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Redshirt senior guard Harlond Beverly throws down a dunk in the first half against Saint Louis. The Shockers beat the Billikens in Kansas City, 88-63.

WSU men’s basketball rides second half run to blow out Billikens in Kansas City

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 23, 2024

Wichita State fans have a tradition of standing and clapping rhythmically until the opposing team scores its first basket from the field in a half. The Shocker faithful taking up the east side of the...

Members of the Wichita State Women's Volleyball team embrace after winning their second consecutive set in their Friday, Nov. 22. The Shockers beat the University of Tulsa in a 3-0 sweep.

Volleyball handles Tulsa in three sets, advances to AAC Tournament semifinals

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor November 22, 2024

After losses against the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at San Antonio to end its regular season, Wichita State volleyball got back on track in the American Athletic Conference Tournament...

Photos of deceased transgender individuals on a table at the Trans Day of Remembrance vigil. Each photo listed the individuals age and cause of death.

‘We celebrate those who fought’: Candlelight vigil held for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor November 21, 2024

In the United States, more than half of all transgender and non-binary youth have seriously considered killing themselves. More than a quarter have attempted suicide.  Wichita State’s student group...

(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Sixth-year runner gets second wind at Wichita State

Evan Tong, Videographer November 20, 2024

A master’s degree was not in the cards for graduate student Adam Rzentkowski when he earned a scholarship to run for Central Michigan University. “When I first started college, I just wanted to...

Aaron Mitchell, senior vice president for finance, administration, and operations, introduces himself to the WSU Staff Senate. Mitchell was previously the associate vice president for financial services at Montana State University.

Aaron Mitchell resigns as vice president for administration, finance and operations

Allison Campbell and Ainsley Smyth November 20, 2024

Wichita State University has confirmed that Aaron Mitchell, the senior vice president for administration, finance and operations, has resigned from his role after less than two months at the university. The...

Sophomore guard Salese Blow dribbles the ball on offense against Oklahoma on Nov. 19. Wichita State lost the game against the ranked opponent, 79-49.

Women’s basketball shows fight but ultimately gets blown out by #9 Oklahoma

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 19, 2024

The University of Oklahoma’s head women’s basketball coach, Jennie Baranczyk, frequently yelled, “This is not JV,” at the referees during the team’s game against Wichita State on Tuesday...

Attendees of Afro Karibbean Night cheer and record videos as students strut down the center of Beggs Ballroom during the event's fashion show. More than a dozen models showcased traditional African and Caribbean wear, as well as designs by Afro-centric designer Kapinga Victoria Tshianyi.

African Caribbean group unites nearly 100 regions in the United States’ center

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2024

When Lucy Mungarevaani, an aerospace engineering sophomore from Zimbabwe, began studying at Wichita State University, she said she struggled to understand who she was and where she belonged in the context...

The Wichita State pickleball courts on Sept. 12, 2023. The courts were demolished to make room for a new indoor practice facility for softball.

University moving forward with new pickleball courts, construction expected to start soon

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 19, 2024

Wichita State will have pickleball courts again, as soon as this fall. After the Student Government Association voted against allocating $137,000 for new pickleball courts last week, staff from Student...

Junior forward Corey Washington shoots a go-ahead 3-pointer against Monmouth in the second half. Washington's shot would prove to be the game-winner on Nov. 18.

Corey Washington’s late scores send men’s basketball past Monmouth

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2024

For the second consecutive game, heroics from junior forward Corey Washington were essential to giving Wichita State men’s basketball a win. Tied at 59 with Monmouth University with less than...

Students from the WSU dance program prepare to begin the "Inside the Dream Machine" performance at the Ulrich Museum on Nov. 15. The performance was choreographed by Program Director Mina Estrada in collaboration with the dancers.

‘One foot inside a dream’: Dance performance rides the edge of fantasy and reality

Mya Scott, Reporter November 18, 2024

As a middle schooler, Mina Estrada found a new passion through her time as a gymnast. Estrada fell in love, not with the balance beams and springboards, but with the choreography of the floor routines....

Kian Williams, a student in Local and Community History, shows Wichita on a map, explaining its history.

‘It’s really about looking around’: Wichita State history class sparks community discussion

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 18, 2024

History professor Jay Price said researching local history presents a unique challenge, as information can be hard to find. But, it can also be uniquely fulfilling. It gives people a connection to their...

Emergency vehicles parked on 17th St.near Wichita State's campus. A fire truck, ambulance and police were on the scene for an accident on Nov. 18

WSU police respond to accident on 17th street, possible injured pedestrian

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor November 18, 2024

An accident just off campus on 17th Street appeared to involve one vehicle and one pedestrian, according to responding Wichita State Police officers. Police, fire and paramedics responded to the incident...

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