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Richard Muma, president, shakes hands with Sondra Langel, widow of Dick Smith. Muma thanked Langel during his speech for the generosity of her family.

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

Julia Nightengale, News Editor
February 9, 2022
Senators Jade Warden and Omarian Brantley at the SGA meeting on Nov 3, 2021. A bill regarding transferring authority of recognizing student organizations to Student Involvement was tabled until next week.

[Photo] SGA tables bill that would transfer authority to recognize student organizations to Student Involvement

November 4, 2021
Mackenzie Borland is one of the craters of Dead Center Vintage.

[Photo] Student achieves dream of opening up vintage clothing store

Emmie Boese, Co-sports editor
September 24, 2021
Mackenzie Borland is one of the craters of Dead Center Vintage.

Mackenzie Borland is one of the craters of Dead Center Vintage.

Mackenzie Borland is showing a vintage copy of "The Wichitan" which is now "Splurge" in Dead Center Vintage.

Mackenzie Borland is one of the craters of Dead Center Vintage.

Mackenzie Borland is one of the craters of Dead Center Vintage. Borland was going through old pictures.

Vintage patches for sale at Dead Center Vintage.

Mackenzie Borland is one of the craters of Dead Center Vintage. Borland was going through the flags.

Mackenzie Borland is one of the craters of Dead Center Vintage.

PHOTOS: College of Fine Arts becomes 2021’s Clash champion

PHOTOS: College of Fine Arts becomes 2021’s Clash champion

Jordan Plowman and Monique Gaines
August 23, 2021
Artist Armando Minjarez Creator of Alley Cats talks to visitors at Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021.

Artist Tomiyo Tajiri hands out origami at Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021. Tomiyo Tajiri created Maitreya.

A little girl plays with the cord of the Rythm Maker! created by Mike Miller at Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021.

A little girl pretends to be a cat in front of Alley Cats created by Armando Minjarez at Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021.

visitors look at Honeybee Hideaway created by Laura Shank at Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021.

Artist Tomiyo Tajiri at the reopening of Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021. Tomiyo Tajiri created Maitreya.

Artist Tomiyo Tajiri talks to visitors at the reopening of Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021. Tomiyo Tajiri created Maitreya.

A little boy pulls the cord of the Rythm Maker! created by Mike Miller at Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021.

Mike Miller creator of the Rythm Maker! shows two boys how the art work operates at Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021.

Mike Miller creator of the Rythm Maker! shows two boys how the art work operates at Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021.

Artist Tomiyo Tajiri talks to visitors at the reopening of Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021. Tomiyo Tajiri created Maitreya.

A little boy pulls the cord of the Rythm Maker! created by Mike Miller at Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021.

People enjoing art at Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021.

A woman takes a picture of Alley Cats created by Armando Minjarez at Gallery Alley on July 2, 2021.

Wichita State men’s tennis team watching the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Wichita State men’s tennis team watching the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

[Photo] Men’s tennis collects several wins in Dallas

September 18, 2022
Wichita State men’s tennis team watching the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Wichita State redshirt senior Marius Frosa and Wichita State redshirt senior Murkel Dellien after the Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Head coach Danny Bryan, Wichita State redshirt senior Marius Frosa, Wichita State redshirt senior Murkel Dellien and Assistant Coach Justin Desanto after the Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Wichita State redshirt senior Marius Frosa is giving a speech on May 3, 2021. He said "you changed my life."

Head coach Danny Bryan, Wichita State redshirt senior Marius Frosa and Assistant Coach Justin Desanto after the Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Head coach Danny Bryan, Wichita State redshirt senior Murkel Dellien and Assistant Coach Justin Desanto after the Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Wichita State redshirt senior Marius Frosa watching the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Head coach Danny Bryan, Wichita State redshirt senior Murkel Dellien and Assistant Coach Justin Desanto after the Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Wichita State men’s tennis team watching the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Wichita State redshirt senior Murkel Dellien watching the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Wichita State redshirt freshman Zach Grueber watching the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Wichita State Senior Lucia Agbor is hanging out with friends at YaYa's Euro Bistro on April 25, 2021.

Wichita State Senior Lucia Agbor hangs out with friends at YaYa's Euro Bistro on April 25, 2021.

[Photo] From Cameroon to corporate law - Lucia Agbor says WSU was 'just right' to pursue her goals

May 2, 2021
Wichita State Senior Lucia Agbor is hanging out with friends at YaYa's Euro Bistro on April 25, 2021.

Wichita State Senior Lucia Agbor is hanging out with friends at YaYa's Euro Bistro on April 25, 2021.

Wichita State Senior Lucia Agbor is hanging out with friends at YaYa's Euro Bistro on April 25, 2021.

Wichita State Senior Lucia Agbor is hanging out with friends at YaYa's Euro Bistro on April 25, 2021.

Wichita State Senior Lucia Agbor hangs out with friends at YaYa's Euro Bistro on April 25, 2021.

[Photo] From Cameroon to corporate law – Lucia Agbor says WSU was ‘just right’ to pursue her goals

Audrey Korte, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2021
Wichita State Senior Lucia Agbor is hanging out with friends at YaYa's Euro Bistro on April 25, 2021. They were talking about a giveaway prize when she hits 500 followers on her YouTube page.

Wichita State Senior Lucia Agbor is hanging out with friends at YaYa's Euro Bistro on April 25, 2021.

Wichita State Students sophmore Maddie Meadows majoring in graphic design and senior Journi Brown majoring in anthropology at Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum on April 24, 2021

Wichita State Students sophmore Maddie Meadows majoring in graphic design and senior Journi Brown majoring in anthropology at Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum on April 24, 2021

Wichita State Student senior Journi Brown majoring in anthropology at Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum on April 24, 2021

Wichita State Students senior Journi Brown majoring in anthropology and sophmore Maddie Meadows majoring in graphic design at Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum on April 24, 2021

Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum on April 24, 2021

Wichita State student and President of Shift Space Gallery Lydia Humphreys majoring in painting at Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum on April 24, 2021

Wichita State students senior Olivia Laine majoring in social and community practice and secound year graduate and President of Shift Space Gallery Lydia Humphreys majoring in painting at Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum on April 24, 2021. Olivia stated "Shift space is always here for community events."

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Wichita State senior Shaunte' Levine majoring in print making at Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum on April 24, 2021

Wichita State students senior Olivia Laine majoring in social and community practice, senior Shaunte' Levine majoring in print making and secound year graduate and President of Shift Space Gallery Lydia Humphreys majoring in painting at Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum on April 24, 2021

Holli hosted by AHINSA at Hubbard Hall Lawn on April 24, 2021.

Studnts playing with water at Holli hosted by AHINSA at Hubbard Hall Lawn on April 24, 2021.

Studnts playing with water at Holli hosted by AHINSA at Hubbard Hall Lawn on April 24, 2021.

Studnts playing with water at Holli hosted by AHINSA at Hubbard Hall Lawn on April 24, 2021.

Wichita State freshman Chloe, majoring game design, celebrates Holli hosted by AHINSA at Hubbard Hall Lawn on April 24, 2021. Chloe said "The community was so welcoming and it was so fun to participate."

The launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall honoring Kristi Lynn Parker.

Wichita State students ambassadors sophomore Meg Gonzalez majoring in music ed, junior Gray Lovette majoring in animation, and junior Daria Moore majoring in biological sciences at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall. Meg stated "It's nice to see adults in the same space who are thriving.

The launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall honoring Kristi Lynn Parker.

[Photo] WSU unveils new memorial aimed to highlight underrepresented populations

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2021
Diane Helt speaking at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall honoring Kristi Lynn Parker.

Jack Parker the son of Kristi Lynn Parker speaking at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall honoring Kristi Lynn Parker.

Mark Anderson cousin of Kristi Lynn Parker speaking at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall honoring Kristi Lynn Parker.

Jack Parker the son of Kristi Lynn Parker speaking at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall honoring Kristi Lynn Parker.

Jack Parker the son of Kristi Lynn Parker speaking at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall honoring Kristi Lynn Parker.

Sharon Reed speaking at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall honoring Kristi Lynn Parker.

The launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall honoring Kristi Lynn Parker.

The launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall honoring Kristi Lynn Parker.

The launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall.

James Woods speaking at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall.

Armando Minjares Coordinator of Student Diversity Program at Wichita State is speaking at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall.

Armando Minjares Coordinator of Student Diversity Program and Kristin Beal Gallery Manager at ShiftSpace are at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall.

The launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall.

A speaker at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall.

Wichita State junior Bailee Nickerson slides onto homebase during the game against Houston at Wilkins Stadium on April 9, 2021.

PHOTOS: Wichita State wins sixth straight | April. 9, 2021

Monique Gaines
April 9, 2021
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