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Why Linnabary quit SGA

Why Linnabary quit SGA

Andrew Linnabary, Reporter September 7, 2017

Journalism is grounded in fact, truth, and fairness. Public relations is all about perceptions. As one may guess, perceptions are not always true, not always fact. I’ve been on both sides. This...

Consistency is key in student affairs

Consistency is key in student affairs

Matthew Kelly, Copy Chief September 7, 2017

Since April of 2015, Wichita State’s Division of Student Affairs has been in almost constant upheaval. Look no further than the three vice presidents for student affairs and the six Student Government...

Customers wait patiently for their morning caffeine during the grand opening of Fairmount Coffee Co.

Fairmount Coffee Co. is the real deal

Dillon Cullinan, Columnist August 31, 2017

Fairmount Coffee Co., despite only recently opening its doors, is already proving it’ll be a top coffee destination for Wichita State students. The convenience of the Starbucks drive-thru may be the...

Hazing: lets not start now

Hazing: let’s not start now

Ascha Lee, Columnist August 31, 2017

We’ve all seen those comedies about college life. Most of them go something like this: an average-looking, World-of-Warcraft-loving, terrified-of-talking-to-girls but likeable-enough freshman guy moves...

Dirty dishes pile up

Want to be a good roommate? Just do the damn dishes

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor August 31, 2017

It’s loud and boisterous, and your roommate just won’t quiet down. You’ve got a test tomorrow, and you can’t think for a minute because you’re still holding a grudge over whose turn it is to...

Letter to the Editor -- It’s Time for Chick-fil-a to Leave

Letter to the Editor — It’s Time for Chick-fil-a to Leave

August 28, 2017

Chick-fil-a as an organization has faced much controversy due to CEO Dan Cathy’s public opposition of LGBTQ rights. In addition, donations of over $1 million are made on behalf of Chick-fil-a to organizations...

A focus group will be held Thursday for students to offer their input on what should be included in the YMCA and wellness facility set to be built on Innovation Campus within the next few years.

The Heskett is old; embrace the new

Nick Beach, Columnist August 28, 2017

It’s been north of 90 degrees on quite a few days since I arrived back in Wichita this fall. That hasn’t boded well for the top floor of the Heskett Center. As you walk up the stairs to the top...

SGA should preserve representative democracy

SGA should preserve representative democracy

Ray Strunk August 28, 2017

In addition to a new Student Body President and Vice President, Wichita State students elected 38 senators to Student Government this spring. Every year, Wichita State’s six colleges elect senators...

Pflugradt responds: Chick-fil-A, you can stay

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor August 28, 2017

I’ve read this letter numerous times, from any number of bylines. People all over the country and even some students here at Wichita State want Chick-fil-A to be done for. I thought these arguments...

Editorial Cartoon: President Bardo searches for The Sunflowers Medallion

Editorial Cartoon: President Bardo searches for The Sunflower’s Medallion

Madeline Deabler, Cartoonist August 26, 2017

The Sunflower's medallion hunt has everyone looking. Rumor has it, even Wichita State University President John Bardo has been looking around campus. ... Hey, with a $500 prize, who could blame him?

New RSC tenant has a queso problem

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor August 24, 2017

The days of a good $1 burrito in between classes are long gone. In the early summer, Wichita State announced a new partnership with the food provider Chartwells, and among the expected changes came...

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