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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Wichita States Megan Taflinger prepares for a set at their game against UConn on Oct. 26.

PHOTOS: Shockers shutout UConn 3-0

Easton Thompson, Photographer October 26, 2018

Wichita States Teddy Allen goes up for a basket during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage at Koch Arena on Oct. 6, 2018.

How Teddy Allen could change WSU’s team dynamic

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 25, 2018

Teddy Allen’s eligibility changes the dynamic of this Wichita State basketball team. Allen displayed what he can do on the floor during the team’s open scrimmage on Oct. 7, scoring 12 points and...

Wichita States Gavrilla Arya lines up for a shot on the course during practice on Oct. 11, 2018.

Golf is a family tradition

Sean Marty, Reporter October 25, 2018

Gavrilla Arya feels at home in more ways than one, despite being 9,000 miles from where she grew up. Arya, a senior, from Indonesia, learned golf from her grandfather and father. “I chose golf...

Wichita States Teddy Allen poses during media day on Oct. 16, 2018.

Why Teddy Allen might soon be declared NCAA eligible

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 23, 2018

The waiting game continues for those keeping an eye on West Virginia transfer Teddy Allen. The Shockers’ season is two weeks out and Wichita State still doesn’t know if Allen will be eligible for...

Members of the rowing team prepare for Saturday’s boat house grand opening. The boathouse is located in downtown Wichita.

WSU rowing finally gets boathouse

Andrew Linnabary, Digital Managing Editor October 22, 2018

Calvin Cupp has spent nights with his rowing team sleeping in warehouses, fire stations, and on gym floors. “We had a portajohn in a parking lot in a trailer,” Cupp said. But after a decade of...

Wichita States Giorgia Civita serves the ball at WSUs season home-opener against Tulane.

Wichita State volleyball loses third straight after five sets against league’s worst

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 21, 2018

With eyes set on the post-season play, Chris Lamb has some work to do as Wichita State volleyball heads into the second half of conference play with a losing record. WSU lost to the American Athletic...

McDuffie, Dennis, Torres, and Udeze hang out during media day at Koch Arena.

Wichita State No. 72 in KenPom preseason rankings

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 20, 2018

Wichita State is ranked No. 72 in KenPom's preseason rankings. The Shockers finished No. 21 in KenPom's rankings last season. WSU is the fifth-best American Athletic Conference team in KenPom's rankings....

Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis has an interview with the reporter from KWCH 12 at media day on Oct. 16, 2018.

Shocker freshman seen in boot

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 19, 2018

Wichita State men’s basketball may be without a player. Freshman Dexter Dennis was seen in a boot in a post on his Instagram story Friday evening. Text in the video read “MRI.” More information...

The AAC banner is unveiled during the State of the American event in Koch arena.

Wichita State picked in bottom half of AAC coaches’ poll

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 17, 2018

Gregg Marshall is used to being doubted, but this season, he’s acknowledging the critics’ concerns. Wichita State was picked by American Athletic Conference coaches to finish in the bottom-half...

Wichita States Kali Eaken gets helped off the court during their game against ECU on Oct. 12, 2018 at Koch Arena.

WSU’s Kali Eaken likely out for season, Taflinger day-to-day

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 17, 2018

Volleyball Head Coach Chris Lamb doesn’t expect to see Kali Eaken in a Wichita State uniform again. Eaken, a fifth-year senior from Bishop Miege High School in Kansas City, did not play in WSU’s...

Wichita States Head Coach, Chris Lamb, talks to his players during their game against Cincinnati on Oct. 15, 2018.

Injury-plagued Shockers force No. 1 Cincinnati to five sets

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 15, 2018

Wichita State is banged up. Even though they beat East Carolina on Friday, the Shockers took some losses. Senior Kali Eaken suffered a knee injury in the first set against the Pirates. She didn't play...

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