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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Jeffrey Jarman and Betty Arnold, candidates for the Kansas Board of Education. (Photo illustration)

Kansas Board of Education Candidates answer questions on campaign priorities

The Sunflower October 30, 2024

The Sunflower reached out to candidates for the State Board of Education with questions on their platforms. Answers have been edited for clarity. Betty Arnold (District 8) What will be your top one to...

A sign indicating the tornado shelter in Elliott Hall. Wichita State has more than 80 shelters on its campus.

Wichita under tornado threat Wednesday afternoon. Here’s how to prepare on campus

Sophia Best, Reporter October 30, 2024

The combination of severe winds, humidity and storms has created tornado conditions for many around Wichita — including students at Wichita State University. Here’s what to do if you are on campus...

A sign for the political science department in Lindquist Hall. Political science students and faculty research various topics related to state and national politics.

‘It’s going to be an interesting year’: What WSU’s political science department can tell us about the upcoming election

Sophia Best, Reporter October 30, 2024

Alexandra Middlewood said there has never been a presidential election race like 2024. “We have no examples of something like this that has happened in modern times,” said Middlewood about President...

Leslie Durham, James Gregory and Monica Lounsbery (Photo collage)

WSU will get a new provost in a few months. Here are the three contenders.

Ainsley Smyth and Maleah Evans October 30, 2024

Wichita State will soon get a new executive vice president and provost after Shirley Lefever retires in a few months. The individual who fills the role is in charge of several areas of campus, from...

Jeff Blubaugh and Sarah Lopez, candidates for Sedgwick County Commission. (Photo illustration)

Sedgwick County Commission candidates answer questions on their platforms

The Sunflower October 30, 2024

The Sunflower sent questions to Sedgwick County Commission candidates about their goals if elected and how they would work for WSU students while in office. The Sunflower received responses from District...

The Kansas State Capitol building.

Q&A with candidates for the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives

The Sunflower October 30, 2024

The Sunflower reached out to Wichita-area candidates for the Kansas State House of Representatives and Senate with questions on their platforms. Answers have been edited for clarity. Kansas Senate Raymond...

17th Street right next to the Wichita State campus. Several apartment complexes and other housing options are located just off campus.

Housing forecast predicts positive outlook for 2025, but some students still struggle

Sophia Best, Reporter October 29, 2024

Students across America are struggling with rising rent prices, some spending more on housing than tuition, and Wichita State students are no exception. “Student housing has become extremely expensive,”...

Keisha McClish Couts, running for district 91 and volunteer Sadie Tolbert talk during a volunteer meeting on Sep. 27.

Volunteers rally for change in Sedgwick and Butler County

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter October 28, 2024

For Northwest High School senior Nevaeh Carter, youth engagement in elections is personal. Carter said she is passionate about mental health and suicide prevention and regularly participates in canvassing...

James 'Jim' Rhatigan. Photo courtesy of Wichita State University.

‘Grandfather of the student affairs profession’ James Rhatigan dies

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2024

James Rhatigan, Wichita State’s former dean of students and senior vice president of Student Affairs, died Sunday morning after being admitted to hospice two days prior. At 30 years old, Rhatigan...

Dental hygiene sophomore Selah Walker pets therapy dog Alice during SGA's mental health awareness calm and craft in the RSC on Oct. 22.

Furry friends, first aid and fresh air: Students destress at annual ‘Safety Week’

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor October 24, 2024

Students colored tote bags, pet dogs and took an evening walk across campus this week. But they weren’t just doing it for fun.  The series of events, organized by the Student Government Association...

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A WSU criminal justice professor was a theft victim. Now, she hopes her work will help others.

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor October 24, 2024

Five years ago, someone stole Yumi Suzuki’s bank information, cashing false checks under her name. “How did this happen?” Suzuki said, recalling the experience. “I was kind of my own …...

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