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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

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...

Brewer hopes time as Wichita mayor helps bid for governorship

Brewer hopes time as Wichita mayor helps bid for governorship

Matthew Kelly, Copy Chief August 28, 2017

When Carl Brewer completed his second term as mayor of Wichita in 2015, his plan was not to be the next governor of Kansas. Instead, he opted to walk away from public office — going back to work for...

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...

Students from the College of Health Professions jump up and down while cheering before Clash of the Colleges begins at Cessna Stadium Aug. 25, 2017.

College of Health Professions wins 2017 Clash of the Colleges

Ray Strunk, Reporter August 28, 2017

Nearly 1,000 first-year students gathered at Cessna Stadium on Friday for the 2017 Clash of the Colleges. Participants were divided into their respective colleges and competed against each other in...

Shockers sketch by Tom Otterness shows what the sculpture will look like.

Hay people returning to campus

Marissa Campbell, Culture Editor August 27, 2017

Two new Shockers are coming to campus in 2019. These Shockers will be 19-feet tall and made of steel and hay.   After the departure of the ‘Makin’ Hay’ sculptures created by Tom Otterness...

Beta Theta Pi fraternity (file photo)

Fraternity on probation for hazing

Jenna Farhat, Managing Editor August 24, 2017

A Wichita State fraternity has been placed on probation for hazing, but the university did not report it to law enforcement. After violating university policies on hazing and underage drinking, Beta...

Lett’s go to outer space

Lett’s go to outer space

Ray Strunk, Reporter August 24, 2017

Dionte Lett, a junior mechanical engineering major, said that he’s always been interested in engineering but was never certain where he would go from there. Now he’s thinking outer space. “I think...

Student Body Vice President, Breck Towner, addresses the senate at the first meeting of the semester.

SGA swears in director of PR, supreme court members

Ray Strunk, Reporter August 24, 2017

At the first Student Government meeting of the semester, Bailey Minor, a senior strategic communications major, was sworn in as director of public relations Wednesday night. Student Body President Paige...

Tana Thongsing, a senior student at Wichita State, is using eclipse glasses to look at the solar eclipse.

Moonshine on a cloudy day

Andrew Linnabary, Reporter August 24, 2017

Thousands — including 100 Wichitans — held their breath as sheets of rain and dark, rolling clouds shadowed their glimpse of the first coast-to-coast solar eclipse since 1918 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Their...

Kat Dorenbach jumps on bungee trampoline during the Back to School Bash.

PHOTOS: Back to School Bash Brings out Freshmen

Kylie Cameron, Photographer, Reporter August 19, 2017

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