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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Volleyball dinner kicks off fall season

Staff Reporter August 25, 2014

Members of the Wichita State Volleyball team welcomed attendants in pairs with platters of sweets at the entrance of Charles Koch Arena.At the Preferred Health Systems Multi-purpose center, numerous items...

Wichita State tennis gains national attention on Tennis Channel

Staff Reporter August 25, 2014

Wichita State men’s and women’s tennis program had the opportunity to be the featured on the college tennis program in the latest edition of “Inside College Tennis” on the Tennis Channel this past...

Women’s volleyball picked first in MVC

Sports Reporter August 25, 2014

With the volleyball schedule officially set in stone, anticipation for the season to kick off grows, as head coach Chris Lamb’s Shockers are ready to enter into another year after being picked first...

Professional boxing needs educational standards

Staff Reporter August 25, 2014

If collegiate boxing is too dangerous and barbaric to return to the NCAA, then the NCAA, professional boxing leagues and gyms need to find a way to hold aspiring boxers to the same educational standards...

Shockers of the Roundhouse: Jamar Howard is still smiling

Sports Reporter August 20, 2014

Clocked out for the day, Jamar Howard continues to work by helping two men jump-start their car.Almost 10 years after his basketball career at Wichita State, Howard is now working security at Southeast...

WSU’s women track team on mark

Staff Reporter August 6, 2014

The Wichita State women’s assistant track coach said last season was promising, but this year is going to be better.The women’s team is looking forward to capturing more Missouri Valley Conference...

Talk Angry Podcast, a resource for WSU basketball fans

Sports Editor August 6, 2014

A full-time Wichita State student, passionate about college basketball, sat down with Shocker alumni to discuss the creation of what he said would cover a massive deficit in sports reporting. What was...

Early signs contract deal with New York Knicks

Sports Editor August 1, 2014

The New York Knicks announced Friday afternoon that they have signed a contract with former Wichita State forward Cleanthony Early.New York picked Early 34th in this year’s NBA Draft, but the team has...

Women’s basketball schedule released

Sports Editor August 1, 2014

Wichita State’s women’s basketball team has been training all summer in preparation for another Shocker season, and the schedule has been released.Head Coach Jody Adams announced Friday three 2014...

Linwood Sexton signing autographs

Sports Reporter July 30, 2014

Linwood Sexton, father of Wichita State athletic director Eric Sexton, will be signing autographs from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Northrock Bowling Center at 3232 N. Rock Road.Linwood Sexton played running...

Team USA picks up WSU head track coach for the Pan American Cup

Sports Reporter July 30, 2014

Wichita State’s track and field athletes aren’t the only ones getting national attention this summer.WSU head track and field coach Steve Rainbolt added to his resume this summer when he became the...

WSU shooting club prepares for the ‘Shocker Fall Kick-off Classic’

Sports Reporter July 30, 2014

Wichita State freshmen Brad Peters can shoot straight, or at least straighter than he could before joining the WSU Shooting Sports Team.“It’s a great way to relieve stress and keep up with your hand-eye...

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