Members of Lambda Pi Upsilon talk integration into WSU’s Greek community
Drake Robinson, Reporter
October 22, 2018
The Chi Colony of Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc. (LPiU), joined the ranks of the Greek community at Wichita State earlier this year. Last month, the organization held a new member presentation at the Rhatigan Student Center. Some of the members shared their thoughts about...
Orman denies rumors, says he will not drop out of governor’s race
Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2018
Filed under News, Politics, Showcase
Independent Greg Orman has heard plenty of rumors that he’ll soon drop out of the Kansas governor’s race. He denies them all. “I’ve heard about two dozen [rumors], but I will tell you, they’re all untrue,” Orman said. “We are in this race ‘til the end.” Republican Kris Kobach an...
Livesay named new dean of engineering
Andrew Linnabary, Digital Managing Editor
October 18, 2018
Dean of the Graduate School Dennis Livesay is the college of engineering’s new dean, effective January 1, the university announced Thursday. Livesay — who also holds the roles of associate vice president for Research and Technology Transfer and professor of chemistry — succeeds Royce Bowden, who res...
International students will soon have cheaper health insurance options, Brinkley says
Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief
October 17, 2018
Health insurance costs increased by hundreds of dollars this fall for many international students across the state, but starting as soon as next semester, Wichita State’s international students may be able to opt out of the more expensive university policy. International students are legally required ...
Recognizing problem key to treating depression
Audrey Korte, Reporter
October 17, 2018
Depression is prevalent on college campuses but is still highly stigmatized, making it difficult for students to seek help. The Counseling and Testing Center in Grace Wilkie Hall offers students, faculty, and staff ways to track mental health concerns and seek treatment for a host of mental health disorders....
Sunflower archives, Oct. 18, 1955: Ugly Man on Campus Contest Part of Community Chest
October 17, 2018
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, whose mug is ugliest of them all? The dubious honor of Ugliest Man on Campus will be awarded to one of six candidates entered in the annual Ugly Man Contest. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega, service fraternity, the contest is part of the Community Chest Drive. Votes for...
Nearly two months later, Beta Theta Pi still on temporary suspension
Andrew Linnabary, Digital Managing Editor
October 17, 2018
Beta Theta Pi fraternity is still on temporary suspension pending the outcome of an investigation into unknown charges from an incident that occurred in late August. The incident being investigated happened August 24, and little detail beyond rumors has been confirmed since. Beta’s temporary suspension began the ...
WSU police arrests reach four-year high for second month in a row
Jenna Farhat, News Editor
October 11, 2018
Filed under Campus, Crime, News
Wichita State police made eight arrests in September, tying with the month of August for the most arrests made in nearly four years. Before August, WSU police hadn’t arrested that many people in a single month since December 2014. The Sunflower originally reported that WSU police arrested seven...
New Election Commission will oversee SGA special, general elections
Daniel Caudill, Reporter
October 11, 2018
Filed under News, Student Government Association
In preparation for the upcoming special election, Student Government Association appointed members to this year’s Election Commission. The Election Commission is a body that forms guidelines for student elections. Members on the commission are appointed by the student body president each year, subject...
Live captions to accompany SGA meeting livestream
Daniel Caudill, Reporter
October 11, 2018
Filed under News, Student Government Association
The Student Government Association will use a live-captioning service in its endeavor to livestream senate meetings to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Grady Landrum, director of the office of disability services, said that unlike an interpreter, captions can make video content...
Sunflower Archives Oct. 10, 1979 — Braille console panels help blind student to learn
October 10, 2018
Mike Hutmacher Audio-Radio Production is considered to be a fairly difficult course by most standards. The technical aspects can be tedious and confusing for many, and for a blind student the obstacles can be quite discouraging. But one blind student considers the obstacles a challenge. Gary Greg...
Trump campaigns for Kris Kobach in Topeka
Drake Robinson, Reporter
October 8, 2018
President Donald Trump held a campaign rally Saturday in front of a crowd of some 11,000 people at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka. A few hours before the rally began, Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by the U.S. Senate. This gave Trump the chance to flaunt his achievement...