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The Sunflower

Maria Romero Rodriguez, a graduate communications student, poses in her office on Jan. 30.

Hop around local restaurants with Hopping316, a new dining experience

Maleah Evans, Reporter February 1, 2024

Wichita residents looking to dine at local restaurants can try them out with Hopping316, a dining experience created and organized by Maria Romero Rodriguez, a communication graduate student at Wichita...

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SEAL celebrates Kansas Day through community building

Genesis Merriett, Reporter January 31, 2024

Music, free sunflower cookies, a photo booth and a painting table helped commemorate Kansas Day on Jan. 29 in the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC).  Kaley Archer, the marketing and communications coordinator...

A memorial for Joan Meyer, outside The Marion County Record offices in Marion, Kansas. (Courtesy of Travis Heying and Jaime Green)

Documentary on Marion County raid screening Thursday at Wichita State

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor January 31, 2024

A documentary about how law enforcement raided a local newspaper and how it led to the death of a local journalist will be screened on the Wichita State campus on Thursday, Feb. 1. The Wichita Eagle’s...

Sophomore Alejandro Jacome delivers a shot in his singles match on Jan. 26. Jacome won his doubles and singles matchups.

Men’s tennis wins tight home opener

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2024

In the echoey confines of Genesis Health Clubs, where each grunt, shout and batted ball reverberated around the court, the Wichita State men’s tennis team squeaked out a win in their home opener...

Graduate student Shania Burkhead discusses herpetology and winning the Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology on the Sunflower Podcast on Jan. 23.

Sunflower Spotlight: Graduate student wins inaugural herpetology scholarship

The Sunflower January 30, 2024

This week in the Elliott School Studio, we sat down with Shania Burkhead, a Wichita State graduate student, to discuss winning the inaugural Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology. Herpetology is a...

Quincy Ballard swerves the ball away from an SMU player during the game on Jan. 28. Ballard finished the game with four points and six rebounds.

Men’s basketball wins first conference game, snaps losing streak

Owen Prothro, Reporter January 30, 2024

The Wichita State men’s basketball team rallied late on Sunday for their first conference win of the season against Southern Methodist University, 77-72. The win marks the end of an eight-game losing...

TreZure Jobe dribbles the ball up the court as Florida Atlantic guard Aniya Hubbard runs behind. Jobe scored five points against FAU on Jan. 27, breaking a four-game double digit scoring streak.

Women’s basketball falters in fourth quarter against Florida Atlantic

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor January 29, 2024

Wichita State women’s basketball struggled to finish the fourth quarter of its game against conference newcomer Florida Atlantic, losing 63-56. The Shockers are now 2-7 in conference play and 6-15 overall. “We...

Student Government Association (SGA) Sens. Victoria Owens and NaKhiya Sanders applaud after the approval of ESA Regulations and Support. The resolution expressed SGAs support for the welfare and ethical treatment of animals, including emotional support animals (ESA), and implemented a system to address reoccurring issues with ESAs.

Student government urges greater student accountability for emotional support animals

Loren Amelunke, Reporter January 28, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a resolution to address issues related to emotional support animals. The resolution passed with 24 in favor, zero not in favor and 1 abstention.  According...

The Student Senate of the Student Government Association sits during a meeting on Aug. 31, 2022 (File photo).

Applications open for 2024-2025 Student Government candidacy

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor January 28, 2024

Candidacy declarations for the 2024-2025 Student Government Association session (SGA) are open.  Those interested can apply on ShockerSync to begin the process of joining the organization. SGA is split...

Harlond Beverly passes the ball to a teammate during the first half of the Jan. 24 game. Beverly scored 18 points throughout his 36 minutes of play Wednesday night.

East Carolina delivers men’s basketball’s eighth straight loss

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor January 26, 2024

Wichita State men’s basketball struggled to finish its Wednesday night game against East Carolina, falling 54-52.  “There were times tonight where I felt like we set basketball back 50 years,”...

Students walk to and from the Heskett Center on Jan. 24.

Heskett Center training gives students skill set, confidence to handle emergencies on campus

Allison Campbell, News Editor January 26, 2024

For more than 30 years, Beth Albers has taught life-saving techniques and emergency training to Wichita community members.  Albers — the director of aquatics and risk management, the coordinator...

John Jones, Media Resources Center director, gives presentation about the transition to Blackboard Ultra at the Faculty Senate meeting on Jan. 22.

State budget, Blackboard Ultra opens semester for Faculty Senate

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor January 26, 2024

In an update to Faculty Senate, Zach Gearhart said that Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposed budget sees state employee pay rise by 5%. Like last year, Wichita State has to find room in its own budget to provide...

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