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Shocker Fiesta on the patio, bringing students together for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month officially began Sept. 15, and the Student Activities Council celebrated with tacos, tabling and piñata-making at the Shocker Fiesta. “With a lot of division that has been going on, I think that it’s really, really important that these kind of things —…
Shocker baseball to face biggest challenge on fall schedule
The Shocker baseball team takes on Nebraska, a Big Ten powerhouse, in its second of three exhibitions this fall at 1 p.m. Saturday at Eck Stadium. Wichita State rolled past Cowley County Community College 12-5 on Sept. 12 at home in the team’s first game of the fall season.…
Derby Police Department Arrest Report
The Derby Police Department made the following arrests during the week of Sept. 21-27, 2026.
Derby Fire Department Calls: September 20-26, 2026
Derby Fire Department responded to the following calls during the week of September 20-26, 2026.
Construction & Maintenance Projects - September 25, 2026 - October 2, 2026
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Face paint, farm animals and fun rides at the Shocker State Fair
Somewhere Festival brings big names and local artists to the stage
Shocktoberfest returns for its 35th year. Here’s what you need to know.
Monday marks the beginning of an annual Wichita State tradition: Shocktoberfest. Shocktoberfest is a multi-day event, featuring competitions and activities, before ending in Charles Koch Arena at Shocker Madness. The week starts at 11 a.m. on Sept. 28 with the kick-off, featuring…
Tanganyika shows students its wild side at RSC event
SW 40th St RR Crossing Maintenance Completed
We have been notified by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railway that maintenance on the railroad crossing at SW 40th St between SW Haverhill Rd and SW Boyer RD is complete.
Official Statement on Non-Disclosure Agreement with Beltline Energy LLC
Asian Student Conference gather to discuss how ‘fetishization is not a form of solidarity’
Aspects of asian fetishization have always been referenced within popular culture, and Wichita State’s Asian Student Conference gathered to inform students on this socially acceptable form of racism. On Wednesday, the Asian Student Conference gathered for their third general body…