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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Aaron Valentine poses for a photo. Photo courtesy of Valentine.

Graduate student shares Osage knowledge, Native American history with honors students

Allison Campbell, News Editor March 14, 2024

From plastic tubs and engraved wooden chests, Aaron Valentine unpacks the precious pieces of regalia passed down by his ancestors — soft leather moccasins, intricately beaded bandoliers and a heart-shaped...

Redshirt junior guard Colby Rogers prepares to make a layup while facing off against Rice University. Rogers broke Wichita States record for most 3-pointers in a single season with 94 3-pointers, three more than the previous record.

Men’s basketball escapes first round of AAC tournament, Colby Rogers breaks 3-point record

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor March 13, 2024

With three 3-pointers in the first half, junior guard Colby Rogers broke Wichita State’s record for the most 3-pointers in a single season. His 3-point abilities came at a crucial time, as Wichita State...

‘You’re crushing all of our dreams’: International student speaks on challenging post-graduation job search

‘You’re crushing all of our dreams’: International student speaks on challenging post-graduation job search

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2024

Emma Siddarth, an international student from India, said coming to Wichita with the opportunity to work in engineering was “always a dream to me.”  Siddarth, who graduated from Wichita State with...

Natsumi Kurahashi swings for the ball during a set against Omaha at Genesis Rock Road in 2023.

Senior women’s tennis player Natsumi Kurahashi talks about plans for the future

Owen Prothro, Reporter March 13, 2024

Going into her final semester at Wichita State University, Natsumi Kurahashi already has plans ahead of her. Kurahashi is from Toyota, Japan, and is a redshirt senior on the women’s tennis team. “After...

Cecillia Rivas, an exchange student from Paraguay, goes through items at Shocker Support Locker.

Shocker Support Locker staff discusses resources available to Wichita State students

Shelby DuVall, Reporter March 13, 2024

For low-income Wichita State students or those without easy access to transportation, food deserts can pose a serious problem. To help combat food deserts, the Shocker Support Locker has aimed to address...

Xavier Bell plays in Charles Koch Arena against Rice on March 2.

Men’s basketball ends regular season with loss

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter March 12, 2024

The Wichita State men’s basketball team closed out its season on Friday with a road loss to Tulane, 85-75.  The Shockers finish the regular season at 5-13 in the American Athletic Conference and...

Tom Tanguma pours grenadine into a glass before shaking a drink.

Creative writing student Tom Tanguma navigates cocktail of identities

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor March 12, 2024

Tom Tanguma said his identity has always been a little “complicated.”  Growing up with a white mom in the Midwest, Tanguma said he always felt like “a white suburban kid,” but that people always...

Black Student Union members pose for a photo. (Photo courtesy of BSU)

Black Student Union fosters professional development through events, workshops

Loren Amelunke, Reporter March 12, 2024

Black Student Union leaders aim to instill feelings of safety and community in its members. “We’re just trying to create a safe space for African American students and identifying student allies...

Daniela Abies rebounds the ball during the first quarter against Florida Atlantic. Wichita State defeated FAU in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament.

Women’s basketball finishes season with a second-round exit in conference tournament

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

The Wichita State women’s basketball season came to a close after a second-round exit in the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas. The Shockers won against Florida Atlantic, 64-50,...

Barry Badgett, associate professor of sculpture media at Wichita State, talks about the process of creating Untitled (Female Nude) by artist Charles Grafly.

PHOTOS: Bronze Pouring Workshop

Garima Thapa, Photographer March 11, 2024

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