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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

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OPINION: Recycling plastics has always been inconvenient, in Wichita and elsewhere

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist September 25, 2023

We can all remember back when we were children, where we were taught that recycling plastics is beneficial for a healthier lifestyle and for a greener Earth. However, in recent years in towns and cities...

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OPINION: The argument against Chick-fil-A

Sascha Harvey, Opinion editor September 22, 2023

I don’t care what you do. I don’t care if you eat Chick-fil-A. I don’t care if you shop on Shein. I don’t care if you wear leather. I don’t care if you listen to Kanye. But I think that you should...

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OPINION: Ranking streaming services, most being lackluster at best

Maleah Evans, Reporter September 20, 2023

Streaming services have taken over regular cable in the modern era, and it seems there are more and more popping up every day. Deciding which services to subscribe to can be difficult, here’s a list...

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REVIEW: Mitski’s newest album perfectly captures the ‘Americana’ tragedy

Monique Bever, Reporter September 19, 2023

Did Mitski just make her best album?  On Sept. 15, Mitski released her seventh album, “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.” The album features 11 songs and spans 32 minutes. Her pre-released...

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OPINION: Despite claims, Dining Hall lacks variety of options

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor September 18, 2023

The dining hall is a cheap option for college kids living on campus, but it’s not worth it getting food from there if there isn’t much to choose from.  If you live in Shocker Hall or The Suites,...

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REVIEW: Olivia Rodrigo ‘spills her guts’ with newly released sophomore album

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor September 12, 2023

We all remember Olivia Rodrigo: she was best known for her acting role in “High School Musical: The Musical,” and then her 2021 debut album, “SOUR.” Well, she’s back with her sophomore album,...

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OPINION: Wichita’s bus system requires revitalization

Jacob Unruh, Reporter September 11, 2023

When I moved out to Wichita before my freshman year, I kept my summer job at Dillons, transferring to the store on 21st and Rock. One problem: I didn’t have a car, and despite my pleas, my parents...

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OPINION: How Arctic Monkeys’ ‘AM’ changed music culture across the decade

Sascha Harvey, Opinion editor September 9, 2023

Ten years ago, when 10-year-old me heard the Arctic Monkeys on the radio of my dad’s Jeep Wrangler, it was love at first sound. My dad skipped the song before we got to the second verse, but the...

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REVIEW: ‘Bottoms’ is the justice for gay losers you’ve been looking for

Trinity Ramm, Managing editor September 7, 2023

“Bottoms” is the gayest movie you’ve already seen. Part “Heathers,” part “Fight Club” and part “American Pie,” “Bottoms” is a culmination of teen and cult classics that is elevated...

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REVIEW: Slowdive’s ‘everything is alive’ takes the shoegaze crown

Sascha Harvey, Opinion editor September 5, 2023

I wouldn’t say I’m the biggest fan of Slowdive, but this is no fault of their own. Every Slowdive song I’ve listened to, I’ve absolutely adored, but I’ve never put in the time to listen to all...

The Starship food delivery robot is a new innovation that was intoduced to Wichita State in Fall 2023. The robot delivers food from restaurants in the RSC to your current location on the Starship app.

OPINION: The WSU food robots should only be used in circumstance

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist September 5, 2023

This year, Wichita State has many little six-wheel robots rolling around campus. They’re for people who would like their food brought to them. I see that this can work well, but not without fallacies.  Someone...

Vishnu Avva, member of Model UN, speaks to the Student Senate on Aug. 23.

Letter to the Editor: Student Government corruption impacts you

Vishnu Avva September 4, 2023

After the Student Government elections this year, I applied to join the Okere Administration as Legislative and Policy Director. I had previously interned for Governor Laura Kelly, a state Representative,...

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