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Scandal ignites as FBI reopens Clinton case

Scandal ignites as FBI reopens Clinton case

Matthew Kelly, Reporter October 29, 2016

Leading substantially in the polls, Hillary Clinton’s bid to ice the political clock and seize the presidency took a serious hit Friday afternoon with the news that the FBI had acquired new emails pertaining...

Affidavit releases chilling details in death of Wichita State student

Affidavit releases chilling details in death of Wichita State student

TJ Rigg, Staff Reporter October 28, 2016

The Sedgwick County District Court released an affidavit Friday in regards to a shooting death of a Wichita State student. Rowena Irani was found with a gunshot wound to her head on Oct. 3. She was...

Student leaders plead for help from regents president

Student leaders plead for help from regents president

Chance Swaim, News Editor October 27, 2016

Student leaders went above the Wichita State administration’s head in hopes of finding interested ears. In a series of letters sent to the Kansas Board of Regents President Blake Flanders this month,...

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‘Good faith’ not good enough for academic honesty policy

Nicole Byrne, Reporter October 27, 2016

Students have Wichita State’s academic honesty policy read at them several times through the course of their academic careers. Few have a complete understanding of how it functions in the university...

The QuickShock convenience shop at the Hughes Metroplex recently put up signs stating “We average 50 customers per day. We need 120 to stay.” The store opened in mid-September and has failed to bring in as many customers as is necessary for it be a viable business.

QuickShock makes a quick loss

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor October 27, 2016

The QuickShock convenience store-bus at the Hughes Metroplex cost “more than a new car” to develop, according to Overland Charters owner Kelly Fankhauser. Overland Charters, which runs and maintains...

Alicia Thompson, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools at Wichita Public Schools, spoke to a group of students interested in a career in education at the Exec Connect luncheon Wednesday. The event was sponsored by the Career Development Center and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

‘There’s been challenges’: Assistant superintendent discusses Wichita Public Schools

Nicole Byrne, Reporter October 27, 2016

Alicia Thompson, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools at Wichita Public Schools, spoke to students about the accomplishments, challenges, and available opportunities within Wichita Public Schools...

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Former WSU student sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison

Robert Hite, Reporter October 27, 2016

A former Wichita State honor roll nursing student has been sentenced to almost 15 years in jail for the death of her infant. A Johnson County Judge sentenced Marissa Carol Fields, now 22, to 14 years...

Linnea Glenmaye, associate vice-president of the Office of Academic Affairs, has stepped in to cover for President John Bardo at his yearly "Breakfast with Bardo" event.

Breakfast without Bardo underway now

Andrew Linnabary, Managing Editor October 27, 2016

@sunflowernews Wish I could have made it, I had a doctor's app't I could not reschedule. Congrats to finalists of Man and Woman of the year. — John Bardo (@President_Bardo) October 27, 2016 The...

WuShock poses for the camera prior to entertaining the crowd at Koch Arena.

WuShock battered

Chance Swaim, News Editor October 25, 2016

WuShock, the Wichita State mascot, was battered earlier this month, according to the WSU police blotter. The report says the incident, which is still under investigation, was filed as a battery. The...

Saturday morning in Henrion hall, the Empty Bowls Chili Cook Off sold ceramic bowls made by students to raise money for the Kansas food bank.

Chili served, bowls sold

Nathan Davis, Reporter October 24, 2016

Twenty dollars for a bowl of chili seems steep, but for the “Empty Bowls Chili Cookoff” at Wichita State Saturday, the money went towards good cause. All the proceeds from the cookoff went...

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‘Cheated’

Jenna Farhat & Nathan Davis, Reporters October 24, 2016
In the spring, the university announced it bought a new ticketing system that uses license plate recognition software and costs about $25,000 a year — a $10,000 to $15,000 increase from the old system — with a one-time equipment and installation cost of around $100,000. But until last week it had not been put to use.

Ramey brings greatness to his students

Nathan Davis, Reporter October 23, 2016

Two men step out from behind a curtain to face their audience in Miller Concert Hall Sunday. Without bowing, one man takes his place at a piano and the other steps out and abruptly bursts into song. Accompanied...

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