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The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Saturday’s Pumpkin Run a haunting experience

Staff Reporter October 18, 2012

Shelley Rich, the associate director of programs for Campus Recreation, is used to seeing several hundred runners in marathon races. But around this time of year, she begins to see runners dressed as clowns...

Bardo inaugurated as 13th Wichita State president

Staff Reporter October 17, 2012

It’s official. On Friday, as the endless procession of academic personnel marched to the French National Défilé, John Bardo’s inauguration as the 13th president of Wichita State began. After the...

New plan may improve senators’ participation

Staff Reporter October 17, 2012

The Wichita State Student Government Association is exploring options to keep senators on track to fulfill their obligations as elected officials. During Wednesday’s meeting, Vice President Olivia Sullivan...

Elliott School hosts annual Comm Week with array of professionals

Staff Reporter October 17, 2012

A live radio show kicks off “Comm Week” at the Wichita State Elliott School of Communication this morning at 9 a.m. Comm Week is an annual event to expose journalism students to trends in the communication...

Living in the dorms comes with many hassles

Staff Reporter October 17, 2012

To live in an apartment, at home or in a dorm is a choice all college students face. For students who choose to live in Brennan Hall, Wheatshocker Apartments or Fairmount Towers at Wichita State, the university...

News in Brief – Oct. 17

Staff Reporters October 17, 2012

Dance Marathon looking for more participants   The second annual Wichita State Dance Marathon will take place on Saturday, Nov. 3 from noon to midnight at the Heskett Center. All proceeds from the fundraiser...

WSU sees string of car thefts on campus

Staff reporter October 12, 2012

Wichita State Police report that several Honda Accords have been stolen from WSU parking lots during the past two months. All thefts occurred during daylight hours. A 1992 Honda Accord was stolen from...

Local band works to make ends meet on the stage

Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2012

Taking the stage might result in a paycheck—if one is lucky—but for local band “In The Unlikely Event,” it’s a little more meaningful than that. “What it all comes down to is the feeling you...

Contestants interview for Man, Woman of the Year

Staff Reporter October 10, 2012

It was five minutes until deadline when junior accounting major Ryan Schrader made his way toward the Student Involvement Office with his application in hand on Sept. 21. The application for the Man and...

News in Brief – Oct. 10

Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2012

InterFest today on Heskett lawn InterFest has returned once again.The international food festival will take place today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the west lawn of the Heskett Center.Organized by the International...

Flu shots important element to winter health

Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2012

Many college students like to live on the edge. They are young, healthy, and seemingly immune to everything that comes their way, including influenza. If only they knew how wrong they are. “It’s hard...

WSU exit surveys an important aspect in programs

Staff Reporter by Kat Saunders October 10, 2012

It’s getting to be that time of year again. The hustle and bustle of graduate and undergraduate students in the bookstore preparing to graduate is increasing. Graduation preparation includes a mandatory...

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