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Funnel cake is one of the most popular food items available at Riverfest.

[PHOTO] How to conquer Riverfest like a local

May 31, 2019
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[PHOTO] Person of the Year: The Sunflower chooses Lyston Skerritt

December 6, 2017
Cleanthony Early blocks the ball during Sundays game against Kentucky. Kentucky won 78-76, ending the Shockers perfect season.

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Senior Cleanthony Early drives to the basket during the Wichita State vs Kentucky game Sunday evening inside the Scottrade Center Arena in St. Louis for the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. The Shockers failed to beat the Wildcats and lost 78-76.

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Senior Cleanthony Early soars to the hoop during the Wichita State vs Kentucky game Sunday evening inside the Scottrade Center Arena in St. Louis for the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. The Shockers failed to beat the Wildcats and lost 78-76.

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Ron Baker drives to the basket during the Wichita State vs Kentucky game Sunday evening inside the Scottrade Center Arena in St. Louis for the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. That wasnt enough as The Shockers failed to beat the Wildcats and lost 78-76.

[PHOTO] Top-10 NCAA basketball games to re-watch while in self-quarantine

March 19, 2020
Ron Baker drives to the basket during the Wichita State vs Kentucky game Sunday evening inside the Scottrade Center Arena in St. Louis for the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. That wasnt enough as The Shockers failed to beat the Wildcats and lost 78-76.

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Former Shocker Fred VanVleet soars through the air during the Wichita State vs Kentucky game.

[PHOTO] VanVleet possibly under federal investigation for receiving money while at WSU

February 23, 2018
Senior Chadrack Lufile goes after the loose ball during the Wichita State vs Kentucky game Sunday evening inside the Scottrade Center Arena in St. Louis for the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. The Shockers failed to beat the Wildcats and lost 78-76.

[PHOTO] Remembering the 'Game of the Year': Fans, players recount Wichita State, Kentucky

March 19, 2017
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[PHOTO] Angel Rodriguez steals second half comeback, seniors reflect on career end

March 19, 2016
Fans cheer on the Shockers during Wednesdays game against Drake in Charles Koch Arena. (Jan. 4, 2017)

PHOTOS: Shockers dismantle Drake with 13 scorers

January 4, 2017
Junior guard Keke Thompson (1) goes up for a contested jumper over a UNI defender in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon at Charles Koch Arena. (Dec 1st, 2016)

PHOTOS: Shockers come up short against the Panthers

January 2, 2017
Junior forward Rangie Bessard drives past a UNI defender in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon as the Shockers lose in the final minutes against Northern Iowa 63-61 at Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Panthers a basket better than Shockers

January 1, 2017
Sophomore forward Markis McDuffie (32) celebrates a score in the second half during Sundays afternoon game against the Bradley Braves at Charles Koch Arena.

PHOTOS: Shockers blast past the Braves

January 1, 2017
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[PHOTO] Shockers blast threes on Braves, roll to blowout victory

January 1, 2017
Coach Gregg Marshall screams at his player in frustration in the first half during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening. The Shockers fell to Oklahoma State by the score of 93-76.

PHOTOS: Wichita State falls to Oklahoma State in downtown game

December 17, 2016
Fans are in disbelief as the Shockers lose to Oklahoma State during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game by the score of 93-76.

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Member of the cheer squad entertain the crowd prior to the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game against OSU Saturday evening.

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Junior forward Darral Willis jr (21) attempts a jumper against OSUs Lindy Waters, III (21) in the second half of the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening.

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Shocker players foul OSUs Leyton Hammonds (23) in the second half of the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening.

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Junior forward Zach Brown (1) shoots a jumper over OSUs Jawun Evans (1) in the second half of the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening.

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Junior forward Darral Willis jr (21) gets frustrated at the referee after being called for a foul in the second half of the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening.

[PHOTO] Shockers can't weather the storm

December 18, 2016
Freshman guard Austin Reeves (12) chases after OSUs Lindy Waters, III (21) in the second half of the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening.

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Sophomore forward Markis McDuffie (32) fights for the lose ball against an OSU defender in the second half of the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening.

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Sophomore forward Markis McDuffie (32) fights for the lose ball against an OSU defender in the second half of the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening.

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Sophomore forward Markis McDuffie (32) fights off OSU player Brandon Averette (0) in the first half during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening.

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Coach Gregg Marshall calls a play in the first half during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening. The Shockers fell to Oklahoma State by the score of 93-76.

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Coach Gregg Marshall screams at his player in frustration in the first half during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening. The Shockers fell to Oklahoma State by the score of 93-76.

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Junior guard Daishon Smith (2) drives to the paint against an OSU defender in the first half during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening. The Shockers fell to Oklahoma State by the score of 93-76.

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Junior forward Rashard Kelly (0) stretches out for a block against OSU point guard Brandon Averette (0) in the second half during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening. The Shockers fell to Oklahoma State by the score of 93-76.

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Junior forward Rashard Kelly (0) drives to the paint against an OSU defender in the first half during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening.

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Junior center Shaq Morris (24) goes for a slam dunk in the first half against OSU during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening.

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Junior guard Daishon Smith (2) fights for a lose ball against an OSU defender in the first half during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening. The Shockers fell to Oklahoma State by the score of 93-76.

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Junior guard Daishon Smith (2) drives to the paint against an OSU defender in the first half during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening. The Shockers fell to Oklahoma State by the score of 93-76.

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Junior guard Daishon Smith (2) drives to the paint against an OSU defender in the first half during the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game Saturday evening. The Shockers fell to Oklahoma State by the score of 93-76.

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A member of the cheer squad entertains the crowd prior to the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game against OSU Saturday evening.

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The cheer squad entertains the crowd prior to the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game against OSU Saturday evening. The Shockers fell to Oklahoma State by the score of 93-76.

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A fan dressed up as Santa Claus gets pumped up prior to the annual INSTRUST Bank Arena game against OSU Saturday evening. The Shockers fell to Oklahoma State by the score of 93-76.

[PHOTO] OPINION: How to transition from finals to the holidays

December 5, 2021
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[PHOTO] Pflugradt: Wichita State’s winning recipe left buried in the snow

December 17, 2016
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[PHOTO] Family support guides Landry Shamet for take two

November 15, 2016
Senior Libero Dani Mostrom (6) returns a serve by TCU in the first set Friday night at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Wichita State ended up losing in four sets.

PHOTOS: Shocker volleyball fall to TCU in four sets

December 2, 2016
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[PHOTO] Shepard: Election has ‘incited a notion of fear’; ‘We need to act’

November 29, 2016
Freshman guard Austin Reeves (12) goes for a contested lay-up in the second half of Wednesday’s game against Tulsa at Charles Koch Arena. Wichita State defeated Tulsa 80-53.

PHOTOS: Shockers trounce Tulsa 80-53

November 17, 2016
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