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Country artist Zach Bryan uses a Leica film camera to capture photos and posts them to his social media, 2023. Photo courtesy of Zach Bryan.

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: “Something in the Orange (Z&E) Version”

Joey Arthur, Entertainment Editor April 14, 2023

Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Wichitan’s Song of the Week. This week’s pick is “Something In The Orange (Z&E) Version'' by Japanese-born singer-songwriter Zach Bryan. Released...

Uncle Sam's closet

OPINION: America: “Greatest Country in the World”

Emily Beaman February 14, 2021

*Columns are the opinions of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Wichitan as an organization.* America is considered “the greatest country in the world” because...

Ashton Kutcher, Sam Elliot, and Danny Masterson in The Ranch (2016) courtesy of IMDb

“The Ranch” captures the good and bad elements of small town life

Dallas Wabbington, Reporter February 10, 2020

Netflix's original “The Ranch” presented its series finale after 80 episodes of family drama, relationship problems and the risk of losing a family ranch. The Bennetts discover how a family can overcome...

Michael Clayton, early education freshman (right), participates in events at the Cook Out on Aug. 23

Rednecks: ‘It’s just a way of life’; ‘You get to yell, ‘yee yee’ whenever

Mia Heck December 4, 2017

A redneck can be identified by their camouflage shirts, boots, cowboy belts, or by their Southern drawl and hospitality. However, these characteristics can also stereotype a redneck. The well-known...

Eli Young Band performs at a concert. Photo courtesy of Eli Young Band

Eli Young Band helps close out D&D concerts

Kara McIntyre April 5, 2017

Answering the phone with a raspy, tired voice, Mike Eli of Eli Young Band admitted he partied a little too hard the night before. "I'm a little hungover, if we're being honest," Eli said in between...

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