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Shockers vote coalition hosted the national voter registration day in the north patio of Rhatigan Student Center on Sept. 17.  Food and games were provided to encourage students to register.

Here’s where and how to vote for upcoming elections

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2024

The Nov. 5 general election is approaching. Below is information that voters registered in the Wichita area need to know for the upcoming election. Visit this link to find your specific voting location...

Caleb Nunn, a Wichita State student, talks to a Harris supporter who disagreed with his vocal support of former President Donald Trump during his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. "Trump is destroying (Harris)," Nunn said. "I love him. It's good that people are being engaged. Maybe I am being a little too loud, but I think Trump is right at the end of the day."

Cheering, jeering and ‘nuh-uhs’: WSU students react to Harris-Trump presidential debate

Jacob Unruh and Lily Bann September 11, 2024

More than 150 Wichita State students packed into a second-floor room in the Rhatigan Student Center on the night of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ presidential debate. Attendees thumped their...

The Wichita State pickleball courts on Sept. 12, 2023. The courts were demolished to make room for a new indoor practice facility for softball.

OPINION: Wichita State should preserve its current pickleball courts

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter September 7, 2024

As Wichita State University continues to expand its campus, the decision to demolish and relocate the relatively new pickleball courts near the Heskett Center has raised some critical concerns, and I can’t...

Arenui Luethi warms up during practice on Sept. 4, 2024. Luethi started his college career at Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina. “I couldn’t see myself at Queens one more year,” Luethi said upon his decision to join WSU's tennis team.

For the second year in a row, tennis’ Arenui Luethi is playing in a new city. This time, he’s a Shocker

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Once men’s tennis player Arenui Luethi decided to leave Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina, after his freshman season, he started reaching out to colleges across the country. Within 30 minutes...

Freshmen Kalyn Willingham and Emily See run in a pack with sophomore Isabelle Hartnett during Friday's season-opening cross country meet. WSU head coach Kirk Hunter said he wanted Hartnett, one of the lone experienced Shocker runners in the meet, to pull the younger runners with her to a better finish.

Cross country season preview: Unpredictable Shockers look to make strides, avoid injuries

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Wichita State cross country head coach Kirk Hunter said his “mind is jumbled” thinking about the upcoming season. With many new runners and returners that could step up, it’s hard to guess who will...

Junior Jordan Whitehurst takes a shot at an opponent. Wichita State's paintball club competes against other schools in various tournaments.

Wichita State brings paint into the sports scene

Grayson Weathers, Reporter September 4, 2024

Last semester, a new club appeared on campus. It all started at Edge Paintball Adventures in north Wichita, where a few players realized they were all students at Wichita State University.  With...

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OPINION: The NFL might not be rigged, but it’s also not fair

Nabaa Alamood, Audio Reporter September 3, 2024

The business of entertaining doesn't mean legitimate, nor does it necessarily mean fair. Entertainment means showmanship, and in the sports world, this is everything. For ages, NFL fans have engaged...

Jaden Gustafson hits for the Hutchinson Monarchs over the summer. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Carpenter / Digital Fox Photography)

Friendly banter, improvements and new connections: Wichita State players describe summer baseball experience

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor September 3, 2024

On a July night in Augusta, Kansas, Wichita State hitter Jaden Gustafson stepped up to the plate to face off against Wichita State pitcher Drew Iverson, with Wichita State coaches sitting behind home plate....

Fifth-year middle blocker Sarah Barham attempts a kill against Kansas State on Aug. 24. Barham finished with one kill on 10 attempts.

Volleyball’s Sarah Barham speaks on transfer to Wichita State, being away from home

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2024

Wofford College’s second all-time leader in blocks and hitting percentage for volleyball has recently transferred to Wichita State for her fifth year and last dance on the court. Sarah Barham —...

Baseball club president Collin Dugan takes front toss batting practice towards the end of the club's meeting on Aug. 26.

Meet Wichita State’s baseball club

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor September 3, 2024

If you happen to pass by Eck Stadium in the evening, you might notice a group of men pulling into the parking lot and trickling into the indoor practice field. They’re a group that has met there...

Joey Wise throws a disc at Disc Golf Club tryouts on Aug. 31 at L.W. Clapp Park. The club had a large turnout for tryouts.

Wichita State disc golf club off to a flying start

Sophia Best, Reporter September 2, 2024

The grass is wet, the air is humid and Cessna West Park is full of athletes trying out for the Wichita State University Disc Golf Club. This year was the largest turnout for disc golf tryouts since...

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OPINION: Ways to stay active don’t have to include sports or going to the gym

Maleah Evans, Reporter September 2, 2024

Being active is something that is important in life, for both physical and mental health.  Despite the importance of staying physically active, I am not a sporty individual. I find it very hard to...

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