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WEB5 days ago · Jacob Unruh. September 14, 2024. News. SGA calls for Kansas Day to be recognized as official holiday, wheat as state crop. Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • September 15, 2024. A student senator stood in front of the Student Government Association, wearing a Kansas state flag as a cape with a stuffed buffalo in one hand and a...
OPINION: Wichita State’s $188,000 investment in ‘The College …
WEB1 day ago · Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor • September 20, 2024. Makenzie Miller. (Illustration) Wichita State University recently devoted $188,000 to be featured on “The College Tour,” a Amazon Prime TV series showcasing universities across the country. While this might sound like a prime marketing opportunity for the school, it …
Letter to the Editor: Be the pipeline for Shockers to help students ...
WEB1 day ago · As students returned to campus this fall semester, the university now has the opportunity to be the pipeline for students seeking applied learning. In doing so, WSU can “grow our own” while supporting the campus and students more. As we have seen overwhelmed individuals and overloaded systems in the past years, we can be the...
OPINION: How student life stands on the sideline at Wichita State
WEB2 days ago · WSU is considered a “suitcase school,” meaning many students go home, usually out of town, over the weekend. During the fall semester of 2022, only 13% of the 12,696 undergraduate students enrolled at WSU lived on campus, according to U.S. News. This includes the student population living in Shocker Hall during their freshman year.
Take The Sunflower’s COVID-19 vaccination survey
WEBWith the university’s recent decision to lift all COVID-19 mandates on campus and resume normal in-person activity starting June 1, The Sunflower wants to know how many members of our campus population have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The data will be used for reporting purposes, no personal information will be shared. Take the survey here.
Ablah Library prepares to say goodbye to green carpet walls and …
WEB2 days ago · Constuction workers work on removing and replacing the carpets on the first floor of Ablah library. The library is going through renovations including new flooring and walls in some areas. Ablah Library is undergoing some aesthetic updates. Expansions to services and remodeling may be next. Over the years, Ablah has had building additions.
Arts and Culture – The Sunflower
WEBFeatures. ‘We are all “The Bravest American”’: WSU student writes novel on human resilience, spirit. Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief. August 30, 2024. Ibrahim Ibn Ibrahim has a passion for translating his feelings and emotions into writing — whether it’s joy from a day spent with his friends, or sorrow... An AI art display was put ...
News - The Sunflower
WEBCrime. Cyclist injured in accident off 17th Street. August 27, 2024. Sexual exploitation charges against former Wichita State director dismissed. July 26, 2024. Former WSU assistant tennis coach booked for child sex crimes. July 9, 2024. Fighting at Koch Arena garners police presence. May 17, 2024.
Local - The Sunflower
WEBAlejandro Clavier, Photographer September 9, 2024. The Sunflower co-hosted a panel on renter’s rights. Here’s a recap. Emma Wilks, Reporter September 4, 2024.
About - The Sunflower
WEBThe Sunflower was founded in 1896, and has been serving as the primary news source for Wichita State and the surrounding community ever since. The Sunflower is an independent, student-run publication housed in Elliott Hall at Wichita State University. The Sunflower distributes print publications every Thursday throughout the school year.