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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Anoushka Raju, president of Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion, leads the Tradition Jeopardy game on Nov. 1. The game and event was a part of Student Government Associations annual Diversity Week.

Third annual Diversity Week emphasizes L.O.V.E.

Allison Campbell, News Editor November 10, 2023

In a world where hate and discrimination seem to dominate collegiate spaces, the Student Government Association (SGA) and several WSU offices and organizations have returned for a third year to present...

Keeping up with the crime log - Nov. 10

Keeping up with the crime log – Nov. 10

Jennifer Anima, Reporter November 10, 2023

Explosion on campus On Sunday, Oct. 29, many students living in The Flats reported hearing an explosion outside of the building. Students said it was the second time in a row that they had heard an...

This weeks news in brief - Nov. 10

This week’s news in brief – Nov. 10

Jennifer Anima, Reporter November 10, 2023

Food for Fines taking place this week Some parking and traffic citations can be forgiven this week with a donation to the Shocker Support Locker. Non-perishable items will be accepted at the Student...

Andruw Hoopes and Congressman Ron Estes pose for a photo. Courtesy of Andruw Hoopes

‘Pivotal role’: Former Washington DC interns speak about their experiences

Lydia Steeby, Reporter November 8, 2023

Past interns in the Washington, D.C. and Topeka internship program recall their time living in D.C. and reflect on the world of politics.  The internship is offered by the Political Science Department...

Lily Wu speaks to the people attending her watch party on Tuesday night. Wu was elected mayor of Wichita.

Lily Wu wins Wichita mayoral election

Jacob Unruh and Loren Amelunke November 8, 2023

Lily Wu has been elected as Wichita’s mayor, defeating incumbent Brandon Whipple in Tuesday’s general election. In Sedgwick County’s unofficial final tally, Wu received 35,859 votes (58%),...

School board candidates Melody McCray-Miller, Stan Reeser and Ngoc Vuong attend Wichita States school board candidate forum on Oct. 25. All were elected to the school board in the Nov. 7 election.

Wichita city council, school board election results announced

Jacob Unruh, Reporter November 8, 2023

The Wichita city council saw wins from Republican-backed candidates in Tuesday's election, while the USD 259 school board elections were won by Democrat-supported candidates. In the city council...

Participants from a previous year in the Washington, D.C., and Topeka internship program pose for a photo. Courtesy of Wichita State

Internship program gives students firsthand experience in the world of politics

Lydia Steeby, Reporter November 7, 2023

Through the Washington, D.C., and Topeka Internship Program, Wichita State students can explore working in politics while living in the state or nation's capital. The internship is open to undergraduate...

Student Body Vice President Sophie Martins speaks to the Student Senate on Nov. 1.

Gender-neutral bathrooms could be encouraged in each floor of new buildings

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor November 4, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) introduced a resolution that would encourage Wichita State to provide one gender-neutral restroom on each floor in all new buildings on the main campus. The...

The Student Senate of Student Government Association sits during a meeting on Oct. 19.

Rule to override presidential veto to appear on student ballots in spring

Mia Hennen, Editor in Chief November 3, 2023

Two weeks ago, Chairperson Nathan Atkison proposed a bill that would change how the Student Senate can override a presidential veto. On Wednesday evening, the 32-person Senate unanimously approved the...

Representatives from the Arab Student Association, Jewish Student Alliance, Students Organize for Syria, and the Muslim Student Association sit at the Student Senate meeting on Nov. 1. The organizations visited SGA to share a joint statement about unity in light of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Student organizations pledge to make WSU campus safe amidst rising racism in aftermath of Israel-Palestine conflict

Mia Hennen, Editor in Chief November 3, 2023

Four student groups came before the Student Government Association to share a joint statement about the Israel-Palestine conflict. Students from the Arab Student Association, Students Organize for...

Mallory Miller, a freshman psychology major, looks through comics at the Halloween ComicFest in Ablah Library on Oct. 31.

University Libraries celebrates Halloween with free comics, festivities

Avery Gathright, Reporter November 3, 2023

Of all the genres available in Ablah Library, comic books took center stage on Tuesday during the Halloween ComicFest. Whether in costume or not, all students visiting the library were able to participate...

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