Feb 15, 2008 — By Dana Dinkel — Larry Randle, a graduate student at Wichita State, persisted through the goal of always trying to better himself.

Feb 7, 2008 — By Â鶹´«Ã½ News Services — Following the departure of Ed Flentje in January, Â鶹´«Ã½ professor John Wong has been appointed interim director of the Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs.

Feb 7, 2008 — By Shannon Littlejohn — Fifth annual Valentine Jazz Concert being held at Â鶹´«Ã½ and put on by Â鶹´«Ã½'s Jazz Arts I ensemble and the Madrigal Singers.

Feb 15, 2008 — By Dana Dinkel — Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate Jerry Hazell decided to leave his job in New York and return to Â鶹´«Ã½. He is now in his second semester in the nursing program and is working at Wesley Medical Center.

Feb 11, 2008 — By Joe Kleinsasser — More grandchildren are being raised by their grandparents, according to Â鶹´«Ã½ sociologist Twyla Hill.

Feb 14, 2008 — By Lainie Rusco — Wally Amos, founder of The Famous Amos Cookie Co., will tell the story of how he created the popular cookie manufacturer, lost it all and came back with two more successful businesses.

Feb 15, 2008 — By Dana Dinkel — In addition to his work as musical theater major at Â鶹´«Ã½, Mark Toland is a performing magician. He's been studying magic tricks since he was 3 years old.

Feb 15, 2008 — By Dana Dinkel — Emily Therrien has developed into a well-rounded performer in her time at Wichita State.

Feb 14, 2008 — By Shannon Littlejohn — Performing arts students are earning prestigious awards at the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

Feb 15, 2008 — By Dana Dinkel — Â鶹´«Ã½ senior Alex Stoll plays a leading role in the play "The Wild Party," which was chosen to be shown at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Being a part of theater and dance at Â鶹´«Ã½ has been a great experience for Stoll.