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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Tuition and living expense is the major category of spending for many college students hoping to graduate with degree.

Stretching the budget is tricky but not impossible

Staff Reporter September 18, 2013

There’s nothing like debt to hold you back from launching a successful career search.College tuition is expensive and time consuming, and the debt some students generate can be a bit too much to handle....

Paul Kroeker is a bartender at Kirby's Beer Store. He's worked there for the last 18 years.

Life enrichment found behind the bar

Staff Reporter September 18, 2013

Paul Kroeker has been a bartender at Kirby’s for 18 years. He’s seen thousands of student and non-student customers and countless bands playing music of all genres. Books are kept next to the bar as...

Dealing with homesickness

Column August 5, 2013

When I first went off to college, I went down to Oklahoma City. It was one of the happiest moments of my life. I was finally free from the ever-watchful eyes of my parents and could do what I wanted, when...

Deciding on a major isn’t so bad

Column by Teresa Tran August 5, 2013

Warning: this article is meant only for students who are currently or soon-to-be undecided about their majors. Which is basically everyone.Not sure what area of study you want to devote the next four years...

Trom, Wyatt, Bethany

Q&A with fabulous freshmen

Staff Reporter August 5, 2013

Most upperclassmen pass by freshmen ignoring them and wishing they would keep moving instead of constantly checking their map (provided by The Sunflower) of campus.But there appears to be more to the freshmen...

Letter from the president

August 5, 2013

Dear Students,Welcome. I hope you had a great summer. We’re glad you’ve chosen to be part of the Shocker family.If you’re a new student, you’ll soon discover that Wichita State University is a...

Do’s and don’ts of freshman year

Column August 5, 2013

Speaking as someone who just survived his freshman year of college, I understand that it can be overwhelming, but trust me, Wichita State is a whole lot better than high school.Now that you’re in college,...

SAC gives opportunities for student involvement

Staff Reporter August 5, 2013

The Welcomefest booths seek to make students feel at home on the Wichita State campus from Aug. 19 to Aug. 30.The event is coordinated by members of the Student Activities Council (SAC).Shannon Glover,...

The dorms provide ample study space, so you can get in those late-night cram sessions.

How to get out of the dorms alive

Column August 5, 2013

Congratulations, you have made it to college. Next challenge: Surviving the dorms. You’re moving in and trying to get comfortable, but living with someone new is not always comfortable.New places always...

Students encourage studying abroad to make friends, experience new places

Staff Reporter Kassidee Lank August 5, 2013

Watching a soccer game from San Mamés stadium in Spain, hearing a concert at the Auckland Arts Festival in New Zealand, strolling the gardens of the Tokyo Imperial Palace or taking a weekend trip to Machu...

Mead's Corner in Wichita's Old Town district. The coffee house is one of several places where students can go to study.

The college student’s guide to “studying”

Staff Reporter August 5, 2013

There are a few places I love to loiter or “study.” I have listed numerous “hang-outs” into categories that I hope best reflect the three moods a young student might feel when choosing where to...

Greek life is “a lifelong family”

Staff Reporter August 5, 2013

There is a lot under the togas of Greek life students at Wichita State: philanthropy, community service and leadership.Matt Conklin, President of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Wichita State’s governing...

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