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Mens basketball players huddle together after a successful play by Wichita State during the game against Rogers State on Oct. 29.

‘Energy in winning’: Men’s basketball team encouraged for season

Maegan Vincent, Reporter November 7, 2023

With the 2023-2024 season of men’s basketball fast approaching, fans eagerly await to see how the Wichita State Shockers will fare in this upcoming season.  After becoming head coach in November...

A team of Wichita State students worked on creating new handrails inside Charles Koch Arena. The students were honored for the project at the mens exhibition game on Oct. 29.

Wichita State Athletics update fan amenities for the 2023-24 season

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

Wichita State Athletics will continue expanding their fan amenities for the upcoming basketball season, which include the addition of new handrails for fans' safety. The updated and continued gamed...

Junior guard Xavier Bell looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against Rogers State on Oct. 29. The Shockers won, 74-53.

Xavier Bell overcomes shooting slump to take larger role with Wichita State basketball

Jacob Unruh, Reporter November 7, 2023

Junior guard Xavier Bell is the son of former Wichita State football player Wayne Bell. His namesake is his father’s classmate and Shocker basketball legend, Xavier McDaniel. After Bell’s senior year...

Athletes can put in the work at the new weight room in Charles Koch Arena, which was funded by multiple donors, including Fred VanVleet.

On and off the court: Athletes and coaches encouraged by new weight room in Koch Arena

Taliyah Winn, Reporter November 6, 2023

Wichita State basketball has a secret weapon this season — a fully renovated weight room. Located in Charles Koch Arena, the Fred VanVleet Sports Performance Complex was finished in late July, and...

Sophie Hillman, who plays Cassie, performs her solo routine during the presentation of A Chorus Line on Nov. 3. Hillman is in her last semester at Wichita State, having gathered several credits throughout her college career.

PHOTOS: ‘A Chorus Line’

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor November 6, 2023

DJ McCarty talks about her return to the Shockers basketball team. On Oct. 16, WSU Athletics hosted a press conference for the womens basketball team for their upcoming season.

‘We’re putting ourselves out there’: Senior player outlines goals for season

Isabel Ordoñez, Reporter November 6, 2023

As she stands on the threshold of her last season of Wichita State women’s basketball, DJ McCarty shared goals for her team this season as well as for the future of her career beyond basketball.  McCarty,...

Sophomore center Quincy Ballard tries to get open on offense. On Dec. 3, Wichita State traveled to Manhattan to play against K-State, losing 55-50.

‘Buys into his process’: Quincy Ballard returns from injury

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor November 6, 2023

Junior center Quincy Ballard missed several games last basketball season due to a lingering back injury, but after he returned this season, teammate Kenny Pohto said it doesn’t appear like he was even...

Kenny Pohto, a junior forward, enters the arena during the team presentation at Shocker Madness on Oct. 7.

After two years, Kenny Pohto steps into leadership role at last

Salsabila Attaria, Arts Editor November 6, 2023

When junior Kenny Pohto speaks, the team listens.  At least, that’s according to Wichita State’s head men’s basketball coach, Paul Mills. In a recent press conference, Mills made a point of highlighting...

Sophia Rohling looks for the serve during the game against Kent State University on Sept. 10, 2022 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Center.

Sophia Rohling leads volleyball to another victory

Shaylee Jacobs-Wilson, Reporter November 5, 2023

Senior volleyball player Sophia Rohling, known for her killer kills, achieved her 1,000th kill at Friday evening's match against the University of North Texas. The Shockers capped the personal victory...

Student Body Vice President Sophie Martins speaks to the Student Senate on Nov. 1.

Gender-neutral bathrooms could be encouraged in each floor of new buildings

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor November 4, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) introduced a resolution that would encourage Wichita State to provide one gender-neutral restroom on each floor in all new buildings on the main campus. The...

The Student Senate of Student Government Association sits during a meeting on Oct. 19.

Rule to override presidential veto to appear on student ballots in spring

Mia Hennen, Editor in Chief November 3, 2023

Two weeks ago, Chairperson Nathan Atkison proposed a bill that would change how the Student Senate can override a presidential veto. On Wednesday evening, the 32-person Senate unanimously approved the...

Representatives from the Arab Student Association, Jewish Student Alliance, Students Organize for Syria, and the Muslim Student Association sit at the Student Senate meeting on Nov. 1. The organizations visited SGA to share a joint statement about unity in light of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Student organizations pledge to make WSU campus safe amidst rising racism in aftermath of Israel-Palestine conflict

Mia Hennen, Editor in Chief November 3, 2023

Four student groups came before the Student Government Association to share a joint statement about the Israel-Palestine conflict. Students from the Arab Student Association, Students Organize for...

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