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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower
Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower
Jay Wyrick participated in the Make and Take Sand Art event during Destress Fest. Wyrick used pink and blue sand to make her "Kuzco's poison".

PHOTOS: Shockers make and take sand creations for Destress Fest

Angellica Klingsick, Photographer
December 6, 2024
An attendee of the Geology Club's pet rock painting event outlines the hat of Pomni, a character from "The Amazing Digital Circus."

PHOTOS: Rock-solid stress relief

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2024
Wichita State Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever smiles for a photo. Lefever is set to retire from her role after nearly 20 years at the university at the end of 2024.

Provost Shirley Lefever is putting ‘one foot in front of the other’ in preparation for retirement

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2024
Neff Hall on Nov. 22. Neff Hall is slated to be demolished in Wichita State's 10 year plan.

‘Change is scary’: Anthropology department plans for future without Neff Hall

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
December 5, 2024
The John Bardo Center on May 4, 2023.

‘Competitive landscape’: Wichita State breaks top 10 for engineering research and development nationwide

Mya Scott, Reporter
December 5, 2024
Bekah Selby-Leach, director of Wichita State's Center for Economic Development and Business Research. (Photo courtesy of Wichita State University)

New director outlines goals for Wichita State’s economic development and business research center

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor
December 3, 2024
A squirrel found on Wichita State's campus with unique piebald coloring sits in a tree. Associate professor James Beck and graduate student Jessica Baughman, who discovered the squirrel, nicknamed it Snowball. (Photo courtesy of James Beck.)

Biology student and professor discover rare squirrel on campus

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter
November 29, 2024
Khushboo Singh looks at items in the Shocker Support Locker. Over winter break, the locker is closed so food will be provided to students on campus through student housing.

Looking for a Thanksgiving meal? Student Government and student housing team up to provide food over break

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
November 26, 2024
The Research Hub, located in Ablah Library provides resources and support for undergraduate students interested in research.

Undergraduate research hub presents collaboration opportunities for student and faculty research

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 22, 2024
Faculty mingle at the open house for the new Faculty Advancement, Retention and Excellence office. The office was created to focus on helping Wichita State Faculty advance professionally.

New office aims to address faculty needs and professional development

Sophia Best, Reporter
November 21, 2024
The third floor of Shocker Success Center on July 26. It locates some of the student services on campus including the Office of Online and Adult Learning.

‘We hope to build a community’: New group offers support to students who are parents

Sophia Best, Reporter
November 21, 2024
Photos of deceased transgender individuals on a table at the Trans Day of Remembrance vigil. Each photo listed the individuals age and cause of death.

‘We celebrate those who fought’: Candlelight vigil held for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2024
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