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Annual Clery report shows rise in sexual assault, car thefts

Annual Clery report shows rise in sexual assault, car thefts

Jenna Farhat, Managing Editor October 2, 2017

Sexual assaults, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts rose in 2016 on Wichita State’s campus and the surrounding property, according to the university’s annual security and fire safety report. The...

Fairmount Coffee Co. is located across the street from Wichita State University.

Student speaks out against class held in Lutheran coffee shop

Hannah Tobias, Reporter October 2, 2017

Senior Sam Kier said the relocation of his chemistry class to Fairmount Coffee Company did not sit well with him. Katie-Mitchell Koch’s Physical Chemistry 1 class was supposed to meet in McKinley...

Student senators listen to the officer address at the beginning of the first SGA meeting of the year.

The Sunflower to begin livestreaming SGA meetings

Ray Strunk, Reporter October 2, 2017

The live stream of the Student Government Association’s weekly meetings has found a new home. Starting Oct. 4, the live stream will be available on The Sunflower’s Facebook page. SGA announced on...

Wichita State President John Bardo speaks about the Fairmount neighborhood Thursday. Bardo was one of several speakers reflecting on the community survey conducted over the last year.

Fairmount Citizen Survey phase 1 results announced

Andrew Linnabary, Reporter September 29, 2017

More than 80 percent of surveyed Fairmount residents say their neighborhood is a good place to live, according to the Fairmount Citizen Survey, a community survey designed to gauge residents’ perceptions...

‘He’s one of us. He’s going to be here forever’ Wichita State Unveils Concept for Dave Stallworth Statue

‘He’s one of us. He’s going to be here forever’ Wichita State Unveils Concept for Dave Stallworth Statue

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter September 29, 2017

Dave “The Rave” Stallworth was a Wichita State legend.   Not only was Stallworth, who died in March, a successful basketball player, but he played a key role in civil rights on campus.   “He...

A full parking lot sits adjacent to Eck Stadium on Wichita States campus.

WSU releases enrollment numbers

Sunflower Staff September 29, 2017

Wichita State released its fall 2017 enrollment numbers Friday morning. Total enrollment is at 15,081 students for this semester, an increase of 607 students, or 4.2 percent, from the fall 2016 semester....

A crowd gathers in front of Fairmount Coffee Co while speeches were given for the coffee shops grand opening.

Freedom From Religion Foundation sends letter to Bardo

Ray Strunk, Reporter September 28, 2017

The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent WSU President John Bardo a letter Wednesday, regarding its concerns with a class they say is being held in a religious location. The letter was written by Christopher...

A focus group will be held Thursday for students to offer their input on what should be included in the YMCA and wellness facility set to be built on Innovation Campus within the next few years.

WSU employees can become YMCA members for reduced rate

Matthew Kelly, Copy Chief September 28, 2017

Effective Nov. 1, Wichita State employees can join the Young Men’s Christian Association, or YMCA, for a reduced rate, funded in part by tuition and state funds. Employees who opt to join the YMCA...

File photo, university police

Robert Hinshaw named interim police chief

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor September 27, 2017

Wichita State has named Robert Hinshaw as the interim police chief for the University Police Department. Hinshaw's appointment takes effect Monday. He will lead the 47-person department while WSU...

A drive-by shooting was reported on the 4100 block of E. Regents in the Fairmount neighborhood.

Drive-by shooting details released

Jenna Farhat, Managing Editor September 25, 2017

Wichita State police officers responded to a report of a drive-by shooting in the Fairmount neighborhood just south of campus Tues., Sept. 19. University police were called to assist Wichita police...

Regents approve new Innovation Campus crash dynamics lab

Regents approve new Innovation Campus crash dynamics lab

Ray Strunk, Reporter September 25, 2017

The Kansas Board of Regents gave Wichita State the go-ahead to begin construction of a new crash dynamics laboratory on Innovation Campus. Planning and construction of the new facility are expected to...

David Murfin of the Kansas Board of Regents discusses conflicts of interest at a KBOR meeting last school year in Topeka.

Regents address conflicts of interest

Ray Strunk, Reporter September 25, 2017

David Murfin, chair of the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), identified himself as “the biggest problem” during a discussion of conflicts of interest at a KBOR meeting in Topeka on Thursday. KBOR...

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