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The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

When being right becomes wrong

Staff Reporter January 26, 2015

As it stands right now, ESPN and its draft analyst, Chad Ford, have Ron Baker as their third overall shooting guard prospect (36th overall), which grades out as a late first round pick if Baker were to...

An Alien’s Perspective: On traveling internationally

Staff Reporter January 26, 2015

At first, I felt like the topic of traveling seemed a little out of place at the start of the semester.But then I realized spring break wasn’t too far away, and some of you may have already started planning...

Say no to GMOs

Staff Reporter January 26, 2015

In 2011, Earth Justice, an environmental legal group, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture for approving Monsanto’s genetically engineered Roundup Ready alfalfa seeds without properly...

Running with Reynolds — New Year’s Resolution-ers: Welcome

Managing Editor January 22, 2015

It’s the time of year when the gyms fill up with people hoping to get a fresh and healthy start in the new year. For the gym veterans, it may be a little annoying to have the place busier than usual.But...

Wichita Shocker Track Club could use more sponsors

Sports Reporter January 21, 2015

The Elite and Developmental teams of the Shocker Track Club have entered their third season and are still looking for sponsors. Because the club is a nonprofit organization, both teams would benefit greatly...

Brownback’s inaugural speech full of nonsense

Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2015

Gov. Sam Brownback’s second inauguration speech included an interesting solution to the economic difficulties in Kansas.Apparently, the governor claimed, healthy families are the way to economic growth....

Letter from the Student Body President: Fall recap

Student Body President January 21, 2015

Welcome back, Shockers! I hope your break was enjoyable and you’re ready to tackle the new semester.I want to dedicate this letter to recapping some of the major initiatives accomplished by your student...

Injustice of human trafficking brought to light this month

Staff Reporter January 21, 2015

On Monday, we remembered Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man whose life was filled with an undying desire for freedom from inequality. His dream was to end racial prejudice, which had been a part of American...

New semester, better newspaper

Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2015

Welcome back, Shockers.The Sunflower hopes you all had a relaxing winter break and are ready to begin the new semester.For the past few weeks, the staff of the paper has been preparing for a new semester,...

Wichita losing jobs, Air Capital of the World status

Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2015

Wichita has, in recent years, been losing its status as the Air Capital of the World.Several aviation companies in the area have undergone significant layoffs, leaving thousands out of jobs. What was once...

Head coach Gregg Marshall addressed a letter to Wichita State students, which was placed on each seat of the student section at the Saint Louis game Dec. 6, 2014 at INTRUST Bank Arena.

Student ticket holders need to pack Roundhouse

December 11, 2014

The Wichita State Athletic Department has actually been handing out more student tickets than there are student seats at Koch Arena. Yet, students are still not filling it up. Students snatch up tickets...

Tips to grow your heart three times if you’re a Christmas Grinch

Staff Reporter December 5, 2014

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Except, for some people, it’s really not.Like the Grinch in Dr. Seuss’s classic story, some of you hate, hate, hate or even loathe the Christmas season entirely.I’ve...

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