Skip to Main Content
Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State softball freshman Kammie Smith (9) screams before she crosses home plate against Southern Nazarene on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Wilkins Stadium. Smith hit a two-run home run in the scrimmage against against the Crimson Storm.
PHOTOS: Wichita State softball vs. Southern Nazarene | Fall schedule
Mack Smith, Reporter • October 23, 2025
Maria Contreras uses a blue marker to color a bookmark. A make and take bookmark/book swap event was held in the RSC on Oct. 16.
PHOTOS: Date with a book
Angellica Klingsick, Photographer • October 21, 2025
Atendees of the dance through diaspora event learn to execute a turn correctly while dancing the bachata. The event took place Thursday, Oct. 9 in the Heskett Center.
PHOTOS: Students dance through diaspora in class
Mia Malcolm, Photographer • October 13, 2025
Wichita State volleyball senior Katie Galligan (6) throws the ball to the sideline during timeout against UAB on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at Koch Arena. The Shockers won 3-1 against the Blazers.
PHOTOS: Wichita State volleyball vs. UAB
Garima Thapa, Senior Photographer • October 13, 2025
Senior Josh Bergman invites his brother, Nic Bergman, to play piano alongside him. The pair played "Stardust" by Harry James, Frank Sinatra and others.
PHOTOS: Senior jazz recital at Walker’s jazz lounge
Mia Malcolm, Photographer • October 9, 2025
WuShock high-fiving a member of the Wichita State community. The Shocktoberfest Brew Garden was an event that brought breweries, food trucks, vendors, local music and fun activities for the Shocker community.
PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest brew garden
Airianna Sallaz, Multimedia Reporter • October 7, 2025
Students attempt to guess the number of candy corn or corn kernels in two jars during the Shocker Corn Roast. The event was organized by Student Engagement and Belonging.
PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest events and parade
Peyton Eck and Ainsley Smyth October 6, 2025
Guests pick their hue of fabric strip at the Scrollathon event, hosted by the Ulrich Museum of Art. Scrollathon is a nationwide project that aims to tell the stories of the participants.
Ulrich Museum participates in art project to ‘unify America’
Fatima Touffaha, Reporter • October 6, 2025
Artist Lupe Fiasco performs for attendees at Shocker Madness on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Koch Arena. Fiasco performed for around an hour and a half.
GALLERY: Shocker Madness 2025
Zachary Ruth, Garima Thapa, and Mack Smith October 5, 2025
Redshirt freshman Sarah Musial (5) saves the ball from hitting the floor on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Musial made four digs in the 3-1 loss against Tulsa.
Wichita State volleyball loses first home game to Tulsa since 1980
Owen Prothro, Sports Editor • October 4, 2025
Wichita State history professor Jay Price speaks to attendees about the school's history. The walking tour is apart of Price's classroom, providing an opportunity for grad students to apply their learning.
Pizza, civil rights, sports and more: history professor and students give guided walking tour of East campus
Jonas Lord, Reporter • September 29, 2025
Performers with Amira Dance Productions dance with cymbals. The group specializes in belly dance.
PHOTOS: Jousts, belly dancers and costumes at the Renaissance Fair
Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor • September 29, 2025
View All