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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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OPINION: Making a student organization at Wichita State is harder than most think

Grayson Weathers, Reporter September 26, 2024

Student organizations are an essential part of the college experience. It’s a way for students to meet others with similar interests. But what happens when there is not a group for what you enjoy? ​​Simple,...

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OPINION: Wichita State’s $188,000 investment in ‘The College Tour’ is a misstep

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor September 20, 2024

Wichita State University recently devoted $188,000 to be featured on “The College Tour,” a Amazon Prime TV series showcasing universities across the country.  While this might sound like a prime...

Letter to the Editor: Be the pipeline for Shockers to help students, increase belonging on campus

Letter to the Editor: Be the pipeline for Shockers to help students, increase belonging on campus

Christopher Leonard, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services September 20, 2024

As students returned to campus this fall semester, the university now has the opportunity to be the pipeline for students seeking applied learning. In doing so, WSU can “grow our own” while supporting...

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OPINION: How student life stands on the sidelines at Wichita State

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor September 19, 2024

Wichita State student life is shockingly spiritless. On any given day, students go to classes, study and work hard to achieve their degrees. Besides this, there aren’t many opportunities for students...

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OPINION: Not to be ‘caddy’, but let’s drive golf out of the budget

Lily Bann, Arts and Culture Editor September 15, 2024

Although it may seem like a stretch to ask the beloved golfers who keep our economy running to give up pursuits, let me offer this: A small city like Wichita has no place hitting a tiny ball at the expense...

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OPINION: WSU textbook prices exploit students, prioritize profit

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter September 12, 2024

For students at Wichita State University, purchasing textbooks through the university’s bookstore feels like a scam. This is because it is. The price markup on course materials is often significant,...

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OPINION: Political group challenges natural-born citizenry

Maleah Evans, Reporter September 11, 2024

The National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA) has invoked the 1857 Dred Scott v. Sandford U.S. Supreme Court case in an argument that Vice President Kamala Harris is ineligible to run for...

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OPINION: Welcome, Wichita, to subscription parking

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter September 8, 2024

The city of Wichita’s decision to eliminate free downtown parking, originally planned to begin in January 2025, is a troubling development for a community already grappling with vacant buildings, struggling...

The Wichita State pickleball courts on Sept. 12, 2023. The courts were demolished to make room for a new indoor practice facility for softball.

OPINION: Wichita State should preserve its current pickleball courts

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter September 7, 2024

As Wichita State University continues to expand its campus, the decision to demolish and relocate the relatively new pickleball courts near the Heskett Center has raised some critical concerns, and I can’t...

Ablah Library on May 4, 2023. (File photo)

OPINION: Students need 24-hour access to Ablah Library

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter September 6, 2024

At Wichita State, the Ablah Library is a cornerstone of academic life, providing essential resources for students navigating the demands of their coursework. While the library offers a small 24-hour...

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OPINION: Fifty years later, Title IX still has a positive impact on sports equality

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter September 5, 2024

Title IX, a landmark federal civil rights law enacted in 1972, has been transformative in ensuring gender equality in educational programs, particularly in sports. Despite ongoing debates, it is...

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REVIEW: Want to go on an autumn hike without all the dirt? Play ‘Firewatch’

Sascha Harvey, Design Director September 4, 2024

You know that feeling when your wife has early onset dementia and you take a job in the woods because you don’t know how to process your emotions? You don’t? “Firewatch” can give you that feeling.  Every...

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