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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Courteney Castle (left) and Gabe Robertson (right) compete on a blow up at the Back to School Bash on August 18, 2018.

PHOTOS: Back 2 School Bash

Joseph Barringhaus, Sports Photo Editor August 19, 2018

Former Wichita State English instructor Michael Cissell sits with his guitar inside Phil Uhlik Music while discussing the release of his poetry book, Cutting Songs of the Butcher Son. Five days after the interview, Cissell passed away.

Former WSU English instructor passes away after release of his first book

Matt Cooper, Reporter August 19, 2018

Poet and former Wichita State English instructor Michael Cissell has died of a heart attack at the age of 45. “Michael Cissell did pass away yesterday morning,” Butler Community College Vice President...

Communication graduate student Mariem Berrada said an order mix-up Tuesday night culminated in a Papa Johns manager hanging up on her when she said she could not eat sausage pizza because of her Muslim faith.

Muslim student says Papa John’s mistakenly gave her sausage pizza, hung up on her when she said she was Muslim

Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief August 18, 2018

Wichita State graduate student Mariem Berrada considered herself a loyal Papa John’s customer before an order mixup that she said culminated in a store manager hanging up on her when she told him she...

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Wichita State receives $2.5 million from U.S. Department of Defense

Jenna Farhat, News Editor August 16, 2018

Wichita State has received a a $2.5 million grant to fund programs at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), which is located on Innovation Campus. The grant comes from the U.S. Department...

President and CEO of the WSU Foundation Elizabeth King leaves the grand opening the the Pizza Hut Museum.

Shock Stop — What your Shocker ID can do for you

Aliyah Funschelle, Multimedia Sports Editor August 16, 2018

Businesses participating in the discount program will display the Shock Stop window cling at their storefront. To receive the discount, present your WSU student, faculty, or staff ID at the time of purchase....

Students work on projects at a computer lab at the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Wednesday. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted an open house to kick-off the new semester Wednesday.

Useful resources for students

Daniel Caudill, Assistant News Editor August 16, 2018

How to use the Y membership you’re already paying for As part of its Wellness Partnership with the YMCA, Wichita State is projected to have its own YMCA fitness center by 2020. Until then, currently...

Fairmount Towers, formerly student housing, will be demolished by spring of 2019.

What you missed: WSU news from the summer

Jenna Farhat, News Editor August 15, 2018

$12 million donation from Wichita oil company founder Wichita State accepted the largest donation in school history from Wayne Woolsey, a Wichita oil producer. Woolsey and his wife, Kay, gifted $10...

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Health insurance cost rising for international students across Kansas

Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief August 14, 2018

Health insurance costs are increasing by hundreds of dollars this fall for many international students across the state, thanks to a change in the Kansas Board of Regents’ (KBOR) health insurance standards....

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Q&A with President Bardo

Andrew Linnabary and Matthew Kelly August 14, 2018

A president’s job is to look to the future, Bardo said. The responsibility of handling the here and now is largely for vice presidents. Bardo said this and many other things Monday in an hour-long...

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Student Senate fails to meet quorum, cancels special session

Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief August 10, 2018

The Wichita State Student Government Associated cancelled a special session Friday afternoon after failing to meet quorum. At least half of the Association's student senators must be in attendance to go...

Construction workers work on expanding the former space of Mondo Subs, transforming it to Freddys Frozen Custard and Steakburgers.

Here’s when Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opens at Wichita State

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor August 10, 2018

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, is venturing into a new market — college campuses. The Wichita fast food staple, started by Wichita State graduate Freddy Simon, will open in the Rhatigan...

Freddys Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is planning to open Aug. 20 — the first day of the 2018-19 school year.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers at Wichita State won’t have this item on the menu

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor August 10, 2018

reddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers will offer almost their full menu when they open in the Rhatigan Student Center in nearly two weeks. Freddy’s, a Wichita staple, will offer steakburgers,...

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