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Writer finds himself as part of cast of ‘Frost/Nixon’

Columnist June 22, 2012

Last weekend, auditions for the Wichita Community Theatre’s upcoming production of Peter Morgan’s “Frost/Nixon” were held at the Wilner commons, despite the auditorium currently going through renovation....

Adam Sandler’s latest flick uses cheap humor, fails to impress

Adam Sandler’s latest flick uses cheap humor, fails to impress

Tarun Bali, Illustrator June 20, 2012

Walking into an empty theater with only four people in it, a sense of impending doom overpowered me. Just as expected, this Adam Sandler flick failed to impress me at any level. In “That’s My...

It’s a college course, not online dating

It’s a college course, not online dating

Ian Huntley, Columnist June 20, 2012

Have you heard about RateMyProfessor.com? It’s a “Consumer Reports” for college instructors. Simply type your professor or school into the search box, click the button and you’ll have reviews...

Maiming education to improve the economy

Maiming education to improve the economy

Editorial June 15, 2012

On the final day of May, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, a Republican, boldly approved a radical state budget that the House and Senate passed. This followed an even more radical tax cut bill that he signed...

Make the most out of Father’s Day

Columnist June 14, 2012

Sunday is Father’s Day and you’re probably starting to scramble for that new tool set that’s on sale for this week only. You might be considering a gift card with Homer Simpson on it. Maybe you’re...

A face for radio: How to get fired in less than four hours

A face for radio: How to get fired in less than four hours

Ian Huntley, Columnist June 13, 2012

I don’t discuss my radio career often. For starters, some of the litigation hadn’t been settled until recently. Another reason I’ve been quiet about it is that it was very brief. I was hired...

‘Prometheus’ an immersive, thought provoking experience

‘Prometheus’ an immersive, thought provoking experience

Dan Kampling, Columnist June 13, 2012

After 30 years, acclaimed director Ridley Scott returns to the science fiction genre with “Prometheus,” a highly anticipated summer blockbuster that sets apart from all the rest. The film’s...

Why do all my classes have the same people in them?

Why do all my classes have the same people in them?

Ian Huntley, Columnist June 6, 2012

I’ve just experienced another first day of class. While that is always exciting, I seem to find the same people in every class I take. The first of these is a woman known as “The Camper.”...

Some stars shine, others flop in new Snow White movie

Some stars shine, others flop in new Snow White movie

Liz Simmons, Staff Reporter June 6, 2012

Fairy Tales are having a moment in pop culture. On television, there are two hit television shows, Grimm and Once Upon a Time. At the movies, we have seen retellings of Alice in Wonderland, Red Riding...

Lack of interest in SGA elections needs to be fixed

Lack of interest in SGA elections needs to be fixed

Rick Buckle May 22, 2012

Another year has come and gone, and another Student Government Association election has been largely ignored. With $10.8 million to distribute, the election sounds fairly important— and it is....

Summer food fixes to beat the Kansas heat

Summer food fixes to beat the Kansas heat

Chandler Williams, Reporter May 22, 2012

Summer is a time to let down your hair, go barefoot and wear no shirt. However, health can be a problem with all this care-free nonsense and I want to keep you in check. Hit those farmers markets or...

A Sunflower Sendoff

A Sunflower Sendoff

Austin Colbert, Editor in Chief May 22, 2012

I don't know about you, but I'm ready for a nice, long break. With that, I'm letting you know that this is the final Sunflower of the spring semester. But don’t fret, we will return for our...

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