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A cake inspired by the novel “Where the Crawdads Sing.” The novel is set in 1969 North Carolina

[PHOTO] Edible Book Fair returns in person after two years online

April 8, 2022
Junior Sawyre Thornhill hits a single against OSU on Apr. 5 in Eck Stadium.

[PHOTO] Baseball's upset bid falls short against No. 6 Oklahoma State

April 6, 2022
Junior Sydney McKinney wears a puzzle piece ribbon representing autism appreciation month. Ribbons were provided by sophomore Lauren Lucas’s mom.

[PHOTO] Softball program helps raise awareness for Autism Acceptance Month

April 8, 2022
Chorus member, Madison Roths, prays with the villagers that Hester’s sins will not bring evil into the community. Roths and the villagers bombarded Minister Arthur Dimmesdale to reveal Hester’s punishment.

[PHOTO] Opera students prepare for their performance of ‘The Scarlet Letter’

April 1, 2022
Junior Qua Grant looks to drive down the court during the game against UCF on Jan. 22 in the Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Turnovers haunt WSU in one-point loss to Tulane

January 29, 2022
Freshman guard Ricky Council makes a jump shot against UCF in the Charles Koch Arena. Council went 6-10 in field goal attempts.

[PHOTO] ‘I just wanted to win:’ Council showcases offensive potential with career-high 31 points

January 27, 2022
Freshman guard Ricky Council completes his first dunk of the night. Council led the Shockers in scoring with 31 points.

[PHOTO] Council brings offensive spark off the bench in freshman season

March 9, 2022
Junior Qua Grant looks to drive during the game against UCF on Jan. 26 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Shockers snap four-game losing streak, collect first conference win of the season

January 27, 2022
Freshman Ricky Council IV dribbles toward the basket during the game against OSU on Dec. 1 in Gallagher-Iba Arena.

[PHOTO] Shockers pick up pivotal road victory over Oklahoma State

December 1, 2021
Dominique Morgan talks about her past and how she first began Diversity Lectures on Nov. 17 in the RSC.

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Dominique Morgan talks about her past and how she first began Diversity Lectures on Nov. 17 in the RSC.

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Dominique Morgan talks about her past and how she first began Diversity Lectures on Nov. 17 in the RSC.

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Dominique Morgan talks about her past and how she first began Diversity Lectures on Nov. 17 in the RSC.

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Dominique Morgan talks about her past and how she first began Diversity Lectures on Nov. 17 in the RSC.

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Dominique Morgan talks about her past and how she first began Diversity Lectures on Nov. 17 in the RSC.

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Junior Dexter Dennis and Sophomore react to beating South Alabama in the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Junior Dexter Dennis looks for the ball after a free shot is thrown against South Alabama at the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Junior Dexter Dennis looks for the ball after a free shot is thrown against South Alabama at the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Associate head coach Lou Guidino talks to the team during a timeout in the 4th quarter against South Alabama at the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Sophomore Tyson Etienne looks to pass the ball against South Alabama at the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Freshman Kenny Pohto looks to pass the ball during the game against South Alabama in the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Junior Morris Udeze blocks the ball against South Alabama in the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Junior Joe Pleasant drives towards the basket against South Alabama at the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Junior Qua Grant blocks the ball against South Alabama at the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Junior Qua Grant blocks the ball against South Alabama at the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

[PHOTO] Shockers prepare for non-conference matchup with Missouri

November 26, 2021
Sophomore Tyson Etienne looks to pass the ball against South Alabama at the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13

[PHOTO] ‘I’m excited about the challenge:’ Shockers face big test with Arizona on Friday

November 18, 2021
Sophomore Tyson Etienne blocks the ball during the game against South Alabama at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Junior Dexter Dennis drives towards the basket during the game against South Alabama at the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Junior Morris Udeze looks for the ball after a free throw against South Alabama at the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Junior Craig Porter Jr. looks to pass during the game against South Alabama at Chrles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

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Craig Porter Jr. drives down the court and looks for an open player to pass to. Porter had a successful first half with zero fouls.

[PHOTO] New NIL collective forms to help WSU student athletes make money

April 28, 2022
Qua Grant looks for an open player to pass to on 13 Nov. againt South Alabama in the Charles Koch Arena. Grant made a pass to Ricky Council who threw a jump shot.

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Bryn Stansberry dives for a ball during the game against Temple on Nov. 12 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Volleyball continues winning ways in second half of the season

November 13, 2021
Kayce Litzau celebrates with Brylee Kelly after a point during their match against Tulane on Nov. 7 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Shockers get revenge by sweeping Tulane

November 8, 2021
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[PHOTO] PHOTOS: Wichita State 60 - 57 Jacksonville State | Men's Basketball

November 10, 2021
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Craig Porter Jr. looks to pass during the game against Jacksonville State on Nov. 9 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Back from the Portal: Udeze and Porter reflect on decisions to stay at WSU

November 11, 2021
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Tyson Etienne looks to attack during the final possession against Jacksonville State on Nov. 9 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Shockers win season opener in thrilling fashion

November 10, 2021
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Mariah McCully defends the basketball during the game against Chicago State on Nov. 9 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Wichita State cruises to second straight win against Alcorn State

November 27, 2021
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[PHOTO] Women’s basketball showcases strong offensive performance in the season opener

November 10, 2021
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Seraphine Bastin looks towards the sideline during the game against Chicago State on Nov. 9 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Women’s Basketball responds with victory over Prairie View

November 24, 2021
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[PHOTO] Women’s Basketball picks up second straight road win

November 16, 2021
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Mariah McCully celebrates after the exhibition game victory against Missouri Southern State on Nov. 4 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] McCully comes back for more

November 8, 2021
Trajata Colbert battles for a rebound during the exhibition game against Missouri Southern State on Nov. 4 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Colbert uses senior season to step into leadership role

November 8, 2021
Freshman Chaunce Jenkins drives toward the basket during Shocker Madness on Oct. 12 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Jenkins coming back stronger

November 8, 2021
Asia Strong looks to drive during the exhibition game against Missouri Southern State on Nov. 4 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Strong hopes to find consistency in senior year

November 8, 2021
Freshman Kenny Pohto celebrates with Dexter Dennis and Steele Gaston-Chapman after winning the three-point contest during Shocker Madness on Oct. 12.

[PHOTO] An inside look at Kenny Pohto’s transition to Division I basketball

November 8, 2021
D.J. McCarty prepares to shoot a three-pointer during the exhibition game against Missouri Southern State on Nov. 4 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] McCarty poised for leadership role

November 8, 2021
Jane Asinde drives towards the basket during the exhibition game against Missouri Southern State on Nov. 4 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] What you need to know about Jane Asinde

November 8, 2021
Freshman Ella Anciaux looks to shoot during the exhibition game on Nov. 4 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Homecoming: Wichita native Ella Anciaux stays home to become a Shocker

November 8, 2021
Freshman Nhug Bosch Duran calls for the ball during the exhibition game against Missouri Southern State. Duran is one of WSUs eight international players and is a native of Barcelona, Spain.

[PHOTO] International Ties: Shockers prioritize international recruiting with eight players from seven different countries

November 8, 2021
Junior Jane Asinde drives towards the basketball during an exhibition game against Missouri Southern State on Nov. 5 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[PHOTO] Women’s basketball program cruises to victory in exhibition game

November 5, 2021
A Wichita local holds a sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm, harrassment victium. The protest was filled with students, faculty, and Wichita locals outside of the Metroplex on Oct. 29.

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A Wichita local holds a sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm, harrassment victium. The protest was filled with students, faculty, and Wichita locals outside of the Metroplex on Oct. 29.

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Rexhd Martin holds her sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm during the presidental inaguration on Oct. 29 outside of the Metroplex. Countryman-Roswurm filed a federal lawsuit against WSU from harrassment.

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Alondra Aguilera writes with chalk outside of the presidental inaguration on Oct. 29 at the Metroplex. Aguilera was one of the many protesters to hold signs. She decided to help make an impact and spread the word as she wrote quotes to fight discrimination and attached the hashtag #STOPSEXUALHARASSMENT.

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ShaiLyn Malsky holds a sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurms fight against discrimination. Malsky yelled at each person who drove into the Metroplex to Support Karen on Oct. 29.

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Wichita State University students holds a sign as they protest of the harrassment of Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm. The students held a sign that said Russian doll to show an example of discriminative language.

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Amy Ross holds a sign in support of Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm. A protest was held outside of the Metroplex to call for accountability from WSU administrators on Oct. 29, 2021.

[PHOTO] Protesters call for accountability from WSU administration following professor’s lawsuit against university

October 29, 2021
Amy Ross holds a sign to help support Professor Karen Countryman. Rosss sign is used to motivate others to fight for equality.

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Kristen Gowell and her daughter hold signs to help support Karen Countryman-Roswurm outside of the Metroplex on Oct. 29. Gowell and her children stood outside of the 2909 Oliver apartments on the sidewalk.

[PHOTO] Protesters call for accountability from WSU administration following professor’s lawsuit against university

October 29, 2021
Child of Kristen Gowell shows fighting for what you believe in can begin at any age. The young boy danced and yelled as he supported Professor Countryman-Roswurm outside of the Mextroplex on Oct. 29.

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Child of Kristen Gowell shows fighting for what you believe in can begin at any age. The young boy danced and yelled as he supported Professor Countryman-Roswurm outside of the Mextroplex on Oct. 29.

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Amy Ross holds a sign to help support Professor Karen Countryman. Rosss sign is used to motivate others to fight for equality.

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Alondra Aguilera writes with chalk outside of the presidental inaguration on Oct. 29 at the Metroplex. Aguilera was one of the many protesters to hold signs. She decided to help make an impact and spread the word as she wrote quotes to fight discrimination and attached the hashtag #STOPSEXUALHARASSMENT.

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ShaiLyn Malsky holds a sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurms fight against discrimination. Malsky yelled at each person who drove into the Metroplex to Support Karen on Oct. 29.

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Alondra Aguilera writes with chalk outside of the presidental inaguration on Oct. 29 at the Metroplex. Aguilera was one of the many protesters to hold signs. She decided to help make an impact and spread the word as she wrote quotes to fight discrimination and attached the hashtag #STOPSEXUALHARASSMENT.

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Rexhd Martin holds her sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm during the presidental inaguration on Oct. 29 outside of the Metroplex. Countryman-Roswurm filed a federal lawsuit against WSU from harrassment.

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Alondra Aguilera writes with chalk outside of the presidental inaguration on Oct. 29 at the Metroplex. Aguilera was one of the many protesters to hold signs. She decided to help make an impact and spread the word as she wrote quotes to fight discrimination and attached the hashtag #STOPSEXUALHARASSMENT.

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A Wichita local holds a sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm, harrassment victium. The protest was filled with students, faculty, and Wichita locals outside of the Metroplex on Oct. 29.

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ShaiLyn Malsky holds a sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurms fight against discrimination. Malsky yelled at each person who drove into the Metroplex to Support Karen on Oct. 29.

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A Wichita local holds a sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm, harrassment victium. The protest was filled with students, faculty, and Wichita locals outside of the Metroplex on Oct. 29.

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A Wichita local holds a sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm, harrassment victium. The protest was filled with students, faculty, and Wichita locals outside of the Metroplex on Oct. 29.

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Rexhd Martin holds her sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm during the presidental inaguration on Oct. 29 outside of the Metroplex. Countryman-Roswurm filed a federal lawsuit against WSU from harrassment.

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Alondra Aguilera writes with chalk outside of the presidental inaguration on Oct. 29 at the Metroplex. Aguilera was one of the many protesters to hold signs. She decided to help make an impact and spread the word as she wrote quotes to fight discrimination and attached the hashtag #STOPSEXUALHARASSMENT.

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A Wichita local holds a sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm, harrassment victium. The protest was filled with students, faculty, and Wichita locals outside of the Metroplex on Oct. 29.

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Alondra Aguilera writes with chalk outside of the presidental inaguration on Oct. 29 at the Metroplex. Aguilera was one of the many protesters to hold signs. She decided to help make an impact and spread the word as she wrote quotes to fight discrimination and attached the hashtag #STOPSEXUALHARASSMENT.

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A Wichita local holds a sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm, harrassment victium. The protest was filled with students, faculty, and Wichita locals outside of the Metroplex on Oct. 29.

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A Wichita local holds a sign to support Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm, harrassment victium. The protest was filled with students, faculty, and Wichita locals outside of the Metroplex on Oct. 29.

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Alondra Aguilera writes with chalk outside of the presidental inaguration on Oct. 29 at the Metroplex. Aguilera was one of the many protesters to hold signs. She decided to help make an impact and spread the word as she wrote quotes to fight discrimination and attached the hashtag #STOPSEXUALHARASSMENT.

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Rija Khan talks about the work she has done during her second year as student president on Oct. 20 in the RSC.

[PHOTO] Two-term SGA president continues year with excitement

October 26, 2021
King Sanders, a masters student, describes his passion for shaping the next generation and the path he took to get there.

[PHOTO] Master’s student returns to school with the goal to shape the next generation

October 21, 2021
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