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Douglas Avenue Chop Shop brings Kansas’ best meats to its butcher’s block

Douglas Avenue Chop Shop brings Kansas’ best meats to its butcher’s block

Nicole Byrne, Reporter December 30, 2016

Despite being surrounded by farms, it can be surprisingly difficult to find local meat in Wichita. Two and a half years ago, the Douglas Avenue Chop Shop opened its doors and has been serving custom meat...

On top of clothing, Lucinda's carries jewelry, shoes, and other accessories.

Lucinda’s features quirky items for shoppers

Alex Bullock, Reporter December 30, 2016

In the heart of Old Town in downtown Wichita is a little store called Lucinda’s. You may have passed it on your way to the Warren Old Town, or after you finished up dinner with friends. But if you’ve...

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Bullock: These Christmas comedies never get old

Alex Bullock, Reporter December 30, 2016

Although many of us have been watching Christmas movies since before Thanksgiving (guilty), Christmas season is officially in full swing and it is finally socially acceptable to break out all of your favorite...

Owner Bob Boewe sorts through his stock of coffee. Boewe started the Spice Merchant over 30 years ago and still manages the store to this day.

Spice Merchant offers spices, coffee, teas from around the globe

Jenna Farhat, Reporter December 30, 2016

A colorful array of exotic spices, nearly 80 varieties of coffee and an assortment of hundreds of teas from every corner of the earth meet at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Cleveland Street in...

'Skeletons' provides oddities for ICT

‘Skeletons’ provides oddities for ICT

Marissa Campbell, Reporter December 30, 2016

Furrybones Figurines, Wichita flag T-shirts dripping with blood and eclectic skeleton statues cover the racks and shelves of the old, rickety house that is now home to Skeletons Out of the Closet. After...

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Gift Theft Poses Threat to Online Shoppers

Matthew Kelly, Reporter December 21, 2016

With the holiday season upon us and stores overflowing with customers, online shopping seems more appealing than ever. However, digital shoppers should take care that their holiday gifts aren’t falling...

Ian pets Kakuna in the KHS retail store. Ian decided her name will remain Kakuna.
The family picked out a leash and a squeaky ball. She loved the ball and instantly perked up. Ian delightedly squeaked it repeatedly.

PHOTO STORY: A boy and his dog

Hannah Roberts, Photographer December 14, 2016

Spektrum Muzik offers something for all music lovers

Madeline Deabler, Design Editor, Reporter December 11, 2016

Stepping into Spektrum Muzik for the first time is like taking a step back through time to the 1970s.  The first thing seen when entering the store at 905 W. Douglas Ave. are the stacks upon stacks...

tattoo artist Austin Liebst shaves the area where Emma Hickey will be getting her second tattoo, at Artist at Large. Hickey's first tattoo is on her wrist and it's her mother's handwriting with the message: "Remember who you are."

‘Tis the season for tattoos

Brian Hayes, Reporter/Photographer December 7, 2016

The holiday season has come and you’ve decided to treat yourself to your first tattoo. But consider some things before you put some ink on your skin. There’s a lot to think about when you decide...

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Students outside U.S. find stay in Wichita for different purposes

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor December 7, 2016

While many Wichita State students return home for the holiday break, many students that are from outside the United States will stay in Wichita. Even though they do not see their families during the holidays,...

The Flying Stove's chef Rob Schauf cuts the fall chicken sandwich in half, on Nov. 23. The sandwich has roasted chicken, pickled red onions, seared cheese and other tasty ingredients.

Food trucks worth your food bucks

Brian Hayes, Reporter/Photographer December 2, 2016

  The Flying Stove The Flying Stove is one of the O.G. food trucks in Wichita. Its style is a mash-up of whatever style they can think up. Cajun inspired fried rice or Thai influenced pulled...

Central Standard Brewing's inside is packed on a chilly Wednesday evening. CSB offers indoor and outdoor seating, weather permitting.

Central Standard Brewing is brewing up success

Brian Hayes, Reporter/Photographer December 2, 2016

Ian Crane and Andy Boyd started home brewing beer more than 10 years ago with a kit they bought together. They never expected to achieve what they have since. They’re the co-founders of one of...

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