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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The business of entertaining doesn't mean legitimate, nor does it necessarily mean fair. Entertainment means showmanship, and in the sports world, this is everything. For ages, NFL fans have engaged...

Being active is something that is important in life, for both physical and mental health.  Despite the importance of staying physically active, I am not a sporty individual. I find it very hard to...

School may be starting again, but that does not mean summer is at an end. For Shockers old and new, a new school year can be a stressful time, and food options might be close to nothing.  Dining options...

With campus life back in full swing, many of us are frantically jotting down lists of things to be done for the upcoming school year on any surface within reach. Whether it's in the margins of a class...

Dear Shockers, Welcome back to another exciting year of college! As you step onto campus, I want to extend a warm welcome and share some thoughts to inspire and encourage you. College is a time...