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Nicole: You still scare me a little, and I like it. The raw, unabashed nature of your poetry inspires my photography. Your sinister chuckle is always a nice punctuation to a joke that we all took too far but you took further.

[Photo] Farewell from Hayes: Sad boi hour starts now

Brian Hayes, Photo Editor
May 3, 2018
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WSU cease-and-desist letter ends Butler’s bid for downtown culinary program

Ray Strunk, Reporter
May 2, 2018
Carl Brewer, former mayor of Wichita, speaks to Wichita State students Thursday, April 26, 2018.

Former Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer talks education, expresses doubts over Innovation Campus

Ray Strunk, Reporter
May 2, 2018
Student Senate listens as The Sunflower Ad Manager Christian Yost answers questions about ad revenue.

Student Senate approves cutting The Sunflower

Jenna Farhat, Chance Swaim, Evan Pflugradt, and Ray Strunk
March 30, 2018
Quaram Robinson is part of the KU debate team that won National Debate Tournament held by WSU.

KU wins national debate tournament hosted by Wichita State

Ray Strunk, Reporter
March 28, 2018
During Wednesday's SGA meeting, Teri Hall, vice president of student affairs tells the senate that the student fees committee will reconvene to discuss student fees.

SGA proposes changes to student fees committee

Ray Strunk, Reporter
March 14, 2018
Wichita State guard Austin Reaves sits on the bench before being announced at the game against the UCF Knights at Koch Arena.

Strunk: Bench Austin Reaves

Ray Strunk, Columnist
March 12, 2018
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Student senate calls for longer Thanksgiving Break

Ray Strunk, Reporter
March 8, 2018
Ryan Lynch, captain of BAJA SAE, talks about the impact a cut to the funding would have on the club during the SGA meeting.

Automotive engineers speak against potential funding cuts

Ray Strunk, Reporter
March 1, 2018
Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie celebrates after scoring during the second half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Moody Coliseum.

Markis McDuffie leads WSU to road win over SMU

Ray Strunk, Reporter
February 24, 2018
Senator Shelby Rowell speaks during an SGA session.

Student Government requests crosswalk signs

Ray Strunk, Reporter
February 21, 2018
Student Body President Paige Hungate asks a question to the candidates during the inaugural Republican gubernatorial debate hosted by the The Kansas Republican Party at the Wichita Hyatt Regency. (Feb. 17, 2018)

Hungate talks transgender issues, education at GOP state convention

Ray Strunk, Projects Editor
February 20, 2018
Paige Hungate, Breck Towner, and Kylen Lawless during the SGA meeting on February 14, 2018.

Hungate’s comments spark transparency discussion

Ray Strunk, Reporter
February 15, 2018
Wichita State President John Bardo, responds to a question during the Startup Grind ICT event held at The Lux in the fall.

Bardo to testify in front of U.S. Congress

Ray Strunk, Reporter
February 14, 2018
Senators Michael Bearth, Walter Wright, and Courtney Wages listen as Vice President Breck Towner addresses senate during the February 7, 2018 meeting.

SGA to consider additional changes to election rules

Ray Strunk, Reporter
February 8, 2018
Monroe Becker, owner of Unruh House Moving Inc. prepares the trailer with original Pizza Hut building as its moved to its permanent home on Wichita State’s campus. (Sept. 18, 2017)

Wage differences: Why construction workers may not make as much on Innovation Campus projects as other WSU projects

Ray Strunk, Reporter
December 6, 2017
Wichita State forward Darral Willis Jr. stretches for a layup Saturday against Baylor.

Shockers notch first top-25 victory since 2015

Ray Strunk
December 2, 2017
The Wichita State bench reacts to a shot during the Shockers game against Savannah State in Koch Arena.

Shockers set for top-25 road matchup with Baylor

Ray Strunk, Reporter
November 30, 2017
Wichita State students attend a protest about the proposed tax reform outside of the Rhatigan Student Center Wednesday.

Wichita State students attend a protest about the proposed tax reform outside of the Rhatigan Student Center Wednesday.

[Photo] Graduate students protest tax bill

November 29, 2017
Wichita State students attend a protest about the proposed tax reform outside of the Rhatigan Student Center Wednesday.

Civil rights lawyer and congressional candidate, James Thompson, speaking about the proposed tax reform outside of the Rhatigan Student Center Wednesday.

Civil rights lawyer and congressional candidate, James Thompson, speaking about the proposed tax reform outside of the Rhatigan Student Center Wednesday.

Wichita State Shockers guard Conner Frankamp in introduced to the crowd during the charity exhibition game against Newman.

The Sunflower picks the Maui Jim Maui Invitational

Evan Pflugradt, Matt Crow, and Ray Strunk
November 20, 2017
John Bardo makes opening statements to The Kansas Board of Regents meeting in the Beggs Ballroom in the Rhatigan Student Center.

WSU finalizes merger with WATC, will move closer to enrollment goal

Matthew Kelly and Ray Strunk
November 16, 2017
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Wichita State to offer scenario-based active shooter training

Ray Strunk, Reporter
November 15, 2017
Cindy Claycomb was elected by a wide margin Tuesday to represent Wichita’s sixth district.

Strategic planning chair elected to city council

Ray Strunk and Matthew Kelly
November 12, 2017
Wichita State guard Samajae Haynes-Jones runs downcourt against Newman University.

Homecoming: Wichita native Haynes-Jones looks to continue tradition of winning at WSU

Ray Strunk, Reporter
November 8, 2017
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Meet your Wichita City Council candidates

Ray Strunk, Reporter
November 5, 2017
You have them. Read them.

SGA moves to combat rising textbook prices

Ray Strunk, Reporter
November 1, 2017
Sodbuster: San Isidro received a new plaque recently.

Sodbuster: San Isidro received a new plaque recently.

[Photo] New plaques for campus sculptures

Daniel Caudill, Reporter
October 31, 2017
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Unclassified Professional Senate addresses parking, tobacco policy

Ray Strunk, Reporter
October 25, 2017
Jackson Hoffman and Jamie Welch

Debate duo exceeds expectations

Ray Strunk, Reporter
October 22, 2017
Student body president, Paige Hungate, speaks during the SGA session.

SGA will require diversity, LGBTQ training next year

Ray Strunk, Reporter
October 19, 2017
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How Wichita State boosted enrollment leading up to the official headcount

Chance Swaim, Matthew Kelly, and Ray Strunk
October 19, 2017
Student Body President Emeritus, Joseph Shepard, addresses SGA during a session.

Students advocate for student advocate

Ray Strunk, Reporter
October 12, 2017
The Student Government Association discussed changes coming to men’s basketball game-day parking at Wichita State during Wednesday’s Student Senate meeting.

SGA doubles down on Las Vegas Shooting resolutions

Ray Strunk, Reporter
October 12, 2017
Soccer club president Umair Zoumy plays soccer against K-State at the Metroplex.

Underdog club soccer team dreams big

Ray Strunk, Reporter
October 8, 2017
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Wichita State officials decline interviews, defer to letter about enrollment

Chance Swaim, Ray Strunk, and Matthew Kelly
October 5, 2017
Xan Matteck and Shelby Rowell describe a bill they propose at the SGA meeting on Oct. 4.

SGA postpones Las Vegas support resolution

Ray Strunk, Reporter
October 4, 2017
Headcount Padding: Wichita State reports largest student increase in state

Headcount Padding: Wichita State reports largest student increase in state

Chance Swaim, Ray Strunk, and Matthew Kelly
October 2, 2017
Student senators listen to the officer address at the beginning of the first SGA meeting of the year.

The Sunflower to begin livestreaming SGA meetings

Ray Strunk, Reporter
October 1, 2017
A crowd gathers in front of Fairmount Coffee Co while speeches were given for the coffee shop's grand opening.

Freedom From Religion Foundation sends letter to Bardo

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 28, 2017
Newly-appointed honors senator Maribel Sanchez is a first-generation college student and a 2017 Harry Gore Memorial Scholarship recipient.

First-generation student brings unique perspective to SGA

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 27, 2017
At-large senator Holly Harpel is a self-proclaimed foodie.

Harpel: ‘Free food is good food’

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 27, 2017
Elle Kabler serves as the chair of the newly-formed Safety and Student Services Committee.

Freshman takes leadership role in SGA

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 27, 2017
Regents approve new Innovation Campus crash dynamics lab

Regents approve new Innovation Campus crash dynamics lab

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 24, 2017
David Murfin of the Kansas Board of Regents discusses conflicts of interest at a KBOR meeting last school year in Topeka.

Regents address conflicts of interest

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 24, 2017
David Murfin of the Kansas Board of Regents discusses conflicts of interest at a KBOR meeting last school year in Topeka.

[Photo] Dining disaster: Students who live at The Flats next year will be required to purchase a meal plan under housing proposal

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor
October 12, 2017
President John Bardo, right, talks with Vice President of Finance and Administration Werner Golling at a KBOR meeting in Topeka last school year.

Regents approve new business graduate program

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 20, 2017
President John Bardo, right, talks with Vice President of Finance and Administration Werner Golling at a KBOR meeting in Topeka last school year.

[Photo] Golling: Business-specific fee to pay for new business school a 'very practical option' if referendum fails

January 10, 2019
Students use computers in Ablah library.

Focus on students, not numbers

Ray Strunk, Columnist
September 17, 2017
Student senators listen to the officer address at the beginning of the first SGA meeting of the year.

SGA approves computer purchases

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 14, 2017
Inconsistency surrounds alcohol policy at The Flats

Inconsistency surrounds alcohol policy at The Flats

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 13, 2017
Kill Vargas thrives in Wichita music scene

Kill Vargas thrives in Wichita music scene

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 11, 2017
NPR host Gladstone to be featured at Academic Convocation

NPR host Gladstone to be featured at Academic Convocation

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 11, 2017
Shocker Volleyball drops two straight at the Nike Classic

Shocker Volleyball drops two straight at the Nike Classic

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 11, 2017
Wichita State Students Karen Segura and Jaime Segura hold up a sign and applaud during the #HereToStay support event held at the Historical County Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon. (Sept. 5, 2017)

Here to stay: DACA student speaks out

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 7, 2017
SGA stands in solidarity with DACA students

SGA stands in solidarity with DACA students

Ray Strunk, Reporter
September 7, 2017
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Nancy Loosle steps up as 7th SGA advisor in nearly 2 years

Ray Strunk, Reporter
August 31, 2017
Student Body President, Paige Hungate, addresses the senate during the first meeting of the fall semester.

Senate shuts down Hungate’s choice for Business Senator

Ray Strunk, Reporter
August 31, 2017
Alexandra Lazarova shows a youth at the clinic how to hold the tennis racket.

Shocker Women’s Tennis gives back to Fairmount community

Ray Strunk, Reporter
August 28, 2017
Shocker Volleyball serves up three straight wins to start season

Shocker Volleyball serves up three straight wins to start season

Ray Strunk, Reporter
August 28, 2017
SGA should preserve representative democracy

SGA should preserve representative democracy

Ray Strunk
August 28, 2017
Students from the College of Health Professions jump up and down while cheering before Clash of the Colleges begins at Cessna Stadium Aug. 25, 2017.

College of Health Professions wins 2017 Clash of the Colleges

Ray Strunk, Reporter
August 28, 2017

College isn’t a one-pace-fits-all

Ray Strunk, Reporter
August 24, 2017
Lett’s go to outer space

Lett’s go to outer space

Ray Strunk, Reporter
August 24, 2017

Lett’s go to outer space

Ray Strunk, Reporter
August 24, 2017
Student Body Vice President, Breck Towner, addresses the senate at the first meeting of the semester.

SGA swears in director of PR, supreme court members

Ray Strunk, Reporter
August 24, 2017
Justin Rorabaugh introduces the computer room full of IMac computers.

Digital artists dig new degrees

Thayne Coleman and Ray Strunk
August 17, 2017
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