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Wichita State's bench gets down on their knees and slaps the ground while Arkansas is serving. Arkansas ended with six service errors on Aug. 31.

Shocker volleyball wins two, loses to ranked opponent at BYU Nike Invitational

Mack Smith, Reporter September 6, 2025

A thrilling final match at the BYU Nike Invitational sent Wichita State volleyball home with a 3-2 record on the season after its first road trip.  The Shockers faced their first ranked opponent of...

Members at a Peak ICT Martial Arts class practices high kicks on Sept. 4. The program is run by Samuel and Michelle Mayo.

New martial arts club kicks into the Heskett Center

Evan Tong, Multimedia Reporter September 6, 2025

Constructive kicking and screaming has a new home on Thursdays in the Heskett Center. Peak ICT Martial Arts is a martial arts school that has expanded from its previous focus on taekwondo. The club...

Elkana Kipruto crosses the finish line at the JK Gold Classic on Sept. 6. Kipruto won the individual title in the men's 6-kilometer race with a time of 18:41.49.

‘You don’t win championships by being individuals’

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor September 6, 2025

When Elkana Kipruto passed the midway mark of the men’s 6-kilometer race at the JK Gold Classic, he led the pack by a slim margin. He eventually pulled away on the muddied track by five seconds to win...

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All the info on intramurals, your potential new hobby

Nazjai Dickson, Reporter September 5, 2025

Aside from attending events outside of classes to connect with peers, the university offers a multitude of intramural sports throughout the fall and spring semesters. These games, leagues and tournaments...

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Full circle on the diamond

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor September 5, 2025

For Johnna Schroeder, this season isn’t just a fresh start — it’s a return to something familiar. A full circle moment where past connections meet new beginnings on the diamond. She now plays...

Sophomore Amanda Treptow leads a group of runners during the JK Gold Classic on Sept. 7. Treptow took 42nd overall in the second race of the 2024 season. (File photo)

History behind the race: Shocker cross country’s JK Gold Classic

Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor September 4, 2025

For the last 77 years, Wichita State’s cross country team’s home meet has held strong. What’s now known as the JK Gold Classic was named after longtime WSU head coach John Kornelson, who coached...

Junior coxwain Kelsey Cropper prepares students to row along the Arkansas River on Aug. 27. S'mores and Oars attendees had the opportunity to use the same boats as the Shocker Rowing team.

How Shocker rowing uses annual event to attract new faces

Evan Long, Reporter September 1, 2025

Calvin Cupp described it as “the look.” It’s the nervous and unsure expression that students typically have as they arrive at the Wichita State rowing team’s annual S’mores and Oars event....

Junior outside hitter Sydney Dunning screams after getting a kill against Arkansas. Dunning had a game-high 20 kills on Aug. 31.

Shocker volleyball rebounds with five-set win over Arkansas

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor August 31, 2025

Junior libero Gabi Maas said that Wichita State volleyball’s season-opening loss to Kennesaw State was far from a defining moment for the Shockers’ season. “We’re going to push through our...

Junior Ian Hunter runs among the pack during the JK Gold Classic at Clapp Park. Hunter placed 61st out of the 130 men that ran on Sept. 7.

Cross country makes top finishes in season-opener, women repeat in Hutch

Evan Tong, Multimedia Reporter August 30, 2025

Wichita State cross country began its season at the annual Terry Masterson Twilight Classic hosted by Hutchinson Community College late Friday night. The men’s team finished second in the Salt City while...

Junior outside hitter Sydney Dunning hits the ball past two Owls defenders on Aug. 29. Dunning ended the game against Kennesaw State with four kills.

‘Lack of firepower’: Shocker volleyball swept by Kennesaw State in season-opener

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor August 29, 2025

Nine months ago, confetti covered Koch Arena’s floor after Wichita State’s volleyball team swept through the American Conference tournament. Friday night’s season-opener was far from last...

Senior Xavier Bell answers questions in the press conference after playing Memphis in the AAC Championship quarterfinals round. The Shockers were eliminated from the tournament with the 83-80 loss.

Former Shocker Xavier Bell signs with team in Georgia

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor August 29, 2025

Another former Wichita State men’s basketball player has signed an overseas deal. The CIU Basketball Club, a team in the Georgia Superleague, announced that they signed Xavier Bell ahead of the 2025-26...

Senior Harlond Beverly sprints past two Memphis defenders to bring the ball down the court on March 14. The Shockers' loss against Memphis eliminated them from the AAC Championship in the quarterfinals.

Former Shocker Harlond Beverly signs overseas deal

Owen Prothro, Sports Editor August 26, 2025

Former Wichita State men’s basketball player Harlond Beverly has signed a contract with the Derby Trailblazers, the Trailblazers announced Tuesday morning. The Trailblazers are a semi-professional...

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