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OPINION: Transfer portal is now a free throw opportunity; teams …
2 days ago · The landscape of college athletics has dramatically shifted with the expansion of the NCAA’s transfer portal, which now permits student-athletes to transfer multiple times without sitting out, provided they meet academic standards. What used to be a one-time opportunity has turned into an open, revolving door leading to unprecedented roster changes across Division I …
Women’s basketball meets wall against Belmont – The Sunflower
4 days ago · Wichita State women’s basketball faced their first Division I opponent, Belmont University, on Saturday afternoon, marking their third straight home game. The Shockers lost their Division I opener, 55-75. With the loss, Wichita State sits at 1-1 on the season “We just couldn’t finish in the paint for whatever reason to keep them at bay,”...
WSU’s community garden is getting a new home to increase visibility
6 days ago · Wichita State’s Green Group, a student organization that began 10 years ago, has cultivated an on-campus community garden on the northeast side of Ahlberg Hall since March 2020. Green Group President Sean Wentling said many students don’t know the garden exists, limiting participation with the garden. “The one issue we have is making sure that...
Volleyball spoils Tulane’s senior day with a sweep
3 days ago · Wichita State volleyball was able to secure their third sweep of the year on Sunday afternoon. The Shockers beat Tulane University on the road, 3-0 (25-22), (25-19), (25-21). The Shockers spoiled the Green Wave’s senior day and improved to 10-4 in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), while Tulane dropped to 6-8 in the conference. Wichita...
Pickleball courts relocation halted as student government denies …
6 days ago · Plans to rebuild Wichita State’s pickleball courts are up in the air after the Student Government Association voted against providing $137,000 to help with the project. After students raised concerns about the courts’ proposed new location in August, plans were made to change the area in order to preserve trees. But the new plan created...
Key takeaways from SGA’s October town hall – The Sunflower
Nov 4, 2024 · University leaders addressed the student body in a virtual town hall, sharing updates on construction, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and campus safety. Student government leaders spoke with President Richard Muma, Vice President for Student Affairs Teri Hall, Provost Shirley Lefever and WSU’s Chief of Staff Zach Gearhart. 10-year master plan and current construction developments...
Season preview: Women’s basketball has something to prove in …
Nov 3, 2024 · Going into year two as head coach, Terry Nooner said the Wichita State women’s basketball team is “anxious and excited as a coaching staff and I think the players are, (too)” to get the 2024-25 campaign underway. “It’ll be good to just go up against some other people and just see where we stack up...
Academic misconduct allegations against Wichita State president …
Oct 10, 2024 · Wichita State University students and faculty are considering what academic misconduct allegations made earlier this week against the president may mean — if anything — for the integrity of the university. Some at the university are questioning the severity and validity of the plagiarism accusations facing President Richard Muma. “Looking at the evidence, honestly, I...
Student Government sees low turnout in first midterm election
Oct 8, 2024 · Gigi Dominquez reads the uncertified election results on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Abby Whisler livestreamed the annoucement on the Student Government Association’s Instagram. Wichita State’s Student Senate held its first midterm election last week, with just 77 students — less than 0.6% — participating out of more than 14,000 eligible students.