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Kylie Cameron

Kylie Cameron, Former Editor in Chief

Kylie Cameron was the Editor in Chief of The Sunflower for the 2019-2020 school year.

She is a senior studying political science and journalism and has served on The Sunflower’s staff all four years of her undergraduate career. Cameron is from Overland Park, Kansas. After graduation, Cameron plans on attending law school or furthering her career in journalism.

 

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Flags of different countries surround WuShock in the office of international education. The office of international education locates at the Shocker Success Center.

WJC: Wichita State professors worry as university silent on Trump immigration crackdown

Kylie Cameron, Wichita Eagle Reporter
June 9, 2025
The Rhatigan Student Center on March 23, 2020.

WSU requires masks on campus

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2020
Editor in Chief Kylie Cameron works on the last print issue of the 2019-20 school year.

Goodbye from JoCo: Kylie Cameron

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2020
Screenshot from Thursday's emergency meeting

No increase in student fees; Student Affairs takes $22K cut in revised budget proposal

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2020
Vice President Michael Bearth oversees debate on a proposed 1.5% student fees increase. The bill ultimately failed and will be sent back to the student fees committee.

Student fees to be deliberated – again, no, wait, again?

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2020
WSU mechanical engineering major Tony Ibarra, holds up a sign during the #HereToStay support event held at the Historical County Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon. (Sept. 5, 2017)

‘I’m no different than any other ordinary student who has citizenship’

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 27, 2020
Marchers carry a giant pride flag through downtown Wichita during Wichita Pride's Unity March on Saturday, June 29.

Wichita Pride cancel June events due to COVID-19 concerns

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2020
The Rhatigan Student Center on March 23, 2020.

Wichita State to begin phased reopening of campus May 26

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2020
Wichita State campus on Monday, March 23, 2020.

Uncertainty still surrounds CARES Act funding for Wichita State

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2020
Rija Khan, SGA presidential candidate, and Mackenzie Haas, vice presidential candidate.

Khan, Haas elected student body president, VP

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2020
The Flats private apartment complex is located on Innovation Campus.

‘I believe they’re poorly prepared’: KBOR begrudgingly approves WSU’s buyback of The Flats, Suites

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2020
Masters Level Psychology Intern for Wichita State's Counseling and Prevention Services program Samantha Fulcher discusses mindful eating during a Keep Calm and Breathe livestream on April 13, 2020.

CAPS, Care Team offering virtual mental health services

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2020
President Jay Golden makes his introduction to faculty senate in January. In his introduction, Golden emphasized the importance of shared governance and transparency.

Wichita State seeking approval to amend capital improvement plan for new $22.2 million building

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2020
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SGA voting open through Wednesday

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 13, 2020
Rija Khan, SGA presidential candidate, and Mackenzie Haas, vice presidential candidate.

Khan, Haas aim to address student concerns through cooperation with administration

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 13, 2020
Tulips at the south entrance of Wichita State's main campus.

Wichita State to receive $8.8 million through CARES Act

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2020
Students use computers in Ablah library.

Tuesday night system outage didn’t go unnoticed by WSU students

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2020
Vice President Michael Bearth oversees debate on a proposed 1.5% student fees increase. The bill ultimately failed and will be sent back to the student fees committee.

Second student fees bill passes, raising fees by 1.5% next school year

Lindsay Smith and Kylie Cameron
April 9, 2020
Delaney Hiegert (left) and Ellen Bertels (right) present to legal professionals in Wichita in March. They'll bring their presentation to Wichita State community members via webinar April 7.

KU law students hosting gender marker, name change webinar for WSU community

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2020
The Rhatigan Student Center on March 23, 2020.

Wichita State announces hiring freeze

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2020
The Flats is a private apartment complex on Wichita State's Innovation Campus.

BREAKING: Sexual assault reported at The Flats

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2020
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[Photo] WSU to convert all summer courses to online/remote format

April 3, 2020
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[Photo] Ulrich Museum accepting internship applications

April 16, 2021
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Tulips at the south entrance of Wichita State's main campus.

[Photo] Student senate approves revised student fees budget

July 15, 2021
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announces a stay-at-home order effective Monday for the entire state.

BREAKING: State of Kansas under stay-at-home order effective Monday

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 28, 2020
Wichita State Police Sergeant Christopher Tenet unloads a box of personal protective equipment from his police vehicle. Tenet made a delivery to the University of Kansas Medical Center on March 27, 2020.

[Photo] Wichita State donates PPE to first responders, medical community

Lindsay Smith, Reporter
March 28, 2020
Personal protective equipment sits in the loading dock of the Shocker Store in the Rhatigan Student Center. These boxes were donated to area hospitals and first responders.

[Photo] Ad Astra Coalition designing, producing much-needed PPE during pandemic

May 5, 2020
The Sedgwick County Commission discusses a stay at home order at a special meeting on March 23, 2020. The recommendation for the order was passed and sent to the county health director for consideration.

County commission recommends county health director issue stay-at-home order

Kylie Cameron and Lindsay Smith
March 23, 2020
The Rhatigan Student Center on March 23, 2020.

Student employees to be paid for at least one month, non-student until end of FY2020

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2020
BREAKING: Second presumptive-positive case of COVID-19 identified in Sedgwick County resident

BREAKING: Second presumptive-positive case of COVID-19 identified in Sedgwick County resident

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 21, 2020
BREAKING: First presumptive positive case reported in Sedgwick County resident

BREAKING: First presumptive positive case reported in Sedgwick County resident

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2020
Provost Rick Muma speaks during the last weekly briefing at the Rhatigan Student Center on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Students to receive refunds on housing, parking permits, maybe fees – but not tuition

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2020
The Flats private apartment complex is located on Innovation Campus.

Regents, Wichita State postpone buy-back of The Flats, Suites again

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2020
Tulips bloom by the WIchita State sign at the 17th Street entrance.

Letter from the Editor: The Sunflower’s COVID-19 response

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 17, 2020
Wichita State switching to online classes for remainder of semester, limiting access to on-campus housing

Wichita State switching to online classes for remainder of semester, limiting access to on-campus housing

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 16, 2020
FAQ: How will in-person class suspension affect Wichita State students?

FAQ: How will in-person class suspension affect Wichita State students?

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 15, 2020
First presumptive positive case of COVID-19 reported in Wichita

First presumptive positive case of COVID-19 reported in Wichita

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 13, 2020
Student Body Vice President Michael Bearth gives his officer report during the SGA session held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

New proposed student fees budget ‘taxes’ some student groups by 4% of their FY20 allocations

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2020
The American Athletic Conference tournement trophy sits in the concourse of the FedExForum before Wichita State's semifinal game against Cincinnati on March 16, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus / The Sunflower.)

BREAKING: AAC suspends all spring sports indefinitely

Marshall Sunner and Kylie Cameron
March 12, 2020
Vice President Michael Bearth oversees debate on a proposed 1.5% student fees increase. The bill ultimately failed and will be sent back to the student fees committee.

Proposed student fees bill fails

Lindsay Smith and Kylie Cameron
March 11, 2020
The lobby of Ahlberg Hall leading into Student Health Services.

University begins search for new health professions dean

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 10, 2020
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News in brief (Week of March 9)

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 9, 2020
Students use computers in Ablah library.

WSU student, faculty, staff information potentially compromised in December data breach

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 6, 2020
SGA Treasurer Colleen Ostermann listens to a representative speak during student fee deliberations on Friday, Feb. 28.

SGA Budget and Finance committee recommend downvote on proposed student fees bill

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2020
Student fees could increase by 1.5% next year; no big cuts proposed to student groups — except Model UN

Student fees could increase by 1.5% next year; no big cuts proposed to student groups — except Model UN

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
March 2, 2020
Student's fill the gallery of student fee deliberations on Friday, Feb. 28. On the first day of deliberations, a proposed $174,000 cut Student Involvement's request was made.

[Photo] Students react to possible Student Involvement budget cuts

February 28, 2020
Student Body Vice President Michael Bearth listens to Fine Arts Representative John Kirk debate over Student Involvement's budget.

Student fees to increase by 1.5% at max in FY 2021

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2020
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Check out what each WSU org is requesting in student fees for next year

Matthew Kelly and Kylie Cameron
February 27, 2020
Wichita oilman Wayne Woolsey and his wife, Kay, put a lead gift of $10 million towards the new business building, which will be named after them.

Future Woolsey Hall floor plan teased at town hall meeting

Lee Harter and Kylie Cameron
February 27, 2020
Billy Martin, senior research scientist for Lightning Diversion System's Environmental Test Lab, explains the use of the new technology to press.

WSU announces partnership with Lightning Divergent Systems

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2020
A student was threatened over his Make America Great Again hat on Tuesday in Neff Hall.

Student threatened over MAGA hat

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2020
The Flats private apartment complex is located on Innovation Campus.

KBOR tables discussion on university buy-back of The Flats and Suites

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2020
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Unclassified professionals, staff confident in Golden — for now

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 18, 2020
Wichita State's Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner speaks to junior Bailee Nickerson at third during their game against Kansas Univeriverity on Friday, Oct. 11 at Wilkin's Stadium.

Shocker softball goes 2-3 in Bobcat Classic

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 17, 2020
Wichita State junior Preston Snavely pitches during the game against ECU on May 12, 2019 at Eck Stadium.

Shocker baseball drops first series to Northwestern State

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 17, 2020
The HIve is a co-working space for women located in the Orpheum Office Building. It was founded by Andrea Stang in 2018.

News in brief – Week of Feb. 17

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 17, 2020
University President Jay Golden, then president-elect, speaks at a Student Government Association meeting in December, 2019.

President Golden’s starting pay roughly $86,000 more than Bardo ever made

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2020
President Jay Golden chats with Student Body President Kitrina Miller during a meet and greet with Student Government Association in late January.

A Golden day in the life

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2020
Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Combating Human Trafficing Karen Countryman-Roswurm speaks to a writer from The Sunflower in 2019 about the importance of giving students the opportunity to work with victims directly during an interview in Lindquist Hall.

Center for Combating Human Trafficking director says she faced sexual harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment at WSU

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2020
Shining a light on Title IX

Shining a light on Title IX

Matthew Kelly and Kylie Cameron
February 6, 2020
The parking lot outside of the new Steve Clark YMCA. Students are now allowed to park in it for up to two hours if they are using the new facility.

After backlash, university makes changes to YMCA parking lot rules

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2020
President Jay Golden addresses fine arts students at a town hall on Friday.

President Jay Golden hosts student, faculty town halls

Brogan Gillmore and Kylie Cameron
February 3, 2020
Morrison Hall on Wichita State University's main campus.

Wichita State spent roughly $129,000 on presidential search

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2020
The Flats is a private apartment complex located on Innovation Campus.

Wichita State plans to bond, buy back The Flats and Suites

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2020
The Wuhan Main Hospital of the Guangzhou Military District

Wichita State discourages travel to China due to coronavirus outbreak

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2020
President Jay Golden makes his introduction to faculty senate in January. In his introduction, Golden emphasized the importance of shared governance and transparency.

Golden talks transparency, shared governance at Faculty Senate meeting

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2020
Gabrielle Griffie, Kenzie Borland, Lazarus Massey and Morgan Goodwin (not pictured) are opening a vintage shop in dowtown Wichita.

Dead Center Vintage opening this week

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
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.

[Photo] 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

Kylie Cameron and Matthew Kelly
January 21, 2020
Rendering of NetApp's new facility.

Wichita City Council approves MWCB, NetApp IRB request

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2020
MWCB LLC requesting $33 million in IRBs for NetApp site on Innovation Campus

MWCB LLC requesting $33 million in IRBs for NetApp site on Innovation Campus

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2020
Acting dean of the College of Health Professions Linnea Glenmaye.

Health Professions dean resigns, Glenmaye named acting dean

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2020
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[Photo] 'Those are for Y members only': Students who park at new YMCA will be ticketed

January 13, 2020
Wichita State sophomore Erik Stevenson makes a bounce pass to Morris Udeze during the first half of the game against the East Carolina Pirates on Wednesday.

No. 24 WSU defeats ECU in conference opener, 75-69

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
January 1, 2020
The Innovation Campus business building, Woolsey Hall, has a $50 million price tag.

Price tag on new business building raised to $60 million

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2019
The Flats is a private apartment complex on Wichita State's Innovation Campus.

KBOR approves 2020-21 housing, meal rates

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2019
University President Jay Golden, then president-elect, speaks at a Student Government Association meeting in December, 2019.

Tompkins talks challenges for incoming President Jay Golden

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2019
Dr. Andy Tompkins sits in the president's office in Morrison Hall. Tompkins is WSU's new interim president.

Interim President Andy Tompkins keeping busy in his last few days

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2019
File photo, Ablah Library, 2017

University libraries to stop charging some overdue fees, offer amnesty day

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
December 9, 2019
Here are some of November’s eye-catching crime log entries

Here are some of November’s eye-catching crime log entries

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2019
Car stolen near Duerksen, WSUPD asking for help

Car stolen near Duerksen, WSUPD asking for help

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
December 2, 2019
Mike Pompeo and Ivanka Trump stand with WSU aviation students during a tour of WSU Tech on Oct. 24.

Who helped pay for Trump, Pompeo visit? It’s a secret, WSU Tech says

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2019
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Graduate School moving to Hubbard after ‘cracked sewer pipe’

Kylie Cameron, Editor in chief
November 21, 2019
Thomas Sutherland, a vocal performance major, dresses as his drag queen persona Enigma. The Texas native learned about drag after coming to WSU.

Not her first rodeo: Student drag queen Enigma sees drag as an outlet, inspiration

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
November 14, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who got his start as an entrepreneur in Wichita, speaks on Friday to primarily business students during a roundtable at the Woodman Alumni Center. He visited Wichita State as part of he and Ivanka Trump's visit to Kansas this week.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talks working in State Department, background ‘noise’ with WSU students

Kylie Cameron, Editor in Chief
October 25, 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

Matthew Kelly and Kylie Cameron
October 20, 2019
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