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Attendees at the Maternity and Child Health Equity Conference discussed various issues that impact mothers and childrens well-being.

Health conference aims to find solutions through connections

Genesis Merriett, Reporter August 28, 2023

The theme for the Maternity and Child Health Equity Conference on Friday was “Connect, Create, and Collaborate: Generating Proven Solutions for our State.” Psychology professor Rhonda Lewis did just...

Keeping up with the crime log — Aug. 27

Keeping up with the crime log — Aug. 27

Jennifer Anima, Reporter August 27, 2023

Professor receives “suspicious envelope” from former trespassing student On Aug. 16, the Wichita State Police Department was called to Heskett Center for a “suspicious envelope.”  The letter...

This weeks brief news - Aug. 27

This week’s brief news – Aug. 27

Jennifer Anima, Reporter August 27, 2023

Nearby road changes from one-way to two-way A road south of Wilkins Stadium has changed into two-way traffic. This road is connected to lot 13 and 15 and was previously a one-way traffic.  Best-selling...

Wichita police officers sectioned off the area  at the 3900 East 17th Street N apartment complex. Officers interviewed each tennant at the complex where the victim resided on the first floor.

Wichita woman found dead after domestic violence incident at apartment complex near Wichita State

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor August 26, 2023

A 19-year-old woman was found dead in the trunk of her boyfriend’s vehicle in front of his north Wichita apartment near Wichita State. The Wichita Police Department (WPD) has arrested 22-year-old...

Anna Porcaro, executive director of Online and Adult Learning, talks with colleagues at her farewell party on Aug. 22. Porcaro joined WSU in 2010 as an instructional designer before moving to her current role.

‘Wonderful next chapter in my life’: Executive director of Online and Adult Learning celebrated for time at WSU

Allison Campbell, News Editor August 26, 2023

While Anna Porcaro was never an adult or online learner, she’s always had a passion for providing the best possible resources and educational tools for adult and online students. It’s a calling that...

Student Body President Iris Okere speaks to the Student Senate on Aug. 23.

Agency presidents could receive financial compensation

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor August 26, 2023

Student Government Association recently introduced a bill that would provide financial compensation to agency presidents. The Agency President Compensation Act, authored by Chairperson Aaron Haynes...

Students play basketball in the Heskett Center pool on Aug. 23 at the Beach Party, hosted by Campus Recreation.

PHOTOS: Beach Party

Madeline Bell, Photographer August 26, 2023

The Shocker Racing Formula SAE team speams to the Student Senate on Aug. 23 in hopes of recieving additional funding for their team. The team built cars for competitions.

‘Heartbreaking’: Several student organizations at risk due to lack of funding

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor August 25, 2023

After receiving large funding cuts, several student organizations went to the Student Government Association to request additional funding. Right before the Student Senate meeting on Wednesday, the...

Graduate students Shivaam Pawar and Bharath Reddy play a Mario Bro. game at the gaming club stall at RecFest on Aug. 22.

RecFest showcases typical and unique athletic options on campus

Lydia Steeby, Reporter August 24, 2023

Wichita State has student groups to suit a variety of individuals, whether they are dedicated gamers, lifelong baseball players or bright and early rowers.  Among many back-to-school events, RecFest...

Wichita State University campus view from the third floor balcony of the Rhatigan Student Center on May 2.

Wichita State experiences network outage on first day of fall semester

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor August 21, 2023

Students, faculty and staff were met with a special surprise for the first day of classes: no Wi-Fi. Wichita State experienced a brief network outage on Monday morning. While the outage occurred, any...

Then soon-to-be Faculty Senate President Jolynn Dowling speaks at Faculty Senate in April 2023.

Faculty Senate president wants ‘multiple voices at the table to make the best decisions’

Allison Campbell, News Editor August 20, 2023

Born and raised in a farming family in rural southwest Kansas, Jolynn Dowling is no stranger to hard work. Whether she was moving pipes with her father or looking after her siblings during the summer,...

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