the Shocker Support Locker. Over winter break, the locker is closed so food will be provided to students on campus through student housing.

Looking for a Thanksgiving meal? Student Government and student housing team up to provide food over break

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 26, 2024

Thanksgiving break is almost here, and winter break is just around the corner. For many, these breaks also mean traveling home, seeing family and enjoying food. But for some of Wichita State’s students,...

Wichita State University President Richard Muma. Photo courtesy of Wichita State University.

Wichita State president appointed to coalition serving urban universities

Sophia Best, Reporter November 23, 2024

Wichita State's President Richard Muma has been to the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU) board of directors. The USU is a network of more than 40 urban public research institutions within...

The Research Hub, located in Ablah Library provides resources and support for undergraduate students interested in research.

Undergraduate research hub presents collaboration opportunities for student and faculty research

Mya Scott, Reporter November 22, 2024

For years, a dedicated team of faculty has worked on creating a program that will help bridge the gap between faculty and undergraduate students. They aimed to enlighten students on the joys of research...

Faculty mingle at the open house for the new Faculty Advancement, Retention and Excellence office. The office was created to focus on helping Wichita State Faculty advance professionally.

New office aims to address faculty needs and professional development

Sophia Best, Reporter November 21, 2024

Wichita State recently opened a new office dedicated to helping faculty advance professionally: the Office for Faculty Advancement, Retention and Excellence (FARE).  The office will be directed by...

The third floor of Shocker Success Center on July 26. It locates some of the student services on campus including the Office of Online and Adult Learning.

‘We hope to build a community’: New group offers support to students who are parents

Sophia Best, Reporter November 21, 2024

The Office of Online and Adult Learning has recently launched the Students Who Are Parents (SWAP) group. SWAP is currently an online-exclusive group hosted on Blackboard for any student who is a parent...

Photos of deceased transgender individuals on a table at the Trans Day of Remembrance vigil. Each photo listed the individuals age and cause of death.

‘We celebrate those who fought’: Candlelight vigil held for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor November 21, 2024

In the United States, more than half of all transgender and non-binary youth have seriously considered killing themselves. More than a quarter have attempted suicide.  Wichita State’s student group...

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