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The Wichitan

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The Wichitan

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The Wichitan

Maura Gibson, early education freshman, preforms during the halftime show during the opening game of the 2017 season at Memorial Satdium Aug. 31. Photo by Harlie David

Golden Thunder band displays new uniforms

Craig Tidmore September 19, 2017

A warm, September Saturday night sets the tone as the Golden Thunder band marched onto the field. As they moved into position, it's easy to notice there is something different about the band this year....

Brandon Spencer. Photo by Caleb Sneath

Not all drums make a bang

Caleb Sneath November 7, 2016

The audience of nearly 100 in Akin Auditorium Nov. 3 sat in an almost reverent silence as the percussionist balanced the flowerpot atop the drum.ā€œIt was certainly unconventional. I've seen a lot of concerts,...

Rianne Busby, history junior, performs with the colorguard and marching band at the half-time show at Memorial Stadium, Sept. 26. "I loved that the show was a little different, it was alot more family-oriented and engaging with the crowd than our normal show would have been," Busby said. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Staff editorial: It takes a village

The Wichitan October 28, 2015

In today's world, it's the heroes who make the headlines. The athletes, the leaders, the trailblazers. It's easy to let one person take the spotlight for a team's success, a new invention, or a world-changing...

The Golden Thunder Band does a special tribute to the band Queen as their second performance in their first halftime show of the season at Memorial Stadium, Sept. 5. Photo by Rachel Johnson

$111K donation to fund band uniforms

Emma Labedis September 12, 2015

The band will be receiving new uniforms next spring,Ā through a $111,000 donation from theĀ James N McCoy Foundation."The McCoy Foundation was very generous and donated money going toward the purchase...

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