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OPINION: Transfer portal is now a free throw opportunity; teams either make it, or they don’t

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor
November 12, 2024
Jocelyn Mallonee, a piccolo flute player, holds up a sign after Wichita State's men's basketball team scored a 3-pointer. Mallonee is a member of the Shocker Sound Machine and has been performing at WSU home basketball games since 2021.

Shocker Sound Machine brings spirit, traditions to home games

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2024
Todd Schwartz sets up a tripod in the stands in front of the pep band at Charles Koch Arena. Schwartz said he typically arrives three hours before a game to set up.

Behind the scenes of ESPN+ at Wichita State — the Black Fox Crew

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Editor
November 8, 2024
Matej Bošnjak gives a confused look to the referee after a Shocker basket on Oct. 27. Bošnjak, a senior from Croatia, scored four points in his 21 minutes of play time.

OPINION: Ranking the last 15 years of Wichita State men’s basketball jerseys

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 8, 2024
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Despite injury, basketball’s Fiona Diomande builds relationships with teammates

Evan Tong, Reporter
November 7, 2024
Zion Pipkin, a freshman, jumps to shoot a basket in the second half. Pipkin scored nine points during his 15 minutes of play time on Oct. 27.

Relentless Zion Pipkin seeks to make an impact in a crowded Wichita State guard room

Evan Tong, Reporter
November 7, 2024
Junior Jasmine Peaks looks to pass the ball on Oct. 30. Peaks is a transfer from Indian River State College in Florida.

Four women’s basketball junior college transfers bring a ‘chip on their shoulder’ to WSU

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
AJ McGinnis, a fifth-year guard, practices a defense drill. McGinnis spent the last two seasons at Lipscomb University.

‘Welcomed me with open arms’: New men’s basketball transfer AJ McGinnis settles in at Wichita State

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
November 7, 2024
Graduate student Taylor Jameson goes around a Northeastern State player during the exhibition game on Oct. 30. Last year, Jameson appeared in all 31 games as a senior at George Mason.

Women’s basketball’s Taylor Jameson comes ‘back home’ for final year of eligibility

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor
November 6, 2024
The Wichita State dance team performs a routine at Shocker Madness on Oct. 5. For the 2024-25 season, some members of the dance team will sit in the stands during games.

‘Realized how horrible it was’: Dance team relocated to the stands for basketball season

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

How men’s basketball’s director of recruiting turned an obsession into a profession

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
Graduate student forward Zane Meeks practices defense in a drill on Sept. 17. Meeks transferred to WSU from Arizona State University this year.

Zane Meeks returns to home state for final year of college basketball

Case Brown, Reporter
November 5, 2024
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