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Pflugradt: This is the last straw

Pflugradt: This is the last straw

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor September 5, 2018

A good way to accept hardship is to “suck it up.” But without a straw, how will you do that? The outcry over unnecessary plastics has brought a wave of changes. Dillon’s is phasing out plastic...

Opinion Line — Sept. 6

Opinion Line — Sept. 6

September 5, 2018

Here are this week’s Opinion Line submissions. Submit anonymous opinions — 40 words or less — via the Opinion Line tab on thesunflower.com homepage, or email them to [email protected].   Greeks,...

Letter to the Editor — Denice Bradbury

Letter to the Editor — Denice Bradbury

September 5, 2018

Dear WSU leadership, Your marketing target analysis is correct – I’m now in a position in my life to give you a chunk of money. But I won’t be doing that. It’s going to worthy causes instead. For...

Opinion Line Aug. 30

Opinion Line Aug. 30

August 30, 2018

Here are this week's Opinion Line submissions. Submit anonymous opinions — 40 words or less — via the Opinion Line tab on thesunflower.com homepage, or email them to [email protected].   "WSU...

The parking garage located just south of the Rhatigan Student Center will transition to pay-by-hour parking May 13.

Unpopular parking opinion: The meters are fine

Austin May, Columnist August 29, 2018

The fight to park on campus has become even more aggressive this school year. For many commuter students returning to school this semester, the urge to turn off of Perimeter Road into the garage is...

Leaving (Your) Room for Art

Leaving (Your) Room for Art

John Darr, Culture Editor August 29, 2018

If you’re familiar with The Office, then you probably know the scene where Michael Scott goes to Pam’s art show. After failing to answer a college student’s questions about the future of his industry,...

Matthew Kelly, The Sunflower's editor in chief.

Kelly: We promise another year of seeking truth, providing forum

Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief August 15, 2018

Welcome to Wichita State. If you’re new, here’s the rundown. WSU is on a mission to redefine higher education by championing the ideals of public-private partnership, applied learning, and community...

Kenon Brinkley, student body president.

Guest column: A letter from the student body president

Kenon Brinkley August 14, 2018

Shockernation, I’m a student, and, like many of you, I’ve been one for some time now. Many of you are the first in your families to take your academia this far. Many of you are traversing the seas...

Bob Hinshaw, WSUPD Interim Police Chief.

Guest column: WSU Police Department welcomes students

Bob Hinshaw August 14, 2018

Dear Students, Welcome back to WSU, perhaps for the first time! Your WSU Police Department has two primary goals: One, providing quality law enforcement services; and two, helping you enhance your educational...

Wichita State President John Bardo.

Guest column: A letter from President John Bardo

John Bardo August 14, 2018

Hello, Shockers, welcome to fall semester. Whether you’re a recently graduated high school senior or a senior citizen enrolled to broaden your knowledge, we’re glad to have you here. Our campus...

Allen: Supreme Court justices should have term limits

Allen: Supreme Court justices should have term limits

Neal Allen, Associate Professor of Political Science July 11, 2018

Life tenure for Supreme Court justices, combined with increasing partisan polarization, is a toxic combination that is poisoning our democracy. It is time to find a better way that preserves judicial...

Column: Questions about conflicts of interest on Innovation Campus set the tone for this year

Column: Questions about conflicts of interest on Innovation Campus set the tone for this year

Chance Swaim, Editor in Chief May 15, 2018

As my time with The Sunflower ends, I feel it's important to share the interview that essentially started my year as editor in chief. Wichita State had just announced it would move about 300 students...

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