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EDITORIAL: Journalism is important, and not just because we’re journalists
“Fake news.” Those are the two words our president is currently using to describe news channels like CNN, Politico and MS Now. And it’s not because it’s unfair or false content. It’s because of its unfavorable coverage. On Sept. 18, President Donald Trump banned three national…
Resolution No. 3067 (PDF) - RHID - Published 9-28-2026
Resolution No. 3066 (PDF) - Public Comment Policy - Published 9-28-2026
Resolution No. 3065 (PDF) - Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate - Published 9-28-2026

REVIEW: Taylor Swift continues her descent into mediocrity with ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’
Having been comfortably outside of Taylor Swift’s all-consuming orbit for about four years now, I was indifferent when I heard that she had released four bonus songs on Sept. 25 to her most recent album, The Life of a Showgirl, that was released in October 2025. Since my brief…

OPINION: Why Macklemore was right to speak his mind and why Ed Sheeran’s silence falls short
Music is more than just fun sounds and catchy songs. Throughout history, artists have used music to share important messages about the world. That is why rapper Macklemore was completely justified when he spoke up during a recent tour with singer Ed Sheeran. During a concert at…

Construction & Maintenance Projects - September 25, 2026 - October 2, 2026
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Tanganyika shows students its wild side at RSC event
Official Statement on Non-Disclosure Agreement with Beltline Energy LLC

Letter to the Editor: Wichita State’s tech hiring push needs an AI judgment test
Wichita State’s Engineering & IT Career Fair brought 450 students together with 38 employers last week across several fields, including computer science, cybersecurity, data science and engineering. That is exactly where the university’s growing investment in artificial…

Shocker 7-footer Will Berg brings dedication: ‘I’d die on the court’
In the first round of the NIT last season against Wyoming, center Will Berg was helped to the locker room with 24.7 seconds left in the first half after injuring his left ankle. The crowd at Charles Koch Arena had reason to be worried about the 7-foot-2 fan favorite from Sweden.…