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Karen Galindo, Reporter

Karen Galindo is a reporter for The Sunflower. She is a junior majoring in electronic media and minoring in political science and international studies. This is Galindo's second year on staff. For her future, she simply wishes to lead a happy life while expanding her knowledge on everything and anything.

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OPINION: The ‘Scammys’ snub talented artists once again

OPINION: The ‘Scammys’ snub talented artists once again

November 25, 2020
Spanish interactive webinar promotion poster.

Study Abroad Office holds interactive language webinars to keep students culturally connected

November 8, 2020
Shockapella performing at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), which took place at the beginning of this year.

Clubs and organizations you may not have heard of: Shockapella

November 6, 2020
Wichita State held an annual holiday pottery sale. This event was held in Henrion Hall, room 105 on Nov. 5.

Students and faculty showcase their work at WSU Ceramic Guild’s annual holiday sale

November 5, 2020
A student paints a skull for the Day of the Dead themed First Friday.

Day of the Dead themed Final Friday brings students together to celebrate the Mexican holiday

October 31, 2020
Eldon Taskinen (left) and Tyler Gardner (right) talk about the game. WSU's Dungeon and Dragon club was formed in the Spring of 2019.

Clubs and organizations you may not have heard of: Dungeons and Dragons Club

October 27, 2020
Members of Wichita State's only astronomy club, Club Nova, pose together in front of the Cadman Art Gallery. (Pictured from left to right) treasurer Jaidyn Spoon, president Ayshea Banes, social media director Kaitlyn Cowen, and vice president Amanda Perez.

‘It just feels like home to me’: Club Nova members share their fascination with outer space

October 19, 2020
The Sunflower Soundtrack: Spooky Sounds

The Sunflower Soundtrack: Spooky Sounds

October 11, 2020
The Mulberry Art Gallery is located on Central and Volutsia.

Black-run art gallery highlighting multicultural artwork to open by the end of the year

October 11, 2020
The Society of Cosplayers workshop and meeting on Wednesday evening in the John Bardo Center where they were focusing on foam work. Every workshop focuses on a different skill essential to cosplaying.

Clubs and organizations on campus you may not have heard of: Society of Cosplayers

October 3, 2020
KVersity dance members practicing their latest dance at the Heskett center, Room 141, on Saturday.

Clubs and organizations on campus you may not have heard of: KVersity

September 28, 2020
Barnes and Nobles is a great study spot because it's never crowded, it smells good, and it makes you feel like a smart bookworm.

Five study spots to get you (safely) out of your house

September 19, 2020
The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts hosted their ninth installment of their “Perspectives on the Pandemic Part II” series on Wednesday, September 23. This latest edition brought to attention the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts and its audiences.

Performing Arts Student Council offering virtual masterclasses to high school theatre students

September 19, 2020
Devin Carter talks to a guest during the reception of his photography exhibit. The event was held in the RSC on Sept 4.

‘You are more than enough’: WSU student hopes to normalize mental health conversations through photography exhibit

September 9, 2020
Minh Nguyen found the inspriration in

ShiftSpace hosts ‘Roll With It’ event

September 5, 2020
A Day of the Dead celebration at Nomar square in Wichita, Kansas. “Somos de Wichita” is an exhibit dedicated to highlighting the history of Wichita’s Latinx community.

“A community hidden in plain sight”: Exhibit hopes to acknowledge Latinx’s history and contributions to Wichita

August 29, 2020
Karen Galindo, arts and entertainment editor

From the A&E editor: It’s time to stop undervaluing our arts

August 18, 2020
Students from the College of Applied Studies celebrate their win at the Clash of the Colleges event on Aug. 23 at Cessna Stadium.

Mark your calendars for these events and important dates this fall

August 18, 2020
Charity Bush, a WSU senior, asks one of the American Idol staffers a question before her audition in Wichita in September 2019. She hoped her regular vocal performances at her Wichita church would give her an edge over the competition. Though she wasn't chosen to move to the next round, she said the experience was awesome.

‘Looking for superstars:’ American Idol to hold virtual auditions in Kansas on Tuesday

August 17, 2020
Aviance Battles, a student majoring in Dance at Wichita State University, performs her routine

Virtual performances create challenges, opportunities for performing arts students

August 17, 2020
Taylor Swift's surprise release,

REVIEW: Taylor Swift’s “folklore” is a bittersweet surprise

July 27, 2020
Maggie Brown, a junior studying aerospace engineering at WSU, is attending the NASA L'SPACE Academy this summer. She said she's always been fascinated with space.

‘Over the moon:’ WSU student accepted into NASA summer academy 

May 22, 2020
Screenshot of the Sedgwick County Fair's Facebook post

Sedgwick County Fair canceled due to COVID-19

May 13, 2020
‘Your struggles are not just your own’: First-generation students reflect on graduating college

‘Your struggles are not just your own’: First-generation students reflect on graduating college

May 8, 2020
A mock-up of a potential billboard featuring the works of Kansas-born artist Gordon Parks. The two photographs featured are of boxer Muhammad Ali.

Ulrich Museum planning community-based billboard art project

April 30, 2020
Graphic Design senior live exhibition event, Design Zoo, will be on May 1.

Graphic design seniors to host virtual exhibition

April 30, 2020
Shirley Knight in

Wichita State alumna and Oscar-nominated actress Shirley Knight dies at 83

April 23, 2020
SAC, Student Involvement to host TikTok Talent Show

SAC, Student Involvement to host TikTok Talent Show

April 15, 2020
Diversity and inclusion chair for AIGA Wichita, Gabby Garlow, designed the two of diamonds and WSU senior Sofia Burnett designed the 10 of spades.

AIGA Wichita brings local creatives together with The Deck

April 13, 2020
Wichita State University's main campus is known for its multicolored tulips, which bloom every spring. The university announced changes for the spring semester on Thursday.

Elementary education majors miss students, share worries over unmet graduation requirements

April 7, 2020
A fan crowd-surfs during The Cavves at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Wichita River Festival canceled; smaller fall festival planned for November

March 31, 2020
Screenshot of the playlist on Spotify.

Sunflower Soundtrack: A Quarantine Lifestyle

March 30, 2020
Pumphouse sits empty on a Saturday night. With many businesses being closed due to the outcomes of COVID-19, many are left without any options other than to stay at home. (March 21, 2020)

5 things to do during Sedgwick County’s month-long ‘stay-at-home’ order

March 25, 2020
Duerksen Fine Arts Amphitheater sits empty.

Vocal performance students share disappointment in recitals, opera cancellations

March 17, 2020
Senior Juan Chandler says that he roller skates around campus while playing the according because

Roller skates, accordions, and burritos: Senior’s spontaneity is his path to a life without regrets

March 16, 2020
Empty Bowls Chili Cook-off is in collaboration with the WSU Ceramics Guild, Ceramics Media, and the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries. The event was held at Henrion Hall on Aug 28, 2019.

Art school works to answer looming questions amid online switch

March 12, 2020
Week Preview (Feb. 17 - Feb. 21)

Week Preview (Feb. 17 – Feb. 21)

February 16, 2020
Richy Thach (left) and Tudsaley Vongsena (right) present the beginnings of a new design for the pageant’s sponsorship packet to the rest of the TLC committee.

TLC director leads preparations for first-ever Miss Cambodia Wichita pageant

February 10, 2020
The Tinman, played by Huron Breaux, sings

Weekend Preview

February 5, 2020
Movie poster for

REVIEW: ‘Miss Americana’ is Swift shouting at the world that she rightfully deserves everything she has

February 2, 2020
Sierra Marie Bonn published her book,

Student’s book encourages young girls to pursue their ambitions

January 29, 2020
In her pieces,

[PHOTO] Ulrich spring exhibition explores the pros and cons of technology

January 25, 2020
Fitzgerald “Fitz” Tsen stands outside his restaurant, Journey East Asia Grill. Journey East Asia Grill is an Asian fusion restaurant located in Braeburn Square.

How Journey East Asia Grill came to be

January 22, 2020
Album art for Harry Style's second solo album,

REVIEW: ‘Fine Line’ is an album everyone will love

December 13, 2019
Courtney Price-Dukes (left) and Max Karst) are this year's winners of the Student of the Year award.

Student of the Year winners talk mental health, academic success

December 12, 2019
Emerson Ross

WSU student spends Halloween season on the other side of a haunted classic

November 2, 2019
Goo Goo Dolls

Goo Goo Dolls co-founder, Robby Takac, talks family, music and the bands legacy

October 29, 2019
Dan Hoy as

REVIEW: ‘CATS’ is the musical spectacular that we all know it to be

October 15, 2019
WSU art instructor, Hallie Linnebur, is the creator of “Harlequeen

The new ‘Harlequeen’: A childhood obsession with clowns informs art professor’s practice

October 10, 2019

REVIEW: ‘The Moors’ starts slow, but does not disappoint

October 4, 2019
Sign outside PRo KANSAS Miller Recycling Center.

OPINION: 5 easy ways to be more environmentally friendly in your daily life

September 30, 2019
Model Jenna Hainke walks down the runway during Kansas City Fashion Week. Hainke began her modeling career at 15 when a talent scout approached her about the opportunity.

A dream come true at the Kansas City Fashion Week

September 26, 2019
Ixy Esparza, a junior studying nursing, makes a WSU tile at the event held on Wednesday, January 30. The event was put on by Student Affairs.

SUNFLOWER SOUNDTRACK: Study Sounds

September 12, 2019
On Saturday, Sept. 7, Madi Laughlin and Morgan Cusick of Green Group cleaned up trash at Great Plains Nature Center.

The Green Group with a green thumb

September 10, 2019
Why “Good Boys” is More Than Just Good

Why “Good Boys” is More Than Just Good

August 21, 2019
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