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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Petition for Muslim handheld bidets clogged by questions

Chance Swaim September 24, 2015

Ayesha Mosharraf presented Wednesday her petition for handheld bidets to Eric Sexton, vice president of Wichita State’s Student Affairs and executive director of Athletics.“He didn’t say ‘yes,’...

‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ showcases actors’ real identities

Marissa Campbell September 24, 2015

“Smokey Joe’s Café” is not the typical musical.It is a revue, which is a performance of short skits and songs that does not have an overarching theme. Since the musical has no plot line, actors...

STEAM versus STEM Education

Victoria Hendricks September 23, 2015

We’ve all been asked it.“What do you want to be when you grow up?“What do you want to study when you get to college?”“What are you going to do with that degree?”The question is simple. The...

Students share tips on big exams

Ascha Lee September 23, 2015

Graduate schools in the United States accepted only about 40 percent of all applications last year according to a 2014 report from the Council of Graduate Schools in Washington, D.C.Most graduate school...

Koch: Companies look for more than just skills

Ascha Lee September 23, 2015

On a sunny day in a tastefully decorated office building lounge, a former Wichita State student-athlete sits and ponders working for a company that he starting working for as an intern.Joe Woodward, who...

Bombardier: Practice interview, communication skills with profs

Amanda Hansen September 23, 2015

What does it take to get a job after college?That’s one of the most commonly asked question among college students.Employees at Bombardier Learjet offer advice on things students can do now to increase...

Students studying aboard return with new outlook

Brennen Smith September 23, 2015

Latvia, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain and Czech Republic.These are all countries Wichita State junior Caleb Smith, a major in aerospace engineering, visited while studying abroad from March...

Quiz: Which career best suits you?

TJ Rigg September 23, 2015

College students oftentimes enter college without any idea of what they should major in and what career path they should choose. This quiz is for those students to help gauge what career is best for them.1....

Abstract degrees may equal job security

Marissa Campbell September 23, 2015

Deciding which major to choose can be difficult because are many options and interesting university degrees at Wichita State to consider.Some students may want to major in teaching or nursing, where they...

Dress for the interview like a pro

Jessica Green September 23, 2015

Everyone has been told at least once, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” But, when it comes to landing that dream job, a lot can be said by the clothes worn to the interview.Some students may dream...

Bilingual applicants more attractive to employers

Victoria Hendricks September 23, 2015

“Hola, ¿cómo estás?”Spanish, French and German are just a handful of the colorful foreign languages students will hear when strolling down the hallways of the Modern and Classical Languages and...

Building the perfect résumé, other steps to land the job

Savannah Stevenson September 23, 2015

It is never too late for college students to start deciding and designing what career they want to pursue.The sooner the better.With help from the Career Development Center and other resources from Wichita...

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