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Oi! Bones! illustration (courtesy of James Owsley)

Punk zine ran by WSU student combines music, politics

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter October 26, 2023

James Owsley, a sophomore journalism student that can’t be found on campus without their chain and pin-covered leather jacket, is most passionate about one thing — their zine. A zine (as in magazine)...

Morgan Stout leaps for the kill during the first set in the match against Tulsa. Stout made six kills and five blocks during the Oct. 20 match.

Volleyball regains focus to continue winning streak against Tulsa

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor October 26, 2023

Through pink sleeves and hair ribbons, the Wichita State volleyball team celebrated their annual dig pink match to bring awareness to breast cancer. The Shockers faced off against Tulsa and went on to...

Jewish Student Alliance Vice President and Treasurer Jacob Unruh and Secretary Vishnu Avva speak at the first meeting of the semester on Oct. 24. The first meeting served as a vigil for lives lost in the Israel-Palestine conflict, as well as an intro into the organziation.

Shalom, JSA: Campus introduces Jewish Student Alliance

Genesis Merriett, Reporter October 26, 2023

The Jewish Student Alliance (JSA) was officially approved to be a campus organization last month. The executive team includes president Kian Williams, vice president and treasurer Jacob Unruh, and secretary...

Joe Hanford, marketing officer Carla Cummings, and membership and outreach officer Mia Dennett listen to virtual attendees at the first Disability Rights, Education, Activism and Mentorship meeting on Oct. 25.

​​Disability rights group aims to educate about inclusion, accessibility

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor October 26, 2023

Zaylee Bell is no stranger to disability rights advocacy. After Bell had a “mental breakdown” about the lack of accessibility and inclusion of disabled students, she drew on her past high school advocacy...

Director of Housing and Residence Life Katie Austin outlines the proposed room options and rates for The Flats, The Suites and Shocker Hall for the fiscal year 2025. All but one style of unit will see an increase between 2.02% and 3.01%.

Student housing, dining rates projected to increase

Allison Campbell, News Editor October 26, 2023

Students who intend to live on campus next year should anticipate slightly higher dining and boarding rates.  Katie Austin, the director of Housing and Residence Life, joined the Oct. 18 Student Government...

Men in support of Palestine gather at Old Town Square for the protest. On Oct. 22, A pro-Palestinian protest was held at Old Town Square followed by a march downtown.

‘Not a war about religion’: Protesters in Old Town Square call for ceasefire in Gaza

Genesis Merriett, Reporter October 24, 2023

Violence has worsened in Gaza with thousands of deaths resulting from Israeli missiles since Oct. 7, and Wichitans gathered in Old Town Square on Sunday, Oct. 22, to speak on behalf of the Palestinians...

Participants of the 5k Pumpkin Run on Oct. 21 begin the race chaperoned by WuShock. $1 from each registration went to the Shocker Support Locker, a campus resources for students, faculty and staff.

Pumpkin Run at Wichita State encourages return to athleticism

Lydia Steeby, Reporter October 24, 2023

Athletes, giant pumpkins and WuShock himself were just a few of the many characters that participated in the annual Wichita State Pumpkin Run to encourage first and long-time marathon runners to get out...

Surf Machine members Maric and Floyd perform at Oct. 19 Halloween Bash. The event took place at Odd Fellow Hall. Surf Machine performed alongside Social Cinema at the event.

Midwest rock band Social Cinema talks inspiration for first album at Halloween Bash

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter October 24, 2023

Artists and fans dressed as witches, superheroes and Patrick Star gathered in the historic Odd Fellow Hall to dance to a diverse lineup of alternative rock bands. Social Cinema, made up of members...

Hubbard Hall on May 4, 2023.

School board candidates make their way to Wichita State for debate

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor October 24, 2023

Wichita USD 259 school board candidates are coming to Wichita State to hear from Wichita State students ahead of the Nov. 7 general election. The USD 259 School Board debate is currently scheduled for...

(Photo courtesy of Brian Barnes/ Wichita State Athletics)

Women’s bowling competes at Mid States tournament

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor October 23, 2023

The Wichita State women’s bowling team placed seventh in their first tournament of the season this weekend.  The team placed third in Baker, a bowling style where the whole team shares a single game,...

Sophia Rohling, a senior, sets up to serve in the third set. Rohling made eight kills in the game against Charlotte on Sept. 23.

Volleyball senior adopts new mentality to increase opportunities on court

Shaylee Jacobs-Wilson, Reporter October 23, 2023

Senior opposite Sophia Rohling has been dominating on the court this season while making crucial adjustments to better herself and the team.  Rohling said that at the start of the season there was...

Gabriel Fonseca, the interim executive director of Student Engagement, shares the anticipated cost of the newly approved PlanStreet Inc. software for the Shocker Support Locker. The software will help support employees at the Shocker Support Locker with a more efficient check-in and management system.

Various bills regarding funding discussed, passed at SGA

Allison Campbell, News Editor October 22, 2023

Several new student organizations, senators and bills were introduced and approved during the Student Government Association meeting on Oct. 18. Thirty-one senators were present for the session, passing...

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