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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Lambda Pi Upsilon welcomes its new members on their founding line presentation at WSU Monday night.

Wichita State welcomes new Latina-oriented sorority

Drake Robinson, Reporter September 25, 2018

Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas Inc. held its founding line presentation at the Rhatigan Student Center this week. The sorority, which was founded at State University of New York...

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Wichita State Board of Trustees’ conflict of interest policy raises questions

Jenna Farhat, News Editor September 24, 2018

A concern about public perception of transparency and openness has prompted the Wichita State Board of Trustees to consider whether or not they should be disclosing conflicts of interest. A routine...

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Regents: ‘Changing student profile’ prompted enrollment metric switch-up

Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief September 23, 2018

The Kansas Board of Regents announced last week that the statewide enrollment report, set to be released in the coming weeks, will include a new metric for counting students at state universities. The...

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Wichita State Innovation Alliance expands, adds new directors

Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief September 21, 2018

Wichita State President John Bardo expanded the Wichita State Innovation Alliance (WSIA) board from 11 seats to 13 and appointed three new directors at Friday's meeting. WSIA is the non-profit organization...

Student Body Vice President Shelby Rowell (left) and Chief of Operations Matthew Madden lead a Student Government meeting Wednesday evening. The Student Senate voted unanimously to allocate around $2,600 to buy three new laptops.

Student Senate approves allocation of $2,600 to buy 3 new laptops

Jenna Farhat, News Editor September 20, 2018

The Student Government Association voted unanimously to allocate funding to buy themselves three new laptops. The Student Senate voted to approve the allocation of $2,658.74 to pay for the laptops....

Danielle Johnson at the Multicultural Greek Council Step Show last year. She is the assistant director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

ODI’s Danielle Johnson receives Wichita Business Journal Leaders of Diversity Award

Aileen Rueda-DaCosta, Reporter September 20, 2018

Assistant Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Danielle Johnson was a recipient of the Wichita Business Journal’s Leaders of Diversity award for 2018. The awards recognize the accomplishments...

Alan Cedeno, left, and Venkat Navin, right, study in Ablah Library on Wednesday morning. Cedeno is studying quantum mechanics and working towards his masters in physics. Navin is working towards his masters in computer networking. Both students have 1 semester left before graduating.

Dean of university libraries: Ablah doesn’t have the resources to stay open 24 hours

Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief September 20, 2018

Weekdays at Ablah Library end abruptly when the intercom kicks on at midnight and bleary-eyed students are serenaded with an instrumental rendition of Ray Charles’s “Hit the Road Jack.” Dean of...

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Regents ditch 20-day headcount enrollment metric

Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief September 20, 2018

State universities reported their fall enrollment numbers to the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) Friday. The regents have yet to release official numbers, but when they do, they will use a different metric...

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Students weigh in on Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ‘Just Do It’ advertisement

Drake Robinson, Reporter September 17, 2018

On the 30th anniversary of Nike’s iconic “Just Do It” advertisement, Nike chose former San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to promote the brand in a widely talked-about and controversial...

Building materials lay on the ground near Fiske Hall. Fiske Hall has been under construction since the spring of 2016.

Oldest building at WSU to re-open with fewer termites, more accessibility

Jenna Farhat, News Editor September 16, 2018

More than two years of construction later, termites, mold, and accessibility issues for students and faculty with disabilities are almost a thing of the past for the oldest building on Wichita State’s...

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No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Bryan Stevenson to speak at convocation

Ryan Crews, Reporter September 16, 2018

Bryan Stevenson, author of #1 New York Times Bestseller “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption,” will be the keynote speaker at Wichita State’s Academic Convocation Thursday. Academic...

Hamid Hefazi, one of four finalists for dean of the College of Engineering at WSU, speaks to faculty and staff about his qualifications for the position. Hefazi currently serves as the Aerospace Engineering Department head at Florida Institute of Technology.

Engineering dean candidate would strive to recruit women in engineering

Tiffany Trejo, Reporter September 14, 2018

Hamid Hefazi, professor and head of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Florida Institute of Technology, is one of the four finalists for dean of the College of Engineering at Wichita...

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