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After slamming Craig Porter Jr.'s pass into the basket, senior forward Gus Okafor yells on Nov. 26 inside Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers won, 83-71.

[Photo] ‘Keep that motor going:’ Gus Okafor’s career high helps seal a win at home

November 26, 2022
Sophomore guard Shammah Scott dribbles down the court during the game against the Tarleton State Texans on Nov. 26. The Shockers won, 83-71. On the left top corner of Scott's jersey is an acadmeic patch that represents the academic college his major is in.

[Photo] Mens and womens basketball players represent academic colleges on their jerseys

November 30, 2022
Senior guard Craig Porter Jr. dribbles down the court during the game against Tarleton State on Nov. 26. The Shockers won, 83-71.

[Photo] Men’s basketball wins despite early game injury exit from Craig Porter Jr.

December 27, 2022
The Wichita State volleyball team celebrates after defeating South Florida, 3-0, on Oct. 28 inside Koch Arena.

[Photo]  Volleyball powers past South Florida 

October 29, 2022
After securing a point over South Florida, the Shockers volleyball team celebrate together on Oct. 28 in Charles Koch Arena. Wichita State won, 3-0.

[Photo] Volleyball team receives postseason tournament nomination

November 28, 2022
Mourners at the Memorial '70 on Oct. 2, 2022 listen to "Go Rest High on That Mountain" by Vince Gill.

[Photo] 52 years later university athletic community remembers the ‘70 plane crash

October 3, 2022
Director of Athletics Kevin Saal speaks to the crowd of mourners and Wichita State community members present for the Memorial '70 ceremony. The ceremony of rememberance honored WSU football players, administrators and supporters who died in a plane crash on Oct. 2, 1970.

[Photo] Kevin Saal pushes for student athletes to be students first

December 4, 2022
Cheerleader Olivia Lockwood performs during the Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff.

[Photo] Cheer team prepares for excitement of basketball and competition season

November 17, 2022
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[Photo] Founder’s Day of Giving brings donations to university colleges and programs

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter
September 17, 2022
Wichita Public Libraries are no longer charging daily fees for overdue materials.

[Photo] Wichita Public Libraries hold amnesty week to forgive fees

September 29, 2022
Charles Koch Arena on Jan. 12, 2022 during a men's basketball game against Tulane. Men's and women's basketball and volleyball play home games in Charles Koch.

[Photo] This week's sports in brief — Sept. 22

September 24, 2022
At-large senator Hunter Minette speaks to an attendee at The State of the Student Body on Sept. 7. The event was hosted by SGA.

SGA president Mitchell Adamson concludes The State of the Student Body following his and Speaker of the Senate John Kirk's speech.

[Photo] Former President Adamson blames resignation on opposition from Senate

September 21, 2022
SGA president Mitchell Adamson concludes The State of the Student Body following his and Speaker of the Senate John Kirk's speech.

Speaker of the Senate John Kirk speaks at The State of the Student Body on Sept. 7.

SGA president Mitchell Adamson gives his presidential speech at The State of The Student Body Address on Sept. 7. Adamson communicated his goals to the student body.

SGA president Mitchell Adamson gives his presidential speech at The State of The Student Body Address on Sept. 7. Adamson communicated his goals to the student body.

Speaker of the Senate John Kirk listens to SGA advisor Gabriel Fonseca before Kirk's speech during The State of the Student Body Address.

At-large senator Jonathan Stanger laughs with his fellow SGA members before The State of the Student Body Address on Sept. 7.

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Left: Wichita State patrol and field training officer Kegan Harmes gives a presentation to fellow officers and others in attempt to receive a promotion to a sergeant position. Harmes had been involved with law enforcement for nine years. Right: Wichita State patrol officer Matthew Blades gives a presentation in attempt to receive a promotion to a sergeant position. Blades had been involved with law enforcement for about four years.

[Photo] WSUPD officers apply for same promotion to sergeant

Mia Hennen, News Editor
September 5, 2022
Kian Williams, SGA Government Relations Chair and At-Large Senator, speaks to the student body about the summer accomplishments for the 65th session.

Graduate senator Michelle Bastian asks President Mitchell Adamson a question about his plans for the 65th session.

After receiving "The Golden Sunflower" award at the SGA meeting on Aug. 31, softball player Sydney McKinney speaks to the Senate.

A WSU student signs "yes" on a sheet asking "Should abortion remain legal?" A pro-life group organized on the university campus to try and inform WSU students on Aug. 29.

Wichita State community members record and watch members of the Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity dance during the Yard Show event held outside the RSC on Aug. 29.

Andres Arvizu dances with other members of Sigma Lambda Beta during the Yard Show event outside the RSC on Aug. 29.

Sterling Gray performs inside the Rhatigan Student Center for the monthly "Monday Melodies" event on Aug. 29. Gray has been a musician for almost 48 years.

A Sigma Lambda Beta member dances during the Yard Show event outside the RSC on Aug. 29

Wichita State alumni Trevor Landreth and Justin Noel Hall embrace following Hall's performance of "Khronos." The piece was meant to illustrate different stages of human experience. "I played with Justin a plethora times, we've played a quartet together," Landreth said.

Bassist Landon Bartel plays during the last movement of "Khronos." The Nikoyle Noel Chamber Ensemble performed at the Wichita Art Museum on Aug. 26.

[Photo] A tearful performance: Wichita Art Museum holds Art After Hours/ARTS MIXR

August 26, 2022
Bassist Landon Bartel plays during the last movement of "Khronos." The Nikoyle Noel Chamber Ensemble performed at the Wichita Art Museum on Aug. 26.

A tearful performance: Wichita Art Museum holds Art After Hours/ARTS MIXR

Mia Hennen, News Editor
August 26, 2022
Cellist Daijana Wallace plays with the Nikoyle Noel Chamber Ensemble during the Art After Hours event at the Wichita Art Museum on Aug. 26. The event welcomed museum-goers to interact with each other and meet the new director, Anne Kraybill.

Conductor Justin Noel Hall prepares to conduct the Nikoyle Noel Chamber Ensemble in the first movement of "Khronos" – a piece meant to illustrate moments of human experience.

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SGA engineering senator Zane Berry signs an Oath of Office following President Mitchell Adamson's inaguration into the president's office, following the resignation of former president Olivia Gallegos.

Former Vice President Mitchell Adamson gets sworn into the president's office following the resignation of former president Olivia Gallegos.

SGA Supreme Court Justice signs former Vice President Mitchell Adamson into the president's office after resignation of former president Olivia Gallegos.

[Photo] Mitchell Adamson takes office following Gallegos’ resignation

August 25, 2022
SGA engineering senator Zane Berry signs former Vice President Mitchell Adamson into the president's office after resignation of former president Olivia Gallegos.

Members of the Wichita State band wave at the Wind Surge crowd on "college night" on Aug. 18.

Members of the Wichita State band wave at the Wind Surge crowd on "college night" on Aug. 18.

Members of the Wichita State band wave at the Wind Surge crowd on "college night" on Aug. 18.

Members of the Wichita State band perform the "National Anthem" inside the Wichita Wind Surge stadium on Aug. 18.

Members of the Wichita State band wave at the Wind Surge crowd on "college night" on Aug. 18.

Senior infielder Sydney McKinney pitches inside the Wind Surge on college night on Aug. 19.

Senior infielder Sydney McKinney laughs before pitching inside the Wind Surge before college night.

Senior infielder Sydney McKinney laughs before pitching inside the Wind Surge before college night.

Wind Surge hosts Sydney McKinney and WSU Marching Band

Mia Hennen, News Editor
August 20, 2022
Many "vote no" signs could be seen around the Wichita community leading up to the Aug. 2 vote.

[Photo] Primary decision out: Abortion continues to be constitutionally protected in Kansas

August 3, 2022
Many "vote yes" signs could be seen around the Wichita community leading up to the Aug. 2 vote.

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Two friends hug after the march on July 9 in downtown Wichita.

Members of the "March for Liberty" display their signs and chant on July 9 in support of abortion rights.

Members of the "March for Liberty" display their signs and wave the 19th Amendment Victory Flag.

A Wichitan chants during the "March for Liberty" on July 9.

A Wichitan chants and displays their sign for the "March for Liberty" on July 9.

Members of the "March for Liberty" yell out chants in downton Wichita.

[Photo] PHOTOS: 'March for Liberty'

July 9, 2022
Kansans show off their signs at the "March for Liberty" on July 9.

A Wichitan displays their sign for the "March for Liberty" on July 9.

Crowds gather around A Price Woodard Park for the "March for Liberty" on July 9. Women’s March Air Capital and the League of Women Voters organized the march.

[Photo] A glance at Kansas’ complex abortion rights history

July 20, 2022
Co-organizer and founder of Women’s March Air Capital Faith Martin calls marchers to action before the "March for Liberty" begins.

Sigma Lambda Beta members celebrate together after winning the Stroll Off Competition at Riverfest on June 5.

Sigma Lambda Beta members celebrate together after winning the Stroll Off Competition at Riverfest on June 5.

A Lambda Pi Upsilon member hypes up the crowd at the Stroll Off Compeition during Riverfest.

Sigma Lambda Beta members perform a routine during the Stroll Off Competition during Riverfest on June 5.

A Sigma Lambda Beta member dance during the Stroll Off Competition during Riverfest on June 5.

A Zeta Phi Beta member performs for the crowd at Riverfest on June 5 during the Stroll Off Competition.

Zeta Phi Beta members dance during the Stroll Off Competition at Riverfest.

Kappa Alpha Psi members perform during the Stroll Off Competition during Riverfest on June 5.

Alpha Phi Alpha members compete in the Riverfest Stroll Off Competition. The event was a historical and cultural component of Black and multicultural Greek life, where teams danced to crease a unified whole.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Historical Black and multicultural fraternities and sororities at Riverfest

June 5, 2022
Alpha Phi Alpha members compete in the Riverfest Stroll Off Competition. The event was a historical and cultural component of Black and multicultural Greek life, where teams danced to crease a unified whole.

The 2022-2023 men's basketball team poses with a fan during Riverfest on June 5.

Sophomore Jalen Ricks signs a fan's arm during the 2022-2023 men's basketball meet and greet at Rivefest on June 5.

Transfer student Jaron Pierre Jr. signs a fan's back during Riverfest on June 5.

WSU fans meet with the 2022-2023 men's basketball team during Riverfest on June 5.

A WSU fan sits and has the back of their shirt signed by senior Craig Porter Jr. The 2022-2023 men's basketball team was at Riverfest to meet and interact with fans.

After successfully batting, junior Andrew Stewart makes for first base on March 27.

After securing several free throws for Wichita State, freshman Ricky Council IV meets head coach Isaac Brown on the court.

[Photo] ‘Our lives are on the line:’ Houston steals double overtime thriller from Wichita State

Sean Marty, Sports Editor
February 20, 2022
After a successful shot by junior Craig Porter Jr, the men's basketball team cheers on the sidelines.

Junior Dexter Dennis dribbles the ball, looking for a teammate to pass to.

Houston's sophomore Jamal Shead attempts to drive the ball through Wichita State's defense.

After a successful shot by sophomore Tyson Etienne, the men's basketball team cheers on the bench.

Houston Cougar's Fabian White Jr. dribbles the ball, looking for a teammate to pass to. The Cougars upset the Shockers, 76-74.

Houston Cougar's sophomore Jamal Shead looks for a teammate to pass to on the court.

Wichita State Shocker's junior Morris Udeze attempts to go up for a shot on Houston Cougar's senior Josh Carlton.

Houston Cougar's senior Josh Cartlon dunks on the Wichita State Shockers. Carlton had 23 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist.

Junior Qua Grant goes up for lay-up on the Houston Cougars.

After stealing the ball from the Houston Cougars, junior Qua Grant drives down the court.

Junior Morris Udeze goes up for a two point shot on the Houston Cougars.

During a time-out, Shocker fans get excited for the cameras.

Junior Craig Porter Jr. dribbles down the court, looking for a teammate to pass to.

[Photo] Porter’s scoring adds to improved Shocker offense

February 23, 2022
After a successful play by the men's basketball team, Shocker fans cheer in the student section.

Junior Craig Porter Jr. dribbles down the court, looking for a teammate to pass to.

[Photo] Porter’s scoring adds to improved Shocker offense

Sean Marty, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
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After the death of Chayston SImmons, Bottom (Pyramus), Kyree Thomas as Flute (Thisbe) cries out in agony before stabbing himself with a sword.

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