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Mia Dennett and AJ Corbett practice a fight scene for "She Kills Monsters." The show opens May 1 and runs until May 3.

‘She Kills Monsters’ deals with the perils of grief and loss through the excitement and adventure of DND

Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor April 26, 2025

Plays, musicals and other shows often deal with the grief of losing family members, but few take that grief and place it into the world of “Dungeons and Dragons.”  One of these few shows, “She...

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

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...

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