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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Elena Kuckelman

Elena Kuckelman, Former reporter

Elena Kuckelman was a reporter for The Sunflower. From Macksville, Kansas, Kuckelman graduated with a degree in strategic communications in May 2024.

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OPINION: Wichita needs to provide more fast food chicken options

OPINION: Wichita needs to provide more fast food chicken options

Elena Kuckelman, Columnist
February 12, 2022
Freshman Steele Gaston-Chapman celebrates during Shocker Madness on Oct. 12 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Gaston-Chapman returns to his roots at Wichita State

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
November 8, 2021
OPINION: ‘Only Murders in the Building’ brings a fresh twist to crime TV

OPINION: ‘Only Murders in the Building’ brings a fresh twist to crime TV

Elena Kuckelman, Columnist
November 5, 2021
Marietta Farm, located in Andover, has a corn pit, grass maze, inflatable bouncer, live animals, hay bale rides, games, and of course pumpkins for visitors to enjoy.

OPINION: Halloween is underrated

Elena Kuckelman, Columnist
October 18, 2021
The parking lot outside of the new Steve Clark YMCA. Students are now allowed to park in it for up to two hours if they are using the new facility.

Tips for keeping belongings safe in your vehicle

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
October 6, 2021
Desks at WSU have different signage promoting social distancing throughout campus. COVID-19 will affect the layout of classrooms.

Freshmen: Here’s how to survive your first year

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
August 17, 2021
Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn, director of the School of Music, teaches his 8 a.m. aural skills class Tuesday.

School of Music Director Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn leaving WSU after 10 years

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
May 14, 2021
Nellie Elliot poses for a photo in front of the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Graduating art history major reflects on her passion for art and appreciation for education

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
May 12, 2021
This week's news in brief (April 26- May 2)

This week’s news in brief (April 26- May 2)

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
April 26, 2021
This week's news in brief (April 19-25)

This week’s news in brief (April 19-25)

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
April 19, 2021
Students discuss safety concerns during university police listening session

Students discuss safety concerns during university police listening session

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
March 27, 2021
Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center on Monday, March 23, 2020. (File photo)

How the pandemic has affected the Student Wellness Center

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
March 4, 2021
Freddy Simon and his son, Randy, at the soft-opening of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at Wichita State. The location is in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Freddy’s offers free scoop of frozen custard to honor founders birthday

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
February 21, 2021
Stacks of soup cans line one of the shelves in the Shocker Support Locker. Besides non-perishable food items, the pantry also offers hygiene products, clothing and textbooks.

The Shocker Support Locker commemorates 5 years of operation with a month long celebration

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
February 5, 2021
The ESC Election Day special was hosted by two students and featured Jeff Jarman, Elliott School director, Neal Allen, Political Science chair, and Ella Perkins, President of the College Democrats.

Elliott School Election Day Special gives advice and predictions on election day

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
November 3, 2020
Getting a flu shot this year could be crucial in preventing a ‘twindemic’, experts say

Getting a flu shot this year could be crucial in preventing a ‘twindemic’, experts say

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
October 14, 2020
Screen shot of the Fields of Screams website, scaryprairiepines.com.

Local haunted attraction to look different this year due to COVID-19

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
October 3, 2020
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