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(Courtesy of Butler Community College)

Former colleagues, students remember the life and impact of Lindsey Fields

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

Lindsey Fields joined Butler Community College (BCC) as a professor of biology in 2014. Eleven years later, she was the chair of the biology department at BCC and the president-elect of the National Association...

Kiah Duggins (Photo courtesy of Harvard Law School)

‘She didn’t hesitate’: Kiah Duggins’ lasting impact on Wichita State and beyond

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor February 6, 2025

When Kiah Duggins was an undergraduate student at Wichita State University, Bobby Gandu, who heads enrollment and admissions at WSU, said she pushed herself and those around her to be the best versions...

Senior foward Ornella Niankan defends against a Florida Atlantic shot in the paint on Feb. 5. Niankan contributed two blocks and shot 50% from the free throw line in the WSU win.

Women’s basketball scrapes second conference win against FAU

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

For the second night in a row, a Wichita State basketball team moved out of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) basement — and snapped a long losing streak. A day after Wichita State’s men earned...

Jason Reblando explains the process behind his collection "This Is Captured Paper." Reblando is an artist and photographer based out of Normal, Illinois.

Photographer redefines history through art in new McKnight exhibit

Kami Steinle and Chairo Ogbebor February 5, 2025

  Art is made to challenge standards and evoke questions. Depictions of colonization have often been photographed through the lens of Americans, but what if those roles were reversed? Last...

Courtesy of Cedarville University

Faith community mourns loss of Grace Maxwell

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2025

Grace Maxwell’s family was reunited on Jan. 28 at their Wichita church under sad circumstances — to mourn the loss of her grandfather, Charles Winter. The next day, the family was again struck by loss...

Corey Washington yells after a play in the second half on Jan. 29. Washington scored 11 points in his 24 minutes against North Texas.

Men’s basketball snaps four-game losing streak against Charlotte, escapes AAC cellar

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor February 4, 2025

In a matchup between the two teams at the bottom of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) standings, Wichita State men’s basketball outlasted the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on the road,...

Amy Nguyen poses for a photo while working in the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging.

‘Lack of resources and representation’: New intern role creates spaces for APIDA students on campus

Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor February 4, 2025

On an average day in the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging (SEB), Amy Nguyen will usually start off by talking to her boss and SEB student program coordinator Iván Castillo about any upcoming...

The ground floor of Shocker Hall Building C is flooded in water on Feb. 1 (Courtesy of Emma May).

Water line breaks in Shocker Hall — about 20 students affected, Housing says

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor February 4, 2025

A water line in one of Wichita State University’s residence buildings broke Saturday night. According to the university’s Housing and Residence Life, staff were notified of water leaking on the...

One-eyed Jack, being held by his owner at the 2025 Annual Cat Fancier's Association Cat Show on Feb. 1.

Fine feline showcase: Annual cat show hosted in Wichita

Sophia Best, Reporter February 3, 2025

The Cotillion became the Cat-illion over the weekend while the venue hosted the 2025 Annual Wichita Cat Fancy Cat Show. Opening at 9 a.m., over 100 cats and owners arrived to try their paw at winning...

This photo from 2017 shows Kiah Duggins, a senior at Wichita State at the time, in the White House briefing room as an intern. Duggins was one of 67 people who died in the flight 5342 from Wichita to Washington, D.C. crash on Jan. 29. (Courtesy photo)

American Airlines crash victim identified as Wichita State alumna

Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Content Manager February 1, 2025

Of the 67 people who died due to the American Airlines flight 5342 crash, The Sunflower has compiled 32 names from various reports identifying the victims.  Of those 32 who have been named, there are...

Senior forward Ornella Niankan plays defense against a Western Kentucky player on Dec. 8. Wichita State held the Hilltoppers to 28% shooting from the floor in the win.

Wichita State women’s basketball extends losing streak to seven-straight games at Tulsa

Mack Smith, Reporter February 1, 2025

Despite holding the University of Tulsa to three points in the final four minutes of Saturday afternoon’s game, Wichita State women’s basketball could not find its footing for a win on the road. With...

Wichita Mayor Lily Wu speaks to Wichita crowd during a prayer vigil. The vigil was held on Thursday, Jan. 31 to mourn victims of the Flight 5342 crash.

‘A horrible tragedy’: Wichita community gathers to mourn the lives lost in Flight 5342

Allison Campbell and Maleah Evans January 30, 2025

Religious leaders from across the state gathered Thursday afternoon to mourn and share a message of unity during a vigil for those who died in Wednesday’s plane crash. Late Wednesday evening,...

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