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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

SGA leaders remind Senate of its responsibilities

Staff Reporter September 5, 2012

Student Government Association President Luis Carbajal and Vice President Olivia Sullivan didn’t mince words while dressing down SGA members. “This is just not working out right. If you guys don’t...

RSC open house helps students find their way

Staff Reporter August 30, 2012

First-year student Nathan Templon knew the Rhatigan Student Center was open for business. He didn’t know it was open up to the third floor. He found out Thursday during the RSC-U-Now open house. “I’d...

Robert returns: Statue stolen from campus in 1987 finds way back to campus

Staff Reporter August 30, 2012

It’s more than a who done it, it’s why did they do it and how did law enforcement find out about it more than a quarter century after the fact. The 1950 bronze bust of American poet Robert Frost by...

OMA Ice Cream Kickoff promotes unity

Staff Reporter August 30, 2012

Transfer student Veronica Luke came to Wichita State not only to get an education but also to get involved on campus. She looked for opportunities to do so by attending the Multicultural Greek Council’s...

Greek mythology: Sorority fact or fiction

Greek mythology: Sorority fact or fiction

Staff Reporter August 30, 2012

Q: What do you think is the connection between sororities and parties?    NON-GREEK: I only know what I see on TV, which can’t be that accurate. Hannah Potter, junior GREEK: I think of mixers. A lot...

Greek mythology: Fraternity fact or fiction

Staff Reporter August 30, 2012

Q: How much do you think it costs to be in a fraternity?   NON-GREEK: Maybe in the 2,000’s or 3,000’s. Timmy Tran, freshman GREEK: It differs for different fraternities. Average I think about $100...

Brief: Aloha! will welcome international students to campus

Staff Reporter August 30, 2012

The International Student Union will be hosting the event, Aloha! Friday, Aug. 31 to welcome the new international students from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the west Heskett Lawn. “We invite all WSU students,”...

Students unite on campus to raise awarness towards sexual abuse by participating in a mile walk in heels.

Walk-A-Mile emphasizes need for truth about sexual assault

Staff Reporter August 29, 2012

Wichita State students Nozaina Khawar, Katie Luu and Kim Wong are good friends.  They look out for each other —especially at night. Wong, a senior, said they often get together after a late night of...

Gates Millennium Scholar finds success through love of learning, determination

Staff Reporter August 29, 2012

Typical freshmen are usually just starting to figure out what they want to do with their lives. Typical freshmen aren’t usually a Gates Millennium Scholar. Shauntel Pearson is anything but a typical...

Welcomefest reaches apex with Convocation 2012

Staff Reporter August 29, 2012

More than 4,000 students, faculty, alumni and fans crowded into Koch Arena Tuesday to attend the 13th annual Convocation at Wichita State.  Many familiar faces appeared at the podium during the event....

Strong groups drive SGA action

Staff Reporter August 27, 2012

Wichita State’s Student Government Association has been hard at work, even though school just started. Last week marked the first SGA meeting of the school year and the second meeting of the 55th session...

Tilford coordinator to promote diversity and multiculturalism

Staff Reporter August 27, 2012

Jean Griffith is putting ideas together in more than one way.  She became the first Tilford coordinator, a new position at Wichita State, on August 5. This is her sixth year at WSU. Tilford is an effort...

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