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The Shocker Success Center on Oct. 23. (File photo)
Financial aid undergoes changes that may affect many students
Kami Steinle, Summer News Editor • July 8, 2026

Major changes to federal financial aid went into effect on July 1 that might impact eligibility and borrowing limits for students. There will be changes to Pell Grants eligibility and limits to direct...

Voting stations for the Nov. 4, 2025 city and school elections sit at the WSU Metroplex. (File photo)
Here’s how to register to vote before the Aug. 4 primary election
Josh Pfleger-Bernat, Reporter • July 7, 2026
The Kansas State Capitol building in Topeka, Kan. on May 20.
U.S. Supreme Court allows trans athletes to be excluded from school sports
Kami Steinle, Summer News Editor • June 30, 2026
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Wichita State student drowns in Oregon at hiking destination
Mya Scott, Editor-in-Chief • June 30, 2026
Sports
Aftershocks Forward Morris Udeze looks for an open pass under the basket against The Enchantment on July 23. Udeze had the option to play for either the Aftershocks or The Enchantment.
Two-school alum Morris Udeze chooses the AfterShocks over The Enchantment
Noah DeVault, Reporter • July 23, 2026

Prior to this year’s The Basketball Tournament (TBT), former Shocker Morris Udeze had a decision to make.  Udeze spent four years at Wichita State from 2018-22, starting as a role player but eventually...

The AfterShocks 2025 TBT Champions banner hangs in the rafters in Charles Koch Arena. The AfterShocks were the first alumni team to hang a banner on their home court.
The AfterShocks drop temporary “2025 TBT champions” banner in Charles Koch Arena
Noah DeVault, Reporter • July 21, 2026
AfterShocks guard Marcus Keene points to the TBT bracket to celebrate the AfterShocks championship game win on Aug. 3. The AfterShocks had never played in the TBT championship. (File photo).
What to know about the AfterShocks, new TBT format heading into the 2026 tournament
Noah DeVault, Reporter • July 17, 2026
Natasha Fife, 89, poses in the concourse of Charles Koch Area. Fife passed away on July 3, 2026. (File photo)
Natasha Fife, pioneer of women’s athletics at WSU, dies at 89
Kami Steinle, Summer News Editor • July 6, 2026
Photo galleries
People watch fireworks explode in the distance while waiting for a firework show over the Arkansas River on July 4.
Graduates celebrate as black and yellow streamers fall around them at the end of their commencement ceremony.
Jonathan Folkerts chants the countdown ashe watches the live stream of the CubeSat launch. Folkerts worked with the detector testing and hardware of the CubeSat.
Arts & Culture
Associate Professor Ed Baker speaks with a friend at his retirement celebration. The celebration took place on May 6 in Wilner Auditorium from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
‘Every human has a story’: performing arts teacher retires after over 20 years at WSU
Evan Tong, Multimedia Reporter • May 12, 2026
Attendees of the "Symbols of Greatness" talk watch and listen to the presentation by Wichita State faculty on April. 30.
ADCI faculty challenge symbols of American identity
Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor • May 4, 2026
Zac Rasmussen of Wasay Oblique takes charge of the stage Wednesday at WAVE's Battle of the Bands. Wasay Oblique is a psychedelic funk rock band.
PHOTOS: Wave’s Battle of the Bands hosts fight for Riverfest’s main stage
Peyton Eck, Multimedia Reporter • May 2, 2026
Opinion
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OPINION: Don’t fall for fearmongering
Jonas Lord, Reporter • July 10, 2026
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.
REVIEW: Supergirl’s real kryptonite is an underwhelming story
Josh Pfleger-Bernat, Reporter • July 8, 2026
The QuikTrip gas station on Oliver Street on May 28.
OPINION: Stop the financial strain — How to save money when filling up your tank
Jonas Lord, Reporter • June 9, 2026
Trending Stories
AfterShocks guard Marcus Keene points to the TBT bracket to celebrate the AfterShocks championship game win on Aug. 3. The AfterShocks had never played in the TBT championship. (File photo).

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AfterShocks Guard Conner Frankamp walks off the court after a 68-74 loss to The Enchantment in Game 2 of the series in the opening round of the 2026 TBT. The series format is only in the first round, moving to single elimination in later matchups.

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