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FAFSA application for 2025-2026 now open

Baylor Henry, Reporter November 20, 2024

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for students and families to fill out. The application contains updates meant to streamline the process, including a shortened form,...

Aaron Mitchell, senior vice president for finance, administration, and operations, introduces himself to the WSU Staff Senate. Mitchell was previously the associate vice president for financial services at Montana State University.

Aaron Mitchell resigns as vice president for administration, finance and operations

Allison Campbell and Ainsley Smyth November 20, 2024

Wichita State University has confirmed that Aaron Mitchell, the senior vice president for administration, finance and operations, has resigned from his role after less than two months at the university. The...

The Wichita State pickleball courts on Sept. 12, 2023. The courts were demolished to make room for a new indoor practice facility for softball.

University moving forward with new pickleball courts, construction expected to start soon

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 19, 2024

Wichita State will have pickleball courts again, as soon as this fall. After the Student Government Association voted against allocating $137,000 for new pickleball courts last week, staff from Student...

Kian Williams, a student in Local and Community History, shows Wichita on a map, explaining its history.

‘It’s really about looking around’: Wichita State history class sparks community discussion

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 18, 2024

History professor Jay Price said researching local history presents a unique challenge, as information can be hard to find. But, it can also be uniquely fulfilling. It gives people a connection to their...

Emergency vehicles parked on 17th St.near Wichita State's campus. A fire truck, ambulance and police were on the scene for an accident on Nov. 18

WSU police respond to accident on 17th street, possible injured pedestrian

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 18, 2024

An accident just off campus on 17th Street appeared to involve one vehicle and one pedestrian, according to responding Wichita State Police officers. Police, fire and paramedics responded to the incident...

A student sits at the back of the room listening to Chinmay Kulkarni's thesis presentation. His thesis work focused on the need to intertwine renewable energy for more reliable power systems.

Graduate students put their theses to the test — in three minutes or less

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Producer November 18, 2024

Doctoral and master’s students at Wichita State went head to head in an academic competition to present their research in three minutes to a general audience.  Participants had to craft their speeches...

Student Body Vice President Matthew Phan reports to the Student Senate. Phan updates the senate of what the Legislative

SGA creates form for student concerns

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 15, 2024

Students can now reach out directly to Wichita State’s Student Government through a form on its Instagram.  Submissions can be made anonymously, or students can leave their names and contact information...

Wichita State reported 192 academic integrity violations in 2023-2024, almost 200 less than the previous year.

Students say they understand WSU’s academic integrity policy, but hundreds of violations still occur.

Shelby DuVall, Reporter November 14, 2024

Most students who passed by the Student Conduct table during Academic Integrity Week said they are aware of the “basics” of academic integrity policies, but large numbers of violations are still reported...

Harish Kumar, a local business owner, introduces himself to students attending the ADI panel Nov. 12.

‘Being a person of color in the workforce’: ADI hosts career panel aimed at inclusion

Avery Gathright, Reporter November 14, 2024

Entering the workforce can present many challenges for students, which can be unique for each person.  A panel of local professionals talked about their experiences as people of color in the workplace...

Sen. Josh Mallard asks the Student Senate to support his committee's bill, the Advisor Feedback Act on Nov. 13

Concerns about academic advising prompt response from Student Government

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 14, 2024

After a student senator brought up concerns about students being underserved by Wichita State’s academic advising, the Student Senate passed a bill asking the university to look into the concerns. Sen....

File photo of a police car parked in front of McKinley Hall at WSU.

Wichita State confirms man arrested for rape is graduate assistant

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

Wichita State University has confirmed that an individual arrested earlier this week for rape is an enrolled student and a graduate assistant at the university. Sedgwick County law enforcement arrested...

Shocker Hall, one of Wichita State's two residence options for new students. Shocker Hall also houses the university's dining hall.

Campus housing rates to go unchanged, meal plans to increase

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 13, 2024

Wichita State students living in on-campus housing in 2025-2026 can expect to pay the same rates as this year, but students will see a meal plan price increase.  Housing rates  Katie Austin, the...

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