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Junior forward Corey Washington attempts to block the Kansas City Roos from passing the ball into play. Washington occupied the court for nearly 30 minutes, scoring eight points.

Men’s basketball defeats K-State for first time since 2001, avoids three-game losing streak

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2024

For the first time since 2001, Wichita State men’s basketball defeated Kansas State University (K-State).  The Shockers won, 84-65, on Saturday evening in Charles Koch Arena to end a four-year series...

Head coach Paul Mills and senior guard Bijan Cortes talk after a timeout. The Shockers played the Kansas City Roos on Dec. 17, losing 74-64.

Men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills says Wichita State played ‘entitled basketball’ in Kansas City loss

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor December 20, 2024

Going into Tuesday’s game against the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), Wichita State men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills was pleased with the team’s practice on Monday. He stressed the...

The Syrian flag is held proudly above the crowd during Friday night's tournament. Players and crowdmembers met for the "Celebration & Soccer For Syria Tournament" for a sports and community driven evening.

Student group has eyes set on the future as they navigate Syria’s newly established freedom

Riley Sipes, Reporter December 20, 2024

Zayd Bakdash has spent 15 years dreaming of going home. As a second-generation Syrian immigrant, Bakdash grew up visiting Syria and learning about his culture from relatives. “I was born here,...

Freshman guard KP Parr high-fives a member of the WSU pep band after the Shockers' win on Dec. 2. Parr played 18 minutes in the game.

Women’s basketball blitzes Roadrunners with season-best offensive performance

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor December 18, 2024

Wichita State women’s basketball took care of business against one of the worst teams in college basketball on Wednesday afternoon. The Shockers ran away with the road win, 100-69, against California...

Fifth-year guard Justin Hill drives down the court, attempting to score on Kansas City. The Shockers lost to the Roos, 74-64

‘Not the standard’: Men’s basketball falls to UMKC

Evan Tong, Reporter December 17, 2024

The Wichita State men’s basketball season may have hit rock-bottom on Tuesday night after a thorough home loss against a team ranked 298th in the NET rankings. Wichita State made its return to...

Firefighter Tony Massaglia passes Fire Station 10 Lieutaunt John Hattrup as the men tease each other about their workouts. The two make up a fire crew that has been together for around five years.

Ever noticed fire trucks outside of the campus YMCA? Meet the fire crew from Station 10

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor December 17, 2024

Most mornings, a fire truck can be spotted outside the Steve Clark YMCA on Wichita State’s campus. The reason for the firefighters’ visit? The seemingly obvious — they’re working out. The...

Senior forward Ornella Niankan plays defense against a Western Kentucky player on Dec. 8. Wichita State held the Hilltoppers to 28% shooting from the floor in the win.

Women’s basketball leads wire-to-wire, wins first road non-conference game in Terry Nooner era

Mack Smith, Reporter December 15, 2024

Wichita State women’s basketball got its first road non-conference win of the head coach Terry Nooner era on Sunday afternoon. The Shockers defeated Loyola Marymount University (LMU), 68-56, never...

Senior guard Xavier Bell drives into the lane on Dec. 4. Bell scored six points in the win against Alcorn State.

Men’s basketball gives up second-half lead, 17 3-pointers in loss at DePaul

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 14, 2024

Wichita State men’s basketball gave up the most 3-pointers made in a game thus far this season on Saturday afternoon. DePaul University sank 17 shots from beyond the arc as the Shockers lost, 91-72,...

Cole Tourney, the president of Wichita State's Game Design Club, leads the group's December meeting. The club hopes to give game design students an opportunity to collaborate and create community.

Game design student creates space for the digital arts community right at home

Riley Sipes, Reporter December 11, 2024

For digital media and game design careers, Wichita, Kansas, isn't typically regarded as a mecca for the profession. Even so, there are students at Wichita State working to create a community of game...

Anna Luttrell performs a solo during "Lo, How a Rose/The Rose." Luttrell was one of seven singers to perform a solo during the 61st candlelight concert.

PHOTOS: Annual candlelight concert

Aubri Baker, Photographer December 11, 2024

Kylee Hower, Wichita State's student body president, gives the State of the Student Body address in September. Hower recently signed an executive order creating a task force to look into Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliance at the university.

Student Government will look into ADA compliance and work to increase disability pride

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor December 9, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) announced the formation of a new Americans with Disabilities Association (ADA) task force, led by Undergraduate Student Advocate Annie Wasinger.  According...

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