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Gun control: legislators should let locals decide

Editorial March 6, 2013

The Kansas Legislature has been arguing over whether or not those with concealed carry permits should be allowed to carry their weapons onto campuses and public buildings for the past several weeks. This...

An alien’s perspective: Absurd America

Column March 6, 2013

“So what do you think of the U.S.?” This bomb has been dropped on me several times. Given that I have experienced quite a bit of cultural shock, there is a wide spectrum of memories around which I...

An alien’s perspective: snow days

Column February 25, 2013

We never had a snow day in school in India, nor did we get a day off because of the rain, or because of a hailstorm. We had to settle on staring out the window and counting how far off March 31 was. The...

Don’t trash your work – keep it

Column February 25, 2013

A disturbing thought came across my mind last week. No, it had nothing to do with the prospects of having 14 inches of snow on the ground and how much of a pain it’s going to be getting to campus and...

Pope’s resignation uniquely affects the German people

Column February 20, 2013

I was astounded when I heard that Pope Benedict XVI decided to resign. His retirement surprised not only the secular world, but also the clergy. Nobody expected it. The popular German statement “We are...

President Obama addresses higher education at State of the Union

President Obama addresses higher education at State of the Union

Column February 20, 2013

Sitting down for an hour Tuesday night to watch President Barack Obama make seemingly empty promises and talk smack on Republicans may be too much to ask from a busy college student. So for those of you...

An Alien’s Perspective: Rant about the Imperial system

Column February 18, 2013

Before I came out here, I was told never to convert the prices to Indian Rupees when I was shopping, or I would starve myself to death. Why that would be the case can be hard to perceive at times. But...

iEngage lunch program to help students give the university feedback

By Veronica Hill February 18, 2013

If you’re reading this, I bet you’ve got an opinion about something on this campus.  Instead of tweeting about what you don’t like, why don’t you tell someone who can do something about it? Christine...

A call to action for SGA: less debate and more results

By Grant Rains February 13, 2013

As a student at Wichita State I take pride in our campus. I enjoy being a part of a unique student body that incorporates a blended culture comprised of various outside elements. I have seen various student...

Valentine’s Day: An annoying holiday college can make bearable

The Kidd February 11, 2013

Ever since I was a little child, Valentine’s Day has been my least favorite holiday to celebrate. In elementary school, it was more because I was forced to give sweets and those annoying little Valentine’s...

Love today is much different than the days of the Greeks

Mack Man Zachary Longhofer February 11, 2013

What has love become? I recently saw part of a documentary about methamphetamines. Meth interacts with the brain in a way that exponentially increases dopamine, and thus pleasure.  Unfortunately, as with...

Avoid public lewdness by getting a room

The Daredevil February 11, 2013

Imagine the end of a perfect date of dinner and dancing. The feeling between both is of mutual love for one another, engaging acts of affection like hugging, kissing and petting. This is a typical set...

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