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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Statehouse race features high numbers of Democrats, moderate Republicans

Statehouse race features high numbers of Democrats, moderate Republicans

TJ Rigg, Reporter November 3, 2016

In the August primaries, many conservative Republicans who supported Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback were ousted from the race in favor of moderate Republicans. The results of the primaries surprised some...

Junior Paige Hungate is the Fourth Congressional District Field Director for Moran for Kansas, Republican Sen. Jerry Moran’s reelection campaign.

From campus to campaigns

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 3, 2016

Contrary to what students might think, getting involved in political campaigns is simple. There is a plethora of ways to get involved in campaigns, and there is a position for every type of skill set. Junior...

Woman presidency would be historic

Woman presidency would be ‘historic’

Nathan Davis, Reporter November 3, 2016

A nearly forgotten issue in the general election is the significance of having the first female president. Whether Hillary Clinton is elected or not, she is the first woman to receive either major party’s...

WSU students look forward to SongFest every year (SongFest 2016).

Songfest wraps up Shocktoberfest

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 3, 2016

The Songfest winners for the 2016 Shocktoberfest were Delta Delta Delta in the women’s division, Phi Delta Theta in the men’s division, and the Multicultural Greek Council in the Co-Ed division. “MGC...

Dancers preform to a rendition of The Beatles “Black Bird” in front of the Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State. The dance was part of the unveiling ceremony of the restored Personnages Oiseaux (Bird People) mural.

The birds are back in town

Robert Hite, Reporter November 3, 2016

Wichita State Freshmen Desmond Fleener had never seen the complete Joan Miró mural on the south side of the Ulrich Museum of Art in person until Sunday. “It’s amazing, it really is,” she said....

‘Dog and pony show’: Tensions build in SGA

‘Dog and pony show’: Tensions build in SGA

Nicole Byrne, Reporter November 3, 2016

Shortly after passing a resolution honoring Rowena Irani’s contributions to the WSU community, tension bubbled in the Student Government Association. President Joseph Shepard informed the senate that...

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‘Bullied’: SGA questions advisor replacement

Jenna Farhat, Reporter November 3, 2016

Earlier this month, student government was left without an advisor when Christine Schneikart-Luebbe took a 30-day leave, and student leaders are questioning her replacement. According to the Wichita...

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Deadline approaches for advance ballots

Kylie Cameron, Reporter November 2, 2016

After Kansas’s Oct. 18 deadline for voter registration, advanced ballots were sent out to voters who had already applied for their ballots. There’s still time for those who are registered to vote...

Junior Paige Hungate is the Fourth Congressional District Field Director for Moran for Kansas, Republican Sen. Jerry Moran’s reelection campaign.

‘A loaded senate’: SGA senator offers opposing view

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor October 31, 2016

Student Government Association Senator Paige Hungate said the “culture of fear” expressed by other members of student government isn’t representative of the whole study body, but is representative...

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Shepard: ‘My way of calling him out’ about Black Lives Matter

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor October 31, 2016

Wichita State Student Body President Joseph Shepard and University President John Bardo have butted heads in the past. Last year, Shepard headed a protest against Bardo and his administration. He cancelled...

Scandal ignites as FBI reopens Clinton case

Scandal ignites as FBI reopens Clinton case

Matthew Kelly, Reporter October 29, 2016

Leading substantially in the polls, Hillary Clinton’s bid to ice the political clock and seize the presidency took a serious hit Friday afternoon with the news that the FBI had acquired new emails pertaining...

Affidavit releases chilling details in death of Wichita State student

Affidavit releases chilling details in death of Wichita State student

TJ Rigg, Staff Reporter October 28, 2016

The Sedgwick County District Court released an affidavit Friday in regards to a shooting death of a Wichita State student. Rowena Irani was found with a gunshot wound to her head on Oct. 3. She was...

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