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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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

The Sunflower
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
Harish Kumar, a local business owner, introduces himself to students attending the ADI panel Nov. 12.

‘Being a person of color in the workforce’: ADI hosts career panel aimed at inclusion

Avery Gathright, Reporter
November 14, 2024
Celeste Racette, a candidate for Sedgwick County Commission speaks with Jeffery Jarman, a candidate for Kansas Board of Education. Both lost their races, according to unofficial election night results.

State Board of Education seats go to one Republican, one Democrat

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
November 6, 2024
Esau Freeman, a U.S. House of Representatives candidate for Kansas, speaks to attendees at the Wichita State Young Democrats watch party on election night. Freeman lost his race to incumbent Ron Estes, according to unofficial results.

Estes holds U.S. House seat against Freeman

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Members of the Wichita State Young Democrats pose for a photo outside of the election watch party hosted by the organization. WSU Young Democrats were one of three student groups to hold election night events in the Rhatigan Student Center on Nov. 5.

Students attend watch parties for presidential candidates, unofficial local results available

Maleah Evans and Sophia Best
November 6, 2024
A rendering of the Wichita Biomedical Campus. Wichita State's proposed school of dentistry would likely be located across the street, according to Zach Gearhart, WSU's chief of staff. (Courtesy of WSU Strategic Communications)

Wichita State wants to try out a dentistry school. It would be the first in the state.

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
November 3, 2024
Beverly Rhatigan, the widow of James Rhatigan, is embraced by a family friend while at the reception service hosted at the Rhatigan Student Center. More than 100 friends, family members and former colleagues attended the reception to express their condolences and talk about Rhatian's legacy.

PHOTOS: Community celebrates life of James Rhatigan

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2024
Jeff Blubaugh and Sarah Lopez prepare for a forum at on housing at Friend's University. The candidates discussed subjects such as new home ownership, zoning, taxes, and more.

Meet the Sedgwick County Commission 2nd District candidates: Jeff Blubaugh and Sarah Lopez

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor
October 31, 2024
James Rhatigan remembered as a 'pillar' and ‘advocate’ for the Wichita State community

James Rhatigan remembered as a ‘pillar’ and ‘advocate’ for the Wichita State community

Allison Campbell, Ainsley Smyth, and Maleah Evans
October 31, 2024
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