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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Shocker Racing: Forever engineers

Staff Reporter September 15, 2014

Most people do not realize they are an engineering team.Formula SAE is a student organization that designs and manufactures cars twice a year in order to compete in a world-wide engineering competition...

Psychology department offers student discounts

Staff Reporter September 15, 2014

You’re lying in bed. You’ve been awake for an hour, but it’s now five minutes until class starts. You decide not to go. You’re already late; walking in class late is embarrassing, and you haven’t...

One month later: Students still enjoy Shocker Hall

Staff Reporter September 15, 2014

Nearly one month ago, Shocker Hall residents moved into their new home, and for freshman Breasya Donley, the fun has yet to end.“I live in the Health Professions of an LLC (Living Learning Community),...

Friday night fun: Casino night

Staff Reporter September 11, 2014

Every year, the Student Activities Council brings casino-style fun to Wichita State students, staff and the general public.BayLee Hoskinson, chair of Shockers After Dark, has worked diligently planning...

The Sodbuster sculpture was purchased in 1984, and stands tall among the foliage north of Elliott Hall on the WSU campus.

‘Sodbuster’ stand out on campus

Staff Reporter September 11, 2014

When he heard about the sculpture, freshman August Fielding denoted interest, albeit slight confusion.“Wait, which one?” he said.Although situated southeast of the Rhatigan Student Center, and in spite...

Michael Engdahl of local band Twin Cities strums his bass guitar at ICT Fest Saturday, a concert that features local bands.

Music group Twin Cities rocks out

Staff Reporter September 11, 2014

Midwestern Emo?” Twin Cities frontman and communication graduate student Ryan Stold asked.“Yeah. You can say it’s Midwestern Emo/Indie Rock,” responds bandmate Will Erickson.Twin Cities performed...

American Red Cross club hosting blood donation Thursday

Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2014

Wichita State students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to donate blood to the American Red Cross Thursday.Khondoker Usama, President of the American Red Cross club, said the American Red Cross...

News in Brief, Sept. 10

Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2014

Brown Bag Discussion scheduled for todayA Brown Bag Discussion will take place today in RSC 256, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.The topic of discussion is “Ferguson, Enough is Enough.”Students are encouraged...

Remembering the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

Staff Reporter September 10, 2014

This Thursday marks 13 years since the tragedy that took place on Sept. 11, 2001, and while many families have recovered, Wichita students still remember where they were when it all happened.“I was in...

Mixed reviews for shuttle system among students

Staff Reporter September 10, 2014

Thirteen months later, the Wichita State shuttle system still generates mixed feelings within students.When senior Trevor Macy learned he would need to purchase a green parking permit, parking at the Metroplex...

Students react to reported rape

Staff Reporter September 10, 2014

More than a week after a reported rape at Shocker Hall, students and dormitory residents are finding out about it.Wichita State made a “judgment call” last week to not notify students and employees...

Police respond to accident near campus

Staff Reporter September 9, 2014

WSU and Wichita police officers responded to a car accident near WSU late Tuesday night, as well as Sedgwick County Emergency Medical services.The accident occurred on 17th Street, near the south end of...

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