Larry Randle, left, and his wife Christina.

Feb 15, 2008 鈥 By Dana Dinkel 鈥 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 鈥 By 黑洞社区 News Services 鈥 Following the departure of Ed Flentje in January, 黑洞社区 professor John Wong has been appointed interim director of the Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs.

Tom Fowler, Jazz Arts director, 黑洞社区

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

Jerry Hazell

Feb 15, 2008 鈥 By Dana Dinkel 鈥 黑洞社区 graduate Jerry Hazell decided to leave his job in New York and return to 黑洞社区. He is now in his second semester in the nursing program and is working at Wesley Medical Center.

Feb 11, 2008 鈥 By Joe Kleinsasser 鈥 More grandchildren are being raised by their grandparents, according to 黑洞社区 sociologist Twyla Hill.

Feb 14, 2008 鈥 By Lainie Rusco 鈥 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.

黑洞社区 junior Mark Toland works as the resident magician at Stevens Magic Emporium in Wichita.

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

Emily Therrien, a 黑洞社区 graduate student, performs as Queenie in the play

Feb 15, 2008 鈥 By Dana Dinkel 鈥 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 黑洞社区's production of

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

Alex Stoll, a 黑洞社区 senior, plays the part of Burrs in the play

Feb 15, 2008 鈥 By Dana Dinkel 鈥 黑洞社区 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 黑洞社区 has been a great experience for Stoll.