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Buettenback crushes walk-off grand slam, powers Shockers to undefeated fall season
In danger of finishing its fall schedule with a disappointing loss, Wichita State trailed 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded and two outs when senior outfielder Max Buettenback stepped to the plate. “Just trying to stay calm, you know, big moment,” Buettenback,…
Softball has no trouble finding its stride in fall opener
Although the Shockers got out to a 7-0 lead in the first inning, the scoreboard read 1-0 in Wichita State’s favor. In its first fall matchup of the season, the Shocker softball team defeated McLennan Community College 6-1 in a 10-inning game under Banana Ball scoring rules.…
REVIEW: The Cheesecake Factory brings the thrill of excess to Wichita
When I die, bury me at The Cheesecake Factory. America’s imperial palace of gourmet gluttony — The Cheesecake Factory —opened its first location in Wichita earlier this week. Despite lines stretching out of the door every day since its opening, I managed to snag a table at this…
Derby Permit and New Business Report: October 2, 2026
During the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2026, the following permits and new business registrations were issued by the City of Derby.
Students, family gather to celebrate WuShock’s 78th birthday
Students, their families and Wichita State staff gathered in Braeburn Square to celebrate WuShock’s 78th birthday on Friday, Oct. 2. The event was another part of this year’s Shocktoberfest and family weekend festivities, hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging.…
Shocktoberfest celebrations continue with brew garden and parade
Wichita State takes opening set before dropping three straight to Tulsa going into road trip
The Shocker volleyball team defeated Tulsa in the first set and looked poised to win its second conference match of the season Friday night at Charles Koch Arena. However, the Golden Hurricane swept the next three sets to take down Wichita State. The Shockers fell 3-1 to Tulsa,…
Construction & Maintenance Projects - October 2, 2026 - October 9, 2026
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OPINION: Students are illiterate and AI isn’t coming to save them
“We’re never going to use this information in the real world” is a common sentiment echoed by teens and pre-teens everywhere in relation to subjects taught in school. Even though I often found myself having similar thoughts during high school, one thing that has been helpful to…
Familiar players and newcomers will be on display at Shocker Madness
In the NIL era of college basketball, where rosters are constantly changing, showcases like Shocker Madness are usually a way for fans to see many of their favorite team’s players for the first time. However, that will not be the case for the Wichita State men’s basketball team…
Route 17 (Park Line) Detour Notice
Route 17 (Park Line) will be detoured for the 2026 Parade of Stars from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 3.
SGA senator seeks direct interaction with constituents through senate forums
Senate affairs and Operations Chairperson Andrew Beam introduced a bill on Wednesday that would create forums to help senators engage with the student body. The goal is for senators to hear from their constituents more directly, so that more impactful legislation can be passed.…