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[Photo] Late Richard ‘Dick’ Smith gifts $11 million to KU and Wichita State for scholarships

Julia Nightengale, News Editor
February 9, 2022
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The Smart Factory has many features over the span of their 60,000-square-foot space. Features include end-to-end smart production line, space for smart ecosystem sponsors, and experimental labs.

The Smart Factory at Wichita State is located on Innovation Campus. This factory has a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and evolution.

Pink Tax

Kai Lever talks about his passion for comedy and video games company. His goal is to make as many people laugh as possible.

Kai Lever talks about his passion for comedy and video games company. His goal is to make as many people laugh as possible.

These signs are across the street from Elliot Hall. The sign is to inform vistors and students that parking is available to them in this lot.

These signs are in the Rhatigan Student Center parking lot. The sign is to inform vistors and faculty that parking is available to them in this lot.

These signs are all over campus for students, staff, and vistors that are in need of parking assitance.

[Photo] OPINION: Fees are not accessible parking for all

January 30, 2022
The Suspenders4Hope event finished with a walk around Wichita State for the lives that have been lost due to suicide on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

A group walks together during a Suspenders4Hope run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Suspenders4Hope run/walk event

September 12, 2021
During the Suspenders4Hope event, participants were invited to write the name of the person they are walking in honor of their loved ones on Sept. 11

At the Suspenders4Hope event after the run, team members were awarded swag bags for raising the largest amounts of money for the StopSuicideICT, a non-profit organization on Sept. 11

At the Suspenders4Hope event after the run, team members were awarded swag bags for raising the largest amounts of money for the StopSuicideICT, a non-profit organization on Sept. 11

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center. The five guest speakers explained their personal mental health journey and what mental health means to them on Sept 11.

During the Suspenders4Hope event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student the speaker's son came up and hugged her when she talked about what mental health meant to her on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center. The five guest speakers explained their personal mental health journey and what mental health means to them on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center. The five guest speakers explained their personal mental health journey and what mental health means to them on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center. The event had five guest speakers including a spokesperson from Via Christi Hospital on Sept 11.

Jessica Provines, a faculty member at Wichita State talks about her involvement with student's mental health awareness. Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center. After the run the event had five guest speakers to talk about mental health awareness on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

Participants of the Suspenders4Hope run/walk event posed for a photo after finishing the race at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center. Each team had a team name and some participants even wore the same attire together on Sept 11.

Young girl skips through the finish line during a Suspenders4Hope event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center. Some of the participants even brought their dogs along for the run on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

Lots of smiling runners participating in the Suspenders4Hope run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

Lots of smiling runners participating in the Suspenders4Hope run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

President Rick Muma and his husband help students move into The Flats at WSU on August 13

President Rick Muma and his husband help students and their families move into The Flats at WSU on August 13

President Rick Muma helps students load up their belongings to move into The Flats at WSU on August 13

[Photo] PHOTOS: President Muma helps students move into their new dorms

August 13, 2021
President Rick Muma poses for a photo after helping this student load up their belongings to move into Shocker Hall at WSU on August 13

[Photo] Move in with Muma: University President assists new freshman on move-in day

Julia Nightengale, News Editor
August 13, 2021
Students are checking in to their new home, The Flats at WSU on August 13

Students are checking in to their new home, The Flats at WSU on August 13

President Rick Muma meets a student's parents as they are moving their son into his new place, The Flats at WSU on August 13

President Rick Muma catches up with staff members and they are happy to see so many people on campus during move in day on August 13

President Rick Muma catches up with staff members and they are happy to see so many people on campus during move in day on August 13

President Rick Muma and his husband help students move into Shocker Hall at WSU on August 13

President Rick Muma and his husband help students move into Shocker Hall and The Flats at WSU on August 13

President Rick Muma and his husband help students move into Shocker Hall and The Flats at WSU on August 13

President Rick Muma and his husband help students along with their parents to move into Shocker Hall at WSU on August 13

President Rick Muma and his husband help students along with their parents to move into Shocker Hall at WSU on August 13

President Rick Muma and his husband help students along with their parents to move into Shocker Hall at WSU on August 13

President Rick Muma and his husband help students move into Shocker Hall and The Flats at WSU on August 13

Alicia Saunders, a sophomore majoring in Art Education at Wichita State explains her goals for this upcoming fall semester on August 5th, 2021.

[Photo] Sophomores return to campus after a year of online learning, hoping for normalcy

Lindsay Smith and Julia Nightengale
August 12, 2021
Anthony Muscat, the new College of Engineering Dean, describes his plans for the university as he settles into his new position at Wichita State on July 29, 2021. (File photo)

[Photo] Engineering Dean Muscat leaving for provost position at Cal State East Bay

April 8, 2025
Athletic Director, Darron Boatright gets interviewed about what sports will look like this semester at WSU at Koch Arena on July 29.

Athletic Director, Darron Boatright gets interviewed about what sports will look like this semester at WSU at Koch Arena on July 29.

The African American Museum presents important social figures in African American history by framing them and showcasing them in the middle of the main lobby on July 27.

Ted Ayres stands by his favorite baseball history exhibit at the African American Museum on July 27.

Ted Ayres stands by his favorite baseball history exhibit at the African American Museum on July 27.

The African American Museum used to be a church and they kept the original floor plan, the stain glass windows and the organ on July 27.

The African American Museum has an exhibit "From Africa to Kansas" of artifacts from Africa and explains how got the artifacts in Kansas on July 27.

The African American Museum has an exhibit "From Africa to Kansas" of artifacts from Africa and explains how got the artifacts in Kansas on July 27.

The African American Museum has an exhibit with local artists art to put on display and they change the gallery every month July 27.

The African American Museum used to be a church so they kept the organ and built their exhibits around the original floor plan on July 27.

The African American Museum has an exhibit with local artists art to put on display and they change the gallery every month July 27.

WSU Tech President Sheree Utash and dean of WSU's business school Larissa Genin hug after signing.

Wichita State Tech President, Sheree Utash announces a new scholarship the school of business is offering at WSU tech on July 14.

Darron Boatright explains the new NIL policy to the media at Charles Koch Arena on July 1. Boatright was promoted to athletic director in 2015 up until his firing on Wednesday.

[Photo] Boatright signs a separation agreement, will receive $300,000 over 2022-2023

May 27, 2022
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Michael Bryan poses for a picture prior to the Olympic Trials, in front of Charles Koch Arena. Bryan finished in 16th place in the event hosted in Eugene, Oregon.

[Photo] Marty: The top 5 Shocker sports moments from the 2020-21 school year

Sean Marty, Sports Reporter
June 28, 2021
Zach Bush talks to the media following the announcement of Ron Baker being the next GM of the Aftershocks on Thursday inside the Charles Koch Arena media room.

Zach Bush talks to the media following the announcement of Ron Baker being the next GM of the Aftershocks on Thursday inside the Charles Koch Arena media room.

Zach Bush talks to the media following the announcement of Ron Baker being the next GM of the Aftershocks on Thursday inside the Charles Koch Arena media room.

Zach Bush talks to the media following the announcement of Ron Baker being the next GM of the Aftershocks on Thursday inside the Charles Koch Arena media room.

Ron Baker talks to the media after being named the GM of the Aftershocks on Thursday inside the Charles Koch Arena media room.

Ron Baker talks to the media after being named the GM of the Aftershocks on Thursday inside the Charles Koch Arena media room.

Ron Baker talks to the media after being named the GM of the Aftershocks on Thursday inside the Charles Koch Arena media room.

Ron Baker talks to the media after being named the GM of the Aftershocks on Thursday inside the Charles Koch Arena media room.

[Photo] Ron Baker joins the AfterShocks as its General Manager

May 13, 2021
Ron Baker talks to the media after being named the GM of the Aftershocks on Thursday inside the Charles Koch Arena media room.

Courtney Minor poses for a photo in the Rhatigan Student Center.

[Photo] Philosophy senior reflects on future dreams

Emmie Boese, Reporter
May 11, 2021
Wichita State sophomore, Sydney McKinney shares a smile with fellow teammate during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Wichita State, senior Kaylee Huecker throws the ball to her fellow teammate during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Wichita State, senior Kaylee Huecker keeps her eye on the ball during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Wichita State, senior Kaylee Huecker perpares to run to third base during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Wichita State, senior Ryeilgh Buck watches the ball during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

[Photo] Shockers drop final regular season game to No. 1 Oklahoma

May 7, 2021
Wichita State softball players, Sydney McKinney and Kaylee Huecker share a laugh during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Wichita State sophomore, Sydney McKinney runs towards the ball during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Wichita State junior, Neleigh Herring slides onto third base during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Wichita State junior, Neleigh Herring perpares to run to third base during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

[Photo] PHOTOS: Shockers fall to No. 1 Sooners 14-3

May 7, 2021
Wichita State junior, Neleigh Herring perpares to run to third base during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Wichita State senior, Bailey Lange pitches the ball during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Wichita State softball players have a little pep talk equipped with high fives all around during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

[Photo] Shockers rack up 12 conference awards 

May 13, 2021
Wichita State sophomore, Sydney McKinney watches the ball during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Wichita State softball fans crowd the Wilkins Stadium during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

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