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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wu waves to the audience enjoying the Shocktoberfest Parade on Oct. 6. The parade wrapped up in Braeburn Square, where a patio party was also hosted.

‘Excited for the growth’: Shocktoberfest brings parade, patio party and Shocker pride

Isabel Ordoñez, Reporter October 10, 2023

As the crisp autumn breeze swept through Wichita’s campus, so did the Shocktoberfest parade. Initiated at the John Bardo Center and ending at Braeburn Square, the homecoming parade gave way to a...

Representatives from WSU Tech walked in the Shocktoberfest Parade on Oct. 6. Members of WSU Tech marched with banners, a model airplane, and a car.

PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest Parade

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor October 10, 2023

Gnar Gnar Jinx prevents Dog Pile from completing a pass in sparring practice.

‘We’ve had to completely rebuild’: Roller derby team makes post-pandemic return

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter October 10, 2023

When Delaney Smith was 18, a roller derby game played by ICT Roller Derby, now called Wicked City Roller Derby, was advertised in her home town of El Dorado. This was her first introduction to the Wichita...

Assistant Dean for the College of Applied Studies for Diversity Bobby Berry speaks about his struggles in representing both his sexuality and his culture.

ODI hosts Bobby Berry in lunch seminar for LGBTQIA+

Maegan Vincent, Reporter October 9, 2023

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) hosted a lunch seminar for LGBTQIA+ students and faculty within marginalized communities on Oct. 5.  Bobby Berry, assistant dean for the College of Applied...

Leslie Powell holds a banner during the speaker presentation on Oct. 7. The banner is in memory of her daughter, Haley Powell, who passed away in 2022.

PHOTOS: Purple Mile

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor October 9, 2023

Lucy Ndungu, newcomer and one of Wichita States top runners pronounces her name to the audience at the JK Gold Classic meet at Clapp Park. Ndungu finished in first place  with a time of 17:42.5 in the 5k.

Lucy Ndungu uses self-confidence and faith to excel at cross country

Jacob Unruh, Reporter October 9, 2023

When Lucy Ndungu lived in Kenya as a kid, she would run errands on foot for her neighbors. “If my neighbors wanted something or were running out of salt or sugar, they would call my name, and I would...

Students, faculty members and university deans enjoyed a light breakfast together as they chatted about college initiatives and related subjects. Dine with the Deans was hosted on Oct. 4 as a part of Shocktoberfest, a week-long series of events on campus.

Dine with the Deans creates connections over breakfast

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter October 9, 2023

Students chatted with the deans of their colleges and other faculty over breakfast in the Rhatigan Student Center. According to Chelsea Redger-Marquardt, the assistant dean of Cohen Honors College, the...

Ustadha Fatima Lette presents her Women in Islam lecture on Oct. 5 in Woolsey Hall.  Lette was featured as a guest speaker at the Women in Islam event coordinated by the Muslim Student Association.

‘Women in Islam’ speech aims to offer Muslim students source of empowerment, solace through religion

Monique Bever, Reporter October 8, 2023

“There’s always some kind of Islamophobic type of situation. And the first person to feel the brunt of that is your Muslim woman or Muslim sisters,” Ustadha Fatima Lette, instructor at the Qalam...

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Wichita State student parents manage responsibilities and kids while going to school full-time

Jacob Unruh, Reporter October 8, 2023

Near the beginning of her junior year at Wichita State, Jada Escobar found out she was pregnant. She knew raising kids while also being a full-time student would be a test of her time management and resilience. “I...

The Wichita State Shockers celebrate after taking a point in the second set. WSU won the first three matches to take the win against Temple on Oct. 6.

Sophia Rohling leads volleyball to victory against Temple

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor October 8, 2023

Wichita State volleyball faced off against Temple on Friday night, claiming victory in three sets (25-11), (25-13), (25-18). Senior right–side hitter Sophia Rohling led the Shockers with 15 kills,...

Student Government Assocation Advisor Gabriel Fonseca and Senate Advisor Brandon McClain give SGA an update on the Shocker Support Locker in fall 2022.

New eight-week course for current, aspiring SGA members announced

Allison Campbell, News Editor October 7, 2023

A course designed for new and returning Student Government Association members has been introduced to better inform and inspire those involved in student government. The new addition to the student organization...

Elizabeth Wingo, director of risk management for Sedgwick County, speaks during the Humanities Panel in the RSC on Oct. 3. Wingo sat between Susan Castro and Robin Henry.

‘Come alive’: Panelists share value of humanities, encourage stretching comfort zones

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor October 6, 2023

While working in hospitality in the Bahamas, graduate student Clarence Albury made it his mission to improve the office’s morale by leaving poems and inspirational quotes on about a hundred desks....

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