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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Power of the message: Wichita State professor and student share insight into how campaign messages are crafted

Nabaa Alamood, Reporter
October 19, 2024
Ford Carr and Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau, candidates for the Kansas Legislature. (Photo illustration)

Live on or near campus? Meet the candidates who represent you in the Kansas Legislature.

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor
October 17, 2024
(Courtesy of Madison Lackey)

Why a Wichita State student chooses to work local polls

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor
October 16, 2024
Christopher Montford, an aerospace engineering major, watches candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz during the vice presidential debate watch party on Oct. 1.

‘Refreshing’: Wichita State students react to respectful vice presidential debate

Jacob Unruh and Ainsley Smyth
October 2, 2024
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Chatbots, deep fakes and democracy: Panel examines AI’s role in modern elections

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Producer
September 28, 2024
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
Hailey Garcia and Sonnia Evbota-Momodu register to vote at the National Voter Registration Day fair, hosted by Shockers Vote! Coalition. Gracia is a transfer student at Wichita State, majoring in social work, and Evbota-Momodu is majoring in psychology and marketing.

The Shockers Vote! Coalition wants you to put them out of work — by voting

Sophia Best, Reporter
September 18, 2024
Caleb Nunn, a Wichita State student, talks to a Harris supporter who disagreed with his vocal support of former President Donald Trump during his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. "Trump is destroying (Harris)," Nunn said. "I love him. It's good that people are being engaged. Maybe I am being a little too loud, but I think Trump is right at the end of the day."

Cheering, jeering and ‘nuh-uhs’: WSU students react to Harris-Trump presidential debate

Jacob Unruh and Lily Bann
September 11, 2024
The Marcus Welcome Center served as a polling location on Nov. 8, 2022. Students and locals came to vote in the building from sunrise to sundown.

Kansas Primary sees low voter turnout, Trump and Biden win their parties

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2024
Nicholas Heald, a WSU alum, speaks to a student outside of the Rhatigan Student Center on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Heald expressed anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments to students and passers-by.

Anti-abortion preacher returns to Wichita State, attracts police attention

Courtney Brown, News Editor
February 22, 2024
Lily Wu at the mayoral forum hosted at Wichita State on Oct. 18 (File photo).

Lily Wu, incoming Wichita City Council members sworn into office

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
January 9, 2024
Andruw Hoopes and Congressman Ron Estes pose for a photo. Courtesy of Andruw Hoopes

‘Pivotal role’: Former Washington DC interns speak about their experiences

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
November 8, 2023
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