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OPINION: From ‘Dark Knight’ to ‘Joker,’ here’s a ranking of the Jokers in the DC universe

Jacinda Hall, Reporter June 21, 2024

Just like almost any nerd out there, I love comic books. Superheroes and supervillains have enticed me from a young age.  In my early days of discovering comic books around 10 years old, I’ve loved...

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OPINION: What is Juneteenth and why should you care

Maleah Evans, Reporter June 19, 2024

The Emancipation Proclamation is often seen as the document that freed all enslaved people in the United States, and that was the case for most Americans. The enslaved people in states under Confederate...

A rose Italian cream soda from R Coffeehouse, a family-owned cafe located on 1144 N Bitting Ave, Wichita KS. The coffee shop offers an assortment of drinks, both hot and cold, as well as sandwiches, pies and cakes.

REVIEW: If you’re looking for something cool this summer, visit R Coffeehouse

Genesis Merriett, Reporter June 18, 2024

If you’re looking for a cozy home away from home, R Coffeehouse is the place you want to be.  The family-owned cafe offers a variety of drinks, including coffee, tea, Italian cream sodas and more....

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REVIEW: Kings of Leon is blasting during my summer drives

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter June 11, 2024

Kings of Leon’s ninth studio album, “Can We Please Have Fun?” released on May 10 and indicates a refreshing, new chapter for the band. Produced by Kid Harpoon and released under LoveTap Records...

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REVIEW: Bleachers’ self-titled ‘Bleachers’ mixes melancholy with nostalgic indie pop

Jacinda Hall, Reporter June 4, 2024

You wouldn’t think words like “melancholy” or “indie pop” would be in the same sentence, right? Well, Jack Antonoff, the lead singer of indie rock band, “Bleachers,” proves that statement...

“Danseuse Espagnole” is a sculpture located in the Plaza of Heroines, a brick plaza in the heart of campus honoring local influential women. It is located on the west side of the Ablah Library.

OPINION: Talent is displayed in abstract art as much as realistic art

Tyler Guthrie, Reporter May 29, 2024

Imagine an oil painting of a sunset on a beach, painted with curt precision and elaborate strokes to imitate the real thing. Now, imagine an array of purples and oranges splattered across a canvas. Both...

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OPINION: Marijuana should be legalized in Kansas

Maleah Evans, Reporter May 27, 2024

Kansas is one of four states in which marijuana is fully illegal with a few decriminalization laws in Lawrence and Wichita, and we are surrounded by varying degrees of legality — with Colorado and Missouri...

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REVIEW: ‘An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th’ sheds light on domestic terrorism

Jacinda Hall, Reporter May 23, 2024

April 19 is marked as a tragic day in American history. April 19, 1993, was the Waco Siege. The Branch Davidians, a cult led by David Koresh, killed 80 people after a 51-day standoff between the cult and...

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Guthrie: Goodbye, The Sunflower and all its takeaways

Tyler Guthrie, Reporter May 21, 2024

On the first day of classes in the fall of 2022, I walked all about the Wichita State campus. It was my first day as a Wichita State student and all I knew was that I wanted to try and join a club or student...

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OPINION: Catholic college or not, Harrison Butker was out of line

Jacinda Hall, Reporter May 19, 2024

Some of you have more than likely heard about the awful commencement speech given by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker.  If you haven’t, here’s a brief rundown of what happened and what...

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Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ isn’t her best album, but it’s still filled with bops

Jacob Unruh, Reporter May 12, 2024

When Dua Lipa released her second album, “Future Nostalgia” (still, in my mind, one of the best albums of all time), the music felt made to be blasted in a packed club.  There was only one problem;...

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OPINION: McKnight is a disaster of a building

Makenzie Miller, Columnist May 8, 2024

Wichita State has various buildings, ranging heavily in their architectural style and condition, and one of the egregious examples is McKnight Art Center. As a fine arts student, I have dealt firsthand...

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