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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

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...

Beat holiday indulgence at the gym this break

Staff Reporter December 5, 2014

If you’re a fitness junkie, or trying to turn into one, the holidays are probably your least favorite time of year.Between pies, lots of eggnog, gingerbread cookies, candy canes and hot chocolate, November...

A different holiday: A Christmas without material gifts

Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2014

I’m not into the whole materialistic thing when it comes to Christmas.Every year when I’m asked what I want for Christmas, I always have some difficulty coming up with ideas for gifts I would like.As...

Three DIY gifts

Staff Reporter December 5, 2014

If you’re looking for some do it yourself gifts this Christmas, I’m here to give you some tips on the best gift creations you can make.Reindeer Cocoa Cones: These fun treats make a great stocking stuffer...

‘Mockingjay’ worth seeing despite being half a movie

Movie Reviewer December 5, 2014

As someone with attention deficit problems, I will never complain about a movie only being two hours long instead of three.However, pacing is more important than length.If you can tell your story in one...

Jake’s Jams: Top 5 Christmas albums

Managing Editor December 5, 2014

Let’s be honest. Nobody really likes Christmas music. Tradition somehow keeps it alive and people listen to it out of nostalgia — which is never a good reason to listen to anything for two months.In...

Get your butt to the game

Sports Editor December 3, 2014

After missing the Wichita State men’s basketball exhibition game, I’ve since been to each and every home game covering the Shockers for the Sunflower.Let me say this, I’m not impressed with the students....

Player to watch for Shockers

Staff Reporter December 3, 2014

She is a 5-foot-10 junior guard from Branson, Mo. and a player to continue watching this women’s Shocker basketball season.Wichita State women’s basketball head coach Jody Adams, senior guards Jamillah...

It’s been real, it’s been real fun

Managing Editor December 3, 2014

So my time is up. I have to go find a real job in a real office with (hopefully) a real salary with benefits. But first, I was given practically unlimited space to write whatever I want.First off, I will...

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