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John Darr

John Darr, Former culture editor

John Darr was a reporter for The Sunflower. His main interests were local art, student life, experimental literature and ambient pop music.

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Bachelor in Paradise Goes from Trash to Ash

John Darr, Arts and Entertainment Columnist
September 10, 2019
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Poet Ilya Kaminsky speaks about ‘Deaf Republic’ ahead of his McKnight presentation

John Darr, Reporter
September 10, 2019
Sandra Carlo spent part of her summer in Nairobi, Kenya helping provide arts tutoring, shelter and community resources to residents in the Mathare slum.

WSU Cohen Scholar crosses continents with choreography

John Darr, Reporter
August 16, 2019
Cardi B performs a song on July 24 during her Wichita debut at INTRUST Bank Arena. The artist had trouble breathing a few songs into her set, but she continued the show after a quick wardrobe change.

Darr: Cardi B performs Wichita set with the help of Cardi B

John Darr, Columnist
July 26, 2019
After Judo performs their new single 'Wanna Love' at Hippodrome. The band soon after won first place for Best Musical Variety Act.

End-of-Summer Concert Guide

John Darr, Columnist
July 17, 2019
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Honors Baccalaureate Lauren Rust looks to build up her community through education

John Darr, Culture Editor
May 2, 2019
Darr: Taylor Swift’s new single puts the ‘me’ in ‘shame’

Darr: Taylor Swift’s new single puts the ‘me’ in ‘shame’

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 30, 2019
Darr: Game of Thrones does the big battle

Darr: Game of Thrones does the big battle

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 29, 2019
Weekend Preview — April 25

Weekend Preview — April 25

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 25, 2019
Rub-a-dub-dub: Soak in music and art at Wichita’s Final Fest 2019

Rub-a-dub-dub: Soak in music and art at Wichita’s Final Fest 2019

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 25, 2019
Duerksen Fine Arts Amphitheater sits empty.

Best places to hang on campus

John Darr, Ella Dominguez, Becca Yenser, and Ryan Crews
April 25, 2019
Darr: Game of Thrones enjoys a delightful last night on Earth in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'

Darr: Game of Thrones enjoys a delightful last night on Earth in ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 23, 2019
Weekly Preview — Apr. 22

Weekly Preview — Apr. 22

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 22, 2019
Darr: Beyonce’s ‘Homecoming’ claims and achieves its college dreams

Darr: Beyonce’s ‘Homecoming’ claims and achieves its college dreams

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 22, 2019
Season 8 of Game of Thrones premiered on Sunday.

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 premiere: Family reunion and reunion and reunion

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 18, 2019
The Club is one of the best selling at Bocco Deli. You can choose a side of pasta salad or soup.

Wichita’s best sandwich: Bocco Deli

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 18, 2019
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Darr: ‘Our Planet’ weaponizes natural beauty against natural destruction

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 15, 2019
Weekly preview — April 15

Weekly preview — April 15

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 15, 2019
MFA Fine Arts Candidate Monika Maddux during her performance at the Monikahouse.

What not to miss at Monikahouse’s last show this Friday

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 12, 2019
Weekend Preview — Apr. 4-7

Weekend Preview — Apr. 4-7

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 4, 2019
A massive fetus sculpture stands as Monikahouse's centerpiece.

In Monikahouse, a Wichita State student has created the city’s most powerful art experience

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 4, 2019
A single bulb glows over covered unused furniture in a Monikahouse room dedicated to the physical reality of loss.

The Monikahouse library acts as a physical catalog of items and clothing that artist Monika Maddux had saved to give to her daughter.

Weekly Preview — April 1

Weekly Preview — April 1

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 1, 2019
Darr: Korine’s ‘The Beach Bum’ isn’t a good comedy, which is why you should see it

Darr: Korine’s ‘The Beach Bum’ isn’t a good comedy, which is why you should see it

John Darr, Culture Editor
April 1, 2019
"The Two-Faced and the Reasons" by Giao Tang is one of many pieces that Sigma Psi Zeta will feature in its Final Friday exhibit.

Final Friday to spotlight WSU women

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 28, 2019
Weekly preview — Mar. 25

Weekly preview — Mar. 25

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 25, 2019
"Stardew Valley"

Spring Essentials: The culture section’s spring starter pack

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 25, 2019
Weekend Preview — March 21-23

Weekend Preview — March 21-23

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 20, 2019
Kansas Poet Laureate Kevin Rabas reads his poetry at the Ulrich. His performance included jazz-infused poetry during which Rabas played percussive accompaniments to his writing.

Kansas Poet Laureate’s visit to Wichita State radiates love of homeland and jazz

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 20, 2019
Darr: Wichita State’s After Judo builds a strong, jazzy foundation with ‘Harvard Ave.’

Darr: Wichita State’s After Judo builds a strong, jazzy foundation with ‘Harvard Ave.’

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 18, 2019
The lightning slapstick comedy of "Shakespeare Abridged" comes to life on stage as Jeremy Buoy directs off camera.

Jeremy Buoy brings a dream to life with WSU’s first theatre tour in over a decade

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 17, 2019
Weekly Preview — March 18

Weekly Preview — March 18

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 17, 2019
Bottled waters aren't created equal. We took it upon ourselves to rank them definitively.

Bottled water ranked from nice to absolutely disgusting

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 4, 2019
The Worst Movie of 2018: Netflix's "White Fang"

The Worst Movie of 2018: Netflix’s “White Fang”

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 4, 2019
‘You Don’t Microwave Relationships’: How ‘The Bachelor’ is designed to violate its own values

‘You Don’t Microwave Relationships’: How ‘The Bachelor’ is designed to violate its own values

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 4, 2019
Weekly preview: March 4-6

Weekly preview: March 4-6

John Darr, Culture Editor
March 3, 2019
Weekend preview (March 1-3)

Weekend preview (March 1-3)

John Darr, Culture Editor
February 28, 2019
Weekend preview — Feb. 21

Weekend preview — Feb. 21

John Darr, Culture Editor
February 21, 2019
Weekly preview — Feb. 17

Weekly preview — Feb. 17

John Darr, Culture Editor
February 17, 2019
Emiliano Molina responds to questions during an interview with The Sunflower while he begins the process of painting two new pieces.

Emotional landscapes: Emiliano Molina’s portraits turn the self into a revelation

John Darr, Culture Editor
February 17, 2019
Stop #4: The Keeper of the Plains. Catch some fresh air and relax by the river with your valentine at this legendary Wichita monument.

2019 Valentine’s Day Guide

John Darr, Culture Editor
February 14, 2019
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Faculty Senate divided over incoming two-factor identification requirement

John Darr, Culture Editor
February 11, 2019
Weekend preview — Feb. 7-9

Weekend preview — Feb. 7-9

John Darr, Culture Editor
February 9, 2019
"Hands Like Glaciers" by Old News

Darr: ‘Hands Like Glaciers’ shines while maintaining a grip on Old News’ signature sound

John Darr, Culture Editor
February 9, 2019
Weekly preview — week of Feb. 3

Weekly preview — week of Feb. 3

John Darr, Culture Editor
February 3, 2019
Graduate Audiology student, Shayla Ingalls, applies finishing touches to a ceramic tile during an event held in the RSC on Wednesday, January 30. The event was held by Student Affairs to help students reflect on various aspects of their academics.

‘Style Your Tile’ provides stress release, prevention

John Darr, Culture Editor
January 31, 2019
Friday preview

Friday preview

John Darr, Culture Editor
January 31, 2019
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The Twilight Sad’s ‘IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME’ captures the power of a winter storm

John Darr, Culture Editor
January 29, 2019
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Weekly preview — week of Jan. 27

John Darr, Culture Editor
January 27, 2019
Carson Schneider sings with an unleashed well of energy during their set at Wichita Oasis on January, 26. Carson is the lead singer for KISS 2.

Kiss 2 leads Wichita’s DIY scene back towards the heart of punk by giving back to community

John Darr, Culture Editor
January 27, 2019
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Winter essentials: warm art for snow days

John Darr, Culture Editor
January 24, 2019
Weekend preview

Weekend preview

John Darr, Culture Editor
January 24, 2019
'Assume Form' shapes the rise of a new pop star: James Blake

‘Assume Form’ shapes the rise of a new pop star: James Blake

John Darr, Culture Editor
January 20, 2019
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Hip-Hop Springboard: The best of late 2018

John Darr, Culture Editor
January 4, 2019
Wichita State’s top albums of 2018

Wichita State’s top albums of 2018

John Darr, Pamela Dominguez, and Ryan Crews
December 5, 2018
Wichita’s best songs of 2018

Wichita’s best songs of 2018

John Darr, Pamela Dominguez, and Ryan Crews
December 3, 2018
Weekly preview — Dec. 3

Weekly preview — Dec. 3

John Darr, Culture Editor
December 3, 2018
‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ delights in blurring boundaries

‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ delights in blurring boundaries

John Darr, Culture Editor
November 29, 2018
"Organized Chaos" by Estes-Christ is showing at the Cadman Art Gallery in the Rhatigan Student Center until Dec. 14.

Student captures terrestrial beauty in Cadman art exhibit

John Darr, Culture Editor
November 29, 2018
Student criticism of WSU comes from a place of caring

Student criticism of WSU comes from a place of caring

John Darr, Culture Editor
November 19, 2018
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Mumford & Sons’ ‘Delta’ pleasant but underwhelming

John Darr, Culture Editor
November 19, 2018
Sunflower Selections Ep. 4: The Snowflower Thanksgiving

Sunflower Selections Ep. 4: The Snowflower Thanksgiving

John Darr, Pamela Dominguez, and Mariah Perkins
November 15, 2018
Provost Rick Muma answers questions about the proposed infrastructure student fees during the SGA meeting Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018.

Student senators raise concerns over potential hike in student fees

John Darr, Culture Editor
November 15, 2018
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Your bad music taste matters

John Darr, Culture Editor
November 11, 2018
This week in culture — Nov. 11

This week in culture — Nov. 11

John Darr, Culture Editor
November 11, 2018
Junior guard Maya Brewer charges toward the goal during the Nov. exhibition game.

Maya Brewer brings leadership and experience for WSU women

John Darr, Culture Editor
November 7, 2018
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Meitzner takes pride in WSU focus as city councilman

John Darr, Culture Editor
November 1, 2018
Renee Duxler

Duxler campaigns for investing in students and immigrants, reducing crime

John Darr, Culture Editor
November 1, 2018
This week in culture — Week of Oct. 29

This week in culture — Week of Oct. 29

John Darr, Culture Editor
October 28, 2018
Paranormal investigator Chris Moon uses his "ghost box" to communicate with spirits inside Henries Hall. (File photo Oct. 2016)

Shocktoberfest preview

John Darr, Culture Editor
October 22, 2018
This week in culture — Oct. 17

This week in culture — Oct. 17

John Darr, Culture Editor
October 17, 2018
Big Mouth (courtesy art)

Netflix sex ed: ‘Big Mouth’ hits puberty with grace

John Darr, Culture Editor
October 17, 2018
Mikro Mikro

Mikro Mikro

John Darr, Culture Editor
October 10, 2018
Cancelled: When art and artists shouldn’t be separated

Cancelled: When art and artists shouldn’t be separated

John Darr and Ella Dominguez
October 10, 2018
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This week in culture — Oct. 8

John Darr, Culture Editor
October 8, 2018
'I would rather engineer a song than engineer a machine'

‘I would rather engineer a song than engineer a machine’

John Darr, Culture Editor
October 8, 2018
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2018 fall essentials

John Darr, Culture Editor
October 3, 2018
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This week in culture — Oct. 1

John Darr, Culture Editor
October 1, 2018
Bladee - courtesy photo

Back from ‘Exile’: Bladee and Whitearmor recapture their magic on new single

John Darr, Culture Editor
October 1, 2018
"Iridescence" — courtesy art

Sunflower Selection Ep. 2: Build your own boy band

John Darr, Ryan Crews, Mariah Perkins, and Pamela Dominguez
September 26, 2018
A senior majoring in Theather and minoring in Art and Design, Mariah Clements, is the director of The Search. She gave thanks to the students who came to support in the preview night.

Interview: Mariah Clements, Director of ‘The Search’

John Darr, Culture Editor
September 26, 2018
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This week in culture — Sept. 24

John Darr, Culture Editor
September 23, 2018
Low’s "Double Negative" (courtesy photo)

Darr: The beautiful crush of Low’s ‘Double Negative’ offers avenue for individual coping

John Darr, Culture Editor
September 16, 2018
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This week in culture — week of Sept. 17

John Darr, Culture Editor
September 16, 2018
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‘Safe in the Hands of Love’: A gateway into avant-garde pop music

John Darr, Culture Editor
September 11, 2018
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This week in culture — Sep. 10

John Darr, Culture Editor
September 10, 2018
Senators ask questions during the SGA meeting Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018.

SGA adds seats to standing committees, considers redirecting own rollover money to fund student events

John Darr, Culture Editor
September 6, 2018
Brandon Johnson, District 1 city councilman, speaks at a panel organized by the Black Student Union.

ICT Black Caucus addresses justice issues at discussion panel

John Darr, Culture Editor
August 29, 2018
Leaving (Your) Room for Art

Leaving (Your) Room for Art

John Darr, Culture Editor
August 29, 2018
Panelists and organizers grin as Oletha Faust Goudeau (State Senator 29th District) shares an anecdote about her experience in the legislature.

Brandon Johnson (District 1 City Councilman) testifies to the gendered privileges male representatives experience as Gail Finney (State Representative 84th District) looks on.

The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Delta Mu chapter perform in the 9th annual Multicultural Greek Council Shock the Yard Step Show.

This week in culture

John Darr, Culture Editor
August 27, 2018
The Sunflower's definitive Bachelor in Paradise power rankings

The Sunflower’s definitive Bachelor in Paradise power rankings

John Darr, Culture Editor
August 26, 2018
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‘Eighth Grade’ nails the highs, lows of its namesake

John Darr, Culture Editor
August 24, 2018
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Finer Spirit find voice, double down on ambition on new EP

John Darr, Culture Editor
August 24, 2018
Sunflower Soundtrack: ‘Slide’ by George Clanton

Sunflower Soundtrack: ‘Slide’ by George Clanton

John Darr, Culture Editor
August 20, 2018
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