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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...

Wichita State Shockers fans stripe Koch Arena during the game between the Wichita State Shockers and the Houston Cougars.

Pflugradt: In-game promos are crowd killers, detrimental to Shockers’ home success

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor January 22, 2018

ednesday night I witnessed something quite rare: Wichita State losing at Koch Arena. In fact, it was only the second time in my three years at the university such a thing has happened. Before the Shockers...

Editorial Cartoon: WHAT THE BUCKS?

Editorial Cartoon: WHAT THE ‘BUCKS?

Madeline Deabler, Cartoonist January 22, 2018

In one year, two Starbucks have popped up on Wichita State's campus — along with several other local coffee shops around campus — which begs the question: How much is too much?

Oklahoma guard Trae Young pass around Wichita State center Rauno Nurger during the first half in Intrust Bank Arena.

Pflugradt: Trae Young delivers, Oklahoma jumps to No. 2 in latest poll

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor January 15, 2018

Wooden Award finalist Trae Young is the first player to lead the field in both scoring and assists since assists were recorded. What looked like a slow day for Oklahoma's freshman point guard turned...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet and Wichita State guard Austin Reaves guard Oklahoma guard Trae Young in the second half of the game in Intrust Bank Arena.

Pflugradt: Two Big 12 teams jump into the top 5 amid major weekend shake-up

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor January 8, 2018

Get ready for a major shake-up in the polls. Ten top 25 teams hit the road this weekend and seven lost. Trae Young might be walking away with the NCAA’s player of the year credentials, but West...

Lyston Skerrittannounced his resignation as assistant director of fraternity and sorority life after five years of working in student involvement.

Person of the Year: The Sunflower chooses Lyston Skerritt

Sunflower Staff December 6, 2017

ichita State’s 2017 has largely been characterized by resignations. Two WSU employees — Eric Maki and Christine Schneikart-Luebbe — received hundreds of thousands of dollars in separation agreements...

Letter to the Editor -- Jesse Allen

Letter to the Editor — Jesse Allen

December 3, 2017

While I am happy to see that you recognized the faculty and political representation at Thursday’s protest, I am left wondering why the women who organized, implemented, and staged it were not quoted,...

The Wichita State cheerleading team stunts outside of a Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

Pflugradt: C’mon with the custard—Wichita State needs a Freddy’s

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor November 29, 2017

Construction is underway in the Rhatigan Student Center, as crews transform Fastbreak into a full-service Starbucks — the second on campus. There’s been no shortage of changes in campus food options...

Its time to break out the books for the last stretch of the semester.

Caudill: End-of-semester survival guide

Daniel Caudill, Columnist November 27, 2017

The end of the semester can be a looming catastrophe or a shining success, and it all depends on how you handle it. I should be writing my final speech, working on my final project, or studying for...

Krystal Iseminger, an English graduate teaching assistant from Fall 2015 to Spring 2017, grades paper at her desk.

Pflugradt: Examining the tax provisional that could bankrupt graduate students

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor November 26, 2017

here are a lot of reasons to go to graduate school. For some, a master’s degree can be the determining factor in getting a pay raise or promotion. Others enter the program because it gives them an...

Wichita State Shockers guard Conner Frankamp in introduced to the crowd during the charity exhibition game against Newman.

The Sunflower picks the Maui Jim Maui Invitational

Evan Pflugradt, Matt Crow, and Ray Strunk November 20, 2017

Thanksgiving week provides college basketball with an opportunity for clashes between top 25 programs. That's the expectation for Wichita State and Notre Dame who could potentially meet in championship...

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