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Wichita State University President Richard Muma listens as other university representatives present on behalf of their universities at a Kansas Board of Regents meeting on May 15.

KBOR approves 4% raise for Muma, alongside compensation increases for CEOs across Kansas universities

Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2025

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) approved a 4% compensation increase for Wichita State President Richard Muma, as part of an annual review of CEO compensation among Kansas universities. The CEO’s increases...

The Shockers' bench watches their teammates play against the East Carolina Pirates on May 3. WSU lost the game, 6-1.

Shocker baseball signs two Wichita natives

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 26, 2025

Two Wichita natives will continue their collegiate baseball careers at Wichita State. Owen Rush, an Eisenhower High School graduate, signed with the Shockers on June 19, while Drew Bugner’s commitment...

Brooklyn Leggett and her teammates celebrate after scoring a point in the third set on Oct. 6. Wichita State took the third set against Rice 25-22.

Shocker volleyball releases 2025 schedule

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 23, 2025

Wichita State’s volleyball team released its schedule for the 2025 season Monday morning. The Shockers will open their season at home for the first time in 18 years against Kennesaw State, whom they...

Max Wheeler, the assistant coach for the women's tennis team at Wichita State, watches the match against Tulsa on April 8, 2024. Wheeler was recently arrested for aggravated indecent liberties with a child, criminal sodomy with a child and electronic solicitation.

Case against former WSU assistant coach for child sex crimes moves forward

Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor June 20, 2025

Last year, a former Wichita State assistant women’s tennis coach, Max Wheeler, was charged with several sex crimes against a child. The complaint said that the victim was 14 or 15 years old and that...

Wichita State head men's basketball coach Paul Mills talks about offseason preparation on June 19. Mills has amassed a 34-34 record through his first two seasons as the Shockers' head coach.

New year, new faces: How Shocker basketball is prepping for the 2025-26 season

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 19, 2025

As summer workouts begin for Wichita State’s men’s basketball team, head coach Paul Mills said Thursday that he’s taking a more unorthodox approach to get his team ready for the 2025-26 season, entering...

The large crowd standing as “Home on the Range” is played by the Kansas City Symphony. It is tradition to stand, take your friends and family arm-in-arm and sway to the music during “Home on the Range.” 
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One last family gathering in the Flint Hills

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 16, 2025

The Symphony in the Flint Hills' Signature Event has, in a lot of ways, remained true to what inspired the organization’s annual event, when Jane Koger hosted a “Symphony on the Prairie” in 1994...

Miniature pride flags fly outside various vendors' tents at the Big Gay Market. The event takes place annually in Wichita during pride month.

‘There’s no place like’ Wichita pride in 2025

Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor June 13, 2025

June is celebrated as Pride Month for the LGBTQ+ community and has been since the Stonewall riots in 1969.  In Wichita, there are several events throughout June to celebrate Pride. This year’s theme...

The desks of the Kansas Board of Regents members during their meeting hosted on May 15, 2024 in Topeka.

KBOR approves 3.5% tuition rate increase at Wichita State, fees remain flat

Taliyah Winn, Editor in Chief June 12, 2025

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) approved a 3.5% tuition rate increase for the upcoming year at Wichita State University at Wednesday’s meeting. The approved increase is expected to cost $131.76...

Graduate student Lauren Lucas smiles while jogging to first base. Lucas was walked in all four of her plate appearances.

Former Shocker softball player Lauren Lucas makes big-league debut

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 12, 2025

Another former Wichita State athlete has made it to the big leagues. A little over a month after ending her collegiate softball career for the Shockers, Lauren Lucas debuted for the New York Rise on...

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