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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you have aspirations of losing weight, perhaps becoming the next Instagram fitness model, then listen carefully. Recent studies published in the journal “Obesity” have found that five days of eating...
Meal prep isn’t for the faint at heart.It requires time, effort and a little extra cash at the grocery store to buy produce and other clean foods. So, if you’re trying to plan your meals out to avoid...
