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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Members of the Wichita State community gathered Tuesday morning to mourn the 31 lives lost when a plane carrying members of the Wichita State football team crashed into a mountainside on Oct. 2, 1970. Wichita State memorializes the incident every year at Football Memorial 70.

Wichita State memorializes plane crash that left 31 dead

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 2, 2018

It was an oddly warm, sunny afternoon for October when Wichita State President Clark Ahlberg called Dean of Students Jim Rhatigan. “Could you come home right away?” Ahlberg asked Rhatigan, who...

Wichia States Giorgia Civita digs the ball during their game against Tulane on Sept. 21, 2018 at Koch Arena.

A long way from Milan: Civita chases volleyball dreams to Wichita State

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 1, 2018

Sophomore Giorgia Civita is a long way from home. Civita was born in Italy and grew up around Milan. While in Italy, the rising star won multiple awards — including best libero in Italy two years....

Wichita States Tabitha Brown spikes the ball during their game against Tulane on Friday evening at Koch Arena. (Sept. 21, 2018)

Volleyball out of first place for the first time since joining AAC

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor September 30, 2018

Wichita State Head Coach Chris Lamb called his team “vulnerable” ahead of Saturday’s game at Tulsa. The Shockers lost in five sets in a lengthy contest with the Golden Hurricane. Shocker volleyball...

Wichita State outfielder Bailee Nickerson records a hit against Oklahoma State. Wichita State lost to Oklahoma State on the game held Sept. 27, 2018 at Wilkins Stadium.

Sports briefs — Sept. 30

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor September 30, 2018

Can’t dig one out — Volleyball lost in five sets to Tulsa on Saturday. Sophomore Giorgia Civita recorded a career-high 42 digs in the match, which ranks third in WSU history for five-match sets. One-hit...

Wichita State catcher Madison Perrigan tags out an Oklahoma State runner at home plate. Wichita State lost to Oklahoma State on the game held Sept. 27, 2018 at Wilkins Stadium.

PHOTOS: Softball falls short to Oklahoma State

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor September 28, 2018

A two-run 10th inning wasn't enough for Wichita State to defeat Oklahoma State. Oklahoma State added two insurance runs in the top 10th inning to seal a victory against the Shockers on Thursday. WSU...

Wichita States Kali Eaken serves to tulane during their game on Friday evening at Koch Arena. (Sept. 21, 2018)

Lamb questions Wichita State’s ceiling on offense

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor September 26, 2018

Chris Lamb wasn’t overly impressed with his team in their two victories over the weekend. “I’ve seen this team have to battle back a little too much for my comfort,” Lamb said on his weekly...

Wichita State middle blocker sustained injury in the fourth set of Fridays home-opener. She will miss six weeks of play with a broken thumb.

Sophomore to miss up to 6 weeks with broken thumb

Marshall Sunner, Reporter September 25, 2018

Sophomore Emma Wright will miss up to six weeks of play with a broken thumb. Wright sustained injury in the fourth set of Friday's home-opener against Tulane. The Shockers won that game in five sets. A...

Wichita States Head Coach Gregg Marshall speaks to media about the upcoming season on Sept. 25, 2018 in Koch Arena.

Shockers open practice with large class of newcomers

Marshall Sunner, Reporter September 25, 2018

Head Coach Gregg Marshall worked hands-on with a class of 10 newcomers Tuesday, the first day the Shocker men's team was allowed to hold a complete practice. Over the summer, the team was given only...

Fans cheer on the Shockers after winning a point on Friday evening at Koch Arena. (Sept. 21, 2018)

Sports in brief — Sept. 24

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor September 23, 2018

Winny leads XC — Sophomore Winny Koskei led the women’s cross country team to a second-place finish at the Chile Pepper Invitational, hosted Saturday at the University of Arkansas. Koskei placed...

Wichita State volleyball celebrates after scoring against Memphis.

PHOTOS: Shockers take down Tigers

Selena Favela, Photo Editor September 23, 2018

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