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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Brandon Whipple and Lily Wu debate at a mayoral forum at Wichita State on Oct. 18 (Photo illustration)

Whipple, Wu visit Wichita State for debate

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor October 19, 2023

From inclusivity to food deserts, mayoral candidates Brandon Whipple and Lily Wu shared their stances on various issues and gave pointed remarks regarding each other’s policies during a mayoral forum...

The Prairie fire marathon runners and half marathon runners start their race at 7:30 a.m. in downtown Wichita on Oct. 8. There were 293 marathon runners and 802 half marathon runners.

‘A little bit of legitimacy’: Prairie Fire funds non-binary running categories

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor October 19, 2023

Thanks to a group of local runners, the non-binary running category was funded for the first time at this year’s Prairie Fire Marathon.  The Prairie Fire Marathon is a Wichita-based race that takes...

The mens Cross Country team begins their race at the JK Gold Classic on the new course. The men placed first overall in team scoring of the 6k.

Cross country takes home two top-five finishes to close regular season

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor October 19, 2023

Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams completed their regular seasons with top five finishes at the Bradley Pink Classic on Oct. 13 in Peoria, Illinois. The men’s team finished third...

Guest speaker and historian David Rodriguez (far right) discusses the film with community members at the screening. Mexican Americans Hit Home Runs in Kansas premiered at the Evergreen branch library on Sat.

Mexican-American fastpitch history in Wichita preserved through first-hand accounts

Genesis Merriett, Reporter October 18, 2023

Anita Mendoza and David Rodriguez from the North End Wichita Historical Society, along with Derek Landwehr, a WSU local community history major, collected stories, trophies and photos from 17 former fastpitch...

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OPINION: Why voting as a student is so important

Maegan Vincent, Reporter October 18, 2023

As redundant and, quite frankly, intimidating, it is to hear that we as the younger generation are responsible for fixing what the older generations in local and federal offices have done, it’s true....

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WSU professors emphasize importance of local elections, government

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor October 18, 2023

Local elections tend to have a lower voter turnout than national or state elections, but some professors at Wichita State aim to change that by urging students to participate in local elections. “I...

How to recognize and navigate barriers to student voting

How to recognize and navigate barriers to student voting

Allison Campbell, News Editor October 17, 2023

While many young voters are pushing to make their voices heard leading up to election season, thousands of students across the country struggle to engage in democratic processes due to limited resources,...

Mayoral candidates Lily Wu and Brandon Whipple answered questions at a forum on affordable housing on Oct. 11. Wu and Whipple will have their next debate at Wichita State on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Wichita mayoral candidates to stop at Wichita State on campaign trail

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor October 17, 2023

Before Election Day on Nov. 7, mayoral candidates Brandon Whipple and Lily Wu will make a pit stop at Wichita State on Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the CAC Theater from noon to 1 p.m. The event is free and...

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OPINION: Raising the voting age would be an injustice to voters everywhere

Monique Bever, Reporter October 17, 2023

“Old enough to fight, old enough to vote.” Youth activists championed this slogan during peak wartime drafts in American history. 18 to 20-year-old men lost their lives to wars, fighting for a country...

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OPINION: Why voter registration shouldn’t be allowed on Election Day

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter October 16, 2023

Twenty states, as well as Washington, D.C., in the United States, allow voter registration on Election Day. Kansas is not one of those states. Online registration must be completed 21 days before Election...

Sandy Wilson, Kayla Vix and Carole Neal from the League of Women Voters handed out QR codes with voter registration information on Sept. 19.

‘Where I want my vote to count’: Out-of-state student shares challenges on voting

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter October 16, 2023

With election season coming up in November, organizations, candidates, and political parties are urging people to get registered and vote. For out-of-state students at Wichita State and universities around...

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