By Katherine Sullivan, Staff Writer The Newman University Theatre Department is preparing for the spring production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The play was selected by Theatre Director Mark Mannette and a group of faculty members and students within the theatre department. “We have established a pattern

By Hadassah Umbarger, Staff Writer Members of Chorale and the Troubadours were the first to learn on Friday the theme of the upcoming spring jukebox musical. Director of the Music Department Deanne Zogleman wrote in an email that there is no title as of yet, but the theme will be

By Ty Wilson, Staff Writer A well-known member of Newman University’s staff is once again getting involved in Wichita politics. Joseph Shepard, Newman’s director of multicultural engagement and campus life, is one of nine people vying to replace James Clendenin on the Wichita City Council. Clendenin resigned from

By Murphy Obershaw, A&e Editor With COVID-19 having caused events to be altered, postponed or cancelled all year, people may be wondering what events are still going to be able to happen this semester. Here is the rundown on some typical spring semester events and how they will