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A crowd of 340 attends the 10th annual Puple Mile event. The event is a memorial walk for domestic violence victims.

The Purple Mile walk memorializes those lost to domestic violence for 10th year

Kass Lewis, News editor October 6, 2025

340 people walked along a path of purple shoes on Saturday morning in remembrance of those lost to domestic violence. Wichita State hosted the 10th annual Purple Mile on Saturday joined by its largest...

Guests pick their hue of fabric strip at the Scrollathon event, hosted by the Ulrich Museum of Art. Scrollathon is a nationwide project that aims to tell the stories of the participants.

Ulrich Museum participates in art project to ‘unify America’

Fatima Touffaha, Reporter October 6, 2025

Participants at the Ulrich Museum of Art got a chance to contribute to a nationwide artwork meant to celebrate America. Brothers and collaborators, Steven and William Ladd, brought their artistic community...

Wichita State junior Jaret Valencia (2) flies to the hoop during men's basketball's scrimmage at Shocker Madness on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Koch Arena. Valencia drained a 3-pointer at the buzzer to help the "White" team win, 15-14.

Takeaways from Wichita State basketball teams at Shocker Madness

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor October 4, 2025

Shocker Madness, Wichita State’s annual basketball kickoff event, was held Saturday evening and gave fans a sneak peek at the men’s and women’s teams for the upcoming seasons. The night featured...

(File photo) The SGA Senate during the 67th session.

SGA announces write-in winners for student senate midterm elections

Kami Steinle, Reporter October 4, 2025

The Student Government Association has announced the results for write-in candidates for its midterm elections.  After the initial results of the election were announced on Wednesday, 19 seats were...

Wichita State's Office of Admissions is housed in the Marcus Welcome Center. KBOR approved on Wednesday the university's request to expand and renovate the building.

Parking lots 21W and 21N closed for Shocktoberfest parade

Caileane Thurston, Reporter October 3, 2025

Parking lots 21W and 21N near the Marcus Welcome Center will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 4 for the Shocktoberfest parade. All vehicles must be removed from these lots before the closure and find different...

Senior Jose Miguel Ramirez putts for birdie on the first hole at Sand Creek Station on Oct. 6, 2024, in Newton, Kansas. Ramirez won the 2023 NJCAA Division I Men's Golf National Championship while at Indian Hills Community College in both the individual and team tournaments. (File photo)

Men’s golfer Jose Miguel Ramirez has been a ‘game changer’

Evan Long, Reporter October 3, 2025

With carefully manicured greens and fairways, nicely dressed players and the emphasis on proper etiquette, the golf course wouldn’t seem like the ideal place for a “dawg,” someone who’s gritty...

Family and friends sit in silence remembering the lives lost near at the Memorial '70 service on Oct. 2, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. The service honored the Wichita State football team that crashed near Silver Plume, Colorado in 1970 on the way to a game.

Friends, family and colleagues honor lost lives at Memorial ‘70 service

Evan Tong, Multimedia Reporter October 3, 2025

Friends, family and colleagues gathered for the annual remembrance at the Memorial ‘70 service Thursday morning. Held every year, the service honors the victims of the Oct. 2, 1970, plane crash....

Senators Cynthia Pizzini and Adriana Owens raise their hands at a Student Senate meeting on March 12.

SGA sees over 1,200% voter participation increase in second midterm elections

Kami Steinle, Reporter October 2, 2025

Results of the midterm elections for the Student Government Association were announced on Wednesday evening, excluding write-in candidates. Of the 27 seats that were up for election, 8 were filled.  This...

Sophomore Riley Martin waves at the sea of people lined up on the sides of the street. The Shocktoberfest parade was held on Oct. 5 during Family Weekend.

OPINION: The ultimate fall bucket list for students

Fatima Touffaha, Reporter September 30, 2025

Student life can often get the better of us; it becomes easy to get caught up in school and other life responsibilities. Going into October, it is important to remember to appreciate the changing seasons....

Wichita State history professor Jay Price speaks to attendees about the school's history. The walking tour is apart of Price's classroom, providing an opportunity for grad students to apply their learning.

Pizza, civil rights, sports and more: history professor and students give guided walking tour of East campus

Jonas Lord, Reporter September 29, 2025

Last week, local history buffs gathered on the east side of campus for the semi-annual WSU Walking Tour. Headed by history professor Jay Price and his students, this tour, which started at Braeburn...

Student Body President Jia Wen Wang presents SB-68-113. The act discusses a proposed legal services program for students to access.

SGA Senate approves attorney for student use – here’s why.

Kass Lewis, News editor September 29, 2025

The Student Senate voted on Wednesday to approve a search for an attorney that students can utilize for free. The Legal Services Program has a maximum of $200,000 set as a salary for the attorney.  Student...

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