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

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

The Sunflower
Taliyah Winn

Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief

Taliyah Winn is the editor-in-chief for The Sunflower. Winn is a junior dual majoring in political science and journalism with a minor in English literature. She served as the podcast producer in the 2024-2025 year. After college, she hopes to pursue a career in multimedia communications.

All content by Taliyah Winn
The desks of the Kansas Board of Regents members during their meeting hosted on May 15, 2024 in Topeka.

KBOR approves 3.5% tuition rate increase at Wichita State, fees remain flat

Taliyah Winn, Editor in Chief
June 12, 2025
Students use computers in Ablah Library. (File photo)

Webpages on wichita.edu related to DEI and research flagged for review due to federal and state changes

Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2025
Charles Koch Arena on Jan. 12, 2022 during a men's basketball game against Tulane. Men's and women's basketball and volleyball play home games in Charles Koch. (File photo)

Charles Koch Arena selected for 2026, 2027 WBIT Semifinals, Finals

Owen Prothro and Taliyah Winn
June 5, 2025
WSU Tech on Oct. 19, 2022. (File photo)

WSU Tech’s associate nursing program receives national accreditation

Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2025
Cessna Stadium on April 10, 2024.

State softball, track and field meet impacts weekend parking around Cessna Stadium

Taliyah Winn, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2025
Members of the crowd sip their drinks after toasting for the class of 2025. The Toast ceremony started in 2018 and invites graduates to celebrate their accomplisments in an less formal scenario than commencement.

PHOTOS: Wichita State toasts to 2025 graduates

Taliyah Winn
May 18, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Emily Phung)

Archeology rekindled his passion for learning after 50 years, brain cancer didn’t stop him

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Producer
May 5, 2025
A student sits at the back of the room listening to Chinmay Kulkarni's thesis presentation. His thesis work focused on the need to intertwine renewable energy for more reliable power systems.

Graduate students put their theses to the test — in three minutes or less

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Producer
November 18, 2024
Wichita State assistant professor Hilary Grace Taylor sings to the audience as Logan Tarwater listens during the opera, "December Night," on Dec. 8. The opera's libretto was based from a chapter of the novel "Death Comes for the Archbishop" by Willa Cather.

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘December Night’ finds warmth in a wintry-spirited opera

Lily Bann, Arts and Culture Editor
November 14, 2024
Todd Schwartz sets up a tripod in the stands in front of the pep band at Charles Koch Arena. Schwartz said he typically arrives three hours before a game to set up.

Behind the scenes of ESPN+ at Wichita State — the Black Fox Crew

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Editor
November 8, 2024

Historical hauntings at Wichita State yield spooky stories from staff and faculty

Allison Campbell and Taliyah Winn
October 31, 2024
(Illustration)

Chatbots, deep fakes and democracy: Panel examines AI’s role in modern elections

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Producer
September 28, 2024
Sophomore Ashton Nave plays "Super Smash Bros Ultimate" at the WSU Esports open tryouts on Aug. 29. Students were invited to come show their skills in an open tryout against other students.

After open tryouts, WSU esports sees high recruitment and retention maintaining ‘team culture’

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Editor
September 8, 2024
The College of Heath Professions celebrates their 2024 Clash of the Colleges win as they watch fireworks. This is the College of Health Profession's first win since 2017.

‘We had a point to prove’: Health professions college wins Clash of the Colleges

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Editor
August 26, 2024
Logan Hutchens walks down the aisle to recieve the Harold and Melba Sullivan award for his academic performance. He maintained a 4.0 GPA every semester, achieving the highest GPA toward an engineering degree.

PHOTOS: Spring Graduation 2024

Kristy Mace, Allison Campbell, and Taliyah Winn
May 14, 2024
Tess Roman warms up for hurdles before the race starts at the Shocker Spring Invitational. Roman ran the 100-meter hurdles in 15.53 seconds for Wichita State.

Track and Field sees weekend successes at Drake and Kansas State meets

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor
May 2, 2024
Speaker of the Senate Kylee Hower talks with Aiden Powell, student organizations director, after the first presidential debate on March 20. Hower is running for student body president with Matthew Phan, engineering senator, for vice president. Powell is running for president with Diana Grajeda, current leadership and engagement Director, as vice president.

Student body presidential candidates define platforms, qualifications at first debate

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor
March 24, 2024
Student body presidential candidate Aiden Powell and vice presidential candidate Diana Grajeda pose for a photo. (Photo courtesy of Powell and Grajeda)

‘Connection, vision and trust’ drive Powell, Grajeda’s student presidential campaign

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2024
The Marcus Welcome Center served as a polling location on Nov. 8, 2022. Students and locals came to vote in the building from sunrise to sundown.

Kansas Primary sees low voter turnout, Trump and Biden win their parties

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2024
Members of the African American Faculty Staff Association pose for a photo.

African American Faculty and Staff Association wants to ‘sit at the table’ for university collaboration

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor
March 11, 2024
Student Government Assocation (SGA) Senators Jay Thompson, Aaron Haynes, Victoria Owens and NaKhiya Sanders listen to the unofficial special election results during Wednesday's SGA senate meeting. Nearly 74% of voters voted in affirmation of the constitutional amendment.

Student Government Association announces 2024 election candidates

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2024
Destiny Masters does a practice jump at Wilson Invitational on Jan. 25.

Track and field’s Destiny Masters motivated to place at nationals

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2024
(Illustration)

REVIEW: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ proves that chivalry isn’t dead

Taliyah Winn, Assisstant news editor
February 19, 2024
Documentary producers Travis Heying and Jaime Green; Eric Meyer, son of Joan and owner of the Marion County Record; and Emily Bradbury, executive director of the Kansas Press Association, answer questions on a panel about the "Unwarranted" documentary. The documentary, focusing on Joan Meyer and the Marion County Record raid, was shown at Wichita State on Feb. 1.

Journalism professionals discuss creating documentary on Marion County Record raid, future implications

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor
February 5, 2024
A memorial for Joan Meyer, outside The Marion County Record offices in Marion, Kansas. (Courtesy of Travis Heying and Jaime Green)

Documentary on Marion County raid screening Thursday at Wichita State

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2024
The Student Senate of the Student Government Association sits during a meeting on Aug. 31, 2022 (File photo).

Applications open for 2024-2025 Student Government candidacy

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor
January 28, 2024
Students walk in front of the Rhatigan Student Center on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Winter weather causes icy conditions around Wichita

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
January 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of Larian Studios

REVIEW: ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ challenges the norms of modern-day gaming

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
December 11, 2023
Brent Mai talks about his ideas and goals if selected as the new dean of university libraries. Mai visited campus on Aug. 3 and 4 to meet with various stakeholders on campus.

‘Leverage our togetherness’: Dean of libraries foresees collaborative future

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
November 18, 2023
Dee Lightful Masters performs to Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" at the annual drag brunch event at Roxy's Downtown on Nov. 12.

Roxy’s downtown hosts end-of-year drag brunch

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
November 16, 2023
Athletes can put in the work at the new weight room in Charles Koch Arena, which was funded by multiple donors, including Fred VanVleet.

On and off the court: Athletes and coaches encouraged by new weight room in Koch Arena

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
November 6, 2023
Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center. (File Photo)

Wichita State Student Health Services offers flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
October 24, 2023
(Illustration)

REVIEW: Insomnia Cookies offers midnight snacking done right

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
October 15, 2023
(Illustration)

How to vote: A comprehensive guide for students

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
October 15, 2023
Mayoral candidate Lily Wu and current mayor Brandon Whipple speak at the mayoral candidate forum on affordable housing. Whipple shares his point of view first with his allotted time, and Wu shared her point of view after Whipple for the same amount of time.

Whipple, Wu speak on affordable homeownership

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
October 14, 2023
Photo courtesy of Fox Studios

REVIEW: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ season 14 debut delivers familiar feel with a western twist

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
October 6, 2023
Holding hands, Kate and Matt Anthony cross the finish line of the Suspenders4Hope 5k together. Kate won second place in the women's 40-49-year-old category of the race, while Matt won second in the 50-59-year-old category for the men.

Suspenders4Hope 5k and Memorial Walk highlight hope, destigmatization of mental health

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
October 1, 2023
(Illustration)

Police arrest man near campus, find 4,000 fentanyl pills, drugs and guns

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
September 18, 2023
Debbie and Jim Sims pick up trash from the River on Sept. 9 during the Wichita Clean Streams event. The Sims attended the event with their grandson, after seeing an ad through the Wichita Windsurge.

Wichita Clean Streams brings community together at Wichita RiverWalk

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
September 12, 2023
Amrita Myers, an associate professor of history and gender and women's studies at Indiana University, speaks at the "Words by Women" lecture series on Sept. 7.

Historian pieces together story of enslaved wife of politician in the Old South

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
September 10, 2023
The Starship food delivery robot is a new innovation that was intoduced to Wichita State in Fall 2023. The robot delivers food from restaurants in the RSC to your current location on the Starship app.

Food delivery robots introduced, able to deliver campus eats

Taliyah Winn, Reporter
August 19, 2023
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