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Innovating the way you get news, making digital push top priority Welcome to Wichita State. Whether it is your first time on campus or EVAN PFLUGRADT you’ve been EDITOR IN CHIEF here awhile, it’s nice to have you here. The Sunflower is a valuable resource to the University and the surrounding community. It is our goal to serve you — our readers — in the best way we can. There’s a sad tale running the course of many newspapers across the United States. They’re dying off. Community newspapers are shrinking. Reporter positions are disappearing — and fast. What I’m really getting at is that community newspapers have been challenged to limit the coverage in areas where there might be a lot of content, like on a university campus. But that tale does not extend

to the campus here at WSU. The Sunflower prints Monday and Thursday mornings with 6,000 print copies all across campus and select areas in the local community. It is my wish you will see the value in a campus newspaper. Our publication has hit newsstands on the WSU campus since 1895, and 121 years later our mission statement stays the same. The Sunflower is designed to tell those stories others can’t. It’s our gift to you as it has been for more than a century. We’re proud of our rich history and the traditions. But this doesn’t mean I don’t challenge our staff to think about innovation in the publication. So, let’s talk about change in The Sunflower. First, if you hadn’t already noticed, consider the fact there’s change in design. There’s a lot of ways to do innovation in storytelling. And

while we’re not exactly changing the content — we’re moving forward in a movement to change the way it’s presented to you. If you don’t pick up The Sunflower, we get that. Journalism is going digital. It’s a realization that for most of us was an issue before we arrived at this publication. Therefore, our web presence is the top priority. We’re actively in the process of transitioning our publication to a new website. The site will function under the same domain — thesunflower.com — but will be geared toward you with easier user-accessibility. The new online presence will run smoother and quicker, for both ends. The final product will look less cluttered, have more abilities with multimedia and make browsing content — both old and new — a much simpler process. We’re not waiting on you, so why should you wait for us?

The Sunflower may have taken its time in the past, but not now. This is the time for change. There’s change in almost every element. If you’re a frequent visitor, have a look at the staff list to your left. If you recognize more than a one name from last year’s Survival Guide, I applaud you. But here’s a hint: you won’t. We’ve changed face. We’re a student-run publication, faces are bound to come and go at the drop of a hat. But we’re not sweating it; a change in culture is a good thing. This new talent will change the way we tell stories. They’re thinkers, innovators, driven to challenge the traditional processes. We’re learning. We’re changing. With all transition our purpose stays the same — deliver you accurate and meaningful information that’s unique to Wichita State. Stay with us, and watch us grow.

meetings with university officials and tough conversations, are all worth it. In the midst of a busy summer, SGA relocated the Shocker Food Locker to the SGA office, increased our social media presences, created the Shocker Freshman Council, and “Shocks Talk,” a platform giving students the opportunity to empower their voice. Additionally, we’ve restructured the duties and responsibilities of officers in order to better serve the student body, launched a partnership between USD 259 and Wichita State Inspire, in order to help more youth within our community gain access to higher education. As I embark on my second term as Student Body President, I have taken this summer to ref lect on the vision I have for Student Government Association. We will work

diligently to address the needs of the student body with the necessary administration. Historically, Student Government Association has waited for students to bring forth concerns to us. However, the 59th session of Student Government Association will work proactively to engage with students the moment they step on campus. Students are not another cold number or statistic. As a university, we should all work just as hard to retain our students as much as we do to get them here. That includes providing the tools and resources necessary to support students inside and outside of the classroom. It is my goal to make sure that all entities of the university take students voices into consideration when making decisions that ultimately impact our experience here at Wichita State University. Vice President

Azad and I plan to hold the senators of the 59th session accountable to you because they represent you. Moreover, our governmental entity works for you, not faculty, staff, or administration. While we work with all three groups to reach success, you are our top priority. I urge you all to utilize Student Government as a resource. From combating food insecurity on campus to addressing sexual assault at a national level, to reducing university traffic fines and violations to lobbying for higher education necessities at the state level, we’ve got your back. We will always have your back. Best of luck to all of you in your academic endeavors. Welcome home!

Welcome back Shocker Nation! My name is Joseph Shepard, your 2016-2017 Student Body President. Departments and student organizations on campus have worked hard throughout the summer to create a campus culture and experience to respond to our changing needs. Student Government Association has also been working this past summer to address the needs of the Student Body. We are excited to engage students and empower their voices in order to progress our institution. Student Body Vice President Taben Azad the Association’s cabinet members, senators, committee members and I are committed to serving you, our constituents. As a student, you are the most important part of the institution; therefore, we will work diligently to ensure the SGA mantra is upheld: “Students Come First.” Everything this university has accomplished could not have been achieved without your help. You are not another number on this campus — you’re an investor and a contributor to our success. With that being said, it is our job to advocate on your behalf and to make sure your voice is heard at all levels of the University. This year, Vice President, Taben Azad and I desire to take Student Government Association to the next level. This summer has been a busy one for our team. However, we realize the long hours at our desk, countless

In Shocker Spirit, Joseph W. Shepard, Student Body President

Student centered, innovation driven My Fellow Shockers, A warm welcome to all new and returning students. The beginning of the fall semester always brings a feeling of rejuvenation and a new sense of possibilities to campus. Presidential election years are frequently turning points in American history. This could be a turning point in WSU’s history and your own. I cannot wait to experience it with those who are up for the challenge. There are visible changes throughout the campus, including the completion of Alumni Walk, a beautiful pedestrian mall on the west central part of campus and the every weekday presence of food trucks on the east side of campus, across from the National Institute for Aviation Research. When you’re at the food trucks, look east onto Innovation Campus, where the

Experiential Engineering Building (EEB), GoCreate community makerspace and Airbus buildings are in their final months of construction. EEB will house 25 engineering laboratories and was recently featured in a New York Times story on North American universities building innovation campuses. The GoCreate makerspace, on the west side of EEB, is where the brightest and most innovative minds will have access to its sophisticated equipment for prototyping that could turn their invention aspirations into reality. Airbus, one of the world’s leading aviation companies, will call our campus home for more than 350 of its employees beginning at the start of second semester, giving our students internships to learn, earn and thrive without even leaving campus. The next Innovation Campus projects coming out of the ground this fall will be a 2,000 square-foot coffeehouse, with indoor and outdoor seating and drive-through lane, and a 285-bed apartment complex,

that will principally serve sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. It will include underground and surface parking and be available for the start of fall semester in 2017. As we strive to become an international model of applied learning, having like-minded people and industries around us is vital to completing the mission. For the past year, Wichita State and Wichita Area Technical College ( WATC) have been exploring a formal merger between our two institutions. This would bring WATC into WSU as the new School of Technology and Applied Science. This would expand our capacity to create a GED to PhD education for theÅ people of Kansas, and to do much to provide a catalyst to grow the state and area economy. We think the quality of campus life is second only to academics in its importance to our students. On Friday, I talked with the universities faculty and staff about a theme for this year, “Student centered, innovation driven.”

We know that students are the reason we’re here, so we want students to be central to in our campus culture. Amidst all the large changes to our University, at the end of the day, there are still things we know we can do better. Whether you are looking for the traditional college experience leading to a degree, or a set of specific courses to advance in your career, we want Wichita State to fulfill your needs. Please take the time to fill out surveys sent to your WSU email, so your opinions can guide important decisions regarding the student experience. We want to help you obtain the knowledge and life skills to be successful professionally and personally. We think you will be more fulfilled, long-term, if you’re more than a witness to the changes on our campus. We invite you to help shape them. I hope you grow to love Wichita State, as much as I do. This is a place for you to thrive and find your passion. Now, more than ever, is a great time to be a Shocker!

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The Twisted Java Coffee Bar, right, and the Noble House, center, provide many meals and coffee options for students located across the street from the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).

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Steve Jones, co-owner of Twisted Java and newcomer to the food truck scene, finds a lot of pride in being a part of the Wichita State Food Truck Plaza. Jones brings extra chairs and a broom to keep the area clean. He often walks around and schmoozes with guests. The Wichita State Food Truck Plaza opened on June 20 near the National Institute for Aviation Research (NAIR) on the east side of the main

campus. Despite the sweltering heat and construction, students and faculty keep coming back to enjoy the food and new, meticulously landscaped space. It remains open and operating despite the vendors not having contracts. The grand opening of the food truck plaza was a banner day. People f locked from all over campus for free shaved ice and a jazz band. Chef Akamu, Owner of Noble House Hawaiian Plate Lunch, was serving up his traditional Hawaiian food on the first day. Two months

after the opening, he’s still parking his big blue trailer on campus. He plans to return to the food truck plaza as long as the university will have him. “This is instant business, so I don’t know why we wouldn’t come back,” Akamu said. “It rivals any other good location we have.” Jones and the Twisted Java truck arrive as early as 7 a.m. and often stay until 3 p.m. serving their custom drinks. During a windy day this summer, an umbrella blew out from the tables. Jones got on

his hands and knees to tape the umbrella to the table, making sure it didn’t blow away and disturb any guests. “This is top-notch,” Jones said of the food truck plaza. “We’re proud of it. It’s a very nice place. It’s beautiful and we’re lucky to be here. We’re appreciative of it.” The smell of Asian-fusion and barbecue keep drawing patrons back to the plaza. Jeff Schauf is co-owner of The Flying Stove, a longtime fixture in the f lourishing Wichita food-truck business.

“It’s nice to be on a college campus because there’s a lot of young kids and people that seem really energetic and enthusiastic,” Schauf said. “It’s also a really nice facility. It’s been fun watching all that.” Schauf personally delivered food across the plaza to a group of Wichita State volleyball players. The food trucks owners love all the business at the food truck plaza as much as the WSU students and faculty enjoy the huli huli chicken and truff le fries.

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Residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area can now attend Wichita State at an in-state tuition rate. Shocker City Partnership, a tuition assistance program, applies to 14 counties in Texas in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Aaron Hamilton, associate director of Admissions, said the program started in the fall of 2015 as a way to attract students living along the I-35 corridor, which runs from Houston to Minnesota. “The goal of that is to bring students in that can keep us connected (to the I-35 corridor),” Hamilton said. “And to help us fill roles locally in terms of what employers are looking for and growing those different industries around Wichita.” The tuition rate applies to all undergraduate and graduate students from the Dallas area. Hamilton said students who live in that area can receive in-state tuition status after proving their residence at the tuition and fees office in Jardine Hall. The program is part of an on-going recruitment for Oklahoma and Dallas students to receive lower tuition rates. Under the Shocker Select program, students from Texas and Oklahoma who live in counties outside the Dallas-Fort Worth, Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas can receive a 33 percent discount

off non-state resident tuition. “The idea behind that is just to expand the I-35 corridor even further and continue to grow enrollment,” Hamilton said. Bobby Gandu, director of undergraduate admissions, has said the programs will help WSU increase the number of students. “We’ve taken nonresident tuition costs out of the equation and think this will help expand Shocker nation in an intentional and meaningful way,” Gandu said in a November 2015 WSU news story about Shocker City. Hamilton said the university has seen large increases in admission numbers in Oklahoma and Texas since the discounts were announced. Oklahoma student enrollment numbers have increased from 11 to 43, when compared to fall 2015, Hamilton said. In Texas, the number went from 25 to 37 in the same time frame. In addition, Hamilton said the university does not expect an increase in admission from the Dallas-metro area until fall 2017. Hamilton said discussion about offering tuition decreases to other states and areas along the I-35 corridor have not been held. “We’re kind of seeing how these work and then if they work, how do we keep expanding them, if they’re successful, which it has been so far,” he said. “We want to be strategic about it.”

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If you find yourself needing to print off an essay that you forgot at home or in your dorm room, you don’t have to worry. Wichita State offers plenty of printing locations found all around campus to do just that. Ablah Library is a popular place on campus to print with its central location and easy access. The library, located on the east-central side of the main

campus, offers two separate printing options. Five printers are inside the library. One of them offers color printing. Outside of the library is the 24-hour study center with one printer available at all times of the day, even after the library is closed. The library also uses PaperCut for its printers. PaperCut is an online service that makes printing available anywhere on campus that uses it. The PaperCut service can get confusing, but is also beneficial to students.

A student simply needs a computer, and can print to any of the given locations on campus — Ahlberg Hall, Elliott Hall, Lindquist Hall and Wallace Hall are just a few places. A full list of printing locations can be found on the PaperCut website. To print, log in to the PaperCut website at https://papercut. wichita.edu with your Shocker ID. Students can add credit to the site either online or with cash at the Ablah Library. Click on “Web Print” on the left-hand margin.

To submit the print job, select the building and printer name you wish to print to. After that, select how many copies you wish to print and attach the document in PDF format. With PaperCut, all documents desiring printing needs to be converted to PDF format before printing them. After the document has been uploaded to the PaperCut website, it needs to be released to the desired printer. Log in to PaperCut on the printer’s attached computer, and release the print job.

In the Rhatigan Student Center, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion allows students to print for free. ODI is located on the second floor of the RSC, and allows up to 10 free pages of printing per day. ODI does not use the PaperCut service. For students in the Honors College, free printing is also available. The Honors College is located just past the main lobby of Shocker Hall. With a Shocker ID, they offer unlimited free printing to those who are eligible.

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A man and his monkey

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Beba the marmoset sits on her owner Mohamad Mansour’s shoulder. Beba is the Arabic word for love.

WSU student greets incoming international students with pet marmoset ANDREW LINNABARY @linnabary

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Taking an international flight, landing at Eisenhower National Airport and making the way to baggage claim — only to be greeted by a marmoset monkey. That was the welcoming international students were given last week as they arrived in Wichita. Muhamad Mansour, a student from Palestine studying international business, is the man behind the monkey. This year, he joined the International Student Organization welcoming staff, made up of about 50 people. Mansour said he hoped bringing his monkey to the welcoming would help students who are new to the United States feel more relaxed, but the decision came on a whim. “ISO sent an email requesting

volunteers to welcome the international students that come to Wichita State,” Mansour said. “I had some free time on my hands so I signed up for that. But since the monkey was with me, I thought that would be cool to just take her with me. And I did, and that was amazing.” Beba on his shoulder, Mansour greeted students at the organization’s welcoming desk at Eisenhower Airport. “She was with me all the time,” Mansour said. “Lots of people noticed. The airport manager finally walked by. He didn’t seem too bothered. He said, ‘I like, but it has to be in a cage.’ At that point I had 20 minutes on my shift, so I told him I’d leave. He was very patient.” Mansour said he does not like to cage Beba, only using one when he must discipline her.

“The very one time I did put her in a cage for a day, I noticed some changes in her personality — negatively,” Mansour said. “Just like a human being.” Mansour has had Beba for a year and a half. He bought the marmoset in Florida. “I’ve raised her since she was two days old,” Mansour said. “I literally bottle fed her. No matter what — I go overseas, I leave for four months — every time I get home she’ll jump at me. Just like a human being. She misses me.” Mansour said he thinks it’s pretty cool to be known as “that monkey guy.” “You get a lot of attention, obviously,” Mansour said. “It’s not something I looked for or thought about when I got the monkey. I just wanted the monkey. But then other things come with it. Maybe a bit too

much attention … It’s an attention magnet.” Mansour said Beba is very curious. “She’ll be playing with kids,” Mansour said. “Sometimes kids cried because I had to leave. One of my friends had a four-yearold, and when I left she started crying really bad. And she’s like, ‘The monkey is leaving!’ So I had to go back and sit a little bit longer to calm her down before I left again. There’s many stories like that.” As part of the welcoming staff, Mansour said he thinks WSU is doing a good job of welcoming international students to the U.S. Mansour was born in Palestine, and came to the States in 2009. “I think the people in Wichita are very friendly,” Mansour said. “When I first came I didn’t speak any English. I used to

even try to draw pictures to try to get my message across. It was pretty bad. “I remember those days. It’s really nice to have someone to welcome them and someone else to take them to wherever they reside for the next few months or years.” Mansour said he’s been all over the US since moving here, and thinks the people of the Midwest are the nicest. “You go to California and you stand in a line and you are just a little bit too close, they’ll be like, ‘What’s going on, why are you so close to me?’” Mansour said he thinks Beba was a good icebreaker for incoming international students. “Just looking at her makes you feel more comfortable,” Mansour said. “I would like it myself. Marmosets do some amazing stuff.”

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Top 5 tips for incoming freshmen We have all been there: new students on campus wandering about not COLUMN BY knowing where ALEX BULLOCK to go or how to get there. The upperclassmen you pass seem confident in where they are headed, so should you ask them to give you direction? Will they help you out? The answer is yes. The start of something new, especially college, is always a little intimidating. From getting to class on time to getting involved on campus, there is a lot a freshman needs to know to have a record first year of college. There are five specific tips that seem to be a perfect guide for a newcomer on campus to rock not only their first year of college courses, but also their social life

and prepare for their prospective careers. The first tip is a generic term used by parents and professors everywhere - get involved. It’s easy to tell freshmen to get involved, and it’s easy for them to want to be involved. But get involved in what? How do I get involved? Getting involved is quite easy, especially at Wichita State. First, pinpoint what you would love to get to do outside of classes. From the Student Government Association to Intramural Sports, students have endless options available. “Definitely don’t be afraid to go out and meet new people,” senior Kylie Wuestewald said. “It’s easy to be intimidated to attend campus events as a new student, but everyone is so welcoming and friendly once you just get out there and do it.” The second tip is geared more toward academic success. WSU

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offers supplemental instruction in many of its courses. Supplemental instruction is a series of weekly review sessions open to any student taking the course. “Supplemental instruction has helped me so much throughout being a student at WSU,” junior Rebecca Arbuckle said. SI is free and voluntary. The university states on its website that students who take advantage of SI prove to earn at least half a letter grade better than those who do not. A student who has previously succeeded in the course runs these sessions. On top of improving your knowledge on the course, students have the opportunity to get to know other students in the class, compare notes, discuss important topics and are able to test their knowledge before a professor does. The third tip is also tied to academic success, and that is to

“Don’t ever be afraid to ask questions in class,”

“Get to do your professors. I have always done so much better in my classes where I got to know the professor,”

— John Lam, Sophomore

—Logan Cassity, Sophomore

always get to know your professor and show them that you are determined to succeed. “In the classes I have gotten to know my professors in, I have always done so much better than in classes I haven’t,” junior Logan Cassity said. So many professors expect students to go into their class with the “I’m doing this because I have to” mentality. But, if you show them that you are interested and willing to go above and beyond for a good grade, there’s no way you won’t succeed. The fourth tip is to always have someone hold you accountable. This one is easy to overlook because college tends to be the beginning of being on your own. But just because you are no longer in your high school bubble doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be someone there to help push you along the way.

“Being able to manage your time wisely is the key to doing well,” — Dimitri Mccaffery, Sophomore

Whether it is your roommate or a student teaching assistant, people want to see you succeed and won’t have a problem checking in and making sure you are doing what needs to be done. “I always make sure I get to know three people in each of my classes,” junior Kyle Taylor said. “That way if I ever miss something or want to compare notes, I have people that I can count on.” Finally, the fifth tip for success: Don’t ever be afraid to be yourself, even if it makes you stand out a little bit. What a lot of freshmen aren’t able to understand until they are an upperclassman is that nobody cares. No, that doesn’t mean nobody cares about you. It means that college is the time for you to do what makes you happy, and if the robotics club makes you happy, join it. No one is going to care or judge you for being you.

“Don’t be afraid to go out and meet new people,” — Kylie Wuestewald, Senior

“I always make sure I get to know three people in each of my classes,” — Kyle Taylor, Sophomore

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Emergency service poles provide help for anyone who finds themself in a dangerous situations. Emergency service buttons are available at various locations on campus.

Last fall, WSU experienced a spike in crime — a homicide and two nighttime robberies — on its campus that prompted safety forum discussions, safety walks and improvements to

university lighting. To help curb campus crime on campus, Wichita State police have posted suggestions online for students, faculty and staff this year. Those tips include: Be aware of your surroundings and avoid bad situations. “The best way to stay out of a bad situation is to see it coming and avoid it,” said Wichita State University Police Capt. Guy Schroeder. Preventative measures students can take include walking tall, projecting confidence, staying in well-lit areas, observing surroundings and trusting their instincts. Spend the least amount of time alone as possible. When you’re in a perceived threatening situation, such as walking to your cars at night, police say to use the ‘buddy system.’ “Walk in groups,” Schroeder said. “Let

people know where you are and when you’re expected somewhere. Let them know you got there safely. Use your cell phone.” Call for help if you feel uncomfortable. Call WSUPD to report any suspicious persons or activity or to request a safety escort. If you feel afraid to walk alone on campus by yourself at night, university police will provide free-of-charge escort service to your vehicle. University police can be reached from any campus phone by dialing 911 or by any non-campus phone by dialing 978-3450. University police suggest students program its number into their cell phones for quick access. Twenty emergency boxes — stations scattered throughout campus with a blue light on top — allow students to press a red button and gain immediate access to an emergency dispatcher. Keep your eyes and ears open. University police urge students to stay aware of their surroundings and keep their senses active — don’t wear headphones or text and walk. Trust your gut. “Let your instincts be your guide,” Schroeder said. “If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.”

Discovering the truth about your food has never been more hilarious Let’s get one thing out of the way right off the bat (spoiler ahead): this COLUMN BY thing culmiANDREW nates with a LINNABARY food orgy. That should more or less let you know whether or not this is a film for you. It’s raunchy and ridiculous. It’s also a lot of fun. The film, directed by Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon, stars Seth Rogen as a hot dog named Frank who dreams about being taken from the supermarket by the gods and making it to “the great beyond” with his hot dog bun girlfriend, Brenda (Kristin Wiig). All of the other supermarket food long for the great beyond as well, aside from a handful of nonbelievers (who will later on prove essential to the story). The before mentioned “gods” are the human supermarket shoppers. If you couldn’t tell already, there is quite a bit of religious commentary thrown in throughout the film. And an inordinate amount of food puns. It’s surprising that a film like this, that spoofs Pixar and DreamWorks animated films, had yet to be made. It’s sort of doing

for animated films what Deadpool did for superhero movies. Keeping in line with many of its more kid-friendly counterparts, Sausage Party opens with a downright catchy musical number, with the whole supermarket singing an uplifting song about making it to the great beyond. The number of expletives in this sequence can be counted on both hands – a pretty solid feat in comparison to the rest of the film. Once the film agets rolling, with Frank realizing that his great beyond may be nothing more than being eaten at a cookout, it doesn’t really ever lose steam. The jokes keep coming, and while some may make you groan or cringe, there are definitely more hits than misses. Just be forewarned: If you’re offended by cursing or sexual innuendo involving food, you’re going to be in for a bad time. On that note, let me just say that some of the best jokes are left for the two lovers, Frank and Brenda. They talk about letting their tips touch out of their packages (at the film’s start, Frank is still in his hot dog package and Brenda is still with her fellow buns). At one point, Brenda tells Frank that her bun crease is still super tight, showing

him. It’s hilarious and crudely clever. Who knew so much sexual tension could be mustered from a frank and a bun? Aside from sexual tension, Sausage Party also does a great job of making the process of cooking and eating food into a horror film. It will probably be a while before I can eat a baby carrot without thinking of one of the hot dogs screaming, “They’re eating children!” The supporting cast is also star-studded, with the likes of Bill Hader, Michael Cera, James Franco and Edward Norton, among others. The film features Nick Kroll in what is undeniably his definitive role — a literal giant douche. As expected, he kills the role. It’s as if his whole life’s work was to get him to this point. After going into Sausage Party with an idea of what was in store, there’s not too much to complain about. It’s not really a film that warrants repeat viewings, and the religious commentary can be a bit heavy-handed, but as an adult CGI film, it’s an hilarious, albeit ridiculous, adventure. You’ll never look at your food the same way again.

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For women who have experienced formal recruitment, the first week of sorority “Rush Week” is something they will remember for the rest of their lives. Jenny Nguyen, president of the Panhellenic Council at Wichita State, compares sorority bid day to Christmas morning. The week gives interested ladies a chance to learn about each Greek chapter and have the opportunity to eventually join. Formal recruitment — “Rush Week” — runs from Sept. 8 to 12. Registration costs $50 until Sept. 1, when the fee increases to $60. Nguyen said the Greek community at WSU is a passionate group that supports each other and has been expanding more each year. “It’s really helped me get out of my comfort zone and learn more about myself,” Nguyen said. “While also making memories that will last

forever.” To survive rush week, keeping up with academics is the biggest help, Nguyen said. Making sure all classwork and studying is completed before each night’s activities is favored by each sorority chapter. Each chapter is different, but the end result of joining a different chapter is largely determined by how much effort a member contributes, Nguyen said. Activities such as meetings, retreats and philanthropy events are mandatory, but so much more is offered, she said. Kylie Wuestewald, president of recruitment for the Panhellenic Council, said some of the best benefits Greek life offers are networking, leadership development, and lifelong friendships. For the week, ladies are officially known as PNMs, or Potential New Members. On night one, they are given a house tour of all five chapters, and go out to dinner with their recruitment group. On the second

night, they learn about each chapter’s philanthropic interests. On the third and fourth nights, they learn about each chapter’s values and have a chance to engage in more personal conversations with chapter members. The last day is always the most exciting, Wuestewald said, with each PNM receiving a bid card to their desired chapter. After each new recruit has received their bid card, they rush down the stairs to be greeted by their new sisters. Nguyen describes it as a thrilling experience. After uniting with their chapters, new recruits — with the rest of the sisters — walk over to their houses in Omega Court north of 21st Street for a celebration. Nguyen and Wuestewald suggest PNMs be themselves during rush week. “Don’t be afraid to express yourself, because chapters want to see the real you during recruitment,” Wuestewald said.

Greek life plans for year ahead after ‘record-breaking’ year ALIYAH FUNSCHELLE

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Wichita State is home to 22 chapters of Greek life, which has seen growth in the past year. In the past year, Greek life recruits at Wichita State has grown by 16 percent, said Lyston Skerritt, assistant director of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Not only has recruitment gone up, but the community-service volunteer hours by fraternities and sororities rose, setting records for philanthropy dollars raised by Greek life. As a whole, the average GPA for students who participated in fraternities and sororities was 3.192 for the 2016 spring semester. Skerritt said it is evident why Greek life achievements for 2016 coined the name “record year for success.” With a strategic plan in motion, Greek life plans on carrying that success into 2017. “Our goal is to get our Greek population to 10 percent of the university’s undergraduate population and we are working towards that goal,” Skerritt said. “We now are in the process of developing it for the next year and our priorities from 2017-2020.” Maintaining a good grade point average is not only a rule implemented by the Greek life directors, but it is required by the university. Chapters with a high GPA have the opportunity to apply for national awards. In the 2016-2017 school year, each council had their highest GPA since 2012. “What we’ve done to really help GPAs is creating systems of academic support,” Skerritt said. “We refer

them to tutoring. Chapters hold them accountable for study hours, tutoring, and grades.” “We report the grades out, and with that level of transparency they know someone is checking on them. That pushes them to be more accountable,” Skerritt said. Recruitment is a big goal for Greek life each year. Greek life discovered that the best way to reach recruitment goals and promote Greek activity is to support and participate in events for new students. “We need to support admissions by attending their visits, their camps, their events, and programs. We help get students to WSU and in that promote Greek life,” Skerritt said. “Once the students come to campus, they look for us when they get here.” Individual councils take a different approach to recruitment, but they also have a similar tactic — starting early. Many fraternities have sand volleyball nights every week throughout the summer to recruit and sign students before classes start. Fraternities and sororities help with move-in day at Shocker Hall to recruit new students. Skerritt said it is this show of good character that is an important aspect to recruiting for the councils. “We wanted to focus on utilizing our strengths instead of trying to improve our weaknesses,” said Bailey Bryand, Sigma Alpha Epsilon President. “Our goal was to be completely transparent and be genuine guys. One strategy that worked well was doing a lot of recruiting in Shocker Hall.” Last year was a record year for Sigma Alpha Epsilon for philanthro-

py money raised. The fraternity raised $100,236.37 for the Children’s Miracle Network at its event, Shockerthon, a $24,781.89 increase from the $75,454.48 they raised in 2015. SAE plans to be just as successful for the 2017 school year by implementing goals and a plan early on in the year. “A strategic plan is a must,” Shockerthon Director Shelby Grosch said. “Last year we planned out three months ahead and that didn’t even seem like enough, so that will be bumped up and there will be tons of goals setting.” The success of Greek life on campus was not only recognized locally, but nationally. Wichita State was one of 50 universities in the nation asked to be a pilot for the national #RethinkGreek campaign. The campaign focuses on the perception of fraternities and sororities due to challenges of students joining by what people see in the media. “The main question raised is that there are more things nationally promoting Greek life in a negative manner,” Skerritt said. “Why aren’t we coming together to show students, staff, and parents what it’s truly about?” “They chose us because they already saw us as a trendsetter for marketing for sororities and fraternities, and so it blends them giving to us and sharing with them how we do things and then it is shared nationally.” With the 2014-2017 strategic plan 90 percent completed and a new plan coming together for 2017-2020, Greek life expects to have a record-breaking year.

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(Top) Upperclassmen volunteers move boxes in front of Shocker Hall, Saturday afternoon during move-in day. (Middle)Wu Shock greets students in front of Shocker Hall, Saturday afternoon during move-in day festivities. (Bottom) Wu Shock poses with members of the Delta Gamma sorority in front of Shocker Hall, Saturday afternoon. Members of Delta Gamma and other Greek life organizations helped assist new students moving into the dorms.

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No car on campus: how to live it up without four wheels ANDREW MANAGING LINNABARY EDITOR @linnabary

Living on campus without a car? If you’re not willing to shell out money for an Uber, there are some on-campus and nearby options available to keep you entertained. In the basement of the Rhatigan Student Center is Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, offering bowling, billiards and video games. Each game of bowling is $2.75 with a Shocker ID card ($3.75 without). Shoe rentals are $2 apiece. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Any student enrolled at WSU has access to the Heskett Center, a fitness facility offering basketball courts, weight lifting equipment, an indoor track, a climbing wall, an aquatic center, tennis courts, and more. Entry is granted by presenting a current Shocker ID card. For students with a more artistic sensibility, the Ulrich Museum of Art, located on the southwest corner of campus, has free admission. Visitors can explore 20th and 21st-century art. The galleries are open Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Outdoor Sculpture Collection is always open. Students who are 21 or older have a couple options for getting a drink near campus. The Fieldhouse, located off 17th right across from campus, is a sports bar with a good number of TVs and a pool table. The bar also does trivia

night on Thursdays, starting at 7:30. For students who’d rather frequent a more secluded establishment, there is Kirby’s, tucked in to the side of the laundromat on 17th and just down the road from the Fieldhouse. I think this quote from a foursquare.com review of Kirby’s best sums up the atmosphere: “A night at Kirby’s is like a party in your closet, but with MOAR BEER.” For students with a bike or who don’t mind walking a couple miles, there are some additional entertainment options. Anyone looking for a thrill can go to Xtreme Racing and Entertainment, a high-speed indoor go-kart track located at 21st and Woodlawn. The karts can reach speeds of up to 45 mph. Riders must sign waivers and wear helmets during the race, so you know it’s the real deal. After each race, stats are given to each racer, including their best and worst lap time. At $20 for a race, it’s a bit pricey, but is definitely a good way to get your blood f lowing. Xtreme Racing and Entertainment is open Sunday through Thursday 11 to 11 and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight. Students who enjoy hookah can go to Lava Hookah Lounge, also located at 21st and Woodlawn, across from Spangles. Patrons must be 18 to enter. The hookah bar also serves drinks to guests 21 and older. Lava has both sofas and chairs to sit on while enjoying your hookah. Lava is open from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday.

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With a Shocker ID card, Wichita State students have access to a number of activities on-campus, such as Shocker athletics and other campus events, the Heskett Center and Shocker Dollars (the currency used for meal plans). But that ID can snag you some pretty cool deals off campus as well. The following are a number of businesses that offer some student discounts. In addition, it’s a good idea to ask any place you’re shopping or eating at if they offer a student discount — it’s surprising how many offer 5 percent or more off. Just be sure to have your ID handy. For fast food, Subway, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s and Burger King offer 10 percent off your total purchase when you present your ID. At Qdoba, bring five bucks and your ID and you’ll have enough

for one of their $5 student burrito meals. If Qdoba’s not your style, Chipotle offers students a free drink with purchase when you show your ID. If you need to use a printer or copier or send a package, FedEx Office offers 30 percent off on documents and 20 percent off on shipping services. In addition to stores that honor student IDs, there are also many businesses that offer student discounts. You just need to verify your student status via your WSU email. Students can get a special college rate for the New York Times online, at just 99 cents for the first four weeks and 50 percent off the normal subscription rate after that. Students can also get a discounted subscription to The Wall Street Journal. Whether you choose print or online, you’ll receive more than 75 percent off regular rates. If you’re an online shopper, be sure to take advantage of

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Amazon’s student membership. Students can get sign up for Amazon Prime at a reduced rate using a WSU email. Prime benefits include two-day shipping, instant streaming of video and music and free release-date delivery on video games, DVDs, books and more. Adobe offers discounted software for students, including Acrobat and Creative Suite. Norton protection software offers up to 50 percent off for PCs and Macs. If you’re looking to save some money on music streaming, Apple Music offers students a 50 percent discount, bringing the rate down to $4.99 a month. Spotify offers a 10 percent discount for students, bringing their premium plan down to $4.99 a month as well. These deals are only some of the available student discounts. Whether in store or online, be sure ask wherever you’re shopping if the store offers a student discount — there’s a good chance they do.

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Inevitably, you’ll reach a point in the semester where you have more COLUMN BY than one test TJ RIGG in a week and you’ll need a place to study. The Wichita State campus offers several locations that you can escape to when you need an hour or two to study, or cram everything in last minute (not advisable). Here are the top five places to study with relative seclusion. Ablah Library This one is pretty self-explanatory. Like every library, Ablah Library is a quiet environment — perfect for anyone looking to study.

The third f loor of the library is your best bet. It is a quiet area, where students are expected to be silent and avoid making noises with electronic devices and headphones. Ablah Library is also the place to go to study in a group. Group study rooms are located on the lower level and on the second and third f loors of the library. The library is open 7:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday. It is not open on Sundays. A 24-hour study center is attached to the northwest corner of the library. It offers computers and printers. RSC Third Floor If you’re in the Rhatigan Student Center grabbing lunch

and need a few minutes to study in a quiet setting, head on up to the third f loor. When events are not going on, the third f loor is usually silent and has plenty of seating options available. Plus, electrical outlets are available to charge your laptop computer if you need to use it while studying. To make sure you don’t wander up to the third f loor during an event, visit wichita. edu/calendar to get a list of activities happening on campus on each day. Jabara Hall For those of you who like a nice view of campus during study breaks, Jabara Hall is the place for you. The third f loor of the build-

ing has several nook areas with chairs and tables and most of the time, they are empty, giving you a nice place to study. If you take a break while studying to stretch your legs, the nooks also have large windows looking out at campus, giving you a nice overview of campus — a great way to clear the mind before you continue your studies. Elliott Hall Reading Room This one is for you, my fellow communication students. Elliott Hall’s reading room on the second f loor is perfect for communication students who don’t want to travel too far to find a quiet place to study. The reading room has several Mac computers available for use if you need to finish a project

for class. In addition, it has comfortable couches for you to sit on while you study for that upcoming exam. Full disclosure: the couches are also great for a power nap, and let’s face it; we all need one of those sometimes. Lindquist Hall Lindquist is home to many general education courses. As a bonus, there are several areas in the building where you can enjoy a quiet study session before class. On each f loor of Lindquist are areas where you can sit, right outside the elevators, and study before class or an exam. Since classes are normally in session, those hallways are usually quiet, making for ideal study conditions.

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As the fall semester begins, students can find themselves facing a whole slew of new school related frustrations and academic woes. Wichita State offers a host of free tutoring programs and additional academic assistance to get you through the semester with the grades you desire. Subject-Specific Tutoring Subject- and course-specific tutoring are available in various locations across campus. Accounting 210, 220: Beta Alpha Psi, fraternity for accounting majors, offers

tutoring services. Contact Patricia O’Sullivan at patricia. osullivan@wichita.edu or 978-5393 for additional information. Chemistry: Free in McKinley Hall throughout the week. The schedule is available on the door of McKinley 323. Economics 201, 202, 231: Free in 125 Clinton Hall on Monday through Friday. For additional information contact the office at 978-3220 or Brenda Lehman brenda.lehman@ wichita.edu. Engineering: GEEKS is a program that offers free assistance for all

engineering students. Tutoring is available in 118 Wallace Hall. Contact alicia.newell@wichita. edu for more information. Philosophy 125 Introduction to Logic The Logic Clinic offers free tutoring in 003 Fiske Hall. Call 978-3125 for more information. Math The Math Lab offers free tutoring in 371 Jabara Hall. Call 978-3160 for more information. Physics The Physics Lab offers free tutoring in 029 Jabara Hall. Contact Jason Ferguson at jason. ferguson@wichita.edu for more information. Public Speaking

The Center for Excellence in Oral Communication offers help to students that struggle with a fear of public speaking as well as assistance with speech-writing in 221 Elliot Hall. Call 978-6552 for additional information. Writing Assistance The Writing Center offers writing assistance and tutoring free to all students in 601 Lindquist Hall. Call 978-3173 for more information. Supplemental Instruction is a program that offers weekly review sessions for traditionally difficult courses. Past students that have succeeded in the class give instructional sessions. The Multicultural Student

Mentoring Program is offered by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and aims to provide assistance to freshmen, new transfers, underrepresented groups and first generation students at Wichita State. Further information is available in Room 208 in the Rhatigan Student Center. WSU South & West Campuses offer math tutoring to students on other campus locations. Peer-Tutoring Program offers free tutoring in one-on-one and small group settings. Assistance is available in any undergraduate general education course that is not supplemented by the above student resources.

Work it out at the Heskett For Wichita State students who want to get their workout on, the Heskett Center is a great COLUMN BY place to go. JESSICA GREEN Whether your fitness time is before, between, or after classes, there’s always something to do at the Heskett Center — and the best part? It’s free. Yes, I said it, totally free for students who have paid tuition to use and there are all kinds of exercise machines to use on the inside. Along with all of the different workout machines, there’s also an indoor pool. Aside from the awesome free things that can be used inside the Heskett Center, students also have access to personal trainers and massages at a discounted rate. According to the Heskett Center page on the WSU website, students can sign up for three training sessions for $50, six training sessions for $85 or 12 training sessions for $150. However, there is also a “Get Fit” program offered to students to meet with a personal trainer for one-hour sessions twice a week, for four weeks for $110. But, if you don’t feel like getting fit alone, there are three options for “Buddy Training Packages” — five

training sessions for $50/person, 10 training sessions for $95/person or 15 training sessions for $140/person. Once you’re done with all that fitness, why not schedule an appointment for a massage? There’s no reason not to, and your body will thank you afterward. Thankfully, the Heskett Center offers deep tissue, prenatal, sports, Swedish and therapeutic massages in a range of prices. If you only need a quick refresher you can get a 30-minute massage for $25, a 60-minute massage for $40 and if you need something longer to take away the stresses of class and the workout you’ve just gone through, a 90-minute massage is $55. If that regular, old massage just isn’t cutting it for you then maybe a hot stone massage is in order. The best part is 60 minutes of pure relaxation for $50. If muscle building and massages just aren’t your cup of tea, there’s also an indoor track for lovers of the challenge of running and wall climbing. For more fun with a friend, there are also racquetball, squash and tennis courts. No matter what your desires are for getting in shape or even staying in shape the Heskett Center would be the place for students that want to make the most of their exercise time on campus.

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The Missouri Valley’s contract with ESPN3 allows Shocker fans to catch a majority of the road sporting events online. However, some of Wichita State students find another way to cheer on the black and yellow. When WSU travels on the road, students go to sports bars or find an electrifying venue on campus. Junior Ryan Siebuhr said when he and his friends want to watch a game, they go to local restaurants such as Deanos, Jerseys, The Fieldhouse, Fox and Hound and Pumphouse. Along with having a quality meal, Siebuhr enjoys being surrounded by avid Shocker fans for an enjoyable experience. “When I go out to watch a game, I want to be able to eat some good food,” Siebuhr said. “Usually those places are very hyped up in food and environment.” Wichita State students involved in social organizations often host game watch parties on game days. Sophomore Maddie Hall attends the fraternity Phi Delta Theta’s watch parties with her friends and sorority sisters. Phi Delta Theta provides food and drinks when hosting, while the guests bring desserts and watch the event on a projector. “Everyone just sits in chairs or on the floor and watches the games together,” Hall said. “Being with all your fellow Shockers and rooting for the same team is fun.” Hall said she goes to restaurants to watch the road games when her sorority is not having a watch party. Preferring the

private setting, Hall said she likes watching it better with her sorority sisters because she knows more people. “In public there’s people you don’t know all around you,” Hall said. “In a private party, you usually know most of the people you’re with. (Delta’s parties) are always a good time.” When invited by friends, senior Joe Stroud takes advantage of watching WSU road games in the Shocker Sports Bar and Grill in the basement of the Rhatigan Student Center. However, Stroud’s favorite place to watch WSU games is Bubba’s restaurant. Directly across the street from the Towne East Square mall and Rusty Eck Ford, Bubba’s allows Stroud to shop or run an errand before the start of the game. “Bubba’s restaurant is an excellent place to watch Shocker games,” Stroud said. “I watched all the NCAA Tournament games we were in with the Shocker Faithful over there.” Bubba’s provides game day savings for WSU students who show their Shocker ID, allowing a certain percentage to be taken off of their bill. Along with the fast and efficient service, Stroud mostly enjoys the food and the laid-back atmosphere the restaurant provides. “The burgers are the absolute best,” Stroud said. “It’s an amazing space to sit with friends and watch the Shocker game.” WSU students go to hundreds of different locations locally to watch the games, with many enjoying the action from the comfort of their home. When the black and yellow gets in gear, local fans enjoy from all over.

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Wichita State sold out every home men’s basketball game in Charles Koch Arena during the 2015-2016 season, including a packed out student section for senior day against Illinois State in the home finale. Senior point guard Fred VanVleet shined as the main attraction of that game, scoring 16 points and making nine assists in the final game of his career in the Roundhouse. Once again for the 2016-2017 season, WSU athletics has elected to give out 1,000 free student tickets a home game on a first come, first serve basis. The two main locations to acquire student tickets are the WSU bookstore, inside the Rhatigan Student Center, and the ticket office at Charles Koch Arena, Monday through Friday. The Heskett Center will also give out a limited number of tickets. The tickets accommodate the large top-to-bottom sections 116 and 117 from behind the basket of the road bench side of the venue. Students may also buy a guest ticket for an additional $12. Free tickets have been an opportunity to bring the student community together for several years now, as WSU has remained a perennial NCAA Tournament threat. “I love (the free tickets),” senior Aubrey Chinberg said. “I went to all the games my freshman and sophomore year. “I was the one that would wait out in the cold. I loved to go to games. I was a superfan.” This season, student tickets will be distributed using the same system as they were last season, according to the WSU bookstore. For the 2015-2016

season, the majority of tickets were released at 8 a.m. eight days prior to the game. For example, tickets would release on a Monday for a game on a Tuesday night the following week. Tickets would release on a Friday morning for a game on Saturday the following week. “I absolutely love (the ticket selling system),” junior Danielle Miller said. “(Basketball) is one of the best qualities about WSU and it’s really a great way to bring the student community together.” Although many students have a busy schedule throughout the year, getting free basketball tickets has been a fun way for them to have some time off. “I went to about half the games (last year),” Miller said. “My school and work life kind of took over, but I definitely take advantage when I get the opportunity.” Some students say that dedication is necessary to attend all the games and sit in the student section. “I find it reasonable because students who are dedicated to get in line early deserve to be rewarded,” junior Jesse Oliver said. Freshman and other new students always seem to fill the seats. “I took advantage of (free tickets) all the time when I was younger,” Chinberg said. “I thought it was a great system. I think it’s a great way to get students to go to games and get it full.” Student tickets to all other WSU athletic events are available at the Charles Koch Arena box office at no charge with a valid Shocker ID. Baseball tickets are available at Eck Stadium on game days.

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Wichita State volleyball is coming off another successful season in 2015, posting a 27-9 record after the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season and tournament championship. The Shockers continued the team’s hot streak in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the second round with a win over Kansas State. Wichita State ended the 2015 season with a second round exit in the NCAA tournament, losing to the eventual National Champion, Nebraska. While the loss ended the Shocker’s season, returning players for 2016 took a more positive approach from that game. “We learned that we are good and we can play with those teams,” junior setter Emily Hiebert said. “We just have to keep working hard to get there.” Having received 21 votes in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25 poll, WSU comes into the 2016 season as the favorite to win a second straight MVC Championship. The Shockers return nine letterwinners and five starters from last season, including 2015 First Team All-Valley selections Hiebert and junior middle blocker Abbie Lehman. Hiebert averaged 10.43 assists, 0.26 aces and 2.23 digs a set, while

Lehman led the conference with a hitting percentage of .423. An honorable mention All-American selection, Lehman, finished the year averaging 2.97 kills and 1.11 blocks a set in 2015. “When you have experience and success, it plays into your confidence,” head coach Chris Lamb said. “(Hiebert and Lehman) have seen a lot and accomplished a lot.” The 2015 MVC Libero of the Year, Dani Mostrom returns for her final year at WSU. Mostrom hit .500 with five kills and 130 assists in 2015, adding 16 service aces and leading the Shockers with 590 digs. Senior outside hitter Jody Larson gives the Shockers more scoring depth up front, with Larson coming up with 213 kills and 329 digs last season. After winning the 2015 MVC tournament MVP, Larson came up with 14 digs and seven kills in the NCAA Tournament win over K-State. “We’re not taking a step back from where we were last year,” Lehman said. “We can start from where we ended and move forward to get better and better.” The Shockers have added transfers and freshmen who will play a key part into this year’s team, Lamb said. Sophomore outside hitter Tabitha Brown comes into her first year at WSU after spending one season at the University of Alabama, scoring off of a 161 kills and 19 service aces

during her freshman year. From Milan, Italy, freshman Giorgia Civita has been playing great defense for the Shockers in practice, according to Lamb. Civita earned Best Libero of Italy for two years and intends to build from the overseas success for this year’s team. “We’re tuning up what we’re good at, but still trying to develop,” Lamb said. “(Developing) is still part of our manufacturing plan.” The Shockers play a total of eight teams who made the NCAA tournament in 2015, including three MVC opponents and the National Runner-up Texas on Sept. 10. Along with the second ranked Longhorns, the Shockers face top 25 poll members Creighton and Colorado State to add to its non-conference schedule. “You have 28 play dates, and we hope that those 28 are good for our résumé,” Lamb said. “They give you what they give you in conference, so hopefully your non-conference is good. Your relatives are your relatives, but you can pick your friends and hopefully you pick good ones.” The season starts for the Shockers on Friday with a match against Iowa State in the Iowa State Challenge at 6:30 p.m. WSU then plays No. 18 Creighton at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Both games are in Ames. The first home game is at 7 p.m. on Sept. 2 in Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State University is seeking comments about the University in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The University will host a visit October 10–11, 2016, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission. Wichita State University has been accredited by HLC since 1927. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation. Interested parties are invited to submit comments regarding the university to the following address: Public Comment on Wichita State University Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 The public may also submit comments on HLC’s website at www.hlcommission.org/comment Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing. All comments must be received by September 12, 2016.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2016

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Summer brings handful of musical highlights Chance the Rapper kicks off summer; Frank Ocean brings it to satisfying close First things first — if you haven’t heard the two new albums released last COLUMN BY week by Frank ANDREW Ocean, do LINNABARY yourself a favor and check them out. One is a visual album, “Endless,” and the other is a traditional LP, “Blond.” “Endless” is a bit more experimental and off the wall (and only available in video format), while “Blond” is more scaled-back and commercial. With that said, here are a handful of album highlights from the summer. Chance the Rapper’s “Coloring Book,” his third mixtape, technically dropped right before summer began, but it’s good enough to warrant a mention. After running off the forward momentum of his verse on Kanye West’s “Ultralight Beam” (seriously, this may be verse of the year – there really isn’t “one gosh-darn part you can’t tweet”), Chance delivered with a very gospel inspired tape. It’s quite a contrast to 2012’s “Acid Rap”, which found the young rapper dealing with drug use, lost friends and the violence of Southside Chicago. It seems Chance has found happiness in religion, and he wants us to be happy with him. There’s nary a bad track on the whole thing (though the Young Thug and Lil Yachty featuring “Mixtape” is underwhelming). Highlights include the 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne collaboration “No Problems,” which features Wayne’s best verse in who knows how many years, and the piano led, Peter Pan-inspired ballad “Same Drugs.” The Netflix sci-fi series “Stranger Things” came out of nowhere and blew viewers away.

Sure, it wears Spielberg and Stephen King on its sleeve, but it does so unashamedly and with a good heart. What really takes the show to the next level, though, is its soundtrack. Scored by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, the synth-led music touches every emotion, but one sticks out in particular – nostalgia. There are a handful of tracks on here that somehow, through their melody and the way they are mixed, make you reminiscence of childhood. This is sometimes even noticeable in the more horror, John Carpenter inspired cuts. It’s an excellent soundscape that even without the show’s context remains strong – not a small feat for a TV show soundtrack. As for standout cuts, “Kids” completely nails the nostalgic factor previously described – someone needs to sample this track for a rap beat. After numerous delays, Rae Sremmurd, the duo composed of brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi, are back with SremmLife 2, their follow up to 2015’s SremmLife. Once again helmed by Mike WiLL Made-It, the Sremm brothers deliver another dosage of their high energy, charismatic party rap, albeit in a stranger and more mature package. Things start off as expected with “Start a Party,” a very in-your-face banger that has the brothers describing the various steps of a good night. It’s a good track, but things get really interesting once the Sremms start throwing some curveballs. The Gucci Mane featuring “Black Beatles” is a clear standout, sounding like some kind of ‘80s inspired new-wave rap, with Swae Lee “rocking John Lennon lenses” on his verse. Seriously, the hook on this cut is something else. It

almost transcends rap. Another highlight is the Swae Lee helmed “Swang.” Lee takes things to the top of his register and then even higher with some pitch manipulation. It’s powerful. Seriously, when is that Swae Lee solo album coming? Purple-dreaded Lil Uzi Vert delivered a solid mixtape this summer, “The Perfect LUV Tape.” Yes, he continues to ape the sounds of Young Thug and Future, but as far as clones go, Uzi is a standout. This release still lacks depth and maturity, but if you’re looking for pop-tinted trap music, Uzi continues to deliver. He does riff off many of the same flows and melodies that he has used in the past, but if it’s not yet broke (or completely worn-out), don’t worry about fixing it. It is a bit worrisome that this early on in his young career Uzi seems to be on autopilot, but he’s still fresh enough that there’s a good chance he’ll throw in some unpredictability in the future. Or he may stagnate – only time will tell. “The Perfect LUV Tape” delivers a handful of standout tracks. The hook on “Of Course We Ghetto Flowers” is a highlight, despite merely being Uzi repeating the word “whoa” again and again. Uzi shows an apparent chemistry with producer Zaytoven on the back to back tracks “Money Mitch” and “Sideline Watching.” On “You’re Lost,” Uzi nails the pop-punk sensibility that he frequently flirts with. Overall, the summer didn’t have many standout releases, but music fans had plenty of strong spring projects (Radiohead reemerges!) to hold them over. Yes, the drought was apparent, but Frank Ocean dropping last minute reconciled any thoughts of the summerT:10.25 being a complete ‘’ music bust.

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