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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Shocker Food Locker changes locations for accessibility

Andrew Linnabary September 8, 2016

Using the Shocker Food Locker food pantry doesn’t mean you’re poor — it means you’re a college student, said Student Body President Joseph Shepard.“We’re struggling at times,” Shepard said....

SGA Black Lives Matter resolution: What’s next?

Andrew Linnabary September 8, 2016

Wichita State Student Government Association passed a resolution last week recognizing the Black Lives Matter movement on campus, leading to the question of “what’s next?” in terms of going forward...

Apple unveils new iPhone, updated Apple Watch

Brian Hayes September 8, 2016

Apple announced a handful of new and revamped products Wednesday morning in San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.The new lineup includes the new Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, an updated Apple...

Nonconference preparation pays off for Shockers in Shocker Classic

Nonconference preparation pays off for Shockers in Shocker Classic

Grant Cohen September 4, 2016

 Throughout the week, Wichita State volleyball head coach Chris Lamb and assistant coaches Sean Carter and Donnie Wallace spent a lot of time preparing for WSU’s weekend opponents. The focus was about...

Shockers men, women dominate in J.K. Gold Classic

Grant Cohen September 3, 2016

Wichita State’s cross country training has consisted of grouping runners up to run at the same pace in the long distance. Both the men and the women grouped together through the 3k marker, before splitting...

Thompson, Cincinnati spoil Shockers’ home opener 3-1

Grant Cohen September 3, 2016

Wichita State head volleyball coach Chris Lamb knew that he was facing an elite player in Cincinnati’s sophomore outside hitter Jordan Thompson. Thompson had won the 2015 American Athletic Conference...

SGA Senate passes a resolution to recognize Black Lives Matter movement. 

Wichita State Student Government Association passes resolution to recognize Black Lives Matter

Andrew Linnabary and Nicole Byrne August 31, 2016

Wednesday evening Wichita State’s Student Government Association passed a resolution to recognize the Black Lives Matter movement on campus. The resolution passed with a vote of 20 to 4.The resolution...

Beba the marmoset sits on her owner Muhamad Mansours shoulder in August. The Arabic verson of Bebas name means my love.

Student greets incoming international students with pet marmoset

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor August 22, 2016

Taking an international flight, landing at Eisenhower National Airport and making the way to baggage claim — only to be greeted by a marmoset monkey. That was the welcoming international...

Former Shocker basketball player Ron Baker shakes the hand of a fan during the childrens book signing event at the Exploration Place Friday morning. The book is called Youre Too Big to Dream Small and hopes to inspire many children to do great things in life.

Baker brings together fans young and old for children’s book signing

Andrew Linnabary August 5, 2016

Former Shocker basketball player Ron Baker shakes the hand of a fan during the children's book signing event at the Exploration Place Friday morning. The book is called "You're Too Big to Dream Small" and hopes to inspire many children to do great things in life.

Sodexo worker brings love, mercy to those in need

Andrew Linnabary July 11, 2016

At many homeless shelters or soup shops, there is only one plate allowed to patrons. At Carmen Garcia’s homeless ministry, there is no limit.  “This lady I know says, ‘I don’t have any food...

Ayron Lewallen, political science major, adds flavoring to a shaved ice dessert from Kona Ice during the opening of the WSU Food Truck Plaza. 

New lunch options make permanent pit stop at WSU

Alex Bullock July 11, 2016

When you find yourself walking through campus these days you might smell something different.  It’s not the smell of exhaust from the busses, or anything like that. It’s the aroma of fresh gourmet...

No fireworks yet, Wichita State ready to start talking football

Evan Pflugradt July 11, 2016

There’s no fireworks, no celebrations. But Wichita State is ready to start talking football. The conversation started nearly 30 years ago – in 1987 – but the conversation, as noted by Darron Boatright,...

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