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The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

A shutter click on Shocker history

Kevin Brown May 5, 2016

It is one thing being able to experience college from the perspective of a student.But, it is a completely different perspective to have the opportunity to see college through a telephoto lens.My time...

Headline goes here: One final farewell

Shelby Reynolds May 5, 2016

If there’s anything I’ve learned from my time at Wichita State, it is about commitment.In fact, I have nightmares about printing “headline goes here.”I’ve worn many hats during my four years...

Reelin’ in the years

John Smith May 5, 2016

As I sit down to right this farewell close to midnight on a Tuesday, I think it’s best if I choose not to reflect on this semester. It’s been rough, to say the least. Balancing a full-time job with...

Time to right some wrongs

Alex Perry May 5, 2016

For almost three years now, my various editors have seen fit to give me an opportunity to give my opinions about a movie every week. That was indisputably a terrible idea, but I kept doing it and they...

Started from the bottom now we’re here

Joshua Duncan May 5, 2016

Graduation brings on a sudden feeling that the road you’ve been traveling on becomes that metaphorical fork in the road. It begins with joy, the exhale of stress, knowing that this particular road is...

Moving on: Facing the world all on my own again

Sean Jones May 5, 2016

I knew graduation would be a roller coaster of emotions for me, but I didn’t expect it to be this tough.Friends are moving out of state and I’m once again about to face the world on my own. But even...

From the tennis court to the workplace

C. Conner Clapham May 5, 2016

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams can boast their recent success this season. Each having won their respective Missouri Valley Conference championships, both are set to play in the NCAA tournament....

Adult student has fiery perseverance

Andrew Linnabary May 5, 2016

Marcus Petty has spent more than a decade working to earn a college degree.Looking back on an apartment fire and changing schools, majors and jobs, Petty said his biggest obstacle has been himself. “A...

Education major lands dream job in Goddard

Chance Swaim May 5, 2016

Senior Connor Christensen has a lot to brag about. But if you talk to Christensen, an elementary education major graduating this spring, he’ll leave out some pretty significant details.He won’t tell...

Senior decorates to celebrate farewell

Jessica Green May 5, 2016

Senior Kimberly Cummings browsed Pinterest for ideas of how to decorate her graduation cap.Flowers? Maybe.Glitter? No.Rhinestones? Sure, why not?Stick-on letters? Perfect.So, she began designing her cap...

Through struggles with PTSD, student-veteran finds success in social work

Alex Bullock May 5, 2016

Everyone has a favorite Christmas present. For some it’s a new gadget. For Amber McAnulla, it was coming home from Iraq one month early to be with her son, Brice. She had been gone for 11 months.McAnulla...

Phylicia Thompson, a senior graduating with a degree in social work, will soon open 2 Beatz Mobile, a traveling fashion boutique. 

Senior takes fashion on the go with mobile boutique

Alex Perry May 5, 2016

The world of fashion is seemingly always moving at breakneck speed, making it intimidating for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date with all the latest trends. 2 Beatz Mobile, a new fashion boutique by...

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