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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Danial Imran uses his jacket as a prayer mat while doing the Asr prayer in the Interfaith Prayer space on Wednesday. (Feb. 8, 2017)

Student leaders: administration never supported an interfaith prayer space

Brennen Smith, Reporter February 9, 2017

Student Body President Joseph Shepard said he doesn’t think some members of University President John Bardo’s executive board have ever supported the interfaith prayer space initiative. “They...

Ulrich Museum to launch student volunteer board

Ulrich Museum to launch student volunteer board

Marissa Campbell, Reporter February 9, 2017

After five years as the membership and special events manager for the Ulrich Museum of Art, Carolyn Copple decided she wanted to get students more involved with the campus art museum. In her efforts,...

The SGA senators listen to the cabinet during the SGA meeting on Wednesday evening.

SGA takes stand against Trump’s travel ban

Matthew Kelly, Reporter February 9, 2017

On Wednesday night, Student Government Association unanimously passed a resolution standing in solidarity with students affected by President Trump’s recent travel ban. The ban, blocking travel from...

Mike Pompeo meets with The Sunflower in November 2016. At the time, Pompeo, who is now U.S. Secretary of State, was a Kansas congressman.

Pompeo’s vacancy creates special election buzz

Matthew Kelly, Reporter February 9, 2017

Former Kansas U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo’s recent appointment to director of the CIA created a Congressional opening in the state’s Fourth District. On April 11, this vacancy will be filled with a special...

Senior Kiah Duggins poses in the White House briefing room, where then-press secretary Josh Earnest gave the daily press briefings to news media. Duggins served as a policy intern for first lady Michelle Obama’s office during the fall semester.

Student spends semester interning for Michelle Obama’s office

TJ Rigg, Reporter February 8, 2017

A simple Google search turned into a once-in-a-lifetime internship for senior Kiah Duggins. Last March, she searched “How to intern for Michelle Obama” and White House internship applications came...

21st and Oliver construction begins next week

21st and Oliver construction begins next week

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor February 8, 2017

Get ready for cones and congestion — the city will begin phase one of a construction project to expand the 21st Street and Oliver intersection Monday, according to a university news release. Both...

Shocker Hall. Courtesy - WSU

Man struck girlfriend, booked on battery charge

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor February 7, 2017

A man was arrested and booked into jail for domestic battery Monday, according to the campus police blotter. The report says the man, 24, was arguing with his girlfriend. The man struck his girlfriend...

Breaking the Silence

Breaking the Silence

Chance Swaim, News Editor February 7, 2017

Sasha Doe* said she has a long history of being ignored by people who are supposed to protect her. The Sunflower granted Doe, a former Wichita State student, anonymity because she said people are after...

Administration looks to Greek Life to solve retention issues

Administration looks to Greek Life to solve retention issues

Sam Belsan, Reporter February 6, 2017

Alexis Hernandez, a junior studying secondary education, considers being a sorority member as the main reason she has stayed at Wichita State. “I think being so involved within Kappa Delta Chi, for...

From left: Jesse Pritchard, Brandon Jones, Steven Reust and Nathan Branded work on coding a game from start to finish at the Wichita eSports Convention. The group was competing in the ICT Game Jam for a cash prize. (Feb. 5, 2017)

Electronic Boogalo

Brennen Smith, Reporter February 6, 2017

Four men, four computers, one monitor, one game and one theme: sandwiches. These were the basic ingredients for Wichita State senior Jesse Pritchard’s group involved in the ICT Game Jam, a game creation...

ODI program coordinator takes on role as assistant director

ODI program coordinator takes on role as assistant director

TJ Rigg, Reporter February 6, 2017

Danielle Johnson’s time working in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion extends back to her days as an undergraduate at Wichita State. As a psychology major, she worked in the office, which was then...

A 3-D printing machine works in the new Experiential Engineering Building. The 142,661 square building features labs and equipment for the community to create whatever they can imagine. (Jan. 17, 2017)

Wichita State to begin new undergraduate research experience courtesy of National Science Foundation

Matt Hopper, Reporter February 5, 2017

Starting this summer, Wichita State will receive ten students from across the country to work with faculty members as part of an undergraduate research experience funded by the National Science Foundation. The...

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