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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

WSU alumna pushes herself to keep on climbing

Staff Reporter July 11, 2012

For one woman, taking part in the Tenzing Hilary Everest Marathon meant running in her first marathon and taking a break from being a working single mother to be closer to the mountain. Most people do...

Wichita State’s Ulrich Museum employee goes for the win

Staff Reporter July 11, 2012

People involved in art usually win for something they drew, painted or sculpted, but not always. Teresa Veazey won for being the 2012 Marketer of the Year Award. She has been the public relations manager...

Dream On: Bardo’s career comes full circle as he takes over WSU’s presidency

Editor-in-Chief July 11, 2012

Valerie Davis remembers when she first met John Bardo as a teenager.  “He was the guy with the long hair and the beard coming over to take my sister out. And the pink pants,” Davis said. “I’m...

News Brief: South campus seeks motivated student

Staff Reporter July 11, 2012

Most students see college as a place to acquire knowledge useful for their careers.   The Wichita State University South Campus in Derby wants to offer a student the opportunity to gain some real career...

Supreme Court rules Affordable Health Care Act legal

Web Editor June 28, 2012

The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision Thursday that the majority of the recent health care bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (also known as Obamacare), is constitutional.  Chief Justice...

Pageantry a family affair for Miss Kansas contestant

Austin Colbert, Editor-in-Chief June 27, 2012

Five-year-old Audrey Lamar found herself in a place she never had before — performing on stage in front of complete strangers. An outgoing child by nature, one that enjoyed dancing on the kitchen...

Accounting major Tessie Arambula is the Student Government Associations treasurer for the 2012-2013 term. Although new to SGA, Arambula will bring accounting experience to the position.

New SGA treasurer hopes to put accounting experience to use

Stephanie Sanchez, Staff Reporter June 27, 2012

Tessie Arambula, a senior accounting major, is the next treasurer for the Student Government Association. Q:  How did you decide that this year was a good time to be part of SGA? A: I am...

Psychology of Women breaks down stereotypes, teaches empathy

Ellen Jones, Staff Reporter June 27, 2012

Angie Hardage-Bundy would like to change the way Wichita State students think about gender differences. She has taught Psychology of Women for the past three years and is earning a doctorate degree...

Rhatigan Renewal to cause more parking headaches

Rhatigan Renewal to cause more parking headaches

Sam Janzen, Staff Reporter June 20, 2012

Students are struggling more than ever to find convenient parking at Wichita State. The lack of parking space has been a long-standing problem on campus, and the problem has increased. Now that...

SGA vice president finds summer job working social media for Obama campaign

SGA vice president finds summer job working social media for Obama campaign

Chandler Williams, Staff Reporter June 20, 2012

Social networking sites are a way to stay in touch with friends for most people. It’s a vital part of Wichita State senior Olivia Sullivan’s job. She is serving as a fellow for President...

Upward Bound prepares high school students for college life

Upward Bound prepares high school students for college life

Stephanie Sanchez, Staff Reporter June 20, 2012

Marcus Muñoz is learning that college life is tough while he is still a sophomore in high school. “The hardest thing has been waking up early because every day when we wake up, we go to the Heskett...

Shirley Beggs interacts with a friendly face.

Beggses’ legacy two-of-a-kind

Austin Colbert, Editor-In-Chief June 20, 2012

Shirley Beggs has a hidden skill few know about. Well, unless you happened to be sitting near her at a Wichita State basketball game. “We have in Mrs. Beggs one of the best critiquers of officials...

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