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Riley Sipes

Riley Sipes, Former Reporter

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I can read CLEAR-ly now: state literacy initiatives shape School of Education curriculum

Riley Sipes, Reporter
April 17, 2025
The Innovation Campus at Wichita State celebrated 10 years on Aug. 15, 2024. The campus is a university initiative to increase research and enrollment at the university.

Wichita State aims to reach a research designation that would create new opportunities. It didn’t hit the mark this year.

Riley Sipes, Reporter
March 30, 2025
Moe Hatfield talks about why they joined Spectrum. Hatfeild also discussed the organizations change from a "safe space" to a "brave space."

LGBTQ+ organization highlights new goals amidst current political climate

Riley Sipes, Reporter
March 6, 2025
Freshman Solomon Puckett sings to the audience during a performance of "Spring Awakening" on Feb. 21. Puckett is currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a minor in French.

REVIEW: WSU rendition of ‘Spring Awakening’ navigates teenage realities of looming adulthood and sexuality, despite subpar acting

Riley Sipes, Reporter
February 27, 2025
Bill Simon, a 1971 graduate of Wichita State, was inducted into the Fairmount Hall of Fame on Feb. 4.

Unconventional college instructors led alum to a career fighting cancer

Riley Sipes, Reporter
February 26, 2025
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A family legacy: Piper Reams continues lineage of competitive bowlers

Riley Sipes, Reporter
February 12, 2025
Denise Sherman works in her office at Woolsey Hall on Jan. 23.

‘One of the best additions’: New business center director brings wide range of experience to role

Riley Sipes, Reporter
January 29, 2025
Eve Moore uses the “giant light bright” to make a Space Invader alien. She also created the pixelated Mario.

PHOTOS: Wichita State students celebrate start of a new semester at Winter Welcome

Riley Sipes, Reporter
January 26, 2025
The Syrian flag is held proudly above the crowd during Friday night's tournament. Players and crowdmembers met for the "Celebration & Soccer For Syria Tournament" for a sports and community driven evening.

Student group has eyes set on the future as they navigate Syria’s newly established freedom

Riley Sipes, Reporter
December 20, 2024
Cole Tourney, the president of Wichita State's Game Design Club, leads the group's December meeting. The club hopes to give game design students an opportunity to collaborate and create community.

Game design student creates space for the digital arts community right at home

Riley Sipes, Reporter
December 11, 2024
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