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Rapper Tech N9ne performs at the end of the Shocker Madness event in Koch Arena on Oct. 7. Tech N9ne performed an hour long set including hit songs "Red Kingdom", "Hood Go Crazy", and "Face Off".

PHOTOS: Shocker Madness

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor October 12, 2023

Colby Rogers smiles as he runs back across the court after scoring two points for his team in the scrimmage.

Men’s basketball repeats as preseason eighth in conference coaches’ poll

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor October 12, 2023

For the second year in the row, the men’s basketball team was selected by conference coaches to finish eighth in the American Athletic Conference. Wichita State finished sixth in the American last...

Jeniah Thompson, a senior, runs the ball down the court for the Yellow Team at the Oct. 7 scrimmage.

Women’s basketball sinks to 11th in preseason coaches poll

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor October 12, 2023

In a new-look American Athletic Conference, the Wichita State women’s basketball team was voted to finish 11th out of 14 teams in the preseason coaches’ poll. No Shockers made the Preseason All-Conference...

Junior Quincy Ballard prepares to dunk the ball during warmups for the Shocker Madness scrimmage game.

Basketball shifts into high gear for Shocker Madness

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor October 11, 2023

Shocker Madness provides the men’s and women’s basketball teams the opportunity to showcase their personality on the court before the beginning of their season.  The event also featured a performance...

Morgan Weber watches as Morgan Stout hits the ball past an opposing player in the Oct. 6 game in Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State volleyball sweeps South Florida

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor October 11, 2023

Wichita State volleyball kept their winning streak alive by defeating South Florida in three sets (25-21), (25-16), (25-21) on Oct. 8. Head Coach Chris Lamb said that they have gone back to last season’s...

Before the game against South Dakota State on Oct. 8, Wichita State softball players stand in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Wichita State softball to compete in Puerto Vallarta College Challenge

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor October 11, 2023

Wichita State softball will travel to Mexico in February to participate in the premiere Puerto Vallarta College Challenge.  They will play four games against; South Carolina (Feb. 15), Auburn (Feb....

Wichita State women’s tennis players Clara Whitaker and Theodora Chantava at practice, preparing for the Drake Invitational. (Courtesy of GoShocks)

Two is better than one: WSU women’s tennis Whitaker and Chantava ready to play doubles

Shaylee Jacobs-Wilson, Reporter October 11, 2023

Women’s tennis is in the midst of their individual season, while preparing mentally and physically for their doubles season, which opens in early spring.  Junior Clara Whitaker and sophomore Theodora...

Gnar Gnar Jinx prevents Dog Pile from completing a pass in sparring practice.

‘We’ve had to completely rebuild’: Roller derby team makes post-pandemic return

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter October 10, 2023

When Delaney Smith was 18, a roller derby game played by ICT Roller Derby, now called Wicked City Roller Derby, was advertised in her home town of El Dorado. This was her first introduction to the Wichita...

Lucy Ndungu, one of Wichita State's top runners, pronounces her name to the audience during the JK Gold Classic meet at Clapp Park held in September. Ndungu finished in first place  with a time of 17:42.5 in the 5k.

Lucy Ndungu uses self-confidence and faith to excel at cross country

Jacob Unruh, Reporter October 9, 2023

When Lucy Ndungu lived in Kenya as a kid, she would run errands on foot for her neighbors. “If my neighbors wanted something or were running out of salt or sugar, they would call my name, and I would...

The Wichita State Shockers celebrate after taking a point in the second set. WSU won the first three matches to take the win against Temple on Oct. 6.

Sophia Rohling leads volleyball to victory against Temple

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor October 8, 2023

Wichita State volleyball faced off against Temple on Friday night, claiming victory in three sets (25-11), (25-13), (25-18). Senior right–side hitter Sophia Rohling led the Shockers with 15 kills,...

Calvin Herrill rubs tears from his eyes during the memorial ceremony. On Oct. 2, Wichita State held its 53rd annual Memorial '70 service to commemorate the players, faculty and supporters who died in the 1970 plane crash.

Survivors, families remember 1970 plane crash as stadium enters demolishment phases

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor October 3, 2023

Over 50 years ago, the stands of Cessna Stadium were once filled with the fans and families of the Wichita State football team. As of 2022, the east side of the stadium was torn down as a part of a...

The Shocker baseball team played UMass on March 26 at Eck Stadium and won with a score of 14 to 2 in the last game of the series with UMass on May 31.

Baseball focuses on acclimating 34 new players

Shaylee Jacobs-Wilson, Reporter October 3, 2023

With 34 new players and only 11 returners, a recent challenge for Wichita State’s baseball team has been regaining team culture to create a lineup bound for success. During the first couple weeks...

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