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Colby Rogers shoots the ball in the second half of Wichita States AAC tournament game against Memphis. Rogers scored 13 points during his 38 minutes of play.

Basketball’s Colby Rogers commits to Memphis

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor April 17, 2024

After entering the transfer portal last month, redshirt junior Colby Rogers has officially committed to stay in the American Athletic Conference under head coach Penny Hardaway at Memphis.  Rogers...

Jack DiGiovanni, Luke Goter and Paul DiGiovanni of Ferris Wheel Regulars. (Photo courtesy of Ferris Wheel Regulars)

Midwest band Ferris Wheel Regulars are Wichita regulars, too

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter April 17, 2024

Brothers Paul and Jack DiGiovanni and their friend Luke Goter grew up in Wichita, and by high school, they were deeply immersed in the local rock scene, looking up to bands like Kill Vargas and The Cavves. Now...

WSU Director of Athletics Kevin Saal speaks to Student Senate members about the academic success of student athletes and survey results of the student athlete experience. Saal was joined on the Wednesday night meeting by Clayton Stoldt, the associate dean of applied studies.

Kevin Saal shares record-high student-athlete GPAs, other successful initiatives at SGA meeting

Allison Campbell, News Editor April 16, 2024

Director of Athletics Kevin Saal and Clayton Stoldt, the associate dean for the College of Applied Studies, shared the progress made on achieving record-high student-athlete GPAs across multiple programs...

The crowded 17th Street during Open Streets ICT. The street was blocked off from traffic to allow for vendors, local organizations and artists to table. Event goers were able to bike, walk and mingle while browsing tables.

PHOTOS: Open Streets ICT

Garima Thapa, Photographer April 16, 2024

Microphones reserved for Student Government Assocation senators sit unused during the Student Senate meeting on April 10.

Special election to be held for fine arts senator seats

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor April 16, 2024

Editor's Note: This story previously stated that several colleges will have a runoff election. According to Fonseca, only the College of Fine Arts will have one. Certain Senate seats in the Student...

Jens Kreinath, professor of anthropology, presents a slideshow about Palestinian history alongside Abdelkarim Jibril, president of Students for Justice in Palestine.

Anthropology professor, student organizations teach Palestinian history

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter April 15, 2024

Students for Justice in Palestine and the Arab Student Association joined with associate professor of anthropology Jens Kreinath for a presentation on Palestinian history.  The event followed the passing...

Natsumi Kurahashi lunges for a ball during her singles match against Louisiana Tech, which she won in two sets, 6-4 and 6-3.
Kurahashi played her last home game at Wichita State as a redshirt senior on April 13.

Women’s tennis digs deep for win on senior day

Owen Prothro, Reporter April 15, 2024

Wichita State’s No. 68-ranked women’s tennis team won its senior day match against Louisiana Tech University on Saturday, 4-2. The Shockers wrapped up the regular season with a 12-9 record after...

Student Body President Iris Okere speaks in favor of the Thanksgiving Break Act, which would remove fall break and extend Thanksgiving break by two days. The act was denied after more than half of the Student Senate voted in opposition of the act.

Student Government rejects extended Thanksgiving break, approves sabbaticals for senators

Allison Campbell, News Editor April 15, 2024

Student Government Association members considered three pieces of legislation on April 10: the Ceasefire in Gaza resolution, the Sabbatical Creation Act, and a motion to extend Thanksgiving Break. The...

Nathalia Gallego, known as GLeo in the art world, speaks about her time collaborating on art projects in the Wichita community. GLeo is well-known for her work as a street artist; in 2018, she designed the mural on the Beachner Grain elevator in north Wichita, which set a Guinness World Record.

Record-breaking artist to paint mural at Wichita State

Mia Hennen, Editor in chief April 15, 2024

After breaking a Guinness World Record for her work on the Beachner Grain elevator mural in north Wichita, Nathalia Gallego is back, this time to create a mural at Wichita State University. Gallego,...

Members of Students for Justice in Palestine clap and cheer in support after the Ceasefire in Gaza resolution was passed by the Student Government Association. Free Palestine, members said, yelling in unison at the conclusion of the Senate meeting.

Gaza ceasefire resolution meets criticism from Jewish Student Alliance president, passes anyway

Courtney Brown, News Editor April 14, 2024

Despite facing criticism from the Jewish Student Alliance president, the Student Government Association (SGA) pledged its support for the end of genocide in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire...

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A dog in dance class and other ways service animals, emotional support animals help Wichita State students

Courtney Brown, News Editor April 14, 2024

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to more accurately define emotional support animals and their roles.   When Draco gets his service dog vest put on, the English golden retriever knows...

Last to perform at SACs Shockers Got Talent event was the student band Tall Glass of Root Beer. The group performed their rendition of Paranoid by Black Sabbath.

PHOTOS: Shockers Got Talent

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor April 13, 2024

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