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Peyton Eck

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Students attempt to guess the number of candy corn or corn kernels in two jars during the Shocker Corn Roast. The event was organized by Student Engagement and Belonging.

PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest events and parade

Peyton Eck and Ainsley Smyth
October 6, 2025
Students plate up buffet-style during the Shocker Corn Roast. The roast is a staple of Wichita State University's Shocktoberfest.

Student Body President Jia Wen Wang presents SB-68-113. The act discusses a proposed legal services program for students to access.

[Photo] SGA Senate approves attorney for student use – here’s why.

Kass Lewis, News editor
September 29, 2025
Associate Professor of English Katherine Lanning listens along at the Thursday town hall. Lanning was among the numerous faculty members that attended.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: What does it mean to lose a book?

Katie Lanning, Associate Professor in the department of English
September 25, 2025
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OPINION: Quick tips for surviving your first apartment

Peyton Eck, Reporter
September 19, 2025
A trio of cyclists slip through a part in the crowd in front of Fairmount Coffee Co. Alongside visiting vendors for the event, many 17th Street businesses had their doors open to Open Streets passersby.

Open Streets ICT makes its way to Wichita State community

Peyton Eck, Photographer
April 16, 2025
Monica Lounsbery discusses Diversity, Equality and Inclusion policy changes on campus.

Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost, speaks about the changes in diversity, equity and inclusion policies on campus.

[Photo] Wichita State provost on DEI-related changes: ‘We are currently out of compliance’

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
April 3, 2025
Ladee Hubbard reads from her book "The Talented Ribkins" at the Ulrich Museum of Art. "The Talented Ribkins" is highly acclaimed, being the 2017 Hurston-Wright Legacy Award for Debut Fiction and the 2018 Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence.

[Photo] ‘Lets see if it does what a first chapter should do’: Ladee Hubbard reads first novel at the Ulrich

March 13, 2025
Saxophonic members Madeline Natvig, Nathaniel Thompkins, and Zoey Isom perform at Walker's Jazz Lounge. The Saxophonics were the first group to perform for the night.

[Photo] Step into the smooth, underground WSU jazz scene at Walker’s Jazz Lounge

Sophia Best, Reporter
March 4, 2025
Soprano Pulip Han sings as Mark Laycock conducts the WSU Symphony Orchestra. Han was recently honored with an encouragement award from the Metropolitan Opera's Laffont Competition.

[Photo] A night of music: Wichita State holds annual Symphony Orchestra Concerto-Aria concert

Chairo Ogbebor, Reporter
February 14, 2025
Mike Ross poses for a photo in his Department of Sport Management office. Ross' office can be found in room 221, Hubbard Hall.

[Photo] ‘Support our faculty and our staff’: New College of Applied Studies associate dean named

Sophia Best, Reporter
February 15, 2025
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Trucks outside of Shocker Hall on Feb. 3. A water damage and restoration company has been hired to restore the flooded floor, according to Housing and Residence Life.

[Photo] Water line breaks in Shocker Hall — about 20 students affected, Housing says

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
February 4, 2025
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