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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower
Denise Sherman works in her office at Woolsey Hall on Jan. 23.

‘One of the best additions’: New business center director brings wide range of experience to role

Riley Sipes, Reporter
January 29, 2025
At-large Sen. Chase Billingham discusses the proposed inclement weather policy at the Faculty Senate meeting on Jan. 13. The faculty forum later sent the proposed policy to a sub-committee for further review.

Faculty and administration struggle to agree on inclement weather policy

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
January 23, 2025
Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Government Relations Zach Gearhart delivers an update on the Kansas Legislatures' most recent decisions on Jan. 17. Gearhart shared that Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's proposed budget plan for the 2026 fiscal year includes $52 million in new funding for higher education institutions like Wichita State.

Gov. Laura Kelly recommends more funding for Kansas universities

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
January 22, 2025
The Syrian flag is held proudly above the crowd during Friday night's tournament. Players and crowdmembers met for the "Celebration & Soccer For Syria Tournament" for a sports and community driven evening.

Student group has eyes set on the future as they navigate Syria’s newly established freedom

Riley Sipes, Reporter
December 20, 2024
Firefighter Tony Massaglia passes Fire Station 10 Lieutaunt John Hattrup as the men tease each other about their workouts. The two make up a fire crew that has been together for around five years.

Ever noticed fire trucks outside of the campus YMCA? Meet the fire crew from Station 10.

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor
December 17, 2024
Stanley Longhofer, director of the Center for Real Estate (Photo courtesy of Wichita State University).

Longhofer prepares to leave Center for Real Estate, but he won’t be going too far

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
December 14, 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
Snowball the piebald squirrel holds an acorn in his mouth outside of Hubbard Hall. Piebaldism occurs when there is a lack of pigment in certain areas of fur, resulting in white or lighter colors.

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 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
Kian Williams, a student in Local and Community History, shows Wichita on a map, explaining its history.

‘It’s really about looking around’: Wichita State history class sparks community discussion

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
November 18, 2024
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