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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Second robbery attempt reported after crime alert Monday

Chance Swaim, Editor in Chief August 26, 2015

Students, faculty and staff were notified Monday night of a robbery that happened earlier in the evening northeast of Cessna Stadium on 21st Street. But they were not notified of a robbery attempt...

Wichita State Cricket Club to host weekend tourney

Reece Burns August 26, 2015

The world’s second most popular sport is showcasing this weekend in Wichita. Wichita State’s Cricket Club is hosting a two-day, five-overs per inning cricket tournament Saturday and Sunday.Teams will...

Sigma Lambda Beta calls on WSU to aid low-income youths

August 24, 2015

Wichita State senior Felipe Lopez had a Thomas Edison-like moment for an idea to help the Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity start off the school year.“A light switch went off in my head,” said Lopez, a...

Leadership honor society hoping to prove existence

August 24, 2015

With a Wichita State emblem on the front, Katie Wiggins, a sophomore in biology, eagerly rips open an envelope.The letter inside requesting $85 ruins the appeal for her.“I just finished paying for books,...

Clash of the Clashes, light party kick off a glowing year

August 24, 2015

The Wichita State College of Engineering brought home the Clash of Colleges title and bragging rights for the school year Friday in an inaugural competition between all the university’s colleges.  ...

Lake Afton Public Observatory attempts to stay open under new hands

August 24, 2015

The Lake Afton Public Observatory was filled over the weekend with visitors hoping to catch the last program before the building — with its 16-inch reflecting telescope — closed down for good.But the...

School of Performing Arts announces 2015-16 season

Reporter August 24, 2015

Wichita State’s School of Performing Arts has announced its lineup for the 2015-16 season.The season opens Sept. 24 and features performances from WSU’s departments of dance, theater and musical theater....

New dining option in RSC opens Wednesday

Reporter August 24, 2015

Erbert and Gerbert’s Bistro will open Wednesday in the Rhatigan Student Center, a new choice for dining in the food court.The restaurant will serve sandwiches and soups, and will be open from 10 a.m....

Resolution honors student killed in terrorist attack

TJ Rigg August 24, 2015

Preethika Kumar, associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science, remembers Jalil Alarbash fondly as a student in one of her classes last spring.Abduljaleel “Jalil” Alarbash was...

It’s not just students who are getting a fresh start since the Heskett Center has recently renovated areas of the building. Visitors find new equipment in training rooms and a newly renovated swimming pool.

Ongoing Heskett renovations to accomodate disabled

August 24, 2015

Wichita State’s Heskett Center continues making changes to make it easier for everyone to use it.The upgrades from last school year include new weight room equipment, new paint in the Wiedemann Natatorium,...

Oversight committee dissolved in first SGA meeting

Reporter August 23, 2015

The first Wichita State Student Government Association meeting of the fall had a large audience when the meeting first started Wednesday night.A bigger portion of the audience were friends of Abduljaleel...

Mike Ybarra has been a hair dresser for 20 years. He operates the Lords and Ladys hair salon in the basement of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Lords and Ladys hair salon a fixture on campus

August 23, 2015

Mike Ybarra goes to his drawer of razors, takes out a trimmer and, with a steady hand, starts to trim the neck of his client. They make small talk, share a few laughs and talk about the upcoming women’s...

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