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Ty Masterson, the president of the Kansas senate, expresses his gratitude for different Kansas agencies being able to come together to make a positive impact on the health care field. "From the leadership teams, to those that worked on the project, to the members of the legislature that helped us push those projects though... that was a tremendous accomplishment," Masterson said. "I love when we can work together."
Kansas Senate President, GoCreate director announces Republican campaign for governor
Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief • July 21, 2025

Director of GoCreate, Ty Masterson, announced his 2026 Republican gubernatorial campaign on Sunday. Masterson’s website said he is running to “Take...

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Audience members applaud the District One City Council candidates at the end of the forum hosted on July 15. More than 200 people attended the forum, with more watching on a livestream.
District 1 candidates speak with the public at a forum hosted at Wichita State
Maleah Evans, Summer News Editor • July 18, 2025

City Council election candidates for District 1 spoke at a forum hosted by the Wichita Journalism Collaborative at the Marcus Welcome Center on Wichita...

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MyWSU login opened on a computer. (File photo)
WSU issues guidelines on email signatures following state, DEI law
Piper Pinnetti, Reporter • July 17, 2025

Wichita State is mandating faculty and staff to update their email signature blocks and ensure compliance with new state legislation related to diversity,...

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Five people have filed to run for the District 1 City Council seat. / Wichita Journalism Collaborative
City Council candidates in District 1 to participate in forum at WSU
Jacinda Hall, WJC Reporter • July 14, 2025

The Wichita Journalism Collaborative will hold a forum on July 15 for candidates running for the District 1 City Council seat. Three City Council seats...

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Sports
Guard Marcus Keene celebrates with fans after hitting the game-winning shot against the Forever Coogs. Keene finished with a game-high 17 points and one assist in the 66-63 win.
AfterShocks add name to TBT history with win against Forever Coogs
Owen Prothro, Reporter • July 23, 2025
AfterShocks guard Nike Sibande shoots a 3-pointer against Challenge ALS on July 21. Sibande shot 5-of-6 from outside the arc in the 85-68 win.
Big bench barrage lifts AfterShocks over Challenge ALS in TBT round two
Owen Prothro, Reporter • July 21, 2025
The AfterShocks celebrate at half court after a 74-51 win over No Excuses on July 18. The AfterShocks came into the tournament as the second seed in the Wichita Regional.
AfterShocks breeze past No Excuses in first round of TBT
Owen Prothro, Reporter • July 19, 2025
Guard Jaila Harding (left), head coach Terry Nooner (middle) and forward Bre'Yon White (right) answer questions at a press conference on July 16. Wichita State's women's basketball team signed 11 new players this offseason.
Bigger is better: Shocker women’s basketball embraces size for 2025-26 season
Evan Tong, Reporter • July 17, 2025
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Arts & Culture
"The Nature of becoming" is an art piece made by Abhidnya Ghuge with the use of over 14,000 hand printed paper plates. The exhibition open on July 22 at the Ulrich Museum of Art.
Disposable no more: Abhidnya Ghuge’s exhibition opens July 22 at Ulrich Museum
Garima Thapa, Reporter • July 18, 2025
Visitors contribute to a growing mural featuring vibrant paper tiles, assembled under the guidance of museum staff.
PHOTOS: Summer Studio Saturdays at the Ulrich Museum of Art
Garima Thapa, Photographer • July 14, 2025
A participant waves huge fans with pride colors at the Wichita Pride parade on June 28.
PHOTOS: Wichita Pride Parade
Garima Thapa, Photographer • July 1, 2025
Rick Mullen shows how to make a bowl at the Build-A-Bowl for Empty Bowls event on June 18. Mullen The annual event took place at the Henrion Hall.
PHOTOS: Build-A-Bowl for Empty Bowls
Garima Thapa, Photographer • June 20, 2025
The large crowd standing as “Home on the Range” is played by the Kansas City Symphony. It is tradition to stand, take your friends and family arm-in-arm and sway to the music during “Home on the Range.” / Flint Hills Media Project
One last family gathering in the Flint Hills
Owen Prothro, Reporter • June 16, 2025
Opinion
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OPINION: The Crown Uptown’s future is in danger, Mayor and Co. are not saving it
Piper Pinnetti, Reporter • July 28, 2025
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REVIEW: Big combos and bigger lines: A journey to eating at Wichita’s first Raising Cane’s location on opening day
Kass Lewis, Reporter • July 2, 2025
The Shockers watch the fireworks show in Eck Stadium after winning against KU on April 3. (File photo)
OPINION: Four Shocker softball, baseball games to re-watch over the 4th of July weekend
Owen Prothro, Reporter • July 2, 2025
Photo courtesy of Ananda Smith.
OPINION: More than letters: Greek life is a lifelong network
Ananda Smith, Reporter • May 16, 2025
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Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • May 15, 2025
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