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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 Scotts 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

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 mens basketball game against Tulane. Mens and womens 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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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

September 5, 2022
A Wichita State officer watches a police officer presentation on Sept. 2.

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Wichita State patrol and field training officer Kegan Harmes gives a speech 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.

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Wichita State patrol officer Matthew Blades gives a speech to fellow officers and others in attempt to receive a promotion to a sergeant position. Blades had been involved with law enforcement for about four years.

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Mayor Brandon Whipple poses with members of the SGA Senate after speaking to the group on Aug. 31. Whipple spoke of his own time at SGA from when he attended WSU.

[PHOTO] Mayor Whipple visits SGA Senate meeting at second session of semester

September 1, 2022
Mayor Brandon Whipple poses with members of the SGA Senate after speaking to the group on Aug. 31. Whipple spoke of his own time at SGA from when he attended WSU.

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Members of the SGA Senate clap before the adjournment of the Aug. 31 meeting.

[PHOTO] SGA members break down how the association operates

September 2, 2022
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At-large Nick Harmon speaks to the SGA Senate on Aug. 31 in the RSC.

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Kian Williams, SGA Government Relations Chair and At-Large Senator, speaks to the student body about the summer accomplishments for the 65th session.

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Kian Williams, SGA Government Relations Chair and At-Large Senator, speaks to the student body about the summer accomplishments for the 65th session.

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Mackenzie Lane, Liberal Arts and Sciences Senator and Academic Affairs Chair, speaks of summer accomplishments for the 65th session on Aug. 31.

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President Mitchell Adamson speaks to the senate during the SGA meeting on Aug. 31. Adamson spoke about his plans for the 65th session.

[PHOTO] Adamson temporarily steps down, Speaker to fill his role

September 13, 2022
Graduate senator Michelle Bastian asks President Mitchell Adamson a question about his plans for the 65th session.

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After receiving The Golden Sunflower award at the SGA meeting on Aug. 31, softball player Sydney McKinney poses for a photo.

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

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Speaker of the Senate John Kirk gives WSU softball player Sydney McKinney The Golden Sunflower. The award was presented to an individual that SGA wanted to highlight.

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Senators of the Student Government Association listen to Mayor Brandon Whipple speak at the meeting on Aug. 31 inside the RSC.

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Mayor Brandon Whipple speaks at the SGA meeting held on Aug .31 inside the RSC. Whipple spoke of his time as a member of student government when he went to WSU.

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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.

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A pro-life group organizes on the WSU campus to try and inform WSU students.

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A pro-life group organizes on the WSU campus to try and inform WSU students.

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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.

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

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Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity members perform for a crowd during the Yard Show event hosted outside the RSC on Aug. 29.

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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.

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

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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.

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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] REVIEW: Britney Spears and Elton John finally release their new duet

August 29, 2022
Wichita State alumni Trevor Landreth and Justin Noel Hall embrace following Halls performance of Khronos. The piece was meant to illustrate different stages of human experience. I played with Justin a plethora times, weve played a quartet together, Landreth said.

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

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

August 26, 2022
Wichita State alumni Nora and Stephen Graham photograph Trever Landreth and Justin Noel Hall embrace, following Halls performance.

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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.

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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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The Book-A-Holic on Oliver.

[PHOTO] OPINION: Best local spots and websites to buy cheap, used/new books

August 28, 2022
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SGA engineering senator Zane Berry signs an Oath of Office following President Mitchell Adamsons inaguration into the presidents office, following the resignation of former president Olivia Gallegos.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sophomore Tyler Dorsch smiles before performing the National Anthem with the rest of the Wichita State band.

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

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

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

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

[PHOTO] Wind Surge hosts Sydney McKinney and WSU Marching Band

August 20, 2022
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[PHOTO] Monkeypox and COVID-19 cases climb higher around the world as fall semester approaches

August 20, 2022
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[PHOTO] Food for fines helps pardon parking citations

August 18, 2022
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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.

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

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

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

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

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