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Audrey Korte, Opinion Editor

Audrey Korte is a reporter for The Sunflower and is the host of The Sunflower News Podcast.

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Heather Hill poses in front of the Rhatigan Student Center on the Wichita State campus

Heather Hill loves being a wife and mom. But she’s getting a degree for herself

May 4, 2021
Wichita State Senior Lucia Agbor hangs out with friends at YaYa's Euro Bistro on April 25, 2021.

From Cameroon to corporate law – Lucia Agbor says WSU was ‘just right’ to pursue her goals

May 2, 2021
Graduate School isn’t easy but there are some amazing moments in the chaos.

OPINION: Would I go to Graduate School Again? That’s a Big Question

April 28, 2021
OPINION: Students need more diverse study abroad options

OPINION: Students need more diverse study abroad options

April 26, 2021
The ZOOM profile pic and ZOOM reality are vastly different.

OPINION: ZOOM makes me overly critical of myself

April 24, 2021
OPINION: Derek Chauvin found guilty: It's not a celebration —it's a relief.

OPINION: Derek Chauvin found guilty: It’s not a celebration —it’s a relief.

April 22, 2021
OPINION: The county mask debate demonstrates Americans are experts at politicizing health

OPINION: The county mask debate demonstrates Americans are experts at politicizing health

March 30, 2021
Travis Washington started a petition to change the way we hold law enforcement accountable for the shootings of unarmed individuals. To date, the petition, called the Hands Up Act, has 2.7 million supporters.

WSU student starts petition to get law enforcement who shoot unarmed persons a mandatory 15-year sentence

March 23, 2021
Women’s March - Air Capital was founded in 2017 by Brandi Calvert. That year hundreds of marches took place across the nation. It was prompted by the fact that several of Trump's statements were considered to be offensive to women.

Women’s March founder shares her story of empowerment

March 20, 2021
OPINION: Even Vaccines Discriminate Against Women

OPINION: Even Vaccines Discriminate Against Women

March 18, 2021
Representatives from left to right: Davis Peck, Irena Kutilek and Akari Yoshioka. Kutilek brandishes a sign encouraging students to stop by Japan Festival on Wednesday April 21 at the RSC.

OPINION: WSU can do more to show some love to Asian community

March 18, 2021
OPINION: No spring break? That’s okay. Plan your own.

OPINION: No spring break? That’s okay. Plan your own.

March 3, 2021
OPINION: Wash your nasty face mask

OPINION: Wash your nasty face mask

February 27, 2021
OPINION: We are not fragile flowers.

OPINION: We are not fragile flowers.

February 24, 2021
OPINION: It’s time to embrace your inner archivist

OPINION: It’s time to embrace your inner archivist

February 12, 2021
Having a dedicated and organized work space is important for success even if you’re living and working in just one room.

OPINION: How to thrive this semester – Five Tips from a perpetual student

February 8, 2021
OPINION: Diversity — We have work to do.

OPINION: Diversity — We have work to do.

February 3, 2021
Protesters march on Saturday toward the Wichita Police Department building on 21st Street near Wichita State's campus.

OPINION: Universities must defend the right to protest and speak freely

January 19, 2021
A new mural goes up in downtown Wichita to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day on January 18. “The mural is titled ‘lift your voice’, and I just hope everyone’s encouraged to use your voice to stand up for what’s right,” said Priscilla Brown, Wichita artist. The mural is located right next to the Pop Up Park in downtown Wichita.

‘A day of reflection, a day of teaching:’ Resources to better understand race in America

January 18, 2021
OPINION: Alone but not lonely — how I made Thanksgiving about family with none in reach

OPINION: Alone but not lonely — how I made Thanksgiving about family with none in reach

November 26, 2020
The March for RBG on October 2 brought people together from Wichita and beyond to celebrate and commemorate the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The online March for RBG was streamed live because of concerns about safety and the spread of COVID-19.

March for RBG celebrates life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

October 5, 2020
The Fairmount neighborhood is located just south of Wichita State's campus, across 17th Street.

WSU proposes creating a University Village across from campus

October 3, 2020
This image shows a connecting hallway between the two buildings that comprise Shocker Hall. Residence halls will have extra safety steps this year.

Keeping COVID-19 away means extra precautions at residence halls

August 18, 2020
Sheilja Bhatt, left, is president of the WSU International Student Union. Her sister Divija, right, is trying to transfer to WSU from Rutgers because the school has had confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

Despite ICE reversal, some international students still face tough decisions

July 30, 2020
Students and Wichita community members gathered for a protest against police brutality at the Wichita police station near WSU's main campus on Saturday, May 30. Members of the campus community are working with the mayor's civil rights council to address issues like diversity and police brutality.

WSU community a key piece of Wichita mayor’s civil rights council

July 23, 2020
Wichita State's Office of International Education, 3203 E 17th St N, is issuing guidance to help international students stay on track to graduate.

UPDATE: US government to reverse guidance blocking foreign students from studying online

July 13, 2020
The outside of the Student Wellness Center, located in the same building as the Steve Clark YMCA. WSU health officials discussed ongoing changes to the Student Wellness Center's operations amid the coronavirus pandemic.

WSU health leaders talk summer resources, changes to Student Health Services

June 5, 2020
A protester holds a Black Lives Matter sign on Saturday during a protest against police brutality outside of a Wichita Police Department station near Hillside and 21st. The protest is one in a string of demonstrations across the nation after George Floyd was apparently killed by police.

‘Justice for Floyd:’ Protesters rally at Wichita police station near WSU

May 30, 2020
A protester shakes hands with a police officer during a protest against police brutality on Saturday outside of the Wichita police station on 21st Street. The peaceful protest was one in a string of demonstrations across the nation after George Floyd died at the hands of the police.

PHOTOS: Wichita protesters stand against police brutality

May 30, 2020
Wichita State's Office of Admissions is housed in the Marcus Welcome Center. KBOR approved on Wednesday the university's request to expand and renovate the building.

Office of Admissions takes outreach online for prospective students

May 16, 2020
Virtual admissions events overcome Zoombombers

Virtual admissions events overcome Zoombombers

May 6, 2020
International students participate in the Taste of Africa event hosted by the African Student Association in November 2019. International students may not be able to return to campus for fall 2019, and according to the Office of International Education, no new international students will be able to attend WSU for summer sessions due to Visa restrictions from COVID-19.

WSU could take major hit if international students are unable to return this fall

May 2, 2020
Tulips have bloomed at Wichita State.

Plans for phased reopening of WSU campus discussed during town hall

May 1, 2020
“Mother and Child”

WSU graduates who want to participate in virtual ceremony must register by today

May 1, 2020
Collin Munson loads up food for delivery in the Shocker Support Locker.

Shocker Support Locker transforms to offer curbside pickup during COVID-19

April 29, 2020
Medical equipment in the Student Health Services office.

Kansas State Board of Nursing approves WSU’s new nursing dual degree program in Manhattan

April 21, 2020
Courtney Price-Dukes and Mirabel Sanchez are running for SGA vice president and president.

Sánchez, Price-Dukes strive to rewrite the narrative of Student Government

April 13, 2020
Wichita State alumnus Kevin Brown left New York City two weeks ago for Massachusetts because of COVID-19. He took this photo of a nearly empty Brooklyn Bridge as he departed the city.

Wichitans, WSU alumni face New York City challenges during COVID-19 pandemic

April 10, 2020
Students walk across campus before it closed for the semester because of COVID-19. Campus, county, and state officials warn that the population of 20 to 44-year-olds are at higher risk for catching and spreading the virus than they may think.

COVID-19 affecting 20-44-year-olds at high rates in Kansas

April 3, 2020
Campus parking lots are near empty these days. WSU announced that parking passes will be refunded.

WSU approves refunds for parking, student housing, meal plans, but not tuition or fees

April 2, 2020
WuShock wears a cap and gown at last May’s LAS commencement ceremony.

May commencement will be a virtual reality

April 2, 2020
One of the only faces found on campus this week.

OPINION: The things they set down

April 2, 2020
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