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Wichita State freshman McKenzie Jones (24) attacks Memphis' defense on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Koch Arena. Jones made three kills and hit .250.

Wichita State volleyball’s offense dominant against Roadrunners

Jayden Woods, Reporter October 17, 2025

Wichita State volleyball went into San Antonio on a two-game winning streak and faced UTSA, which entered the match on a two-game skid. The Shockers took care of business for a third-straight outing Friday...

Students Azaria Pauls (left) and Adan Parker (middle) listen while Wichita City Council candidate LaWanda DeShazer talks about her campaign priorities. DeShazer and two other Wichita City Council candidates attended the meet and greet hosted by Shockers Vote.

‘Face to face’ with your candidates: Meet and greet encourages dialogue around local elections

Ainsley Smyth, Managing Editor October 16, 2025

Students walking through the Rhatigan Student Center on Wednesday had the opportunity to prepare for voting in the upcoming Nov. 4 election – by speaking directly with many of the candidates for City...

(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Wichita State women’s tennis enters Jacob Eddins era

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor October 15, 2025

Jacob Eddins first became familiar with Wichita State’s women’s tennis program from the sidelines — first as a young coach, then through family ties when his sister-in-law Joelle Kissell was hired...

Traci Brimhall autographs one of her many poetry books. Brimhall was asked by one of the people who attended the poetry talk.

Kansas poet laureate on exploring poetry with a ‘love prodigal’

Chairo Ogbebor, Reporter October 12, 2025

Poet Traci Brimhall reflected on what it means to love in a reading of her poetry, some of which came from her recently published book, “Love Prodigal,” in the Ulrich Museum of Art on Oct. 7. Released...

Wichita State men's basketball junior Will Berg (44) holds on to the ball as a Drake Bulldog tries to snatch it in the paint on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Koch Arena. Berg is currently the tallest player at Wichita State at 7-foot-2.

Learning curves and data points: What Wichita State men’s basketball gained from its charity scrimmage against Drake

Owen Prothro and Evan Long October 11, 2025

For over two-and-a-half hours Saturday afternoon, Wichita State men’s basketball team scrimmaged against an old Missouri Valley Conference rival, Drake. Proceeds from the scrimmage also benefitted...

Gwen and Maurice Duggins accept the Wichita State Young Alumni Award on their daughter, Kiah Duggins', behalf. Kiah was one of the 67 people who lost their lives in the flight 5342 plane collision in January 2025.

Shocker Support Locker renamed after plane collision victim and WSU alumna Kiah Duggins

Kass Lewis, News editor October 10, 2025

Update: Wichita State's Student Senate unanimously approved the name change at its Oct. 15 meeting. A recording of the senate meeting is available here.  The Shocker Support Locker, Wichita State’s...

The Wichita State men's basketball team cheers during the 3-point contest at Shocker Madness on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Koch Arena. Senior Kenyon Giles won the 3-point contest final, 12-11.

Wichita State men’s basketball’s charity scrimmage vs. Drake: What fans can expect

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor October 10, 2025

The outcome of Saturday’s scrimmage between Wichita State and Drake won’t come down to points and rebounds — the real impact will be felt off the court. Proceeds from the scrimmage will benefit...

From left, Brett Anderson, Maggie Ballard and Margaret Shabazz take part in a Wichita City Council District 6 candidate forum on Wednesday at the Evergreen Library. The event was hosted by the Wichita Journalism Collaborative. / The Wichita Eagle

How to help people who are homeless? What some Wichita City Council candidates say

Kylie Cameron, Local government reporter October 9, 2025

This story was initially published on October 8, 2025, by The Wichita Eagle. Homelessness and affordable housing were at the center of conversation during a forum for Wichita City Council District 6...

Head coach Paul Mills writes on a white board during a time out in the second half. Wichita State beat Emporia State during the exhibition game, 99-53, on Oct. 27, 2024. (File photo)

Wichita State men’s, women’s basketball preseason conference rankings released

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor October 9, 2025

Coaches from around the American Conference voted on their preseason picks for the upcoming basketball season, which was announced Thursday. Wichita State women’s basketball was selected to finish...

Student gather at the Belonging Bash on Aug. 15. The event took place from 4-6 p.m.

Wichita State enrollment up, expected international enrollment decline ‘not as much as we were thinking’ Muma says

Kass Lewis, News editor October 7, 2025

Fall 2025 enrollment was higher than Wichita State administration expected. The reasons for the unexpected rise were due to international student enrollment not being as low as university administrators...

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