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REVIEW: ‘Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling’ is an underwhelming, feel-good album

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist October 3, 2023

Slaughter Beach, Dog is an alternative rock/indie band fused with Christian folk and country flair. “Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling” is their fifth and newest album, released on Sept. 22. After...

Kian Williams is sworn into the role of Speaker of the Senate on April 26. While not in SGA anymore, Williams now serves as the president of the Jewish Student Alliance.

Letter to the Editor: The future of antisemitism

Kian Williams October 3, 2023

In July 2022, Wichita residents woke up to flyers blaming Jews for COVID-19 and equating all Jews to pedophiles. According to the Anti-Defamation League, in 2022, antisemitic assaults increased 26% in...

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OPINION: Be careful with how many GMOs you consume

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor October 2, 2023

Genetically modified organisms are safe to eat, but, like with anything else, they can be bad for you if you consume too many of them. For those that don’t know what GMOs are, genetically modified...

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OPINION: GMOs are part of the solution, not the problem

Jacob Unruh, Reporter September 30, 2023

GMOs are controversial around the world. Twenty-six countries, including most of the European Union, either ban or severely limit the genetic modification of foods. The United States requires food manufacturers...

Education professor Elizabeth Heilman prepares to speak to the Faculty Senate on Sept. 25. Heilman served as an applied studies senator.

Letter to the Editor: How Bing and ChatGPT can undermine intellectual growth, autonomy

Elizabeth Heilman September 28, 2023

This op-ed letter addresses a matter of great concern that has come to my attention recently. With the advent of AI applications like Bing and ChatGPT, I have observed an immediate significant decline...

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OPINION: Recycling plastics has always been inconvenient, in Wichita and elsewhere

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist September 25, 2023

We can all remember back when we were children, where we were taught that recycling plastics is beneficial for a healthier lifestyle and for a greener Earth. However, in recent years in towns and cities...

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OPINION: The argument against Chick-fil-A

Sascha Harvey, Opinion editor September 22, 2023

I don’t care what you do. I don’t care if you eat Chick-fil-A. I don’t care if you shop on Shein. I don’t care if you wear leather. I don’t care if you listen to Kanye. But I think that you should...

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OPINION: Ranking streaming services, most being lackluster at best

Maleah Evans, Reporter September 20, 2023

Streaming services have taken over regular cable in the modern era, and it seems there are more and more popping up every day. Deciding which services to subscribe to can be difficult, here’s a list...

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REVIEW: Mitski’s newest album perfectly captures the ‘Americana’ tragedy

Monique Bever, Reporter September 19, 2023

Did Mitski just make her best album?  On Sept. 15, Mitski released her seventh album, “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.” The album features 11 songs and spans 32 minutes. Her pre-released...

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OPINION: Despite claims, Dining Hall lacks variety of options

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor September 18, 2023

The dining hall is a cheap option for college kids living on campus, but it’s not worth it getting food from there if there isn’t much to choose from.  If you live in Shocker Hall or The Suites,...

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REVIEW: Olivia Rodrigo ‘spills her guts’ with newly released sophomore album

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor September 12, 2023

We all remember Olivia Rodrigo: she was best known for her acting role in “High School Musical: The Musical,” and then her 2021 debut album, “SOUR.” Well, she’s back with her sophomore album,...

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OPINION: Wichita’s bus system requires revitalization

Jacob Unruh, Reporter September 11, 2023

When I moved out to Wichita before my freshman year, I kept my summer job at Dillons, transferring to the store on 21st and Rock. One problem: I didn’t have a car, and despite my pleas, my parents...

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