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Elena Cianciolo holds out her arms and smiles creepily at the audience. Cianciolo was performing the musical number "Join Us (And Die)."

PHOTOS: ‘The Guy who Didn’t Like Musicals’

Mya Scott, Assistant Editor • April 18, 2025

A trio of cyclists slip through a part in the crowd in front of Fairmount Coffee Co. Alongside visiting vendors for the event, many 17th Street businesses had their doors open to Open Streets passersby.

Open Streets ICT makes its way to Wichita State community

Peyton Eck, Photographer • April 16, 2025

Sunflower Sitdown: Wichita State's Xavier Bell and AJ McGinnis Q&A

Sunflower Sitdown: Wichita State’s Xavier Bell and AJ McGinnis Q&A

Ananda Smith, Evan Tong, and Mack Smith • April 4, 2025

Dressed in leapord print, senior Evelyn Ochoa sings Cil's "Bloodsucker" at Shockers Got Talent. Ochoa won third place and a cash prize of $500 for her cover of the song.

PHOTOS: WSU students showcase their skills in Shockers Got Talent

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2025

Editor's Note: Mya Scott and Kass Lewis are employees of The Sunflower. Because of their significant contributions to Shockers Got Talent, The Sunflower’s editorial staff thought it best to include...

Houston players and fans celebrate after a 3-point shot early in the game against Gonzaga. Houston won, 81-76.

PHOTOS: March Madness in Wichita

Kristy Mace, Photographer • March 25, 2025

Stephen Nedoroscik kicks over his dance partner, Rylee Arnold's, head in their jive routine. Nedoroscik and Arnold danced together during season 33 of the show.

PHOTOS: Dancing With The Stars tour visits Wichita

Kristy Mace, Photographer • March 18, 2025

Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson drives the ball in the first quarter of the March 5 game. Jameson contributed eight points to Tuesday's game against Tulsa.

Women’s basketball loses on senior day, but holds on to first round AAC bye

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • March 4, 2025

The stakes for Wichita State women’s basketball heading into its senior day against the University of Tulsa were clear: win, and the team would clinch the 11th seed and a first round bye in the American...

Zeke Thompson and sophomore Jacob Crabtree sing together "The World of Your Body (Reprise)" on Feb. 21. The performance of "Spring Awakening" was put on by the School of Performing Arts.

PHOTOS: ‘Spring Awakening’

Zachary Ruth, Photographer • February 26, 2025

Corey Washington dunks the ball during the second half on Feb. 16. Washington scored 18 points and had 15 rebounds against Memphis.

Men’s basketball knocks down No. 14 Memphis in overtime in first ranked win since 2021

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • February 16, 2025

For the first time since the 2021 season, Wichita State men’s basketball defeated a team ranked in the top 25 of the AP poll.  The Shockers led for a good chunk of their Sunday matinee in Charles...

A.J. McGinnis celebrates with his Wichita State teammates after WSU's win on Feb. 12. Wichita State defeated the UTSA Roadrunners, 69-64.

Men’s basketball extends winning streak to three with 69-64 victory over UTSA

Ananda Smith, Reporter • February 12, 2025

For the first time in the head coach Paul Mills era, Wichita State men’s basketball has won three consecutive American Athletic Conference (AAC) games. After two successful road wins, the Shockers...

Salese Blow runs into a UTSA defender during the second half on Feb. 8. Blow scored 15 points in the loss to the Roadrunners.

Women’s basketball battles but ultimately loses to AAC leader UTSA

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor • February 8, 2025

Three days after winning against the American Athletic Conference (AAC) team with the joint-worst record in the standings, Wichita State women’s basketball took on the AAC’s outright leader on Saturday...

Senior foward Ornella Niankan defends against a Florida Atlantic shot in the paint on Feb. 5. Niankan contributed two blocks and shot 50% from the free throw line in the WSU win.

Women’s basketball scrapes second conference win against FAU

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor • February 5, 2025

For the second night in a row, a Wichita State basketball team moved out of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) basement — and snapped a long losing streak. A day after Wichita State’s men...

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