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Benjamin Walker plays Abraham Lincoln in a film with, of all things, vampires.

‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ – Not quite based on a true story

Ian Huntley, Columnist June 27, 2012

When I’m not hanging around the offices of The Sunflower bothering the serious reporters, I’m a history major here at Wichita State. So I can speak from a position of authority when I tell you...

Fourth of July essentials for your middle-of-the-week festivities

Fourth of July essentials for your middle-of-the-week festivities

Dan Kampling, Columnist June 27, 2012

This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday, which is unfortunate for those who crave three-day weekends. That is, unless you’re willing to take a five-day weekend or if the boss suddenly...

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...

‘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...

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...

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....

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