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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Kansas Gubernatorial candidate Ed O’Malley gives his official announcement speech in front of Union Station in downtown Wichita. (Oct. 10, 2017)

O’Malley enters governor’s race as “consensus builder” with leadership experience

Matthew Kelly, Copy Chief October 12, 2017

The Founding President and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center, Ed O’Malley, officially joined the crowded Republican field of gubernatorial hopefuls on Tuesday. O’Malley, a former state representative,...

The Student Government Association discussed changes coming to men’s basketball game-day parking at Wichita State during Wednesday’s Student Senate meeting.

SGA doubles down on Las Vegas Shooting resolutions

Ray Strunk, Reporter October 12, 2017

The Student Government Association passed two resolutions Wednesday addressing the Oct. 1 mass shooting in Las Vegas. A resolution authored by LAS Sen. Shelby Rowell and Fine Arts Sen. Xan Mattek was...

A Faculty Senate meeting held in October. The senate meets twice a month in Clinton Hall 126.

Latinx cluster hire proposed for “a return in terms of recruitment” along I-35 corridor

Jenna Farhat, Managing Editor October 11, 2017

A proposed cluster hire of Latinx faculty was brought before the Faculty Senate Monday, with supporters citing a lack of representation for the Latinx community in the Wichita State student body, faculty,...

Joseph Shepard gives a speech during a meeting held by the Black Student Union.

Speaking out: Wichita State paid KC law firm to investigate Shepard

Chance Swaim, Editor in Chief October 9, 2017

Joseph Shepard, who completed his second term as student body president in the spring, isn’t known for holding his tongue. In fact, he’s probably best known for always speaking his mind. But there...

An employee at The Flats reported that mulch on the west end of the building was smoldering Saturday afternoon.

Housing increase proposed for next year, shortage addressed

Jenna Farhat, Managing Editor October 9, 2017

Last week, the university proposed increased housing rates for next school year. Scott Jensen, director of housing and residence life, spoke to the Student Senate Wednesday, addressing the proposed housing...

Proposed student housing increases presented to SGA

Proposed student housing increases presented to SGA

Chance Swaim, Editor in Chief October 5, 2017

Scott Jensen, director of housing and residence life at Wichita State, presented tentative housing and meal plan increases for next year. Those increases are as follows:

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Wichita State officials decline interviews, defer to letter about enrollment

Chance Swaim, Ray Strunk, and Matthew Kelly October 5, 2017

Rick Muma’s “Letter to the Editor” is the only university response offered to The Sunflower in attempts to follow up on our coverage of Wichita State’s enrollment that appeared in print and online...

Xan Matteck and Shelby Rowell describe a bill they propose at the SGA meeting on Oct. 4.

SGA postpones Las Vegas support resolution

Ray Strunk, Reporter October 5, 2017

After nearly one hour of discussion and debate, the Student Government Association voted to table the “Support for Las Vegas Shooting Victim and Families” resolution until Wednesday. The resolution,...

Robert Hinshaw, former Sedgwick County Sheriff, is serving as the interim university police chief.

Hinshaw arrives amid UPD changes

Jenna Farhat, Managing Editor October 5, 2017

Interim Wichita State Police Chief Robert Hinshaw spent 33 years working in the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s office. But he didn’t always know he wanted to be a cop. After graduating from Wichita Southeast...

Headcount Padding: Wichita State reports largest student increase in state

Headcount Padding: Wichita State reports largest student increase in state

Chance Swaim, Ray Strunk, and Matthew Kelly October 2, 2017

Overall enrollment at Wichita State is up, but fewer students are seeking degrees at the university this year than any of the last seven years, despite a multi-million dollar investment in student recruiting. But...

Emily Schlenker.

One year later, Schlenker weighs in on accessibility

Matthew Kelly, Copy Chief October 2, 2017

A year after her civil rights claim prompted Wichita State to appoint an accessibility coordinator and promise to make university resources more accessible to the visually impaired, Emily Schlenker, a...

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