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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower
Wren Johnson

Wren Johnson, Illustrator/Designer

Wren Johnson is an illustrator for The Sunflower. Johnson is a fourth-year communications major that loves chickens. In her free time, she likes to read, draw, and hang out with friends. Johnson uses she/her pronouns.

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[Photo] Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor
April 8, 2025
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[Photo] Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Evan Tong, Reporter
March 17, 2025
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[Photo] OPINION: The Conservative promise is an American nightmare

Mya Scott, Assistant Editor
March 12, 2025
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[Photo] OPINION: Our ethnicities and cultures define us more than the color of our skin

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor
March 11, 2025
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[Photo] OPINION: National DEI cuts might mean saying goodbye to Greek Life as we know it

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2025
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[Photo] OPINION: Rap music is more than mindless violence and drug pushing

Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor
March 7, 2025
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[Photo] OPINION: Trump’s war on the press should alarm every American

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor
February 28, 2025
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[Photo] ICE agents now allowed on college campuses; what resources do students have?

Sophia Best, Reporter
February 27, 2025
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[Photo] Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Mack Smith, Reporter
February 24, 2025
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[Photo] OPINION: WSU should rethink demolishing the Heskett Center

February 23, 2025
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[Photo] For Kiah Duggins

Clarence Carvel, Wichita State alum
February 6, 2025
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[Photo] Navigating registration: Inconsistent enrollment strategies create frustration for students

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
January 23, 2025
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[Photo] International students and faculty weigh what Trump could mean for their future in the U.S.

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor
January 14, 2025
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[Photo] Wichita State student navigates opening a sweets shop storefront

Baylor Henry, Reporter
January 6, 2025
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[Photo] OPINION: Don’t be a Grinch: Volunteer or donate this holiday season

Mya Scott, Reporter
December 14, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: It is time for Wichita State to remove Tom Otterness from campus

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor
December 5, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Gore isn’t always necessary

Makenzie Miller, Reporter
November 25, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: I am not taking a bullet for Trump

November 3, 2024
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[Photo] A WSU criminal justice professor was a theft victim. Now, she hopes her work will help others.

Mia Hennen, Managing Editor
October 24, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: How to deal with election stress

Avery Gathright, Reporter
October 21, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: It is more than OK to change your view on politics

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor
October 20, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: How to conduct deeper research on political candidates

Maleah Evans, Assistant news editor
October 18, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Wichita State students would get punished for plagiarism. Our president should, too.

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor
October 10, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Campus resources are rarely properly advertised

Sophia Best, Reporter
October 3, 2024
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[Photo] ‘I open my phone every day and I see a new person die’: Students speak at vigil for Lebanon

Loren Amelunke, Reporter
September 30, 2024
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[Photo] Chatbots, deep fakes and democracy: Panel examines AI’s role in modern elections

Taliyah Winn, Podcast Producer
September 28, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Students need to invest in their future

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor
September 27, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Making a student organization at Wichita State is harder than most think

Grayson Weathers, Reporter
September 26, 2024
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[Photo] Student entrepreneur Ja’miyah Johnson opens up about hair-braiding business

Jasmine Carolina, Reporter
September 21, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: WSU textbook prices exploit students, prioritize profit

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter
September 12, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Political group challenges natural-born citizenry

Maleah Evans, Reporter
September 11, 2024
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[Photo] ‘You’re crushing all of our dreams’: International student speaks on challenging post-graduation job search

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2024
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[Photo] Behind the scenes of sports content creation at Wichita State

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Karma is Taylor Swift at your Chiefs game

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter
February 7, 2024
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[Photo] ‘Have respect for the refs’: Student Officials Association trains Shockers for thankless but necessary job

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
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[Photo] Artist Exploration Association creates welcoming, accessible environment for art

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
December 8, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Is Lily Wu what Wichita really needs?

Shaylee Jacobs-Wilson, Reporter
December 6, 2023
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[Photo] New Liberal Arts and Sciences gen ed requirements take effect in fall 2024

Courtney Brown
November 14, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Don’t shame people for not boycotting for Palestine

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
November 14, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: What can you actually do for Palestine? Here’s an idea

Sascha Harvey, Opinion editor
November 13, 2023
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[Photo] The student section in Charles Koch Arena needs serious revamping

Tyler Guthrie, Reporter
November 10, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Professors should not teach race from the white man’s perspective

Mel Bright, Reporter
November 1, 2023
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[Photo] REVIEW: Crown Uptown’s opening night of Rocky Horror left audiences shivering with anticipation

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 29, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: The pagan ties to modern day Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 29, 2023
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[Photo] REVIEW: Ranking the haunts around Wichita

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 29, 2023
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[Photo] How to recognize and navigate barriers to student voting

Allison Campbell, News Editor
October 17, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Raising the voting age would be an injustice to voters everywhere

Monique Bever, Reporter
October 17, 2023
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[Photo] Letter to the Editor: The long path to peace in Israel

Jewish Student Alliance
October 10, 2023
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[Photo] Letter to the Editor: I don’t plan on attending Turning Point USA’s screening of ‘Identity Crisis’ — here’s why.

April 27, 2025
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[Photo] REVIEW: T-swirl crepe ‘takes the crepe’ with delicious, gluten-free treats

Avery Gathright, Reporter
October 3, 2023
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[Photo] Langston University professor urges audience to take opportunities

Loren Amelunke, Reporter
September 29, 2023
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[Photo] REVIEW: Hole-in-the-wall with a creative menu that you should try today

Victor DiMartino, Reporter
September 28, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: The argument against Chick-fil-A

Sascha Harvey, Opinion editor
September 22, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Ranking streaming services, most being lackluster at best

Maleah Evans, Reporter
September 20, 2023
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[Photo] Men’s golf new schedule adds international tournaments

August 31, 2023
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[Photo] Student Government executive branch applicants denied interviews, disclose application process

Mia Hennen, Editor in Chief
August 30, 2023
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[Photo] REVIEW: Starbucks’ PSL celebrates 20 years, three new items added to the fall menu

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
August 29, 2023
Incoming freshmen shared their concerns about the 5.9% increase in tuition at Wichita State.

[Photo] ‘That’s pretty extreme’: Incoming freshmen react to university tuition increase

Allison Campbell, News Editor
August 19, 2023
Columnist Tyler Guthrie describes why writing brings him joy.

[Photo] OPINION: Why I like to write (and why you should too)

July 5, 2023
National Clean Air Month was in May, and even though the month is over, geologist Toni Jackman shared some tips to support environmentally friendly and conscious behavior.

[Photo] Geologist shares facts about pollution, advice on improving air quality in Wichita, nationwide

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
June 19, 2023
Columnist Tyler Guthrie discusses his favorite psychology channels on YouTube.

[Photo] OPINION: Here are the best psychology channels on YouTube

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist
June 12, 2023
With the rise of artificial intelligence, several stakeholders at Wichita State sat down to discuss the use of AI in higher education.

[Photo] ChatGPT sparks conversation about campus usage

Courtney Brown, Assistant News Editor, Reporter
May 21, 2023
Staff members talk about concerns with the market-based compensation initative at the university.

[Photo] ‘Grossly underpaid’: Wichita State staff talk issues with compensation

Mia Hennen, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2023
Columnist Tyler Guthrie writes about making it through hard times.

[Photo] OPINION: How to make it through hard times

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist
May 17, 2023
Illustration depicting Kyran Crist's column about graduation.

[Photo] OPINION: Preparing for the grand finale: Graduation

Kyran Crist, Reporter
May 3, 2023
A student and associate professor at Wichita State are working together to gather data on carbon emissions produced by the university.

[Photo] Professor and student look to estimate Wichita State carbon footprint

May 1, 2023
Illustration depicting Emmie Boese's column on grief.

[Photo] OPINION: Grieve your losses: Embrace the process, someday you won’t regret it

Emmie Boese, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
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Illustration depicting Danielle Wagner's column on pulling an all-nighter.

[Photo] OPINION: A college girl’s guide to pulling an all-nighter

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
April 19, 2023
College girl's guide illustration depicting Danielle Wagner's column about mental health.

[Photo] OPINION: A college girl’s guide to mental health

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
April 12, 2023
Housing illustration depicting Jacinda Hall's column on Wichita State's housing.

[Photo] OPINION: WSU needs to build another housing unit for returning students on campus

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
April 5, 2023
An illustration relating to Tyler Guthrie's column about the benefits of traveling.

[Photo] OPINION: Why you should see what the world has to offer

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist
April 3, 2023
An Instagram meme page "crispiwsumemes" was met with controversy after a series of images about candidates running for Student Government's Executive Branch.

[Photo] Instagram ‘meme’ page receives backlash for controversial posts about student government election

Mia Hennen, News/Managing Editor
April 1, 2023
An illustration depicting that student organizations must pay for campus police presence at campus events.

[Photo] Paying for Police: Security charge suggests strain on police department

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
March 29, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: The TikTok hearing is rooted in ignorance and racism

Sascha Harvey, Arts & Culture Editor
March 28, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: A college girl’s guide to staying healthy

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
March 28, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ holds timeless themes

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist
March 23, 2023
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[Photo] Compensation goals lead to pay increases at Wichita State

Mia Hennen, News/Managing Editor
March 22, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: A college girl’s guide to New York City

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
March 21, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Give me and my rom-coms a break

Kyran Crist, Reporter
March 14, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: The importance of social media

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist
March 15, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Forget hustle culture: Try getting out of your routine

Jaycie Nelson, Editor in chief
March 3, 2023
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[Photo] Virtual and in-person events to celebrate Women’s History Month

Jaycie Nelson, Editor-in-chief
March 1, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Military students lack ATM options on campus

Piper Pinnetti, Social Media Manager
March 1, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: The uplifts and detriments of cell phone usage to college students

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist
March 2, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Wichita State is violating policies of nondiscrimination

Sarah Beauchamp, Reporter
February 23, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Why everyone needs criticism

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist
February 22, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: A college girl’s guide to saving money

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
February 22, 2023
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[Photo] Neurodiversity support group empowers and validates students’ experiences

Courtney Brown, Reporter
February 20, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Why people need accounts of fear

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist
February 16, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Valentine’s Day Date Guide: Best places in Wichita to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Allison Campbell, Reporter
February 14, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: A college girl’s guide to the Super Bowl

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
February 9, 2023
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