Stan Lee: The passing of a ‘real-life’ superhero
Marshall Sunner, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Columns, Lifestyle, Opinion
Stan Lee passed away Monday morning at the age of 95. Regardless of if you read Lee’s comics, you probably know him from his role in creating the most popular and profitable movie franchise in history: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He created the characters, after all. By creating practically...
Freshman Cavves drummer helps set the rhythm of Wichita
Ryan Crews, Reporter
November 15, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Music, Showcase
The Cavves have risen right alongside Wichita’s music scene. The band literally grew up with it. As the city entered its cultural renaissance, members of The Cavves were in Catholic high school writing their first songs. In 2016, they were finishing school. They played their first 70 shows in dive...
Vince Staples makes summertime splash in mid-November
Ryan Crews, Columnist
November 12, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Music
Vince Staples is making a bold attempt to leap from the fish bowl of his last LP, “Big Fish Theory,” into the vast ocean of mainstream appeal with his recent effort, “FM!” The EP is conceptually unified around a casual stroll through the streets of Long Beach, California, as soundtracked by an...
Your bad music taste matters
John Darr, Culture Editor
November 11, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Music
When I was in high school, I fell in love with a little band called Death Grips. Death Grips makes a fusion of industrial rock and hip-hop that scares the daylights out of suburban moms and causes teenage drivers to speed even more than they already do. Death Grips revolted against their major record...
This week in culture — Nov. 11
John Darr, Culture Editor
November 11, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Lifestyle
Monday, Nov. 12 Lunch Time BINGO Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Starbucks Lounge Cost: Free! To the hungry among us, lunch is no game. However, with Lunch Time BINGO, you can get serious about chowing down while also playing BINGO for some awesome prizes. Take your lunch to the nex...
PHOTOS: Reason to Drink Another takes ICT
November 11, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Galleries, Lifestyle, Multimedia
PHOTOS: John King jams at Kappa Gam concert
Khanh Nguyen, Photographer
November 10, 2018
Filed under Galleries, Lifestyle, Multimedia
PHOTOS: Drag Show drops mic
Selena Favela, Photo Editor
November 2, 2018
Filed under Galleries, Lifestyle, Multimedia
Student campaign workers want to see young voters turn out at the polls
Audrey Korte, Reporter
November 1, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Politics, Special Editions, Voter's Guide
Despite the fact that colleges are a hotbed of political activity and a place for the open exchange of ideas, few college students participate in politics or vote — especially in midterm elections. A select few students go the extra mile and volunteer their time to campaigns. “The importance of...
Duxler campaigns for investing in students and immigrants, reducing crime
John Darr, Culture Editor
November 1, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Special Editions, Voter's Guide
Renee Duxler aims to bring her knowledge as a small business owner and social worker to the Sedgwick County Commission’s District 1. Duxler, who has a long history of work in the community, hopes to build a voter base from the diverse groups she’s served. “I see a lot of potential here and have...
Sunflower Selections 3: Spookflower Tunes
October 29, 2018
The spookiest evening of the year is just around the bend. The Sunflower is here to make sure you’re armed with the tunes to make this Halloween doot more than ever before. John Darr Perhaps I’ve just been completely corrupted by Stranger Things, but when I think of spooky music, I think o...
This week in culture — Week of Oct. 29
John Darr, Culture Editor
October 28, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Lifestyle
Monday, Oct. 29 RSO Essentials: Social Host Training Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Location: RSC 319 Cost: Free! While serving alcohol at an event can enhance the experience for guests, it can just as easily turn the event into a disaster. Make sure you stay on the right side of the line by attendin...