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GRAND THEFT AUTO

Staff Reporter February 19, 2014

10 TIPS TO PREVENT CAR THEFT1. Don’t leave your         car unlocked.2. Never leave your car       running, especially while    unattended or unlocked.3. Don’t leave a spare    key...

Baker dominates at Evansville

February 16, 2014

The Wichita State Shockers moved their impressive streak to 27-0 Sunday afternoon after beating the Evansville Purple Aces. In Ron Baker’s MVP performance, he scored 26 points, added 5 steals and hauled...

Get a DVR, attend this homecoming

Courtney Holmes February 16, 2014

I get it. Some days, there is nothing more I would like to do than go home after class, jump into my “forever lazy” pajamas and watch MTV’s Teen Mom 2 after a long day. If you’re a pop culture/reality...

An Alien’s Perspective: Breaking ethnic barriers

February 16, 2014

Wichita State sees a great influx of international students, and for those of you who arrived in the U.S. and joined WSU this spring, you’re probably still in your honeymoon phase. Either that, or you...

Two potential matches get to know each other during the “Soulmate in a minute” speed dating event inside the RSC Friday evening. The event was held by the International Student Union and the two winning matches received a free dinner.

Speed dating not a bad pace

February 16, 2014

I never speed dated before Wichita State’s International Student Union (ISU) gave me the opportunity Friday on Valentine’s Day.I arrived at the Rhatigan Student Center with some preconceived ideas...

Worst date spots for your romantic Valentine’s Day

Staff Reporter February 13, 2014

Where you take your date can say a lot about your intentions for the evening. If you don’t want to send the wrong message to your lovely counterpart, choose a location that will make the night go smoothly.Make...

Freedom of religion no excuse for discrimination

Managing Editor February 13, 2014

Freedom of religion can allow people to be exempt from vaccinations, break school dress codes or even avoid military service in the case of a draft. Soon, you may be able to add “discriminate against...

Snow reason not to exercise

Meredith Osborne, Columnist February 13, 2014

Cold is an understatement when describing the recent weather.This frigid winter has turned me into a layering master, usually wearing a few sweatshirts under my coat. I’ve also started drinking hot tea...

Oh joy, it’s time for that dreaded holiday

February 12, 2014

Valentine’s Day — the day of the year I hate more than any other — is upon us.One might say I’m the Ebenezer Scrooge of this chocolate, jewelry and roses day. My dislike of the day is equivalent,...

Snow days are no reason to complain

Column by TJ Rigg February 9, 2014

Anytime there’s impending bad winter weather, it seems all the crazies come out on social media to share their opinions about whether or not schools should be closed.Some of these people are concerned...

Snowden doesn’t belong with Peace Prize nominees

Column by Kathleen Martin February 9, 2014

In the “hero or traitor” debate surrounding National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden, Sweden and Iceland’s Pirate Party representatives are siding with “hero.” After receiving nominations...

An Alien’s Perspective: Preparing for Spring Break

Column by Tarun Bali February 9, 2014

“What are you doing here?” the guy behind the front desk at Wheatshocker Apartments asked me on a mid-March morning two years ago.“Um… the last time I checked, I lived here,” I responded, puzzled.“It’s...

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