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Have parking and traffic citations? Here’s how to get relief.
Kass Lewis, News editor • September 8, 2025

Food for Fines is a way for students and faculty to get parking and traffic citation relief, and it’s open all week. Those with unpaid citations can...

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Speaker of the Senate Matthew Phan addresses the Student Government Association Senate at their weekly meeting.
Student Government Association midterm elections are coming up, here’s what to know
Kass Lewis, News editor • September 8, 2025

The Student Government Association midterm elections are less than a month away. Whether you’re planning to run for a seat in the Senate or want to vote,...

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President Richard Muma signs Director of RSC Events Maria Ciski's copy of "Student Centered, Innovation Driven." Copies are available for purchase in the Shocker Store.
‘Student Centered, Innovation Driven’
Kass Lewis, News editor • September 1, 2025

Wichita State University’s president Richard Muma tapped into his personal history with the university to write his newest book titled “Student Centered,...

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A nameplate displays the new logo of the Wichita State Ascension Via Christi School of Nursing. The change was announced Thursday, Aug. 28.
‘We’re deepening our investment’: Ascension via Christi names Wichita State’s School of Nursing program
Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief • August 29, 2025

Wichita State’s school of nursing is now the Ascension Via Christi School of Nursing because of the health care group’s investment into Wichita State...

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Sports
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)
Women’s golf off to hot start
Owen Prothro, Sports Editor • September 10, 2025
Senior Adrian Diaz Lopez hugs longtime Wichita State coach John Kornelson. Cross country’s home meet was renamed to honor Kornelson in 2001.
Despite setbacks, Shocker cross country runner strides for strong final season
Anthony Gonzalez-Medina, Reporter • September 8, 2025
Bre Leach (right) and her warm up partner fight to defend the ball during women's soccer club practice on Sept. 4. The club is a way for Wichita State women to continue playing soccer, stay in shape or try a new sport in college.
Wichita State women’s soccer club welcomes everyone and is ready to play
Chairo Ogbebor, Reporter • September 8, 2025
Sarah Bertry runs the women's 5-kilometer at the JK Gold Classic on Sept. 6 in Wichita State's new Nike uniform. The Shockers' partnership with Nike began July 1, 2025.
Nike swooshes in
Kami Steinle, Reporter • September 8, 2025
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Arts & Culture
Playwright Alaina Tennant poses for a photo. (Photo courtesy of Alaina Tennant)
Playwright Alaina Tennant brings award winning script to Wichita post competition award
Mya Scott, Opinion Editor • September 8, 2025
The Golden Heat majorette team tables at Involvement Fair. The office of Student Engagement and Belonging hosts Involvement Fair every year.
PHOTOS: Wichita State students get involved at involvement fair
Airianna Sallaz, Reporter • September 8, 2025
Therapy dog Ava licks her own nose at PAWS and Relax, which took place at the Ablah Library on Aug. 27. The event was hosted by WSU libraries and CHP Success Team.
Students take a moment to pause and relax with PAWS and Relax on campus
Willow Spence, Reporter • September 3, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Society of Public Historians)
Take a look at campus through a different lens with a guided walking tour
Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor • September 2, 2025
Logan Bodenhamer behind the scenes of his feature film "Edge of Oblivion." (Photo courtesy of Logan Bodenhamer)
Logan Bodenhamer makes Black Holes in student film project
Jonas Lord, Reporter • August 31, 2025
Opinion
Photo courtesy of Island Records
REVIEW: Sabrina Carpenter fetches wit and bite on ‘Man’s Best Friend’
Piper Pinnetti, Senior Reporter • September 10, 2025
"Student Centered, Innovation Driven," by university president Richard Muma. The book released on Aug. 26.
REVIEW: President Muma wrote a book — Lets talk about it.
Nazjai Dickson, Reporter • September 8, 2025
Director of Athletics Kevin Saal smirks after the completion of the basketball scrimmages at Shocker Madness on Oct. 7.
Guest Column: From the stands to the court: How students change the game
Kevin Saal, Director of Athletics • September 8, 2025
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OPINION: Not every sport is seen as equal — let’s change that.
Mya Scott, Opinion Editor • September 8, 2025
The Cessna Stadium main stands. The stands will be rebuilt as the final phase of the University Stadium renovation.
OPINION: Cessna Stadium renovation: Is it worth it?
Jonas Lord, Reporter • September 6, 2025
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