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Ty Masterson, the president of the Kansas senate, expresses his gratitude for different Kansas agencies being able to come together to make a positive impact on the health care field. "From the leadership teams, to those that worked on the project, to the members of the legislature that helped us push those projects though... that was a tremendous accomplishment," Masterson said. "I love when we can work together."

Kansas Senate President, GoCreate director announces Republican campaign for governor

Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief July 21, 2025

Director of GoCreate, Ty Masterson, announced his 2026 Republican gubernatorial campaign on Sunday. Masterson’s website said he is running to “Take Back Kansas,” pointing to incumbent Democratic...

AfterShocks guard Nike Sibande shoots a 3-pointer against Challenge ALS on July 21. Sibande shot 5-of-6 from outside the arc in the 85-68 win.

Big bench barrage lifts AfterShocks over Challenge ALS in TBT round two

Owen Prothro, Reporter July 21, 2025

The AfterShocks’ bench caught fire in an 85-68 win against Challenge ALS in round two of The Basketball Tournament (TBT). They outscored Challenge ALS’ bench by 50 points (59-9) on Sunday night...

The AfterShocks celebrate at half court after a 74-51 win over No Excuses on July 18. The AfterShocks came into the tournament as the second seed in the Wichita Regional.

AfterShocks breeze past No Excuses in first round of TBT

Owen Prothro, Reporter July 19, 2025

The AfterShocks, Wichita State’s alumni team for The Basketball Tournament (TBT), trailed by just four points throughout the whole game in their 74-51 opening-round blowout win against No Excuses. All...

"The Nature of becoming" is an art piece made by Abhidnya Ghuge with the use of over 14,000 hand printed paper plates. The exhibition open on July 22 at the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Disposable no more: Abhidnya Ghuge’s exhibition opens July 22 at Ulrich Museum

Garima Thapa, Reporter July 18, 2025

Artist Abhidnya Ghuge views herself as a humble vessel of service, using art to foster positivity and connection, mirroring how she transforms the paper plates she works with.  The installation...

Audience members applaud the District One City Council candidates at the end of the forum hosted on July 15. More than 200 people attended the forum, with more watching on a livestream.

District 1 candidates speak with the public at a forum hosted at Wichita State

Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor July 18, 2025

City Council election candidates for District 1 spoke at a forum hosted by the Wichita Journalism Collaborative at the Marcus Welcome Center on Wichita State’s campus on Tuesday in preparation for...

MyWSU login opened on a computer. (File photo)

WSU issues guidelines on email signatures following state, DEI law

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter July 17, 2025

Wichita State is mandating faculty and staff to update their email signature blocks and ensure compliance with new state legislation related to diversity, equity and inclusion, following guidance from...

Guard Jaila Harding (left), head coach Terry Nooner (middle) and forward Bre'Yon White (right) answer questions at a press conference on July 16. Wichita State's women's basketball team signed 11 new players this offseason.

Bigger is better: Shocker women’s basketball embraces size for 2025-26 season

Evan Tong, Reporter July 17, 2025

Overhauling Wichita State women’s basketball’s roster this year with bigger guards was the focal point for head coach Terry Nooner after being gutted by the transfer portal this offseason.  “We...

Senior Karon Boyd speaks to the media about his experience since coming to Wichita. Boyd previously played as a forward but has been practicing at point guard this offseason.

Shocker basketball transfer has unique joy in what it takes to win

Owen Prothro, Reporter July 16, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball transfer Karon Boyd has a certain way of playing that stands out in the eyes of head coach Paul Mills. Earlier in July, Boyd said during a podcast with the Roundhouse...

Former Wichita State and current AfterShocks players line up at half-court to watch the rest of their team practice on July 15. The TBT is a 64-team tournament with a grand prize of $1 million.

What it means for the AfterShocks to return home

Owen Prothro, Reporter July 16, 2025

Since 2019, Wichita has welcomed high-level basketball in the middle of summer, becoming a tradition for local fans of the sport. That’s because a band of Wichita State alumni called the AfterShocks...

Five people have filed to run for the District 1 City Council seat. / Wichita Journalism Collaborative

City Council candidates in District 1 to participate in forum at WSU

Jacinda Hall, WJC Reporter July 14, 2025

The Wichita Journalism Collaborative will hold a forum on July 15 for candidates running for the District 1 City Council seat. Three City Council seats are up for re-election this fall. But District...

Junior Nick Potter winds up throw a pitch on April 2. Potter got two outs against Kansas State, walked three batters and gave up a run.

Shocker baseball’s Nick Potter selected by Astros in fifth round of MLB Draft

Mack Smith, Reporter July 14, 2025

For the second year in a row, a pitcher for Wichita State’s baseball team has been selected in the MLB Draft. On Monday afternoon, junior Nick Potter was picked in the fifth round, 156th overall,...

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