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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

An employee at The Flats reported that mulch on the west end of the building was smoldering Saturday afternoon.

Why can’t WSU figure out The Flats?

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor September 25, 2017

Wichita State can’t get its story straight about The Flats. University police filed a report of a “loud party with alcohol present” at the Flats on Sept. 10. The university showed inconsistency...

Squandering the First Amendment is inappropriate

Squandering the First Amendment is inappropriate

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor September 25, 2017

As tensions rise between the United States and Kim Jong Un, President Donald Trump unleashed his own brand of fire and fury, not against the North Korean leader, but against the National Football League. Trump...

Letter to the Editor -- I love you more, Wichita State

Letter to the Editor — I love you more, Wichita State

September 25, 2017

Loving the university doesn’t mean that you can’t call it out for its wrongdoings. Serving as the student body vice president last year, I’ve become more aware of how Wichita State values its image...

Not accusations, just stating the claims

Not accusations, just stating the claims

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor September 21, 2017

I can’t tell you who placed duct tape over the mouths of 11 Wichita State sculptures last week. Simply put, I don’t know who’s behind this operation. Wichita State University Police are investigating...

I love you, Wichita State

I love you, Wichita State

Andrew Linnabary, Columnist September 21, 2017

A journalist has the role of being a watchdog. That’s important in Washington and it’s just as important at Wichita State. Uncovering truth and shining light has given The Sunflower, at least in some...

Documentary is a weak attempt to shed light on hazing

Documentary is a weak attempt to shed light on hazing

Nick Beach, Columnist September 21, 2017

Greek hazing is a hot topic of conversation on college campuses. Recent incidents have cast the Greek community in a negative light. 6 p.m. Thursday in 208 Hubbard Hall, Wichita State will air the documentary...

The Harvey D. Grace Memorial Chapel

‘Open to all creeds’: Resolution brings closure to the dilemma over Grace Memorial Chapel

Dillon Cullinan, Columnist September 21, 2017

A recently placed sign outside of the Harvey D. Grace Memorial Chapel designates it as “open to all creeds and all races of people.” Wash basins have been installed in the RSC. The saga of the chapel...

Letter to the Editor — Evan, reconsider your first assumptions

Letter to the Editor — Evan, reconsider your first assumptions

September 18, 2017

Evan, I read your article about the duct tape incident that occurred yesterday morning, and I had a concern with the way you concluded your article. It seemed you must have forgotten that tape over...

Students use computers in Ablah library.

Focus on students, not numbers

Ray Strunk, Columnist September 18, 2017

Wichita State recently launched a new degree program that will allow para educators to obtain a full teaching license through online classes. The university website says the Teacher Apprenticeship Program...

Letter to the Editor -- The banner should have never been removed

Letter to the Editor — The banner should have never been removed

September 18, 2017

The University’s response to [Phi Delta Theta’s] banner was a mistake. The banner should have never been removed by the administration. The banner was not sexual harassment and to look at the banner...

Letter to the Editor — Do your research, have empathy, grow

Letter to the Editor — Do your research, have empathy, grow

September 18, 2017

I've tried to take a step back from WSU politics recently, but when it comes to sexual assault, I simply can't. I didn't spend four years in high school speaking out about rape, sexual assault, and sex...

Students from the Liberal Arts and Sciences college get riled up before Clash of the Colleges begins.

Pay attention WSU, LAS is still around

Kylie Cameron, Columnist September 18, 2017

As a political science and journalism major, I’m used to being ignored, laughed at and told I will never be able to get a job. It’s how I feel every day at Wichita State. The Charles Koch Foundation...

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