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Harlond Beverly jumps to pass the ball to a teammate in the second half on Sunday afternoon. Beverly had a statline of 11 points, three rebounds, and six assists.

Men’s basketball snatches the hot hand in the AAC with win at FAU

Evan Tong, Reporter February 20, 2025

In a matchup between the two hottest teams in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), Wichita State men’s basketball extended its win streak to five games on Thursday night. The Shockers traveled to...

(Photo courtesy of PJ Couisnard on X)

Pierre Couisnard, son of former Wichita State basketball player, commits to men’s basketball team next season

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2025

Pierre Couisnard, son of the former Wichita State men’s basketball player PJ Couisnard, will continue a family legacy as a Shocker.  Pierre announced his commitment to Wichita State for the 2025-26...

The Shockers celebrate after a 3point shot in the second half on Feb. 12. Wichita State beat the UTSA Roadrunners, 69-64, for its third straight win.

What the advanced metrics say about Wichita State basketball

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor February 20, 2025

With the Wichita State men’s and women’s basketball teams nearing the end of their regular seasons, the teams’ rotations have largely solidified and top-performing players have become more clear. Here’s...

Sophomore guard Salese Blow, junior guard Princess Anderson and forward Jayla Murray wait to be introduced as starters against Rice University. The trio combined for 25 points in the win against the Owls.

Women’s basketball falls apart in third quarter, blown out by Temple

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

In the first half on Wednesday night, Wichita State women’s basketball looked like it had a shot of pulling off a road upset against Temple University. Then, the third quarter happened. Temple scored...

The Flats on May 4, 2023. (File photo)

Returning students limited to The Flats next year

Sophia Best, Reporter February 19, 2025

Returning students wanting to live on campus will be limited to The Flats for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year.  The Suites have previously housed returning students if space allowed, however,...

Coffee in hand, Claire Stewart walks around Wichita State between classes, attempting to familarize herself with the campus on Jan. 22.

WSU campus open Wednesday, Feb. 19

Megan Bailey, Reporter February 18, 2025

Wichita State University will resume normal operations on Wednesday, Feb. 19. In-person classes will be in session at the discretion of instructors.   The university said in its announcement that...

The Kansas State Capitol building. (File photo)

Legislature overturns governor’s veto, enacts law to ban minors from receiving gender-affirming care

Kami Steinle, Reporter February 18, 2025

The Kansas legislature passed The Help Not Harm Act on Feb. 18, overriding a veto by Governor Laura Kelly. The bill will go into effect after its publication in the Kansas Register, which is published...

(Photo courtesy of Willie Schwanke)

Pitchers Jace Miner and Grant Adler return to Wichita State after transferring out for one year

Mack Smith, Reporter February 18, 2025

Jace Miner and Grant Adler left Wichita State’s baseball program after the 2023 season, but after one season away from the ICT, the senior pitchers are back.  Wichita State head coach Brian Green...

Lights hang by a yellow cord in Linquist 601. The room is under construction while being converted into a book technologies lab.

‘What’s happening in Lindquist 601?’

Kass Lewis, Reporter February 18, 2025

On Jan. 29, The Wichita State English department’s Instagram page posted a cryptic photo of a gutted room with the caption “We’ve got something amazing cooking in English 601! What do you think...

Contributing artist Denise DeBusk looks at art for sale during the "Love Wins" auction on Feb. 13. DeBusk is a local artist, who contributed art to the auction.

LOVE Wins: Local artists share art and drinks in silent auction at Ulrich Museum

Mya Scott, Reporter February 18, 2025

The sound of popping champagne corks and laughter filled the Ulrich Museum of Art last week as local Wichita artists gathered to help fundraise for the museum. With the reinstallation of the LOVE...

Kyan Tenpenny, mechanical engineering major, and Damyin Allmond, aerospace engineering major, walk on campus together.

Wichita State moves to remote operations on Feb. 18

Ainsley Smyth and Allison Campbell February 17, 2025

Wichita State University will move to remote operations on Tuesday, Feb. 18 due to inclement weather. According to a university announcement made Monday evening, critical campus operations will continue....

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Ben Stein cancels Wichita State visit

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor February 17, 2025

Ben Stein, an actor, lawyer and writer, has canceled his planned speaking appearance at Wichita State, the university announced Monday morning.  Stein was scheduled to speak on March 11 as part of...

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