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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

The foam is falling down while students smile from cheek to cheek.

PHOTOS: Foam the Night Away

Joseph Barringhaus, Photographer August 31, 2017

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Nancy Loosle steps up as 7th SGA advisor in nearly 2 years

Ray Strunk, Reporter August 31, 2017

Director of Student Involvement Nancy Loosle is the seventh person to serve as the Student Government Association’s advisor since April of 2015 Loosle acknowledged that the last few years have been...

Johnathan Regier duck tapes his shoes to keep them from falling off during his mile.

‘We’ve got to end the stigma’

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter August 31, 2017

It’s not every day hundreds of men walk around campus in high heels. The Student Activities Council and the Interfraternity Council joined forces to raise awareness for the harsh realities of sexual...

Student Body President, Paige Hungate, addresses the senate during the first meeting of the fall semester.

Senate shuts down Hungate’s choice for Business Senator

Ray Strunk, Reporter August 31, 2017

Brayden Hosman, who served on the SGA as a Freshman Senator last school year, was declined appointment to the Student Senate after an 18-9 opposition vote. “I was taken aback by it,” said Hosman....

Student reports knife, pistol magazines, and ammo found in backpack on move-in day

Student reports knife, pistol magazines, and ammo found in backpack on move-in day

Matthew Kelly, Copy Chief August 31, 2017

Wichita State’s weapons policy was allegedly violated in an incident that occurred at Shocker Hall on move-in day, Aug. 19th. Captain Corey Herl of the University Police Department said the incident...

Last 2 weeks: 1 stolen car, 7 vehicle break-ins on campus

Last 2 weeks: 1 stolen car, 7 vehicle break-ins on campus

Andrew Linnabary, Reporter August 31, 2017

A student’s car was stolen Thursday morning from Lot 16 South, near the Duerksen Fine Arts Center. According to the university police department, it was one of eight vehicles burglarized on campus in...

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Office of Diversity and Inclusion hires first LGBTQ coordinator

Jenna Farhat, Managing Editor August 31, 2017

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion announced the hiring of its first LGBTQ coordinator Tuesday, a position that has been discussed for at least four years, said Danielle Johnson, program coordinator...

Wichita State names new Associate VP for Student Affairs

Wichita State names new Associate VP for Student Affairs

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor August 28, 2017

Aaron Austin has been appointed as Wichita State's new Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Student Life by Vice President of Student Affairs Teri Hall, Wichita State announced Monday morning. Austin...

The Sunflower Medallion was between this rock and the brick wall. Pine needles covered it.

The Sunflower Medallion hunt clues explained

Chance Swaim, Editor in Chief August 28, 2017

DAY ONE Welcome, hunters, to The Sunflower’s first hide. Follow the rules and stay on the right side. Each day’s clue is another part of the story. Find the medallion and win all the...

The Sunflower Medallion Hunt winners hold their coveted quarry. Connor Burden, left, and Megan Singleton, right, found the medallion Saturday evening, after six clues.

Couple finds The Sunflower medallion, pockets $500 prize ‘for groceries’

Jenna Farhat, Managing Editor August 28, 2017

After one 6 a.m. hunt, seven hours of searching, and lots of walking, Megan Singleton and Connor Burden found The Sunflower medallion and won the $500 prize. Singleton and Burden, who are engaged to...

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