Larry Randle, left, and his wife Christina.

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

John Wong, interim director, Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs, (316) 978-7240; john.wong@wichita.edu.,

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

Tom Fowler, Jazz Arts director, Wichita State University

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

Jerry Hazell

Feb 15, 2008 — By Dana Dinkel — WSU graduate Jerry Hazell decided to leave his job in New York and return to WSU. 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 WSU 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.

WSU junior Mark Toland works as the resident magician at Stevens Magic Emporium in Wichita.

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

Emily Therrien, a WSU graduate student, performs as Queenie in the play

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

From left: Students Taurean Everett, Emily Therrien and Alex Stoll perform in WSU's production of

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

Alex Stoll, a WSU senior, plays the part of Burrs in the play

Feb 15, 2008 — By Dana Dinkel — WSU 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 WSU has been a great experience for Stoll.