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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower
Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower
Grace Outwater and Mark Barlow hold signs during the Mar. 3 protest. Barlow is a former Wichita State Student Government senator.

Campus visit by Sen. Jerry Moran draws anti-Trump protesters

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
March 4, 2025
The Kansas State Capitol building. (File photo)

Legislature overturns governor’s veto, enacts law to ban minors from receiving gender-affirming care

Kami Steinle, Reporter
February 18, 2025
Chase Billingham, an at-large faculty senator at Wichita State, speaks at a Faculty Senate meeting on Feb. 10. Senators expressed their concern regarding the recently proposed Kansas House Bill No. 2348.

A Kansas House bill would transform tenure. Many in higher education worry about its potential implications.

Sophia Best and Ainsley Smyth
February 12, 2025
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (file photo).

Kelly vetoes bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors, but it could still be passed by legislature

Kami Steinle, Reporter
February 11, 2025
Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Government Relations Zach Gearhart delivers an update on the Kansas Legislatures' most recent decisions on Jan. 17. Gearhart shared that Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's proposed budget plan for the 2026 fiscal year includes $52 million in new funding for higher education institutions like Wichita State.

Gov. Laura Kelly recommends more funding for Kansas universities

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
January 22, 2025
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International students and faculty weigh what Trump could mean for their future in the U.S.

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor
January 14, 2025
The Syrian flag is held proudly above the crowd during Friday night's tournament. Players and crowdmembers met for the "Celebration & Soccer For Syria Tournament" for a sports and community driven evening.

Student group has eyes set on the future as they navigate Syria’s newly established freedom

Riley Sipes, Reporter
December 20, 2024
Celeste Racette, a candidate for Sedgwick County Commission speaks with Jeffery Jarman, a candidate for Kansas Board of Education. Both lost their races, according to unofficial election night results.

State Board of Education seats go to one Republican, one Democrat

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
November 6, 2024
Esau Freeman, a U.S. House of Representatives candidate for Kansas, speaks to attendees at the Wichita State Young Democrats watch party on election night. Freeman lost his race to incumbent Ron Estes, according to unofficial results.

Estes holds U.S. House seat against Freeman

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Members of the Wichita State Young Democrats pose for a photo outside of the election watch party hosted by the organization. WSU Young Democrats were one of three student groups to hold election night events in the Rhatigan Student Center on Nov. 5.

Students attend watch parties for presidential candidates, unofficial local results available

Maleah Evans and Sophia Best
November 6, 2024
Jeff Blubaugh and Sarah Lopez prepare for a forum at on housing at Friend's University. The candidates discussed subjects such as new home ownership, zoning, taxes, and more.

Meet the Sedgwick County Commission 2nd District candidates: Jeff Blubaugh and Sarah Lopez

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor
October 31, 2024
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‘Develop their own bullshit meter’: Experts explain how to vet information during election season

Baylor Henry and Shelby DuVall
October 31, 2024
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