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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Photo courtesy of the Babcock twins.

‘Just like a machine’: Debate twins share inner workings of college collaboration

Genesis Merriett, Reporter May 4, 2024

The debate-team duo Thomas and Travis Babcock describe their partnership as a scrappy, unique team of underdogs. The Babcocks are twins, and both are political science majors. They do a lot together,...

Using a microscope, Maria Martino focuses in on cells in a students dental swab. Martino teaches microbiology whenever the department has a need.

Retirement is only the beginning for biological sciences adviser

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor May 4, 2024

Wichita State’s last print course catalog, an old darkroom sign and not one but two places reserved for snake skins are some of the few things that remain in the increasingly empty office of Maria...

Photo courtesy of Olivia Malanchuk.

‘I wanted to keep spinning’: Olivia Malanchuk reflects on competing in winter guard in Kansas

Maleah Evans, Reporter May 4, 2024

Olivia Malanchuk is part of the ICT Independent Winterguard, the only competitive winter guard team in the Kansas area, according to Malanchuk.  Malanchuk, a senior studying integrated marketing communications,...

Senior Lauren Vuytecki speaks during her first in-person class on April 24. Vuyteckis English course is called Technologies of the Book.

Senior English major talks pros and cons of remote learning

Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor May 3, 2024

Currently finishing a degree in English, senior Lauren Vuytecki’s academic experience had so far been limited to an online education before her final semester at Wichita State. “I only came to campus...

Paige Harrington begins creating a textile using knitting needles. Harrigton created the Threads Club to serve as a relaxing space for members of all skill levels.

‘Kind of like therapy’: Threads Club weaves tranquil fiber art space with community-oriented action

Lily Bann, Reporter May 2, 2024

 A newly created student organization is bringing a unique perspective to campus, founded upon the joy of arts and crafts, utterly unrelated to academics. That is where the Threads Club comes in....

Photo courtesy of Lauren Hughes.

Twenty cars broken into at Shocker Hall raises security concerns

Allison Campbell, News Editor May 2, 2024

Twenty students’ vehicles were reported as damaged early Tuesday morning after an at-large individual or individuals shattered several car windows and brake lights.  The Sunflower requested the police...

Stefanie Coronado and Alexia Vence shelter their candles from the wind during the memorial held for Cole Brings Plenty last week. Members of the club gathered to honor Brings Plentys memory and speak on the violence commonly endured by Indigenous individuals.

Indigenous organization gathers in memory of actor Cole Brings Plenty

Allison Campbell, News Editor May 1, 2024

The faint glow of candlelight could be seen from outside the Grace Memorial Chapel Friday evening as members of the Indigenous Student Collective (ISC) gathered in memory of Cole Brings Plenty, a member...

Alexis Golden smiles to the audience during the professionalism in the LGBTQIA+ community panel hosted by ODI and Shocker Career Accelator. Golden is an advocate supervisor at Court Appointed Special Advocates in Sedgwick County.

Wichita community members share advice for queer students in the workplace

Lily Bann, Reporter May 1, 2024

What does it mean to be an LGBTQ+ member in the professional world? What does it mean to advocate for yourself or others in the workplace? Experienced LGBTQ+ advocates were offered a platform to respond...

Trio office, located in Grace Wilki Hall, on April 29. Trio provides services to students from first generation and limited income families as well as students with disabilities.

TRIO Student Support Services and nationally recognized speaker join forces to maximize student potential

Lydia Steeby, Reporter May 1, 2024

Not everyone has access to the resources they need to succeed in college. Whether that's because of poverty, disability, or lack of knowledge, TRIO Student Support Services, also known as TRIO or SSS,...

Council of Presidents members take notes during a Kansas Board of Regents meeting in the Rhatigan Student Center

‘Unfortunate’: Kansas legislature to cut 800 scholarships

Allison Campbell, News Editor April 29, 2024

An approved appropriations bill from the Kansas legislature would allocate $280 million for higher education at the cost of almost 1,000 student scholarships. The decision was announced last week during...

Kansas Board of Regents Chair Jon Rolph speaks during the Dec. 14, 2022, meeting of KBOR.

Goodbye, DEI: KBOR prohibits university DEI statements

Allison Campbell, News Editor April 29, 2024

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statements are now prohibited in all university admissions and job applications after the practice received criticism from Kansas lawmakers. The Kansas Board of Regents...

Lynne Davis, a Wichita State professor of organ, speaks on The Sunflowers podcast in Elliott Hall.

Sunflower Spotlight: Organ professor talks about teaching the organ in Europe, United States

The Sunflower April 28, 2024

We sat down with Lynne Davis, who is the Robert L. Town Distinguished Professor of Organ in the School of Music. Davis hosts Wednesdays in Wiedemann and is the producer and artistic director of the Rie...

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