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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Ron Baker smiles after scoring back-to-back three-pointers in a second half rally against Loyola. 

Beach: Baker shining for Knicks

Nick Beach, Reporter January 18, 2017

Ron Baker, former All-American guard for Wichita State, is taking on a significant role for the New York Knicks. Knicks' coach Jeff Hornacek has found the value in Baker, who recently earned the full...

Junior forward Darral Willis, Jr (21) high fives fans prior to the game against Drake Wednesday night at Charles Koch Arena. (Jan. 4, 2017)

Could Wichita State run the table in conference play? An answer could come this week.

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2017

It’s never too early to start thinking about March. When Northern Iowa’s Wes Washpun washed Wichita State out of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament last March, the NCAA Tournament’s selection...

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How to ‘Unfriend’ fake news

Matthew Kelly, Reporter December 21, 2016

As 2016 comes to a close, it’s time to reevaluate the way we consume news in the United States. It has been a trying year for objective journalism to say the least, and in many cases, stories have crossed...

Fans raise their hands in the air as a Wichita State player takes a free throw shot Tuesday night in Charles Koch Arena.

Cohen: Athletics has the right to sell student tickets

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor December 21, 2016

Men’s basketball is a hot commodity at Wichita State. But in early November, Koch Arena ended a streak of having more than 40-straight sellouts in a regular-season game against D-II opponent Southern...

Pflugradt: Billy Willson challenged college. Heres what we can learn from his viral social media antics.

Pflugradt: Billy Willson challenged college. Here’s what we can learn from his viral social media antics.

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2016

I can’t hold back. I’m joining the conversation. This week, Billy Willson, a student at Kansas State University, decidedly pushed the question concerning the value of a college education with a...

Pflugradt: Wichita States winning recipe left buried in the snow

Pflugradt: Wichita State’s winning recipe left buried in the snow

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2016

The last time Wichita State came to Intrust Bank Arena, nothing could hide the smile of a resurgent Fred VanVleet who walked his way downtown gleaming swagger. He and Gregg Marshall smiled as though the...

Beach: Moana fun animated film for all ages

Beach: ‘Moana’ fun animated film for all ages

Nick Beach, Reporter December 12, 2016

isney has released yet another box office winner — “Moana” is one of the year’s most genuinely fun films, for any age group. “Moana” highlights the adventures of the title girl and her...

Freshman Landry Shamet (11) helps up junior Darrall Willis jr. in the second half of Wednesday’s game against Tulsa.

Beach: Lineup changes benefit veterans as much as newcomers

Nick Beach, Reporter December 6, 2016

Four missed free throws landed junior Zach Brown a seat on the bench in Wichita State’s matchup with then-ranked No. 24 Michigan State after only a few minutes. Brown’s four off-the-mark foul line...

Junior Daishon Smith (2) goes for an easy lay-up in the first half against Long Beach State Sunday night at Charles Koch Arena.

Pflugradt: Daishon Smith is Wichita State’s only true point

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2016

Even as insider to Gregg Marshall’s program, Wichita State junior Zach Brown falls in line with the rest of the Shocker faithful wondering who will take charge for the Shockers are in a tight spot. “Let’s...

Beach: ‘Billy Lynn’ risky but rewarding

Beach: ‘Billy Lynn’ risky but rewarding

Nick Beach, Reporter December 1, 2016

  “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” is an indie film worth a watch. Ang Lee, best known for “The Life of Pi”, directs this indie film and his risky moves pay off. “Billy Lynn”...

Linnabary: Starboy paints The Weeknd as just another ball of gas

Linnabary: ‘Starboy’ paints The Weeknd as just another ball of gas

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor November 30, 2016

Back when his debut “House of Balloons” released, The Weeknd was an enigma. Little was known about Abel Tesfaye or his team of producers. Shrouded in mystery, his songs about endless lines of cocaine,...

Linnabary: Thank Tribe for their service – they’ve got it this year

Linnabary: Thank Tribe for their service – they’ve got it this year

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor November 28, 2016

Most rappers can’t stay in touch for five years. Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Jarobi White – collectively known as A Tribe Called Quest – have reemerged after nearly two decades...

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