Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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

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

The Sunflower
Kyran Crist

Kyran Crist, Reporter

Kyran Crist is a reporter for The Sunflower, this is her second year on staff. Crist is a senior majoring in communications with an emphasis on journalism with plans to pursue a career in travel journalism after graduation. Her favorite quote is "Light it up," by Sarah J. Maas.  Crist can be reached at [email protected]

All content by Kyran Crist
Farewell Column: My last Sunflower byline, Crist signing off

Farewell Column: My last Sunflower byline, Crist signing off

Kyran Crist, Reporter
May 9, 2023
Illustration depicting Kyran Crists column about graduation.

OPINION: Preparing for the grand finale: Graduation

Kyran Crist, Reporter
May 3, 2023
OPINION: Give me and my rom-coms a break

OPINION: Give me and my rom-coms a break

Kyran Crist, Reporter
March 14, 2023
A child carries an anti-abortion information card while walking in protest of abortion on March 2.

PHOTOS: Anti-abortion protest in downtown Wichita

Mia Hennen and Kyran Crist
March 2, 2023
A Free the States member walks down Douglas on March 2, holding signs and handing out pamphlets.

[Photo]

Free the States members march in downtown Wichita on March 2. The march was a part of a series of weeklong events.

[Photo]

Free the States members march in downtown Wichita on March 2. The march was a part of a series of weeklong events.

[Photo]

Free the States members march in downtown Wichita on March 2. The march was a part of a series of weeklong events.

[Photo]

A Wichita East High School student walks back into school after confronting Free the States members about their anti-abortion protest on March 2.`

[Photo]

Free the States members march in downtown Wichita on March 2. The march was a part of a series of weeklong events.

[Photo]

A student from Wichita East High School stands outside th school and speaks to members of Free the States. The student and members argued over the right to abortion on March 2.

[Photo]

A Free the States member marches in downtown Wichita on March 2. The march was a part of a series of weeklong events.

[Photo]

A student from Wichita East High School stands outside th school and speaks to members of Free the States. The student and members argued over the right to abortion on March 2.

[Photo]

Kolby Caster free falls after a successful pole vault on Jan. 28 at the Shocker Invitational.

Track and field bring home fourth and 10th place from the 2023 AAC Championship

Kyran Crist, Reporter
February 28, 2023
Student views the wall covered in pictures submitted by the artist to show days in their life through abstract photos.

[Photo] Ulrich Spring Exhibition empowers students and professors

January 27, 2023
Student views the wall covered in pictures submitted by the artist to show days in their life through abstract photos.

[Photo] Ulrich Spring Exhibition empowers students and professors

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
January 27, 2023
Secretary of Society of Cosplayers Sydney Burtwistle and Vice President of Spectrum and President of Society of Cosplayers Damarís N. Mireles hug while holding tables during Springfest. Different organizations and clubs tabled at the event on Jan. 24.

Springfest springs student organizations to life

Kyran Crist, Reporter
January 27, 2023
Rowan Singer writes messages advocating for abortion rights on the sidewalks of the RSC North patio. Members of FOCUS (Feminists On Campus Uniting Students) and CatCallsOfICT mentioned that there were students who walked past and told them other topics to write about as well.

FOCUS chalks up conversation on abortion rights

Kyran Crist, Digital Editor
October 8, 2022
Austin Storie reflects on time at WSU as graduation nears

Austin Storie reflects on time at WSU as graduation nears

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 22, 2022
REVIEW: Newest Crescent City book lacks zest of previous books

REVIEW: Newest Crescent City book lacks zest of previous books

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 9, 2022

WSU de-stresses with Pet-a-Pug

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 5, 2022
OPINION: Take time to learn someones name

OPINION: Take time to learn someone’s name

Kyran Crist, A&E Editor
May 4, 2022
President Rick Muma and Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever have a conversation with students about mental health services and diversity on campus on April 18, 2022.

Students share feedback on mental health services and diversity at SGA town hall

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 20, 2022
REVIEW: Moon Knight has potential to be the first good Marvel show from Disney+

REVIEW: Moon Knight has potential to be the first good Marvel show from Disney+

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 20, 2022
Leah Thomas sheds light on social injustice in environmentalism

Leah Thomas sheds light on social injustice in environmentalism

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 17, 2022
OPINION: Hookup culture complicates dating

OPINION: Hookup culture complicates dating

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 14, 2022
REVIEW: The Adam project deserves the hype

REVIEW: The Adam project deserves the hype

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 1, 2022
REVIEW: Alec Benjamin encapsulates writing style in latest album

REVIEW: Alec Benjamin encapsulates writing style in latest album

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 6, 2022
Seeking Fortune Elsewhere, a collection of fiction short stories following immigrants, hits store shelves next week.

Former Washington Post and New York Times journalist and author of “Seeking Fortune Elsewhere” Sindya Bhanoo reads at Ulrich Museum

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 6, 2022
REVIEW: Daredevil explodes on Netflix once again

REVIEW: Daredevil explodes on Netflix once again

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 25, 2022
Students stop outside the Rhatigan Student Center Monday Feb. 21 to pet dogs at the Graduate Student Council event Puppy Days

Graduate Student Council brings warm hearts and puppy love with Puppy Days

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment editor
February 23, 2022
OPINION: TED talks are not just for your teachers to use

OPINION: TED talks are not just for your teachers to use

Kyran Crist, A&E Editor
February 4, 2022
Coffee photo (1)

[Photo] Best coffee shops in Wichita for a coffee or cozy study area

Jacinda Hall, Staff writer
February 1, 2022
OPINION: Disney needs to hang it up with the “extra” creativity with Marvel

OPINION: Disney needs to hang it up with the “extra” creativity with Marvel

Kyran Crist, A&E Editor
January 30, 2022
The Casey Donahew band performs on Jan. 15 at the Cotillion, starting off a new year of events and concerts.

[Photo] Wichita venue brings affordable concerts to town

Rachel Rudisill, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2022
From elementary school drawings to Tallgrass Film Festival poster contest winner

From elementary school drawings to Tallgrass Film Festival poster contest winner

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 22, 2022
OPINION: Please quit asking single people if they’re single at the Thanksgiving table

OPINION: Please quit asking single people if they’re single at the Thanksgiving table

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 5, 2021
‘Tick, Tick...Boom!’ brings awareness to the stress of the arts industry

‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’ brings awareness to the stress of the arts industry

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 2, 2021
Hock E Aye VI Edgar Heap of Birds talks about how his art and how it serves to work for social justice at the Ulrich Museum on Tuesday night.

Social justice artist Hock E Aye VI Edgar Heap of Birds talks at Ulrich Museum Tuesday night

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 2, 2021
OPINION: Lifes easier when you dont compare your van or your life

OPINION: Life’s easier when you don’t compare your van or your life

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 12, 2021
Delta Delta Delta sorority comes in first place with their Just Dance-themed performance. Songfest was held at the Orpheum Theatre on Nov 7.

Tri Delta takes first place at Songfest

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 11, 2021
Netflix recently released the third season of their original series You.

“You” Continues to keep watchers on the edge of their seats

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 9, 2021
Freshman Chaunce Jenkins drives toward the basket during Shocker Madness on Oct. 12 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Jenkins coming back stronger

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 8, 2021
Netflixs Squid Games quickly won over the internet since its release in late Sept.

Netflix’s ‘Squid Games’ takes the internet by storm in no time

Kyran Crist, Arts and entertainment editor
November 2, 2021
The_Sea_of_Japan_at_Kanai

OPINION: What you fuel your body with is important

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2021
Courtesy photo from Little Brown Books

REVIEW: TikTok’s #BookTok Lied and gave me trust issues

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 6, 2021
OPINION: Its time to respect boundaries

OPINION: It’s time to respect boundaries

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 6, 2021
20th Centurys recently released movie Free Guy

REVIEW: ‘Free Guy’ is worth getting out of the house to see

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 24, 2021
Courtesy photo

OPINION: The Kissing Booth 3 was not worth the watch

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 24, 2021
Dr Timothy Jones

Straying from his original plan, WSU alumnus comes back to WSU to teach violin

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 24, 2021
Shooting near WSU campus leaves one teenager dead

Shooting near WSU campus leaves one teenager dead

Rachel Rudisill and Kyran Crist
September 23, 2021
Students marching from Shocker Hall to the University Police department as a part of their protest Friday. The protest was calling for immediate action from the university police department after alleged sexual assault on campus.

Students hold protest calling for immediate action from UPD following alleged sexual assault

Kyran Crist, Julia Nightengale, and Lindsay Smith
September 17, 2021
Boats and Bikes is partnered with WSU for the campus rowing team and recreational program. They also offer rentals for trikes, scooters, bicycles, pedal boats and kayaks, for those looking to spend some time on the river or riding in town.

Boats and Bikes offers opportunities for students and community of Wichita

Kyran Crist, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 23, 2021
Load More Stories

The Sunflower
1845 Fairmount St, Campus Box 134, Wichita, Kansas 67260
© 2024 The Sunflower • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in