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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

FILE PHOTO: Wichita State student Evan Pflugradt blissfully scoots his way into graduation.

There’s a lot of beauty in ordinary things

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2017

What a long night. I could hardly convince myself to brave the stairs, let alone hold the door open much longer. Routine after-midnight productions had chipped away at the eagerness I strolled into...

Letter to the Editor — Eugene M. Hughes

Letter to the Editor — Eugene M. Hughes

Eugene M. Hughes May 1, 2017

Generally, presidents emeritus fade quietly into the sunset and are seldom, if ever, heard from again. That has been the case with me for the past 18 years. However, a recent event on campus at Wichita...

Letter to the Editor — David Catt: Beware the Athletics Industrial Complex

Letter to the Editor — David Catt: “Beware the Athletics Industrial Complex”

David Catt April 27, 2017

Congratulations to the Shockers on trading up from the Missouri Valley to the American Athletic Conference. Pivoting to the AAC signifies a gain in institutional prestige, the ever nebulous mission of...

Letter to the Editor — Cale Ostby

Letter to the Editor — Cale Ostby

Cale Ostby April 24, 2017

Alright, here we go ... This letter has been a long time coming, and needs to be read by our student body. Believe it or not, Americans are done with social justice. We’re sick of being called racists,...

Shirk: Better burrito? Qdoba vs. Chipotle

Shirk: Better burrito? Qdoba vs. Chipotle

Tanner Shirk, Reprter April 22, 2017

Which restaurant serves up the better burrito? Qdoba or Chipotle? It’s a question that has plagued mankind since the earliest days of the fast-food industry, or at least since 1995, when the first Qdoba...

Unicorn Frappé Créme Blended is no fairytale.

Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappé is a thing of beauty, until you drink it

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2017

This fairytale does not have a happy ending. Frappés aren’t all unicorns and rainbows — this extends to Starbucks’ latest craze, the Unicorn Frappé Blended Créme, released at participating...

Letter to the Editor — Debbie Ojeda on the YAL decision

April 14, 2017

The Sunken Campus Last Wednesday night was the fourth time this semester I came home to my family with tears in my eyes. I have been lucky to have my spouse as a strong foundation, but I wonder what...

Letter to the Editor — WSU College Democrats on the YAL decision

April 14, 2017

This past Wednesday, the WSU Student Government Association (SGA) voted against recognizing Young Americans for Liberty (YAL). YAL is a libertarian free speech group that advocates for free speech for...

There is no passion to be found in playing small

‘There is no passion to be found in playing small’

Hannah Roberts, Reporter April 12, 2017

Sparkling eyes and a sassy smile greeted me as I walked up to a table in the Rhatigan Student Center. Rebecca Fulcher, known as Becky, welcomed me warmly. The average observer might have focused...

Staff Editorial: Grab your tools, it’s time to rebuild the relationship

April 6, 2017

The relationship between the Student Government Association of Wichita State and university administration is not healthy or professional. Tuesday, 19.7 percent of Wichita State’s student body voted...

Letter to the Editor — Paige Hungate: For transparencys sake

Letter to the Editor — Paige Hungate: ‘For transparency’s sake’

Paige Hungate April 4, 2017

This letter is in response to the recent Sunflower publication, entitled “WSU Decides 2017," on the two SGA tickets and the presidential candidate’s roll call votes in the senate this past session....

Ricky Oshakuade, vice presidential candidate and presidential candidate Tracia Banuelos answers questions from the audience at the SGA presidential debate in the CAC theater.

Vote, damn it!

Robert Hite, Reporter April 3, 2017

About 12 percent of Wichita State students voted in the last Student Government Association elections. That means nearly 1,700 of the 2016 enrollment figure of 13,519 voted last year. Some SGA representatives...

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