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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower
Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower
Allison Campbell

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief

Allison Campbell is the editor-in-chief of The Sunflower. Campbell is a senior pursuing a journalism and media production degree with a minor in English. She served as one of the news editors during the 2023-2024 year. Campbell hopes to pursue a career in writing or editing after graduation. They use any pronouns.
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The Ulrich Museum of Art will welcome illusionist Scott Silven to celebrate 50 years. Tickets for the show, including a three course meal, are on sale for $175 dollars. 24 WSU students will be picked from a drawing for free entry.

REVIEW: ‘A World Away’ exhibition shows how people can view the same experience differently

Grayson Weathers and Allison Campbell
September 1, 2024
Ibrahim Ibn Ibrahim, the author of "The Bravest American," smiles for a photo. Ibrahim wrote the book as a testament to “the daily battles, triumphs, and the unyielding spirit” of ordinary individuals.

‘We are all “The Bravest American”’: WSU student writes novel on human resilience, spirit

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
Alicia Martinez Newell, assistant vice president for student services, speaks to the Faculty Senate on Sept. 25, 2023.

From adversity to adviser: University leader speaks on supporting students through job

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
August 30, 2024
Allison Campbell

COLUMN: To do: Follow The Sunflower

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2024
A bike rests on the grass after a collision with a car on 17th Street on Aug. 27. The cyclist was taken to the hospital.

Cyclist injured in accident off 17th Street

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
August 27, 2024
Statue of WuShock outside of the Steve Clark YMCA on Aug. 14.

What superstitions does Wichita State’s campus hold?

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2024
Student Government Association Sen. Andrew Bobbitt speaks during the Senate meeting hosted on Aug. 21. Bobbitt authored three different pieces of legislation, one of which was a resolution encouraging the university to reconsider the location of the new pickleball courts.

Honors Senator Ryan Nuckles rolls a pen between his hands during the Student Government Association meeting on Aug. 21.

Student Government Association Sen. Andrew Bobbitt answers a question during the Senate meeting hosted on Aug. 21. Bobbitt authored three different pieces of legislation, one of which was a resolution encouraging the university to reconsider the location of the new pickleball courts.

[Photo] Student senator proposes changing new pickleball courts location

August 25, 2024
A poster promoting FujiSan Handcrafted Sushi hangs on the wall next to the soon-to-be-opened restaurant space. FujiSan replaced Tu Taco as this years Student Choice Concept.

[Photo] FujiSan Sushi to replace Tu Taco for the upcoming semester

Jennifer Anima, Reporter
August 11, 2024
Christopher Garnier. Photo courtesy of KAKE.

Sexual exploitation charges against former Wichita State director dismissed

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
July 26, 2024
Aaron Mitchell. Photo courtesy of Wichita State University Strategic Communications.

Aaron Mitchell to replace retiring Werner Golling as senior vice president for finance, administration and operations

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
July 22, 2024
Wichita State University Richard Muma proposes a 3.9% tuition increase to the Kansas Board of Regents during its meeting on May 15. The approved proposal will see undergraduate, in-state tuition increase by $9.43 per credit hour.

Tuition to increase by almost $10 per credit hour at WSU

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
July 10, 2024
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Roy Moye III leads students of Linwood Elementary through a math lesson in which he asked kids to add, subtract and multiply numbers on an inflatable die. Each student got to throw the die and then calculate the sums of various math problems.

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Roy Moye III sings a song about engineering while performing a STEM-based show for students of Linwood Elementary. Moye led students through songs, activities and experiments to inspire them to pursue STEM-oriented careers.

Roy Moye III sings a song about engineering while performing a STEM-based show for students of Linwood Elementary. Moye led students through songs, activities and experiments to inspire them to pursue STEM-oriented careers.

[Photo] Shocking the world one song at a time: Alum uses music and engineering to inspire students of color

July 1, 2024
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Roy Moye III highfives a student at Linwood Elementary for successfully answering a math problem during his show. Moye's show featured activities and experiments to help the kids explore STEM subjects and careers.

Roy Moye III leads students of Linwood Elementary through a dance as he sings one of his STEM-oriented songs. The kids jumped, spun, danced, clapped and sang along with Moye as he performed his show.

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After donning a lab coat, Roy Moye III explains the science behind a baking soda and vinegear reaction. Moye had the Linwood Elementary students participate in several experiments to show that STEM is about asking questions and trying to explain outcomes.

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Roy Moye III records a video and looks on in surprise as students of Linwood Elementary participate in a baking soda and vineager experiment. Moye used the experiment to teach kids about the inquisitive nature of science and STEM careers.

After donning a lab coat, Roy Moye III explains the science behind a baking soda and vinegear reaction. Moye had the Linwood Elementary students participate in several experiments to show that STEM is about asking questions and trying to explain outcomes.

Roy Moye III explains the science behind the baking soda and vinegear experiment he led students of Linwood Elementary through. Moye said science and critical thinking can help students solve all kinds of problems while discovering new solutions.

Roy Moye III leads students of Linwood Elementary through a dance as he sings one of his STEM-oriented songs. The kids jumped, spun, danced, clapped and sang along with Moye as he performed his show.

Roy Moye III sings the final note of his song about science while performing for students of Linwood Elementary. Moye's hour-long show featured several of his own composed songs, as well as experiments and activities for the kids.

Max Wheeler, the assistant coach for the women's tennis team at Wichita State, watches the match against Tulsa on April 8, 2024. Wheeler was recently arrested for aggravated indecent liberties with a child, criminal sodomy with a child and electronic solicitation.

Former WSU assistant tennis coach booked for child sex crimes

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
July 9, 2024
Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center on Monday, March 23, 2020. (File photo)

Student Health to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for students, offer new services

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
July 6, 2024
Roy Moye III sings a song about engineering while performing a STEM-based show for students of Linwood Elementary. Moye led students through songs, activities and experiments to inspire them to pursue STEM-oriented careers.

Shocking the world one song at a time: Alum uses music and engineering to inspire students of color

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
July 1, 2024
Screenshot courtesy of Wichita State University YouTube

KBOR approves WSU master plan to demolish, add buildings on campus

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
June 23, 2024
A screenshot of the Wichita State University website home page during the network connectivity issues on Wednesday, June 12. Screenshot courtesy of wichita.edu.

Wichita State website back up after online resources temporarily unavailable

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
June 12, 2024
Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Andrew Hippisley speaks to people at an event on July 12, 2023. (File photo)

LAS Dean Andrew Hippisley announces departure from WSU

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
June 12, 2024
Regent Cynthia Lane and other Kansas Board of Regents members listen to university presidents as they request increases in tuition to negate inflation and the cost of university projects and initiatives.

Regent Cynthia Lane to resign, begin new role in office of literacy

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
May 31, 2024
The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs is located on the second floor of Lindquist Hall. The school of study was recently ranked as the second best school of public affairs in the state and 99th in the nation.

[Photo] Wichita State’s public affairs program ranked nationally

Maleah Evans, Reporter
May 24, 2024
Wichita State University President Richard Muma addresses the Kansas Board of Regents during its meeting on Wednesday, May 15. Muma requested a 3.9% increase in tuiton and a 5.64% increase in student fees.

WSU to increase tuition to combat inflation, predicted decrease in enrollment

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
May 20, 2024
University police vehicles parked outside of the campus police department. (File photo)

Fighting at Koch Arena garners police presence

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
May 17, 2024
A graduate smiles while listening to the opening remarks on May 11. Wichita State hosted three commencement ceremonies throughout the day.

PHOTOS: Spring Graduation 2024

Kristy Mace, Allison Campbell, and Taliyah Winn
May 14, 2024
Wichita State President Rick Muma and Governor Laura Kelly break ground on the Wichita Biomedical Campus during a ceremony hosted on Wednesday. The duo was joined by more than a dozen other Kansas policymakers, elected officials and university administrators.

Elected officials, university representatives break ground for ‘extraordinary’ Biomedical Campus

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
May 10, 2024
Nancy Preston, an undergrad at Wichita State, smiles while in class. After completing her bachelor's in creative writing, Preston will go on to graduate school where she hopes to become a creative writing professor.

Creative writing graduate infuses experiences as ER nurse, mother, pilot, student into stories

Allison Campbell, News Editor
May 7, 2024
Photo courtesy of Lauren Hughes.

Twenty cars broken into at Shocker Hall raises security concerns

Allison Campbell, News Editor
May 2, 2024
Stefanie Coronado and Alexia Vence shelter their candles from the wind during the memorial held for Cole Brings Plenty last week. Members of the club gathered to honor Brings Plenty's memory and speak on the violence commonly endured by Indigenous individuals.

Indigenous organization gathers in memory of actor Cole Brings Plenty

Allison Campbell, News Editor
May 1, 2024
Council of Presidents members take notes during a Kansas Board of Regents meeting in the Rhatigan Student Center

‘Unfortunate’: Kansas legislature to cut 800 scholarships

Allison Campbell, News Editor
April 29, 2024
Kansas Board of Regents Chair Jon Rolph speaks during the Dec. 14, 2022, meeting of KBOR.

Goodbye, DEI: KBOR prohibits university DEI statements

Allison Campbell, News Editor
April 29, 2024
Sen. Victoria Owens pitches to the Student Government Association as to why she should be selected as the next speaker of the senate. Owens was nominated by Sen. Evelyn Lewis and was sworn in for the position the same night.

Victoria Owens selected as new speaker of the senate

Allison Campbell, News Editor
April 26, 2024
Maria, the vice president of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), sits alongside at least 25 other attendees who came before the Student Senate to again advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza. Maria and other SJP members presented to the Student Government Association on Wednesday, March 27.

[Photo] Kansas representative criticizes Student Government’s Gaza ceasefire resolution

Courtney Brown, News Editor
April 21, 2024
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