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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Hughes Metroplex offers noncredit classes

Nicole Rau, Staff Reporter February 19, 2014

Many students cross the stage at graduation thankful that they have finally completed their education. Yet, as people continue through their lives education doesn’t really stop. Some pick up new hobbies....

Sunflower Sitdown – New Honors College Dean shares thoughts on honors program

February 19, 2014

Kimberly Engber received a promotion to be the new dean of the Honors College at Wichita State last month.The Honors College received approval by the Kansas Board of Regents last fall, and will welcome...

Discussion closed on controversial House bill

Cesar Duran , Staff Reporter February 19, 2014

The controversial “Protecting Religious Freedom Regarding Marriage” act was struck down by Kansas Senate Vice President Jeff King Tuesday night. The bill stirred up controversy around the state and...

Student Fees process continues with budget proposal

Student Fees process continues with budget proposal

Staff Reporter & Managing Editor February 19, 2014

University police puzzled after recent car thefts

Staff Reporter February 19, 2014

Three recent car thefts in the past three weeks on Wichita State’s main campus have left the university police department puzzled.Honda Accords were frequent cases in late 2012, but more recently thieves...

Megan Carlson, a staff sergeant in the Air National Guard is studying at Wichita State University this semester.

Student doubles as airwoman, honors grandfather

Staff reporter February 16, 2014

It was a peculiar-looking scar on her grandfather’s leg that left a young Megan Trent curious.Trent, a Wichita State student, remembers trips to the local pool with her grandfather, John Murphy, during...

Orchestra seeks SGA funding

Staff reporter February 16, 2014

The Wichita State University Symphony Orchestra scaled back their travel plans after their original goal of a Europe tour fell through due to a lack of funds. Last Wednesday, the Wichita State Student...

Students react to Affordable Care Act

Jacob Knitig, staff reporter February 16, 2014

Bill Gregory, an economics major at Wichita State, said he tried to help his mother sign up on the federal health care exchange. “But we can't,” he said. “She makes too much money to get a subsidy,...

Homecoming candidates shocked at nominations

Courtney Holmes, staff reporter February 16, 2014

Last week five males and five females from Wichita State joined together to get to know each other, match up and take promotional pictures. No, it wasn’t for a new MTV show. It was for Homecoming week. The...

Engineering college announces Wallace Scholars

Staff reporter February 14, 2014

Joshua Albert loves engineering.The Andale High School senior has participated in robotics competitions for the past four years.On Friday, he became one of 11 recipients of the Wallace Scholarship through...

A different kind of Valentine’s flower

Staff Reporter February 13, 2014

Student Wellness Action Team (SWAT) passed out a different kind of flower in the Rhatigan Student Center Wednesday.Instead of lilac or rose, the flowers carried the scent of strawberry and grape. SWAT...

Shelby Clemens won first place at the regional costume design competition for her work on The Learned Ladies.

Student wins competition for ‘The Learned Ladies’ costumes

Justin Haefele, Staff Reporter February 13, 2014

Wichita State senior Shelby Clemens will head to Washington D.C. in April to display her work on costumes in WSU’s rendition of Molière’s comedy play, “The Learned Ladies.”Her costume designs...

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