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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Slumber parties are not what they used to be

Columnist September 13, 2012

Once upon a time, you could go to someone’s house for parties to purchase Tupperware or Mary Kay makeup. But that’s in the past. These old-school parties are fading out, and being replaced with something...

Obamacare debate has no easy answer

Column September 12, 2012

One of the greatest issues in the current election is over the healthcare reform bill. Both parties have a clear opinion on it. Democrats have said they wish to keep the Affordable Care Act (also known...

Kansas may be the home of Superman, but where exactly is Smallville?

Columnist September 12, 2012

We’ve all heard it a million times—“I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy.” When people try that on me, I always respond with, “You know Superman grew up in Kansas, right? Lord...

Drama belongs in high school­— let’s leave it there

Staff reporter September 11, 2012

Last week I witnessed an argument of proportions I thought I had left behind in high school. I’ll keep the story of what happened short. Two women, both fully grown adults who I estimate to be middle-aged,...

College essentials: what you should have with you in class

Columnist September 10, 2012

Now that we are nearly a month into the semester, you should have a full grasp on where you need to go during the day. However, you’d be surprised how many people still seem to be missing a certain writing...

Fantasy football not just for the boys

Sports reporter September 10, 2012

Watching sports is a big part of my life, a concept not many people understand. Especially when football is the topic at hand. I mean, I’m a girl, so what do I know about the pigskin? Do I really spend...

Live healthy and stress free by finding a career that goes beyond just a paycheck

Columnist September 6, 2012

A career is more than a paycheck. It is a way of life. One of the first things someone learns about a person is whom they work for and what they do. Some people go to work each morning, unhappy and stressed,...

Campus artwork a mystery for this international student

Columnist September 5, 2012

The mornings are tolerable, the afternoons scorching and the sun stays up way past its bedtime.  You can tell that most people have gone through extra lengths to look their prettiest. The smell of flavored...

Greek letters tell an interesting story

Columnist August 30, 2012

Is it the images of toga parties, a fondness for ionic columns (ionic columns are the ones that are fluted, or ribbed, for your pleasure) or a general Grecian disposition that sculpts fraternity brothers...

Greek life isn’t what you think—it’s better

Column August 30, 2012

My freshman year I was really intimidated by Greek life. So intimidated that I went to one night of formal recruitment and promptly decided that it was not for me. When my sophomore year started, a friend...

Casted: From the auditions list to the stage

Column August 29, 2012

Auditions for the Wichita State School of Performing Arts’ fall semester shows were held last Monday through Wednesday, followed by callbacks on Thursday evening. The fall semester of theater shows consist...

Walk-A-Mile successful, but more work to be done

Column August 29, 2012

So you walked a mile in our shoes, now what? As you giggled with your fraternity brothers about your new look, did you really listen to the speaker? Or will you ignore the issue again tomorrow? Last night,...

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