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Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Government Relations Zach Gearhart delivers an update on the Kansas Legislatures' most recent decisions on Jan. 17. Gearhart shared that Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's proposed budget plan for the 2026 fiscal year  includes $52 million in funding for higher education institutions like Wichita State.

Gov. Laura Kelly recommends more funding for Kansas universities

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor January 22, 2025

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s budget plan for the 2026 fiscal year, announced last week, adds around $52 million in funding for higher education. If approved, this would include an increase of $14.4 million...

Sophomore Theodora Chantava gets ready to serve for a match against the University of Tulsa. Chantava's singles match was left unfinished on April 8, 2024.

‘That little bit of extra work’: WSU women’s tennis team looks to serve opponents in upcoming spring season

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2025

Going into his 15th season as head coach of Wichita State’s women’s tennis team, Colin Foster said the team is “farther along than we normally are at this point of the preseason.” Foster said...

Wichita State University moved all classes to remote format on the first day of the semester due to "bitterly cold temperatures," according to a WSU Strategic Communications email  sent Monday night. (File photo)

Semester starts with remote classes due to weather

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor January 21, 2025

Wichita State University moved all classes to remote format on the first day of the semester due to extreme cold, according to a WSU Strategic Communications email sent Monday night. But, the campus will...

Senior center Quincy Ballard reaches to gain possession of the ball in the first half. Ballard scored 11 points and 10 rebounds in the Jan. 18 game against East Carolina University.

Buzzer-beater sinks Wichita State in thriller against East Carolina

Ananda Smith, Reporter January 18, 2025

With seven seconds left in the game, Wichita State’s men’s basketball’s senior center Quincy Ballard threw home a slam to tie its game against East Carolina University (ECU). Then, the Pirates'...

Taylor Jameson shouts to her teammates as she runs down the court in the third quarter of the Jan. 15 game against Tulane University. Jameson made one rebound and three assists in the game.

Shockers blasted by North Texas, losing streak expands to four games

Mack Smith, Reporter January 18, 2025

Wichita State women’s basketball was bested in its game with the University of North Texas (UNT) on Saturday afternoon.  The Shockers lost on the road, 80-58. The Mean Green's record improved to...

Jayla Murray pushes through the Tulane defense on Jan. 15. Murray scored 17 points and three rebounds during the game.

Women’s basketball just one step behind Tulane in loss

Evan Tong, Reporter January 15, 2025

Wichita State women’s basketball continued its lackluster start in conference play against Tulane University on Wednesday night in Charles Koch Arena. After two double-digit losses against American...

Corey Washington and Matej Bošnjak attempt to block a Charlotte layup on Jan. 14. Wichita State won, 68-59, on Tuesday night.

Men’s basketball delivers first conference win, snaps three-game losing streak

Ananda Smith, Reporter January 14, 2025

After a three-game losing streak to begin American Athletic Conference (AAC) play, Wichita State men’s basketball delivered a much-needed win in Charles Koch Arena on Tuesday night. The Shockers...

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International students and faculty weigh what Trump could mean for their future in the U.S.

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor January 14, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming second term in office has garnered mixed responses from members of the Wichita State community, though, one feeling is clear across the board.  “There's...

Fifth-year guard AJ McGinnis and sophomore guard Joy Ighovodja talk after the Dec. 29 game against Friends. McGinnis and Ighovodja combined for 12 points.

Men’s basketball suffers third straight conference loss, drops to AAC basement

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 11, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball came into Saturday afternoon’s game against the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) looking to win their first conference game and avoid allowing 91 points on defense...

The Wichita State women's basketball team takes a moment with each other before their game against South Florida on Jan. 8. Wichita State eventually lost to the Bulls.

Women’s basketball falls to Roadrunners after slow start, second-quarter slump

Ananda Smith, Reporter January 11, 2025

For the second straight game against a top-ranked conference opponent, a slow start cost Wichita State women’s basketball a win on Saturday afternoon, 69-51, against the University of Texas at San Antonio...

Head Coach Paul Mills talks to the Wichita State assistant coaches during the second half on Oct. 27. Mills is in his second season with Wichita State.

Men’s basketball switches to two-a-day practices amidst conference slump

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 9, 2025

For the first time since Paul Mills became the head coach of Wichita State men’s basketball, the team has moved to two-a-day practices. The reasoning was pretty simple after an 0-2 start to American...

Students use computers in Ablah Library. (File photo)

Wichita State School of Computing renews recognition for top cybersecurity program

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor January 9, 2025

Wichita State’s cybersecurity program in its School of Computing has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity by the National Security Agency since 2019. The designation...

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