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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