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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Separate colleges combine to create one outstanding university

Staff Reporter August 8, 2012

Wichita State is made up of many parts to create students’ success and its academic institution. The first step of that success comes from the six academic colleges.  They are the W. Frank Barton School...

The key faces of Wichita State’s Student Government Association

Staff Reporter August 8, 2012

SGA President Luis Carbajal is a senior studying political science, economics, Spanish and strategic communication. Carbajal became an at-large senator when he transferred to WSU in 2010. Last year, he...

Stop stressing with a little counsel

Stop stressing with a little counsel

Staff Reporter August 8, 2012

The college experience can be an overwhelming experience for many students, especially first-year students. Sometimes, the stress of it all can seem to be too much. The Wichita State Counseling and Testing...

GAME ON! A quick guide to varsity athletics at WSU

Sports Reporter August 8, 2012

Volleyball   After finishing its school record ninth straight 20-win season last year, the volleyball team fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Kansas State. However, with 2011 being the...

Steven Haneveld, Sophomore, Polital Science. Steven has crossed many things off of his bucket list (such as being a member of SGA and SAC), and can now cross off another with his letter to The Sunflower editor.

Top ten to-dos to add to your Wichita State University bucket list

Columnist August 8, 2012

Need a set of goals to achieve while in college? Here’s something you can pin to your wall and check off as you go through your college career.  10. Write a letter to the editor of The Sunflower –...

RSC construction brings temporary relocation, unified offices

Staff Reporter August 8, 2012

Michael Ybarra has been cutting hair in the Rhatigan Student Center lower level at Wichita State for 30 years. Now the owner of Lords & Ladys is operating from the second floor of the RSC due to the two...

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Four places incoming students should know

Staff Reporter August 8, 2012

Heskett Center Between the late-night studying and frequent snack breaks between classes, college can be hard on students’ health. The Heskett Center, home of the Campus Recreation office, offers health...

How to get involved with a recognized student organization

Managing Editor August 8, 2012

As a commuter campus, some students may struggle to find their niche at Wichita State. This is why recognized student organizations play a vital role in campus life. With more than 100 RSOs at WSU, everyone...

Finding the healthy, sexy you not an impossible task

Finding the healthy, sexy you not an impossible task

Managing Editor August 8, 2012

With late-night study sessions, unhealthy dining options, and weekend partying, many students let their health fall to the backburner throughout their college career. These habits may seem harmless, but...

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