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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

WSU students, faculty learn together in new book club

Brennen Smith November 5, 2015

Eric Maki, director of Campus Recreation, said he loves Mondays and hates the word “just.”Mondays are full of opportunity and people often use “just” to diminish their role by saying, “I’m...

WSU Jazz Arts Ensemble to feature guest performer

Amanda Hansen November 5, 2015

While drawing inspiration from the Great Plains and traditional Latin tunes, saxophonist Arthur White will take the stage at Wichita State for the annual Jazz Arts Ensemble and Banda Hispanica performance,...

Literary festival hosts WSU grad, other Kansas authors

Alex Perry November 5, 2015

Armand Fruge originally enrolled at Wichita State undecided on a major to pursue.It was not until midway through his sophomore year that he started studying English with the goal of becoming an author.Now,...

Active shooter training provides options for potential situations

Chance Swaim November 5, 2015

Wichita State offers free, one-hour training sessions on what to do in response to an active shooter on campus for faculty, staff and students. The next session is scheduled at 9 a.m. Dec. 16.An active...

Audience members enjoy the production of “Morning Joe.”

More than a cup of Joe

Danielle Prewitt November 5, 2015

MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ broadcast brews excitement on campusIt was just after 5 a.m. Tuesday when every television monitor in the Shocker Hall dining hall displayed student Larry Harmon waving a large...

Communication lecturer commended by SGA for ‘outstanding performance’

TJ Rigg November 5, 2015

Sandy Sipes has been a familiar face in Elliott Hall for 11 years.Sipes started as a graduate teaching assistant in the Elliott School of Communication, teaching public speaking courses, in 2004.“It...

Engineering student Rayan Ibrahim Baba was found Aug. 8 in a Fairmount Towers parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.

Suspect charged with murder in student’s death

Chance Swaim, Reporter November 2, 2015

A suspect in the Aug. 8 shooting death of Wichita State student Rayan Ibrahim Baba made her first appearance last Wednesday at the Sedgwick County Courthouse.  Eboni Fingal, one of two suspects initially...

Man, Woman of the Year: Meet two finalists

Conner Clapham November 2, 2015

Taben Azad is a senior studying mechanical engineering with a minor in political science. A native of Wichita, Azad doesn’t consider himself anyone special. “It is really surreal…I honestly consider...

Gamma Phi Beta receives recognition for success in philanthropic efforts

Brennen Smith November 2, 2015

Senior Clare Stewart said she got a figurative slap in the face four years ago when a Buckner Elementary student arrived to the after-school running program she coached as part of Girls on the Run (GOTR)...

Westboro Baptist Church is expected to protest at Wichita State on Friday because of the universitys inclusion efforts, including the Grace Memorial Chapel.

Town Hall meeting Friday tackles chapel discussion

Ascha Lee November 2, 2015

In response to the recent controversy surrounding changes to Grace Memorial Chapel, Student Government Association held a town hall meeting Friday for students, faculty and community members to engage...

Community maker space added to plans for Innovation Campus

Levi Yager November 2, 2015

GoCreate, a new addition to Innovation Campus, was officially dedicated Friday.President John Bardo, along with WSU faculty, staff, students and community members met in the lobby of Donald L. Beggs Hall...

Supporters of bidet installation continue discussion despite controversy

Chance Swaim November 2, 2015

Through the noise of the chapel debates, graduate student Ayesha Mosharraf continues her push for the installation of hand-held showers in the restrooms of three campus buildings.Some people have linked...

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