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The Student Senate votes on a bill during the Nov. 7 meeting. The Senate decided on several bills.

Wichita State SGA candidates share visions going into midterm elections

Ananda Smith, Reporter
September 29, 2025
Sophomore middle blocker Allie Paulsen cheers on her teammates from the sideline. Paulsen made her first career start against Kennesaw State on Aug. 29.

From rivals to teammates

Ananda Smith, Reporter
September 15, 2025
Photo courtesy of Ananda Smith.

OPINION: More than letters: Greek life is a lifelong network

Ananda Smith, Reporter
May 16, 2025
Sophomore Camden Johnson looks up after striking out on April 2. Johnson went 3-6 with an RBI in the loss.

Baseball gets outlasted by Charlotte in road series loss

Ananda Smith, Reporter
April 6, 2025
Sunflower Sitdown: Wichita State's Xavier Bell and AJ McGinnis Q&A

Sunflower Sitdown: Wichita State’s Xavier Bell and AJ McGinnis Q&A

Ananda Smith, Evan Tong, and Mack Smith
April 4, 2025
Isaiah Hubbard, a Wichita State basketball manager, talks before a game. Hubbard, who hails from Chicago, is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

Meet the unsung student managers who keep the men’s basketball team going

Ananda Smith, Reporter
March 18, 2025
A.J. McGinnis celebrates with his Wichita State teammates after WSU's win on Feb. 12. Wichita State defeated the UTSA Roadrunners, 69-64.

Men’s basketball extends winning streak to three with 69-64 victory over UTSA

Ananda Smith, Reporter
February 12, 2025
Senior center Quincy Ballard reaches to gain possession of the ball in the first half. Ballard scored 11 points and 10 rebounds in the Jan. 18 game against East Carolina University.

Buzzer-beater sinks Wichita State in thriller against East Carolina

Ananda Smith, Reporter
January 19, 2025
Corey Washington and Matej Bošnjak attempt to block a Charlotte layup on Jan. 14. Wichita State won, 68-59, on Tuesday night.

Men’s basketball delivers first conference win, snaps three-game losing streak

Ananda Smith, Reporter
January 14, 2025
The Wichita State women's basketball team takes a moment with each other before their game against South Florida on Jan. 8. Wichita State eventually lost to the Bulls.

Women’s basketball falls to Roadrunners after slow start, second-quarter slump

Ananda Smith, Reporter
January 11, 2025
Fifth-year guard Justin Hill defends a South Florida player on Jan. 6. For the second consecutive game, Wichita State allowed 91 points in a conference loss, 91-72.

[Photo] Men’s basketball trails wire-to-wire, loses to USF in Roundhouse for first time ever

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
January 6, 2025
Senior forward Ornella Niankan blocks a Western Kentucky shot on Dec. 8. Niankan blocked one shot in the WSU win and scored eight points.

[Photo] Women’s basketball spoils Western Kentucky’s undefeated start with win in the Roundhouse

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2024
Fifth-year guard Justin Hill drives into the paint against East Tennessee State on Dec. 7. Hill led the Shockers with 20 points in the win.

Men’s basketball takes down East Tennessee State in highest-scoring game of the season

Ananda Smith, Reporter
December 7, 2024
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