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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Vivian Zavataro, the executive and creative director at the Ulrich Museum of Art, shows the new interactive features in the museum lobby to curators and community members on April 3.

Ulrich tries innovative approach to exhibit development

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter April 9, 2024

In an innovative move to foster community engagement and reimagine the traditional museum experience, the Ulrich Museum of Art invited art enthusiasts, students, and professionals alike to actively participate...

Dance instructor Amy Pollard Yarberry dances among her students.

PHOTOS: Hip-hop dance class

Garima Thapa, Photographer April 8, 2024

Addison Barnard slides to second base on April 6 against Tulsa. Barnard had two hits and two runs.

Softball loses home series against Tulsa

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor April 8, 2024

In a series with two blowouts, it was the opener that cost Wichita State softball a series win against the University of Tulsa over the weekend. In three games at Wilkins Stadium from Friday through...

Jackson Anderson and Kyle Hall pose for a photo in front of the campus chapel. The two initiated the first meeting of Wichita States new poetry club.

Club of a thousand names brings poetry to light on campus

Genesis Merriett, Reporter April 7, 2024

Kyle Hall has a lot of names for the Poetry Club he co-founded: “crazy club,” “non-social media club,” “oddball club” and “weirdo club” just to name a few. Hall, a creative writing graduate...

Mollykate Geddis solo MFA Thesis Exhibition, Visual Pleasure, concluded with a closing reception at the Clayton Staples Gallery within the McKnight Art Center at the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries on April 3.

Wichita State graduate student explores themes of chaos and order in artwork

Loren Amelunke, Reporter April 7, 2024

When Mollykate Geddis began planning her MFA thesis months ago, she felt anxious. But by the end of her months of work, she had created a piece that managed to regulate her anxiety in the process.  The...

Head baseball coach Brian Green focuses on the game from the dugout against Oklahoma State University. Wichita State lost 9-5 at Riverfront Stadium on April 10.

Baseball coach Brian Green energizes team in first season with the Shockers

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor April 7, 2024

Wichita State baseball head coach Brian Green’s dream is to make it to a college world series as an ode to his work and his wife, Becky.  “I've been married for 26 years, (and) we have one career...

What you need to know about the last solar eclipse for 20 years

What you need to know about the last solar eclipse for 20 years

Genesis Merriett, Reporter April 7, 2024

Seven years ago, Americans could view a total or partial solar eclipse — and this Monday, April 8, there will be another one. A solar eclipse occurs when a new moon passes between the Earth and the...

Graduate student Marcelo Sepulveda returns a shot on April 1 against Tulsa. Sepulveda lost to end the match 4-0 in favor of Tulsa.

‘I couldn’t think of a better way to do it’: Tennis seniors deliver first conference win

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Edo April 6, 2024

Two hours after being recognized on men’s tennis’ senior day, graduate students Misha Kvantaliani and Marcelo Sepulveda were involved in the last two singles matches for Wichita State with the team...

FAFSA delays, glitches cause frustration for Wichita State students and financial aid staff

FAFSA delays, glitches cause frustration for Wichita State students and financial aid staff

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor April 5, 2024

College and high school students across the country are playing a waiting game as an update to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid has been plagued by delays and glitches. This year, the new system...

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