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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

The Student Supreme Court judges listen to the appeal made by Vishnu Avva on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Avvas claim is the third to be submitted regarding the special election for the Senate Seat Reapportionment Act.

Student Senate removes at-large seats, special election found constitutional

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor February 2, 2024

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect the Supreme Court public hearing and its results. The Supreme Court has unanimously decided that the special election passage of the Senate Seat...

WSU Storm Trackers founding member Tristan Schwien poses for a photo while looking at the sky. Growing up in Kansas, Schwien had been interested in meteorology from a young age. He started the group to build a community with other students interested in weather.

Get wind of this: WSU Storm Trackers looks to gain members, become registered student organization

Avery Gathright, Reporter February 1, 2024

No matter the weather, one student group is keeping their eyes on the sky. WSU Storm Trackers, currently an unofficial student organization of about eight students at Wichita State, aims to create a community...

Maria Romero Rodriguez, a graduate communications student, poses in her office on Jan. 30.

Hop around local restaurants with Hopping316, a new dining experience

Maleah Evans, Reporter February 1, 2024

Wichita residents looking to dine at local restaurants can try them out with Hopping316, a dining experience created and organized by Maria Romero Rodriguez, a communication graduate student at Wichita...

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SEAL celebrates Kansas Day through community building

Genesis Merriett, Reporter January 31, 2024

Music, free sunflower cookies, a photo booth and a painting table helped commemorate Kansas Day on Jan. 29 in the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC).  Kaley Archer, the marketing and communications coordinator...

A memorial for Joan Meyer, outside The Marion County Record offices in Marion, Kansas. (Courtesy of Travis Heying and Jaime Green)

Documentary on Marion County raid screening Thursday at Wichita State

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor January 31, 2024

A documentary about how law enforcement raided a local newspaper and how it led to the death of a local journalist will be screened on the Wichita State campus on Thursday, Feb. 1. The Wichita Eagle’s...

Graduate student Shania Burkhead discusses herpetology and winning the Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology on the Sunflower Podcast on Jan. 23.

Sunflower Spotlight: Graduate student wins inaugural herpetology scholarship

The Sunflower January 30, 2024

This week in the Elliott School Studio, we sat down with Shania Burkhead, a Wichita State graduate student, to discuss winning the inaugural Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology. Herpetology is a...

Student Government Association (SGA) Sens. Victoria Owens and NaKhiya Sanders applaud after the approval of ESA Regulations and Support. The resolution expressed SGAs support for the welfare and ethical treatment of animals, including emotional support animals (ESA), and implemented a system to address reoccurring issues with ESAs.

Student government urges greater student accountability for emotional support animals

Loren Amelunke, Reporter January 28, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a resolution to address issues related to emotional support animals. The resolution passed with 24 in favor, zero not in favor and 1 abstention.  According...

The Student Senate of the Student Government Association sits during a meeting on Aug. 31, 2022 (File photo).

Applications open for 2024-2025 Student Government candidacy

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor January 28, 2024

Candidacy declarations for the 2024-2025 Student Government Association session (SGA) are open.  Those interested can apply on ShockerSync to begin the process of joining the organization. SGA is split...

Cary Conover poses in the Andover High School newsroom.

‘Contribute to this catastrophe’: Well-versed photographer finds passion in education

Loren Amelunke, Reporter January 26, 2024

Cary Conover often takes a philosophical approach to his photography. He notes the beauty of feeling an emotional connection to subjects in a photograph that he might never personally interact with. “How...

Students walk to and from the Heskett Center on Jan. 24.

Heskett Center training gives students skill set, confidence to handle emergencies on campus

Allison Campbell, News Editor January 26, 2024

For more than 30 years, Beth Albers has taught life-saving techniques and emergency training to Wichita community members.  Albers — the director of aquatics and risk management, the coordinator...

John Jones, Media Resources Center director, gives presentation about the transition to Blackboard Ultra at the Faculty Senate meeting on Jan. 22.

State budget, Blackboard Ultra opens semester for Faculty Senate

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor January 26, 2024

In an update to Faculty Senate, Zach Gearhart said that Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposed budget sees state employee pay rise by 5%. Like last year, Wichita State has to find room in its own budget to provide...

This week’s news in brief — Jan. 25

This week’s news in brief — Jan. 25

Jennifer Anima, Reporter January 25, 2024

Woolsey Hall parking to close From Thursday, Jan. 25 to Friday, Jan. 26, half of parking lot 41 near Woolsey Hall will be closed. Those who typically park in this area will have to find another lot....

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