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Shockers vote coalition hosted the national voter registration day in the north patio of Rhatigan Student Center on Sept. 17.  Food and games were provided to encourage students to register.

Here’s where and how to vote for upcoming elections

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2024

The Nov. 5 general election is approaching. Below is information that voters registered in the Wichita area need to know for the upcoming election. Visit this link to find your specific voting location...

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Chatbots, deep fakes and democracy: Panel examines AI’s role in modern elections

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Producer September 28, 2024

The 2024 election is happening at a moment of rapid development in the field of artificial intelligence. A panel of Wichita State professors addressed some of the ways AI can be dangerous during an election...

Mayor Lily Wu answers student questions during a live Q&A hosted by Shockers Vote Coalition on Sept. 25 at the Rhatigan Student Center. Wu discussed the importance of voting, city policies, and future initiatives for Wichita.

Wichita mayor answers student questions on her eight months in office, local politics

Baylor Henry, Reporter September 27, 2024

In spite of a low turnout, students questioned Wichita Mayor Lily Wu about her time as Wichita mayor and her goals for the duration of her term.  The Shockers Vote! Coalition hosted Lily Wu on Wednesday...

Senators attend an SGA meeting on Sept. 25. Senators include representatives from all academic colleges and several other student populations.

SGA will hold midterm elections to fill empty Senate seats, increase student representation

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor September 27, 2024

Students from several academic colleges and other student population groups will be able to vote for Student Senators to represent them next week. Student Government Association (SGA) is holding midterm...

The Kansas Board of Regents meets in the Beggs Ballroom in the RSC. The board oversees public colleges and universities in Kansas.

Application fees waived at Kansas universities during Apply Free Days

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor September 26, 2024

Kansas’ Board of Regents will be hosting its Apply Free Days from Oct. 7-9 this year. Wichita State among other universities will be participating. During Apply Free Days, residents can apply for...

Aaron Mitchell, the new senior vice president for administration, finance and operations, smiles for a photo in his office in Morrison Hall. Mitchell previously served as associate vice president for financial services at Montana State University.

Aaron Mitchell wants you to know that he’s ‘a regular person’ – even if he’s ‘probably in a tie’

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2024

Whether he’s attending a Wichita State men’s basketball game or standing in line at Chick-fil-A, Aaron Mitchell says he’s happy to be greeted by staff, faculty and students, even if he doesn’t...

The second floor ofShocker Success Center looking over the Plaza of Heroines on July 26. The second floor houses the Shocker Learning Center, which includes several tutoring services.

Shocker Learning Center to temporarily close early

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor September 26, 2024

The Shocker Learning Center will close early at 4 p.m. on Sept. 26 for an event. The SLC is located on the second floor of the Shocker Success Center. The SLC houses supplemental instruction, the Math...

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) located in the Shocker Success Center. OSAT is offering a new software, Kurzweil 3000, which is intended to make classes more accessible.

A new accessibility software is available for students, faculty and staff

Sophia Best, Reporter September 25, 2024

Wichita State has implemented a new accessibility software at the beginning of the fall 2024 semester, which can be accessed using WSU credentials. The Office of Student Accommodations & Testing...

Grass being watered by a sprinkler across from Woolsey Hall. Due to the drought, campus is limited to how often it can water its outdoor areas.

How is Wichita State University responding to a historic city-wide drought?

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor September 24, 2024

Wichita has experienced drought-like conditions for more than two years. Soon, the city will be in its second month of enforcing restrictions due to severe conditions.  For Wichita State University,...

Students appear at the Student Government Association appropriations on Aug, 28. Most student organizations that visited the meeting said the recommended funding for their organization was insufficient.

‘Smaller organizations are going to be hit the most’: What funding changes mean for student orgs

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor September 23, 2024

Some student organizations on campus worry they may lose members or have to charge joiner fees, following the Student Government Association’s allocation process which assigns organization funding.  Two...

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The office houses Shocker Finacial Wellness, which holds events for students and offers finacial advice.

Shocker Financial Wellness Team offers tuition raffle to students who attend workshops

Sophia Best, Reporter September 22, 2024

Students who attend three of the Shocker Financial Wellness workshops will be entered in a scholarship raffle, with the chance to win a semester’s tuition. These workshops aim to help students learn...

Breanna Fahs, Women and Gender Studies professor at Arizona State University. Fahs spoke at a "Words by Women" lecture at Wichita State. 
Photo courtesy of Breanna Fahs.

Professor dismantles ties between power and body hair on women

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor September 22, 2024

In society, hair can be tied to power dynamics. It can also be tied to cleanliness, beauty, attractiveness, and status.  Breanne Fahs, a professor of women and gender studies at Arizona State University...

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