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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Repairs to start this month at 21st, Oliver lot

Savannah Stevenson October 5, 2015

Wichita State students started parking at the 21st and Oliver lot in order to escape the stress of trying to find an open parking spot on campus. As a result, business owners have become frustrated at...

Westar Energy CEO talks internships, employment

Evan Pflugradt October 1, 2015

Some Wichita State students found out from an expert of a local company what it takes to be successful.CEO of Westar Energy Mark Ruelle was featured in the Exec Connect lunch series Wednesday, hosted by...

SGA recognizes pre-veterinary club as campus organization

TJ Rigg October 1, 2015

Ariana Mansouri has had a dream for two years of bringing a pre-veterinary club to Wichita State.Her dream was realized Wednesday night when WSU’s Student Government Association passed a resolution to...

‘Quirky Kansas’ class tells story of unique state history

Danielle Prewitt October 1, 2015

Nestled in a classroom at the Wichita State west campus sits a “quirky” group.The class is called “Quirky Kansas,” and it teaches students to explore a unique, or “quirkier” side of the Sunflower...

Murder mystery Friday night to aid WSU clinic

Brennen Smith October 1, 2015

A “murder” will occur Friday in a 130-year-old building in downtown Wichita with tall chimneys, stone spires and stained glass.The police will never be called and no one will be arrested, charged,...

After recent bike thefts, WSU reminds cyclists to use proper locks

Chance Swaim October 1, 2015

Amid the frustrations with parking at Wichita State, students have turned to alternative modes of transportation to navigate across campus, one of which is bicycles.In the last two weeks, three bicycle...

Wichita State’s Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity were awarded the Buchanan Cup last month for its accomplishments the last two years.

Concerted effort brings national recognition to WSU fraternity

Brennen Smith September 28, 2015

The Buchanan Cup is a prestigious award that can be won by a Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) Fraternity.“There is nothing that beats [the Buchanan Cup] in SigEp,” said Jaren Johnson, chapter president of...

WSU student filming local short film

Savannah Stevenson September 28, 2015

A ghost and a Wichita State photographer make up an unlikely team for the local short film, “A Ghost to Walk With.”“‘A Ghost To Walk With,’ is a story that revolves around two characters, Cameron...

New graduate program in innovation design added

Ascha Lee September 28, 2015

Innovation is already a hot topic on campus due to the many recent physical changes to the university, but now it applies to more than just new buildings.On Sept. 16, The Kansas Board of Regents approved...

A volunteer prepares cookies during the Zach Mesch Chili Feed on Friday at noon in the Sigma Phi Epsilon basement.

SigEp chili feed honors Zach Mesch’s legacy

Brennen Smith September 28, 2015

Tim Mesch remembered the times he got to see his son, Zach Mesch, as WuShock during Wichita State basketball games.“He was so animated,” Mesch said. “We got to see him in a couple of games and it...

Construction for the first Innovation Campus buildings have started on the southeast corner of campus. The Experiential Engineering Building and Partnership Building One buildings are currently being built.

Construction for Innovation Campus buildings underway

Levi Yager September 28, 2015

Construction is well on its way in the southeast section of Wichita State’s main campus, on what is part of the former Braeburn Golf Course.The construction is for Innovation Campus, a vision of WSU...

Enrollment drops; WSU looks south for partnerships

Enrollment drops; WSU looks south for partnerships

Ascha Lee September 28, 2015

Students may see a few more empty desks this fall at Wichita State, like most universities around Kansas.A recent official enrollment report by the Kansas Board of Regents revealed what some would call...

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