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Matthew Kelly, Former Editor in Chief

Matthew Kelly is a former editor in chief and managing editor for The Sunflower.  Kelly graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in communication. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, is a strong proponent of the Oxford comma, and plans to pursue a career in political journalism after graduation. Please send story tips and feedback to [email protected]

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WSU professor champions legislation ensuring Kansas hospitals have qualified interpreters

WSU professor champions legislation ensuring Kansas hospitals have qualified interpreters

February 20, 2021
What to know about the COVID vaccine in Sedgwick County

What to know about the COVID vaccine in Sedgwick County

February 4, 2021
Chris McGathy, a case manager at the Union Rescue Mission, takes the temperature of people coming in for a meal at the facility June 2.

Wichita’s homeless providers navigate congregate living in age of social distancing

June 9, 2020
Madeline Deabler poses outside in Herman Hill Park.

[PHOTO] Farewell from Deabler: For all the people who have changed my life at Wichita State…

May 9, 2020
Managing editor and former editor in chief Matthew Kelly poses outside of Elliott Hall 20 minutes before deadline.

Farewell from Kelly: Keep seeking truth, holding power accountable

May 7, 2020
WuShock wears a cap and gown at last May’s LAS commencement ceremony.

‘The way you’ve imagined it — it’s just not going to end like that’: Class of 2020 prepares for an uncertain future

April 21, 2020
Gov. Laura Kelly at her daily COVID-19 press briefing Wednesday.

BREAKING: Gov. Kelly extends stay-at-home order through May 3

April 15, 2020
Provost Rick Muma speaks during the last weekly briefing of the semester at the Rhatigan Student Center on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Muma: Tuition hike, furloughs on the table for WSU employees in the wake of COVID-19

April 14, 2020
The Wichita State Faculty Senate held a Zoom meeting on Monday, April 13.

Faculty Senate recommends students get to choose between credit/no credit or letter grades

April 14, 2020
Wichita State sophomore Sydney Wyatt (left) poses with her family. Wyatt recently returned from studying abroad at the University of Chester in England.

WSU student returning from study abroad finally gets to hug family after self-isolation

April 4, 2020
WSU to convert all summer courses to online/remote format

WSU to convert all summer courses to online/remote format

April 3, 2020
Voting generic

Kansas Democrats officially switch to mail ballots for presidential primary

March 30, 2020
WSU purchases 150 mobile hotspots for students without internet access

WSU purchases 150 mobile hotspots for students without internet access

March 18, 2020
Sophomore Elijah Maples reads his textbook in the 24 hour study room in Ablah Library.

‘We can’t get into a situation where they’re coming back’: Students who rely on WSU WiFi may have to get creative or drop classes

March 17, 2020
File photo, Ablah Library, 2017

No, your in-person instructor can’t make you take an online midterm this week

March 15, 2020
Interim Chief Information Officer David Miller speaks about supplying students and faculty with laptops as classes switch to an online-only structure. Miller spoke to The Sunflower on Friday, March 13.

WSU is stocking up on devices, but what if you don’t have access to Wifi?: ‘We don’t have any way to address that’

March 14, 2020
Daria Moore, a freshman studying biological sciences and graphic design, draws using a laptop during the LGBT self-care event on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Wichita State canceling in-person classes next week; converting to online-only after break

March 12, 2020
The Flats is a private apartment complex located on Innovation Campus.

Off-campus housing costs hundreds less per month than WSU options

March 5, 2020
Evergy is funding a substation and solar panels on the John Bardo Center.

[PHOTO] Evergy brings solar panels and substation to campus for faculty, student research

March 2, 2020
Check out what each WSU org is requesting in student fees for next year

Check out what each WSU org is requesting in student fees for next year

February 27, 2020
Community members participate in a small-group discussion on immigration during the Journal Talk event held at the Kansas Leadership Center on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Kansas Leadership Center strives for civility in immigration debate

February 24, 2020
1 in 8 new WSU students complete sexual assault prevention training required at KU, K-State

1 in 8 new WSU students complete sexual assault prevention training required at KU, K-State

February 19, 2020
Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Combating Human Trafficing Karen Countryman-Roswurm speaks to a writer from The Sunflower about the importance of giving students the opportunity to work with victims directly during an interview in Lindquist Hall.

WSU: CCHT is not a confidential resource for discussing Title IX incidents

February 15, 2020
Neil Terry, mayor of Geuda Springs, Kansas, and Wichita State sophomore, stands next to the Geuda Springs (population 185) town sign.

And you thought you were busy: Sophomore mayor of Geuda Springs embraces the ‘balancing act’

February 10, 2020
Shining a light on Title IX

Shining a light on Title IX

February 6, 2020
Steve Arnold

Steve Arnold appointed Health Professions interim dean

February 3, 2020
Former College of Health Professions Dean Sandra Bibb, cheers during the Clash of the Colleges on Aug. 23 at Cessna Stadium. Bibb abruptly resigned earlier this month.

Dean Bibb’s sudden resignation leaves lingering questions

January 27, 2020
Wichita State President Jay Golden does the YMCA dance at the grand opening of the Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Grand opening showcases Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center

January 22, 2020
Jay Golden, the new president of Wichita State University, gives his first public address to the university on Thursday, Golden, formerly a vice chancellor at East Carolina University, was selected by the Kansas Board of Regents in a closed search process.

Golden changing administrative structure, creating task forces to strengthen shared governance

January 21, 2020
Brandon Whipple is sworn in as the 102nd Mayor of Wichita on Monday, Jan. 13 at City Hall.

Brandon Whipple sworn in as Mayor of Wichita

January 13, 2020
'Those are for Y members only': Students who park at new YMCA will be ticketed

‘Those are for Y members only’: Students who park at new YMCA will be ticketed

January 13, 2020
Protesters argue with officers about if they have to move from in front of the Law Enforcement Training Center ahead of Attorney General Bill Barr's October visit. Protesters were ultimately allowed to stay.

Watchdog group gives WSU worst possible campus free speech rating

December 4, 2019
Courtesy of NetApp

NetApp considering move to Innovation Campus

November 21, 2019
Microcredentials drive WSU’s international student enrollment gains

Microcredentials drive WSU’s international student enrollment gains

November 18, 2019
Faculty vote on a proposed gen ed revision at the General Faculty meeting on Nov. 11 in the CAC Theater.

Faculty give final approval to gen ed credit hour cutback

November 12, 2019
Steve Clark, chair of WSU's 2019 presidential search committee, speaks in June at a public forum on the presidential search. Four forums were held in the RSC to gather feedback on the presidential search.

Clark: No women, at least 1 person of color among presidential finalists

November 6, 2019
Brandon Whipple speaks to local news reporters during his watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Headshots Bar and Grill.

Whipple victorious in hard-fought mayoral contest

November 6, 2019
Deantoni Gordon poses at media day in October.

DeAntoni Gordon looks to harness explosiveness

November 5, 2019
Wichita State freshman Grant Sherfield reacts to a foul call during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage last month inside Charles Koch Arena.

Freshman Grant Sherfield brings ‘complete game’ back to hometown

November 5, 2019
Wichita State freshman DJ McCarty dribbles the basketball during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage last month inside Charles Koch Arena.

Freshman guard DJ McCarty aspires to be ‘defensive stopper’

November 5, 2019
Faculty Senate approves gen ed cut; general faculty to vote next month

Faculty Senate approves gen ed cut; general faculty to vote next month

October 30, 2019
Morrison Hall on the campus of Wichita State University.

Regents to name new Wichita State president Thursday

October 29, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sits down for an interview with The Sunflower on Friday as part of his visit to Wichita State University for a roundtable on business. The former U.S. Representative for Kansas' 4th District visited Kansas with Ivanka Trump this week, touring WSU Tech and Textron Aviation East.

Full transcript: Q&A with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

October 25, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sits down for an interview with The Sunflower on Friday as part of his visit to Wichita State University for a roundtable on business. The former U.S. Representative for Kansas' 4th District visited Kansas with Ivanka Trump this week, touring WSU Tech and Textron Aviation East.

Pompeo offers reserved vote of confidence in top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine

October 25, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo laughs Thursday during a tour of Textron Aviation East. He and Ivanka Trump visited the site as part of their trip to Wichita on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.

Secretary of state’s campus visit requires meticulous planning

October 24, 2019
Mike Pompeo meets with The Sunflower in November 2016. At the time, Pompeo, who is now U.S. Secretary of State, was a Kansas congressman.

Mike Pompeo to visit Wichita State Friday

October 21, 2019
Members of the Kansas Board of Regents congregate before they interview finalists for the next Wichita State president. The interviews are being held at a Marriott Hotel at the Kansas City Airport.

Closed search winds down: Regents search for a president who will ‘fully implement’ Bardo’s vision

October 20, 2019
Kansas Rep. Brandon Whipple answers a question at a student-led forum.

Whipple rebukes anonymous accusations of harassment

October 17, 2019
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