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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Photo shoot allows for humanization of transgender community, allies

Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2014

Elle Boatman said she wholeheartedly believes the old statement that a picture is worth a thousand words.That is why she and her organization, The Face of Trans*, are hosting a photo shoot from 2 to 4...

A day for remembrance

Staff Reporter November 19, 2014

The Wichita State community will have the opportunity to hear from two mothers of transgender individuals in a program entitled “Moms of Transgender Children,” hosted by the Office of Diversity and...

Elle Boatman, founder of The Face of Trans*, speaks to WSU students on the importance of acceptance and methods to avoid negative stereotyping in her presentation “Beyond the Binary” in RSC 142 on Tuesday. This event was a part of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Transgender Awareness Week, which lasts until Thursday.

Leader of social movement speaks to WSU community on acceptance

November 19, 2014

“Why do we stereotype?”Wichita State students and faculty have an opportunity to further their knowledge on LGBTQIA issues this week with help of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI).Through...

Wichita State exploring possibility of new dorms

Staff Reporter November 19, 2014

Wichita State is not only making its transition to a more innovative campus, but university leaders are also at the exploration phase of developing a new residence hall.These new, apartment-style dorms...

Campus safety forum sparks dialogue in wake of attack

Staff Reporter November 19, 2014

Growing up, Kali Kerr spent nearly every Sunday at Fairmount Park.Her father’s recreational softball team practiced at the park, which is one block south of the Wichita State campus.“It is a beloved...

Gamefest: ‘A nerd within the nerds’

Staff Reporter November 17, 2014

Wesley Alexis’s fingers move in rapid fire. A punch here. A kick there. In frustration, he bites his lip. He breaks a sweat.Minutes later, Alexis comes out on top in this match of the Super Smash Bros....

New College of Education dean speaks about goals, aspirations

Staff Reporter November 17, 2014

Though she recently became the new College of Education dean, Shirley LeFever-Davis chooses to remain outside the spotlight.Instead, she prefers to discuss the numerous features of the education program,...

Stephen King gives audience a look into his writing process

Staff Reporter November 17, 2014

Stephen King is probably used to the raucous applause that awaited him Friday at the Hughes Metropolitan Comlex. After all, he’s as close as a novelist can get to being a rock star.However, he asked...

Cierra Bethea, who lives near Fairmount Park, observes the scene of a fire Friday night where a 36-year-old woman was sexually assaulted, beaten and caught on fire, according to police. Fairmount Park is one block south of the Wichita State campus.

UPDATE: University responds to Fairmount Park attack

Staff Reporter November 15, 2014

Ty Dille awoke late Friday night to flashing red and blue lights outside his front window.A grass fire was ablaze at Fairmount Park, which is just across the street from Dille’s home and one block south...

‘La Llorona’ comes to WSU

Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2014

Wichita State students looking for a main stage theatre performance won’t have to look too far this weekend.The School of Performing Arts is presenting “La Llorona” until Saturday at the Welsbacher...

Behind the curtains of Koch Arena

Sports Reporter November 12, 2014

The stadium is quiet and the court is empty while the lights flicker on to usher in a new day at Charles Koch Arena.As fans enter the arena, eager to watch Wichita State Athletics, most do not consider...

News in brief, Nov. 10

Managing Editor November 10, 2014

Matson named Dean of Fairmount CollegeAfter more than two years of serving as the school’s interim dean, Ron Matson has been named the dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.Matson...

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