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Turning Point USA members at a TPUSA event. WSU TPUSA Chapter President Ryan Whalen is third from the right standing. Charlie Kirk is farthest left sitting. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Whalen)

WSU Turning Point chapter responds to death of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk

Kass Lewis, News editor September 15, 2025

On the first leg of Charlie Kirk’s “The American Comeback” tour, he was fatally shot during his tabling event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.  Kirk was a conservative social media influencer...

The new Shocker Assist cart has various features including wheelchair ramp.

Meet the new accessibility carts

Angellica Klingsick, Reporter September 15, 2025

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing assists students in more places than the classroom. With the help of Parking and Transportation Services, OSAT created Shocker Assist Transports, a program...

Students gather in front of the Grace Memorial Chapel on Sept. 9. Grace Memorial is a multi-religion place of worship open to all students.

‘It’s a moment of grief’:

Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor September 12, 2025

A small group of Nepalese students organized a candlelight vigil on Sept. 9 for protestors who lost their lives during the Nepalese Gen Z Protests that began the day before. Some Nepalese Student Association...

Provost Monica Lounsbery speaks to the audience about plans for the future of the university. Lounsbery took over as the provost and executive vice president in January of 2025.

Provost is just one of the roles she plays

Kass Lewis, News editor September 8, 2025

Monica Lounsbery believes that everybody plays different roles throughout their lives.  “You go to work, you play a role. You have a relationship. You play a role. You’re a mom, so you play a role,”...

File photo, parking services vehicle

Have parking and traffic citations? Here’s how to get relief.

Kass Lewis, News editor September 8, 2025

Food for Fines is a way for students and faculty to get parking and traffic citation relief, and it’s open all week. Those with unpaid citations can have them forgiven by donating food, hygiene, household...

Speaker of the Senate Matthew Phan addresses the Student Government Association Senate at their weekly meeting.

Student Government Association midterm elections are coming up, here’s what to know

Kass Lewis, News editor September 8, 2025

The Student Government Association midterm elections are less than a month away. Whether you’re planning to run for a seat in the Senate or want to vote, here’s a guide for both.  Last year was...

President Richard Muma signs Director of RSC Events Maria Ciski's copy of "Student Centered, Innovation Driven." Copies are available for purchase in the Shocker Store.

‘Student Centered, Innovation Driven’

Kass Lewis, News editor September 1, 2025

Wichita State University’s president Richard Muma tapped into his personal history with the university to write his newest book titled “Student Centered, Innovation Driven.” The book looks at the...

A nameplate displays the new logo of the Wichita State Ascension Via Christi School of Nursing. The change was announced Thursday, Aug. 28.

‘We’re deepening our investment’: Ascension via Christi names Wichita State’s School of Nursing program

Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2025

Wichita State’s school of nursing is now the Ascension Via Christi School of Nursing because of the health care group’s investment into Wichita State and the Wichita Biomedical Campus. The new name...

18th Street will be closed Sept. 2 through 5.

Section of street on Innovation Campus to close

Ainsley Smyth, Managing Editor August 29, 2025

A portion of 18th Street on Wichita State’s campus will close from Sept. 2 through 5 due to construction. The sidewalk will also be closed.   18th Street goes from Oliver to Innovation Blvd. The...

Student Body Treasurer Luke Bumm presents the 86 bills suggesting the appropriations budget. All the bills were passed on the same night.

Student organizations receive funding allocations, but not everyone leaves happy

Kass Lewis, News editor August 28, 2025

Update: The Sunflower has received the official appropriations allocations document detailing each organization's funding. See the document here.  Wichita State’s Student Government Association passed...

Lot 24 will be closed on Thursday, August. 28.

Parking lot on 17th to close Thursday

Ainsley Smyth, Managing Editor August 27, 2025

Parking lot 24, located on 17th St., will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 28 for an event at the Ulrich Museum of Art.  The museum is having an opening celebration for its fall 2025 exhibitions. The event...

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