Graphic with a photo of #28 Lauren Lucas with Shocker softball with a bolded "#23" for the ranking from D1Softball.

Shocker softball has cracked the top 25 rankings of NCAA softball teams for the first time this season according to D1Softball, finding itself ranked 23rd overall.

The ranking comes after the team’s 4-0 winning streak last weekend during the North Texas Invitational, beating Northwestern State and North Texas 2-0 each. Shocker softball’s overall record for the season is 12-3.

Shocker softball’s next game will be at home against Western Illinois at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, March 4 in Wilkins Stadium. Season tickets for softball games are sold out, but individual game tickets are still available.

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Hippodrome is a celebration of the arts and features the creative talents of Shockers.

Students interested in participating in Hippodrome can do so by either creating a skit, showcasing a talent or emceeing the show. This year, Hippodrome will feature these performances in the skit and talent competition at 7 p.m. on March 31 in the CAC Theater. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 6.

Groups participating in the skit competition will perform a 15 to 20 minute scripted performance with the use of this year’s theme: Superheroes. The top three winners of the skit competition will receive awards for first, second and third place, as well as individual awards for best actor, best use of mystery item and spirit.

The talent competition will be hosted in conjunction with the skit competition. Performers will take the stage between skit performances, and first, second and third place winners will take home cash prizes up to $150.

Hippodrome competitors and performers must be current WSU students.

#WSUWeSupportU Counseling and Prevention Services

Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) provides a variety of group counseling services to students in multiple areas of focus and concern.

Group therapy can be effective in addressing multiple challenges individuals face in their lives as well as the unique experience it provides. CAPS runs various groups per semester to address the ever-changing needs of the WSU campus, and group therapy is always free. CAPS services are available in a variety of modalities at this time.

If you think group therapy is right for you, speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. No appointment is needed to join support groups.

Groups are in-person at the Student Wellness Center unless otherwise specified.

Process Group: Understanding Self and Others

  • 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 14
  • 3-4 p.m. Fridays starting Feb. 17

Support groups: No appointment is needed to join.

  • Transgender Support Group: 1-2 p.m. starting Thursday, Feb. 16. Email rachel.amerson@wichita.edu for more information.
  • Healing from Trauma Support Group: 2-3 p.m. Fridays starting Feb. 17.  Email vanessa@wichitasac.com for more information.
  • Neurodiverse Support Group: 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 14 in 225 Ablah Library (eight weeks only). Email stalnaker@clinic.wichita.edu for more information.
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Photo of Lara Uyar during a volleyball match.

Lara Uyar, a native of Turkey, discusses how she is affected by the current crisis in her country caused by an earthquake near the border with Syria in the newest Roundhouse podcast.

Uyar, a sophomore on Wichita State’s volleyball team majoring in international business, talks about how she is handling the emotions of being far away from family and friends during the difficult time and how her teammates offer support. We also talk about sports in Turkey, her adjustment to the United States and spring volleyball practices at Wichita State.

Photo of students working on the new sit-com set at Shocker Studios.

The classic sit-com set – think anything from “I Love Lucy” to “Seinfeld” to “The Big Bang Theory” – is now a teaching tool at Wichita State University’s Shocker Studios.

The set, part of a 6,500-square foot film studio, opened this semester and is used by students studying film, cameras, editing, lighting, scene design, writing, acting and sound. Similar to what one might see on a variety of familiar TV shows, the set features a living room, kitchen, dining area, doors and windows with which to create any number of atmospheres.

Photo of Braeburn Square.

Braeburn Square on Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus is transforming the dining and shopping scene in Wichita. With four new tenants — Sesame Mediterranean Kitchen, Jersey Mike’s, Two Hands Corn Dogs and Pedego Wichita — the shopping center is fully occupied and fast becoming a hub for all Wichitans to gather, feast and shop.

The four new tenants will join Braeburn Square’s current tenants: Fuzzy’s Taco ShopMeritrust Credit Union, the Shocker StoreSocial Tap DrinkeryStarbucksWheatly’s Burgers and Sungrano Pizza.

WSU Food Truck Plaza. Established 2016

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Graphic with photos of each of the Koch Scholars.

Seven high school students from Kansas and Oklahoma have been awarded $30,000 to $45,000 each as the newest recipients of the Koch Scholarship at Wichita State University.

The scholarship is awarded annually by WSU’s Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College. The new scholars each will be awarded $30,000 for in state or $45,000 for out of state tuition over four years.

Graphic with photos of each of the Wallace Scholars.

Wichita State University’s College of Engineering has named the latest group of high school seniors to join the Wallace Scholar program.

The 10 Wallace Scholarship recipients will receive $28,500 each to attend Wichita State for four years. 

Wallace scholars comprise a community of more than 45 College of Engineering students, representing every class and almost every major in the college. Wallace scholars are involved in the College of Engineering, across the Wichita State campus, and in the Wichita community.