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Nathan E. Davis

Nathan E. Davis

Sunflower Staff February 2, 2017

Nathan E. Davis, 23, died over the weekend in his apartment near Wichita State University. Davis was born Dec. 22, 1993. He lived in Lawrence, Kansas, before moving to Wichita for college. Davis studied...

Students gather outside the Rhatigan Student Center. Many brought signs showing their disapproval of President Trumps travel ban.

‘International students will always be welcome here’

Fiona Kee, Reporter February 2, 2017

International students make up about 10 percent of the student population at Wichita State. Many come from India, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka. Vince Altum, Executive Director of the Office of International...

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

SGA formally opposes Sedgwick County resolution

Matthew Kelly, Reporter February 2, 2017

After heated debate, the SGA passed a resolution Wednesday by a vote of 31-3 formally opposing a Sedgwick County resolution aimed at removing state residency from undocumented students who graduated from...

Wichita eSports graduates from Wichita State

Wichita eSports graduates from Wichita State

Brennen Smith, Reporter February 2, 2017

Amongst an amalgamation of bright colors, two teams clashed on their computer screens over a competitive game of Overwatch. Wichita State Junior Jason Bergkamp saw everything from a screen broadcasting...

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Ideas find opportunity to transform into businesses through Shocker New Ventures Competition

Nicole Byrne, Reporter February 2, 2017

Getting an idea off the ground is no easy task. It takes time, money, and resources—and those are only the foreseeable challenges. But for students with entrepreneurial spirit, the Shocker New Ventures...

The mens restroom on Elliott Halls main floor is now completely out of soap.

Soap dispensers dry in Elliott

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor February 1, 2017

Better bring some sanitizer — the left-side soap dispenser in the Elliott Hall first floor men's restroom was depleted Wednesday. The left-side dispenser now joins the right-side dispenser, which...

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Northeast Magnet student wins $48,000 Barton Scholarship

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor February 1, 2017

Anisia Brumley, senior at Northeast Magnet High School, has won the 2017 Wichita State University Clay Barton Scholarship, one of WSU's largest scholarships. Brumley will receive $12,000 a year for...

WSU joins NASAs Advanced Composites Consortium

WSU joins NASA’s Advanced Composites Consortium

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor January 31, 2017

Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research and NASA have began a public-private partnership through NASA’s Advanced Composites Consortium, according to a news release. The partnership...

Student body president Joseph Shepard holds up his hand while exciting the crowd at the “No Ban, No Wall” peace rally. The Rally took place outside of the Rhatigan Student Center on Tuesday afternoon and was to show solidarity to those who feel marginalized by President Trump’s rhetoric. (Jan. 31, 2017)

PHOTOS: ‘No Ban No Wall’ rally

Hannah Roberts and Brian Hayes January 31, 2017

    For more information, refer to the The Sunflower's article: https://thesunflower.com/13444/news/no-ban-no-wall-rally-unites-students-faculty/

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Wichita eSports to host convention in Experiential Engineering Building

Brennen Smith, Reporter January 31, 2017

Wichita eSports, previously a Wichita State University organization which graduated and became a business in March 2016, is hosting a convention in the newly built Experiential Engineering Building Friday...

Sana Malik holds her daughter Inaya, 3, at the “No Ban, No Wall” peace rally held on Tuesday afternoon at Wichita State. Malik is an adjunct faculty member and advisor to the Muslim Student Association. “At this time there is so much hateful rhetoric on many different levels. It’s a really important time to try and unify people based on the common humanity that we share. I believe the country was founded on the principles of justice and equality, and that is what we will continue to stand up and fight for.” (Jan. 31, 2017)

‘No Ban, No Wall’ rally unites students, faculty

Sam Belsan, Reporter January 31, 2017

“The people united will never be defeated” was the chant of participants in the student-led “No Ban, No Wall Peace Rally” Tuesday afternoon outside the Rhatigan Student Center. The rally was...

File photo - President John Bardo

Bardo releases statement on Trump immigration policy

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor January 30, 2017

Wichita State President John Bardo has released a statement on President Donald Trump's immigration order, stating that WSU wants "to be clear that international students are welcome at Wichita State and...

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