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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Final Four rings show Shockers are among champions

Assistant Coach November 13, 2013

In the kingdom of sports, championships are synonymous with hulking rings to display a team’s power. With their success in the NCAA tournament last year, Wichita State’s men’s basketball team joined...

Final Friday events show off Wichita culture

Staff Reporter October 9, 2013

Compared to New York and San Francisco, Wichita may seem devoid of culture. But on the last Friday of every month, the city comes alive with vibrant local art.Ever since it began in April 2009, the Final...

Wichita nightlife gems that stand apart

Staff Reporter October 9, 2013

Whiskey Dick’s801 S. Seneca(316) 425 – 7660Open 2 p.m. – 2 a.m. dailySharing an owner with the Field House, Whiskey Dick’s has a similar atmosphere with many of the same regular customers. Whiskey...

Alla Aranovskaya is the first violinist for St. Petersburg Quartet.

Grammy-nominated violinist inspires at WSU

Staff Reporter Sarah Carlson October 9, 2013

Alla Aranovskaya came to WSU in 2010 simply because there were two job openings — one for violin and one for cello.She is the first violinist in the St. Petersburg String Quartet.Rather than separating...

Theater students star in the weekly webisodes of “The Opposite of People.”

Theater students light up the web in ‘Opposite of People’ series

Staff Reporter October 9, 2013

Getting an education is basically what college is all about. The people who know a thing or two about that are the stars of Wichita State’s web series television show “Opposite of People.”“The...

Kirby's beer store is located on 17th street across from Wichita State. Kirby's is also known for hosting various musical shows.

Kirby’s a ‘counter-culture’ hangout

Staff Reporter Meredith Osborne October 9, 2013

Kirby’s Beer Store offers a close vacation from the Wichita State campus by being located at 17th and Holyoke streets.The bar is small, but brims with life. Stickers from bands who have played at Kirby’s...

Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes reopens with new features

Staff Reporter Sarah Carlson October 9, 2013

In the Rhatigan Student Center’s basement, the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes opened a couple of weeks ago after a long year of renovations, and since then, its popularity has only grown.The newly revamped...

Wichita YMCAs have plenty to offer

Staff Reporter October 9, 2013

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to the Greater Wichita YMCAs.Six of the branches are actually in the city of Wichita: North, South, East, West, Northwest and Downtown Wichita. The other...

Staying in the lanes

Staff Reporter October 9, 2013

Bowling in and for Wichita.The city has a lot of bowling options with six bowling alleys in the city, all with a different feel.The atmosphere at each one tells a lot about the people who bowl there, the...

Wichita’s best music bars

Column October 9, 2013

The Artichoke811 N. Broadway St.Enjoy live music every weekend at this little Irish sandwich bar. Singer-songwriters can join in the open singer-songwriter circle on the first Wednesday of every month.Mead’s...

Drag kings and queens of Wichita take the stage at Fantasy

Staff Reporter October 9, 2013

Loud and proud entertainment, that’s what goes down at Fantasy every week.Damian Brown is a Wichita State alumnus, with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. When he wasn’t getting the roles he wanted...

The buzz around town: local coffee shops

Column October 9, 2013

Common Grounds2812 E. Douglas, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sundays; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and SaturdayAs the newest shop on the list, located in what once was someone’s home, Common...

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