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Sen. Kian Williams speaks in favor of a piece of legislation they wrote at the Sept. 11 SGA meeting. Williams wrote a resolution denouncing antisemitism after an incident on campus the previous semester.

[Photo] Student Government Association passes resolution to denounce antisemitism on campus

September 15, 2024
Andrew Bobbitt, SGA graduate senator, talks to the other representatives about the importance of parking on campus. "We need to prioritize student parking over visitor parking." said Bobbitt. "Growing pains with this new system have proven that a little bit of wiggle room is more than appropiate."

[Photo] SGA opposes Shocker Hall parking restrictions

September 14, 2024
Kian Williams, an SGA senator for the underrepresented, talks about the importance of recognizing Kansas as a remarkable state. Williams pushed for the celebration of a Kansas holiday, three other senators spoke in favor of the idea.

[Photo] SGA calls for Kansas Day to be recognized as official holiday, wheat as state crop

September 15, 2024
Fine Arts senator Patrick Murphy speaks during an SGA meeting on Sept. 12. The senate voted on funding for 64 student organizations.

[Photo] SGA allocated funding to student orgs. Here’s how it stacked up to last year’s funds.

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
September 12, 2024
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."

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

Jacob Unruh and Lily Bann
September 11, 2024
Azria Health staff members work together to help sort out cakes and pies into the baked good bins. The group decided to get as many hands on deck as possible so that they could start on their next assignment earlier than expected.

PHOTOS: Community Service Board volunteer at Kansas Food Bank

Alejandro Clavier, Photographer
September 9, 2024
An Azria Health staff member aids her coworkers by sorting out bread into the baked good bins. The group designated each person with a job so that everything could go smoothly.

Peggy Hackett, a manager for Azria Health, helps sort out cookies with her coworker. "I saw the opportunity to help. Everyone was on board. It's our way of giving back," Hackett said. The group chose volunteering as their company's monthly staff celebration.

Azria Health staff help sort out bread into the baked good bins. The majority of the volunteers present at Food Bank Friday were staff from Azria Health.

Xia Min Shao, a student member of the community service board, helps sort out bananas into their respective bins. Min was one of three Community Service Board members that signed up to help for Food Bank Friday.

Jillian Ohmarts, a Kansas Food Bank volunteer coordinator, tells the volunteers where to place baked goods. Ohmarts explained how their sorting sytem has helped them get everything to the right place.

Jillian Ohmarts, a Kansas Food Bank volunteer coordinator, talks to the volunteers about the program before they go inisde. Ohmarts asked the volunteers to be as efficient as possible since many that signed up didn't show.

A top view of the ICT Comic-Con in the Century II Exhibition Hall, where a variety of booths and vendors were present. The event took place on Aug. 31.

PHOTOS: ICT Comic Con

Alejandro Clavier, Photographer
September 5, 2024
Students at the oSTEM booth converse about the organization they represent. oSTEM, Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is one of four LGBTQ+ student organizations on campus.

PHOTOS: Involvement & Community Fair

Alejandro Clavier, Photographer
September 4, 2024
Cosplay contest judges ran a census of all participating players in the cosplay contest.

An ICT Comic Con attendee examined Colton Strathman's original comic, "Behemoth Bashers", as Strathman himself watched.

A boy cosplaying as Link from "The Legend of Zelda" video game series examines all of the custom LEGO mini-figures at a booth. Many children stopped by to look at the custom LEGO Mini-figures due to their visual appeal.

Mary, a member of the "Flint Hill Fairies," talks to a girl about her dragon. "Flint Hill Fairies" is an entertainment-for-hire service that hosts a variety of costumed theatrical events.

A Spiderman cosplayer adjusted their mask for better vision. Many characters were present at the ICT Comic-Con, with Spiderman being one of the most prominent.

students supporting the palestine movement tell visitors about their efforts and sign scavenger hunt cards. the students are very engaged and interested in participating.

students supporting the palestine movement tell visitors about their efforts and sign scavenger hunt cards. the students are very engaged and interested in participating.

Student Elaine Swan talks to a Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies program representative about their mission. The representative told Swan about all of the success the program has had.

Members supporting Students for Justice in Palestine tell visitors about their efforts.

staff from the student engagement and belonging office dance along to the cha cha slide. a handful of students join their fun.

student elaine swan talks to a lgtbq+ programs representative about their mission. the representative tells swan about all of the success the program has had.

staff from the student engagement and belonging office dance along to the cha cha slide. a handful of students join their fun.

Staff from the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging dance along to the Cha-Cha Slide. A handful of students joined in.

staff from the student engagement and belonging office dance along to the cha cha slide. a handful of students join their fun.

Andrew Lathem and Vice President for Student Affairs Teri Hall speak about Lathem's fraternity.

Andrew Lathem and Vice President for Student Affairs, Teri Hall speak about Lathem's fraternity.

part of the outside section of the involvement and career fair.

Andrew Lathem and Vice President for Student Affairs Teri Hall speak about Lathem's fraternity at the student involvement fair.

part of the outside section of the involvement and career fair.

student arianna sallaz talks to students interested in sigma gamma rho. to arianna, this was a chance to represent her soririty as a newly pledged member..

student arianna sallaz and her fellow sigma gamma rho sister denazhia williams display their soriority's salute.

student layton maienschein and his friend pose for a picture as they are about to enter the inside section of the involvment fair.

student council activities coordinator jillian belden helps sign students in for the event. the students seemed excited to explore the different opportunities available to them.

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members of the sigma tau delta sorority tell interested student about their culture

Student Mason Salmond from Lambda Chi Alpha cracks open a drink. Many refreshments were available for students to combat the heat.

student mason salmond and his friend ryan gibson display the lambda chi alpha salute. they pride themselves in having a good group of friends they call family.

students at a booth converse with fellow students about the club they represent.

student tamia trotter and her fellow sigma gamma rho sisters dance along to music played at the involvement fair. to them, this was a chance to put a spotlight on how fun their sorority is.

A member of the Japanese culture association encourages an interested student to join the group.

A member of the Japanese Culture Association encourages an interested student to join the group.

student vishnu avva holds up a map at the international student table. avva is a big advocate for equality and culture appreciation.

Man walks through the Community & Involvement Fair.

shocker learning center staff members speak with nursing students. they are interested in finding out more about the program.

shocker success center representative tells student about all of

A Shocker Career Accelerator representative discusses their online help guide with a student.

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