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Laverne Cox event is a step in the right direction

Staff Reporter October 27, 2014

Last Wednesday, Student Government Association had a majority vote in favor of a funding bill proposed by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The bill would provide the additional funding needed to...

Best of ESPN’s ’30 for 30′ films

Sports Editor October 23, 2014

ESPN keeps coming out with new “30 for 30” films and documentaries, and if you’ve been missing them, I’m here to give you some of my favorites. Everyone has different tastes, especially in sports,...

‘Fury’ offers mostly successful look at horrors of war

Movie Reviewer October 23, 2014

One of the most dangerous things a man can do to himself is fully buy into societal standards of masculinity. The incessant drive to “be a man” and do “manly” things leads to behavior that’s...

Paulo’s Perfect Playlist: Zella Day’s new EP lacks originality

Album Reviewer October 23, 2014

At age 13, I watched “Woodstock” on DVD with my dad, whose joy whenever Santana’s “Soul Sacrifice” came on defeats any other display of happiness I have ever witnessed. Even though the Colombian...

Out in God’s country, the adventure awaits

Staff Reporter October 22, 2014

“You guys are making my day,” Dave Lovas said as his cattle followed my teammate around.We first met him at the United Methodist Church, which serves as a focal point for Cassoday, Kan. residents....

Letter from the Student Body President: On tolerance and the Laverne Cox event

Student Body President October 22, 2014

This article is dedicated to the topic of tolerance — tolerance of ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender, political ideology, any and all identities that have historically been the...

Appreciate what the university offers

Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2014

Wichita State could be seen as the third wheel when it comes to the big three public universities in Kansas.Traditionally, the university has not been the first choice for high school students. The University...

Praises to the Fab Four

October 20, 2014

“What’s your favorite American band?”“I like the Beatles, but Imagine is the only song I know.”Despite the undoubtedly good intentions of the fellow international student who gave me this unexpected...

Parking fees are inconvenient

Staff Reporter October 20, 2014

I am no longer in favor nor on the fence about the new parking system. The system needs to be adjusted, and that is my stance.When the parking system was first implemented, I maintained an objective view...

Hello from abroad: A few thoughts on British education

Staff Reporter October 20, 2014

I have been settled in England for about three weeks now.My friend Nick and I landed and immediately began our school orientation with around 7,000 freshmen and international students. After six days of...

WSU opportunities provide experience, growth

Staff Reporter October 16, 2014

Wichita State understands that students need real world experience to be competitive once they leave college.In a 2013 survey, the largest number of employed students were not from Kansas State or the...

‘The Judge’ doesn’t give too harsh a sentence

Movie Reviewer October 16, 2014

“Iron Man” came out in 2008, which means it’s been six years since the modern resurgence of Robert Downey, Jr.’s “lovable jerk” routine began.While he’s talented enough to make it mostly...

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