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Running with Reynolds: Rock the summer suit in your own way

Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2015

It’s swimsuit season, ladies, which means it’s either your favorite time of year or your version of hell.Either way, don’t fret. There are about a million styles of women’s swimsuits, and probably...

How to apply to graduate school at WSU

Staff Reporter May 6, 2015

With less than a week left in the semester, for some seniors at Wichita State, graduate school may be in the plans. Here’s how the application process works at WSU:The graduate school program will provide...

Sunflower editor-in-chief signs off

Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2015

Well, here it is: my final Sunflower column as the paper’s editor-in-chief.This is something I have been thinking about since I made the decision not to seek another year serving as editor. And I have...

Reflections on my collegiate career

Student Body President May 6, 2015

People have asked me over the past few weeks how I feel about my time as student body president, whether I will miss it or am happy to be done. While I have not grown gray hair like the United States presidents...

Graduating brings out my sappy side

Staff Reporter May 6, 2015

Just like that, my time at The Sunflower has come to a close after more than two years working here.When I first joined the newspaper’s staff, I was just a shy kid — I knew absolutely nothing about...

Travis says ‘Do it right’

Staff Reporter May 6, 2015

I feel like I’m writing my own obituary.“Mr. Gillespie was preceded in graduation by a handful of acquaintances.”“Services to be held with family and friends.”I’ve done obits before, so writing...

Don’t give up on yourself

Sports Editor May 6, 2015

Saying goodbye should be easy. It’s just a simple thing. “Bye, it was a great ride.” The great part is what makes it difficult. So, for once, I’m going to write for myself and nobody else. I’m...

The bad guy wins

Staff Reporter May 4, 2015

“Good” and “Floyd Mayweather Jr.” will never be synonymous.Mayweather is bad on so many levels. His fighting style is bad for boxing; running, hugging, dodging, taking and giving minimal damage...

Stop procrastinating, start studying

Staff Reporter May 4, 2015

If you are a Wichita State student reading this, there’s a good chance you should be studying for finals. If you are someone who gives finals, there’s a good chance you should be somewhere making an...

Spring allergies: Get well, remedy seasonal colds with a few healthy lifestyle adjustments

Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2015

It’s that lovely time of year when the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and cool breezes send the smells and the sounds your way. But if you have seasonal allergies, well, forget that. On...

Don’t blame either party: Respect players, coaching staff as investigation continues

April 29, 2015

There is always two sides to every story. Or, perhaps, three, four or five sides.This is something to keep in mind as the investigation continues to unfold regarding the abuse allegations against women’s...

Rioting isn’t the way to go

April 29, 2015

We’re making a big mistake, everyone.The people in Baltimore for rioting, destroying businesses of hard-working civilians, and us for thinking that it’s OK. Because it’s not.Understanding cannot...

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