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A screenshot of the live stream where the student town hall will be hosted on the Student Government Association's Youtube channel.

Town hall meeting with SGA and university leaders to take place Thursday

Megan Bailey, Reporter April 8, 2025

Wichita State students can hear from university leaders about current campus events and ask questions or share concerns on Thursday, April 10, at a virtual town hall hosted by the Student Government Association.  The...

Anthony Muscat, the new College of Engineering Dean, describes his plans for the university as he settles into his new position at Wichita State on July 29, 2021. (File photo)

Engineering Dean Muscat leaving for provost position at Cal State East Bay

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 8, 2025

Wichita State’s dean of the College of Engineering, Anthony Muscat, has accepted a position as provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State University, East Bay. Muscat’s...

A screenshot of the announcement from Wichita State Strategic Communications. The announcement was sent to students on Tuesday morning.

Update: University says Banner enrollment ‘now running smoothly’

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 8, 2025

UPDATE: The Banner system is “now running smoothly” after delays on Monday that affected some students trying to enroll in summer and fall classes, according to an announcement from Wichita State...

Jia Wen Wang and Amy Nguyen smile for a photo in the office where they shared their first hug. Wang is running for student body president and Nguyen is running for vice president.

Wang, Nguyen build on friendship in Student Government campaign

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2025

When Jia Wen Wang and Amy Nguyen first met, their introductory interaction consisted of an enthusiastic hug from Nguyen that put Wang “in panic mode.” “The first time I met Amy … she came in...

Victoria Owens, speaker of the SGA senate, answers a question from one of the representatives. SGA has weekly meetings to pass legislation related to WSU's students.

Student Government election begins today. Here’s how to cast your ballot.

Megan Bailey, Reporter April 7, 2025

The 2025 Student Government Association General Election is April 7-9.  Students can vote online on the Simply Voting website, for which they will receive an email on Monday. Voting closes Wednesday at...

Jia Wen Wang answers a question asked by the moderators. The Sunflower acted as moderators for the presidential and vice presidential forum.

Sole candidates for student body president and vice president express their priorities at forum

Mya Scott, Assistant Editor April 6, 2025

Jia Wen Wang and Amy Nguyen, candidates for next year’s student body president and vice president, expressed their priorities if elected at a forum moderated by The Sunflower on Thursday night. Wang...

SGA Sen. Ryan Nuckles gives a farewell speech before the senate. Nuckles was voted in as associate justice with 22 votes yes and one vote to abstain.

‘Better suited’: SGA senator leaves Senate for Supreme Court

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 4, 2025

Student Government Association Sen. Ryan Nuckles left the Student Senate Wednesday for a new position. Nuckles, a sophomore political science major, is moving to SGA’s judicial branch, where he will...

A map showing parking lots 5 and 19W, which will be closed April 7-8. (Photo illustration courtesy of Wichita State University)

Lots 5 and 19W closing April 7-8 for event

Megan Bailey, Reporter April 4, 2025

Lot 19W and the east half of Lot 5, near Eck Stadium, will be closed Monday, April 7, through Tuesday, April 8, due to an event at the stadium. The student and visitor lots will reopen on April 9.  “Students...

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Eitle, Eichhorn and Estes: Three candidates vie for liberal arts and sciences dean position

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2025

Since the departure of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Andrew Hippisley in June, the search for a new dean of Wichita State’s largest academic college has been narrowed down to three...

Several Students work together to build the tallest possible tower out of spaghetti, marshmallows, tape, and string at an event for leadership of registered student organizations to network and work on leadership skills in September.

After post-COVID lull, student organizations are back on the rise at Wichita State

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

Student involvement in clubs and student organizations at Wichita State was nearly cut in half by the COVID-19 pandemic, but has rebounded in the past year, according to data collected by The Sunflower. Student...

Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost, speaks about the changes in diversity, equity and inclusion policies on campus.

Wichita State provost on DEI-related changes: ‘We are currently out of compliance’

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor April 3, 2025

Wichita State, like all American universities, is grappling with the implications of federal changes due to recent presidential executive orders. Changes at the state level in the current legislative session,...

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