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OPINION: National DEI cuts might mean saying goodbye to Greek Life as we know it

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2025

On Feb. 18, President Donald Trump called for schools and universities across the United States to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or risk losing federal money if they do not comply...

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OPINION: Rap music is more than mindless violence and drug pushing

Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor March 7, 2025

Rap and hip-hop music are in the spotlight once again, especially after the Grammy Awards and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX half-time performance which was riddled with cultural and historical references...

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OPINION: ADHD is real despite misconceptions

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor March 6, 2025

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is often misunderstood despite being one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting an estimated 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults. Yet, the stigmas...

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OPINION: Trump’s war on the press should alarm every American

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor February 28, 2025

The free press is — once again — under attack in the United States, and every American should be paying attention. President Donald Trump has barred the Associated Press (AP) from White House press...

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OPINION: WSU should rethink demolishing the Heskett Center

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor February 23, 2025

While Wichita State’s Heskett Center could use a few upgrades to better serve the athletic students around campus, tearing it down completely disregards its value and function for students. WSU’s...

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OPINION: Wichita State’s decision to stay open disregards safety of students and employees

Makenzie Miller and Piper Pinnetti February 20, 2025

Wichita, like much of America recently, has been victim to terrible winter weather. Personally, I blame groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, who seems to absolutely love giving us six more weeks of winter every...

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OPINION: Step into spring with Zumba

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor February 18, 2025

The perfect fitness routine combines fun, energy and good music. Zumba meets each of these requirements. Zumba blends dance moves with aerobic exercises, creating a full-body workout that feels like...

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OPINION: Pitcher this: Softball is better than baseball

Makenzie Miller, Reporter February 16, 2025

My dad played baseball in college and shaped a portion of my childhood surrounded by baseball.I have been to my own share of games. But, I also grew up playing softball with my little sister, and my father...

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OPINION: University of Kansas Law’s Gender Marker & Name Change Clinic delivers in uncertain times

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor February 15, 2025

Change and unrest have been a common pattern as of late, and for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals in Kansas, uncertainty has become an unfortunate reality.  In the face of these challenges,...

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EDITORIAL: Flight 5342 reminds Wichita of a familiar grief — and even more familiar resilience

Staff Editorial February 8, 2025

After American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter as it reached Washington, D.C., the city of Wichita took a collective breath and waited to hear who was...

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OPINION: Trump’s reaction to the plane crash was a shameful politicization of tragedy

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor February 7, 2025

In times of crisis, a leader’s response defines their character. The tragic midair collision between Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter should have been met with gravity and unity. Instead,...

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For Kiah Duggins

Clarence Carvel, Wichita State alum February 6, 2025

I.   we stand on the shoulders of many divine beings who walked among us  spoke our language laughed their particular laugh with peculiar joy who offered us gifts not even...

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