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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Corrigan: Olympic-level embarrassment

Corrigan: Olympic-level embarrassment

Agnes Corrigan, Columnist February 13, 2018

n light of the ongoing winter Olympics, I thought about what my own Olympic event could be. Now, I’m not some paragon of athletic prowess. I come from Minnesota originally, and I dabbled in hockey...

598 nickels and 2 Canadian nickels used to pay for a parking ticket.

Hayes: How you definitely should not pay for a parking ticket

Brian Hayes, Photo editor February 12, 2018
I will concede my money but I will not concede my principles.
Editorial: We stand with The Lantern

Editorial: We stand with The Lantern

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor February 8, 2018

You probably didn’t notice, but The Sunflower is free for the first copy, with additional copies available for purchase for $1 each. Don’t believe it? Check under “legal” in the left column...

The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will face off in Super Bowl LII.

Crow: Fly, Nick Foles, Fly

Matt Crow, Sports Editor February 1, 2018

When Carson Wentz went down against the Rams in week 14, few saw Nick Foles as someone who could fill in for Wentz after his MVP-level season. Foles has had his struggles in the past and has bounced...

Former Sunflower reporter Nathan Davis, center, and Jenna Farhat speak to Djuan Wash during an anti-Trump rally before Davis death in Febuary of 2017.

Pflugradt: When the world slows down

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor February 1, 2018

In college, the world moves quickly — too quickly at times. One year ago — on a cold Monday morning — our newsroom slowed down in an instant when our staff learned the news that our colleague Nathan...

The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will face off in Super Bowl LII.

Pflugradt: Time for Terrible Tom to meet Father Time

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor February 1, 2018

If there’s one thing I can’t stand about football is Tom Brady. Some consider him a cheater and others consider him the greatest. I love to hate him. Brady is a five-time Super Bowl champion...

Letter to the Editor -- Lack of visuals for campus crosswalks is terrible for everyone

Letter to the Editor — Lack of visuals for campus crosswalks is terrible for everyone

February 1, 2018

I've often wondered where our police officers are when vehicles don't stop for those folks walking on campus who are in crosswalks. This morning I found out when I was pulled over myself. Now, let's forget...

Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall walks along the bench during the Shockers game against Savannah State in Koch Arena.

Grading Wichita State at midway through conference play

Evan Pflugradt and Matt Crow January 29, 2018

ichita State is two games behind Cincinnati for first place in the American Athletic Conference standings at the halfway mark in conference play. The Shockers split wins with Houston and defeated Central...

Tony Vizzini will receive his full six-figure salary this year while he continues to job hunt.

Kelly: Vizzini’s paid leave isn’t in Wichita State’s best interest

Matthew Kelly, Columnist January 29, 2018

When the Kansas Board of Regents approved a 2 percent raise for university presidents in 2015, John Bardo and four others declined the offer, expressing discomfort with accepting more money for themselves...

Paige Hungate, student body president, presents her officer report during the SGA meeting.

Don’t promise something you can’t deliver

Kylie Cameron, Columnist January 26, 2018

It’s been three months since Student Government Association stopped live streaming their Wednesday meetings and not a single one of them have made it on Youtube with captions like the Association promised. It...

Some think Wichita States online-only degree program push is moving too quickly.

Pflugradt: Wichita State’s emphasis for online-only degrees is moving too quickly

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor January 24, 2018

Fort Hays State is making news for their success with online-only degree programs added through the launch of their “Virtual College,” which this week was voted No. 1 in Kansas. Online-only degree...

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