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Lindsay Smith

Lindsay Smith, Former Editor-in-Chief, Newsletter Editor

Lindsay Smith is the former editor-in-chief and newsletter editor for The Sunflower. Smith was a journalism major at Wichita State with a minor in creative writing. She graduated in December 2022 before working for The Wichita Eagle.

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College of Fine Arts Dean Rodney Miller gives a speech to everyone who attended the Ulrich Summer 2022 Exhibition opening on May 26.

‘Bittersweet:’ Fine Arts Dean to retire after 19 years, proud of the college’s growth

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
January 17, 2023
Student Body Vice President Mary-Elizabeth Thornton writes down discussion answers during a mixer between the university's different Senates.

How the three WSU Senates worked together this semester

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
December 27, 2022
Smith: The last from me — at least in a Sunflower article

Smith: The last from me — at least in a Sunflower article

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
December 8, 2022
Liberal arts and sciences dean Andrew Hippisley speaks at the rededication of Fiske Hall on May 3, 2019.

New American Sign Language major to be offered next year

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
December 4, 2022
Ayshea Banes (right) laughs during a conversation during the first Shockers (Taylor's Version) meeting. On Nov 16, Banes participated in discussions between club members.

A place for Swifties: Taylor Swift fans build community on campus

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
November 22, 2022
Jalen Ricks shoots his final 3-pointer of the night during the 3-point contest on Oct. 27 at Shocker Madness. Ricks only appeared in one round after he fell to Colby Rogers.

Starting young: Jalen Ricks’ history with basketball runs deep

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
November 8, 2022
Officer Zachary Hendrich meets Greg Heiman on Oct. 19 inside the RSC. Heiman stopped to interact with Hendrich in return for a reward token.

Talk to a WSU police officer and you might get a prize

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
October 20, 2022
Underserved senator Mary Elizabeth Thornton speaks to SGA's Senate at the meeting on Oct. 12. At the meeting, Thornton was approved as SGA's vice president, a role that had been vacant for nearly two months prior.

Student Senate confirms Mary Elizabeth Thornton as vice president

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
October 13, 2022
Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall grand opening celebrations at Wichita State University on Sept. 30.

‘A new and blooming journey:’ Woolsey Hall celebrates grand opening

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
October 2, 2022
Lindsay Moss, Caelin Bragg and Leonara Kinked work on a graphic for the Shocker Ad Lab on Sept, 28 The were designing a flyer for an upcoming project.

Two student ad agencies on campus: what’s the difference between them?

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
October 1, 2022
President Mitchell Adamson speaks to the senate during the SGA meeting on Aug. 31. Adamson spoke about his plans for the 65th session.

Adamson temporarily steps down, Speaker to fill his role

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
September 13, 2022
C. Brendan Clark, psychology associate professor and chair, works in his office on Sept. 1.

New psychology chair aims to highlight department

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
September 5, 2022
Associate Professor of Philosophy and Department Chair Susan Castro speaks about a philosophy competition where the winner will receive $100. Castro spoke during the philosophy department's Welcome Back Bash on Aug. 24.

Faculty Senate president studies philosophy to be a ‘lifelong learner’

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
August 31, 2022
Olivia Gallegos at the first spring commencement graduation ceremony on May 14, 2022.

SGA President Olivia Gallegos to resign

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
August 22, 2022
Elizabeth Walker, soon-to-be graduate, discusses her collegiate journey on May 3, 2022.

Transfer student turns opportunities into real-life experiences

Lindsay Smith, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2022
A damaged stop sign and car in front of Prairie Creek Elementary school after last night's tornado at Andover, Kansas.

How to help victims of Friday’s tornado in Andover, Kansas

Lindsay Smith, Wichita Journalism Collaborative
April 30, 2022
Senator John Kirk is sworn in as Speaker of the Senate on April 27, 2022.

Harassment allegations surface during SGA speaker of the senate deliberations

Julia Nightengale and Lindsay Smith
April 28, 2022
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Lunch buddy program provides opportunities for students to mentor

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2022
Wichita State's ShiftSpace Gallery hosts an opening reception for "From Lima to Wichita" on July 2nd.

Shiftspace Gallery criticized a Student Government senator, now it could lose its funding

Julia Nightengale and Lindsay Smith
April 21, 2022
Former WSU first lady dies

Former WSU first lady dies

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2022
Shirley Lefever named next provost of Wichita State

Shirley Lefever named next provost of Wichita State

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2022
Senator Samuel McCrory was forced to leave the SGA meeting on Wednesday after refusing to change his mask

SGA senator asked to leave meeting for not following mask mandate rules

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2022
Shirley Lefever (left) and Glen Krutz (right) are finalists for Wichita State's provost.

WSU announces finalists for provost

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2022
SGA voting open today through Wednesday

SGA voting open today through Wednesday

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2022
Turning Point USA has history trying to influence WSU SGA elections

Turning Point USA has history trying to influence WSU SGA elections

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
March 31, 2022
Shropshire, Berry write-in campaign focused on furthering WSU’s legacy, creating internship opportunities

Shropshire, Berry write-in campaign focused on furthering WSU’s legacy, creating internship opportunities

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
March 30, 2022
Minette, Wasinger write-in campaign focused on accessibility, connecting students to resources

Minette, Wasinger write-in campaign focused on accessibility, connecting students to resources

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
March 30, 2022
Scott Schul and Clint Carrier do a lats exercise at F45 on March 22nd at Heskett Center.

Campus fitness group offers group workouts to the community

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2022
Student Body President Olivia Gallegos (left) and Vice President Mitchell Adamson (right).

Turning Point USA president running unopposed for SGA president

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
March 24, 2022
Wichita State's ShiftSpace Gallery hosts an opening reception for "From Lima to Wichita" on July 2nd.

Shiftspace Gallery starts petition to reinstate funding

Julia Nightengale and Lindsay Smith
March 16, 2022
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Kaye Monk-Morgan answers a question about the Diversity and Inclusion's Climate Survey during the SGA meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

‘Bittersweet:’ Kaye Monk-Morgan leaves 30 year career at WSU

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
March 13, 2022
Byran Perez-Moreno, pre-dental freshman, tells The Sunflower that WSU made the right move removing the mask mandate, allowing students to choose for themselves on March 9.

Students share opinions about new mask rules on campus

Julia Nightengale and Lindsay Smith
March 11, 2022
Aaron Austin, Dean of Students, passes out masks on the first day of fall classes inside the RSC on August 17.

WSU removes mask mandate

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2022
WSU President Richard Muma and WSU Vice President Shirley Lefever answer questions regarding Covid policies and campus growth, Feb. 22, 2022 at the RSC.

Muma: University ‘getting close’ to relaxing COVID mandates

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2022
Courtney Price-Dukes is crowned Miss Sedgwick County

Miss Sedgwick County doesn’t let past adversity define her

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2022
Screenshot from Wednesday's student government meeting, where the student senate voted to censure a student senator after a false statement

SGA censures Senator Samuel McCrory over statement they say is false

Julia Nightengale and Lindsay Smith
February 16, 2022
On Feb. 2, WSU closed for the day due to winter weather. Wichita received about 3 to 5 inches of snow.

WSU cancels on-campus operations tomorrow

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2022
SGA appointed three new Supreme Court justices during their meeting Wednesday

SGA appoints three new supreme court justices

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2022
Darren Defrain, Associate Professor and Director of the Writing Program, reads comic in his office during his down time on Feb, 1.

App developed by professor to help visually impaired read comics expected to launch in June

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
February 3, 2022
Wichita State snowplow driver keeping the sidewalk safe for students on Wednesday, Feb. 2. On snow days the drivers clear all sidewalks on campus.

Wichita State to delay operations tomorrow

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2022
The Smart Factory is located on WSU's innovation campus

Deloitte Smart Factory launches design contest

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2022
Weather forecast for Feb. 2

WSU cancels classes tomorrow due to winter storm

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2022
OPINION: Take COVID seriously, even if you’re vaccinated

OPINION: Take COVID seriously, even if you’re vaccinated

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2022
The Student Wellness Center is located at the Steve Clark YMCA.

Student Health now offering walk-in COVID-19 testing

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2022
The Rhatigan Student Center on March 23, 2020.

Here’s what’s open, closed during winter break

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2021
File photo from 2020. The Sedgwick County Health Department will be offering free vaccines every Wednesday in April at the Charles Koch Arena.

University employees no longer required to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2021
REVIEW: Taylor Swift proves yet again that Taylor’s versions are always better

REVIEW: Taylor Swift proves yet again that Taylor’s versions are always better

Lindsay Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2021
Professor of Psychology Louis Medvene speaks to the room of faclty at the Strategies for Promoting Intergenerational Teaching at WSU meeting. The meeting was held on Nov. 16 and in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Panel shares the positives of intergenerational teaching at Wichita State

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2021
Despite university’s initiatives, faculty still not representative of students

Despite university’s initiatives, faculty still not representative of students

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2021
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One dead after car crash near WSU campus

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2021
LAS Dean finalist for Idaho State provost

LAS Dean finalist for Idaho State provost

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2021
Holding his spouse Rick Case's hand, President Richard Muma takes his Oath of Office delivered Magistrate Judge Gwynne Birzer. The inaguration was held at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex on Oct. 29.

Rick Muma inaugurated as 15th president of Wichita State

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
October 29, 2021
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Turning Point USA to receive RSO status after student Supreme Court decision

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
October 28, 2021
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.

Social work professor files federal lawsuit against Wichita State, administrators

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
October 27, 2021
File photo from 2020. The Sedgwick County Health Department will be offering free vaccines every Wednesday in April at the Charles Koch Arena.

Vaccine mandate issued for all WSU employees

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
October 22, 2021
Senators discuss legislation during their meeting on Oct. 20

SGA votes against granting Turning Point USA RSO status

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2021
Senators discuss legislation at their meeting on Oct. 13.

Student senate moves to table granting Turning Point USA RSO status

Julia Nightengale and Lindsay Smith
October 15, 2021
Senators discuss legislation during their meeting on Oct. 13, 2021.

Student senate passes new code of ethics and conduct, with changes from original bill

Julia Nightengale and Lindsay Smith
October 14, 2021
Student senators John Kirk, Ella Perkins, Tayton Majors and Omarian Brantley sit during a student senate meeting on Oct. 6, 2021.

Updated SGA code of ethics and conduct receives first read from senate

Julia Nightengale and Lindsay Smith
October 8, 2021
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Student health now offering third doze of Pfizer

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2021
All on-campus operations cancelled due to water break

All on-campus operations cancelled due to water break

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2021
Tulips bloom by the WIchita State sign at the 17th Street entrance.

WSU hiring a search firm to find next provost

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2021
Students from Paraguay pose on the Rhatigan Student Center balcony.

Students from Paraguay get a taste of Wichita

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2021
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Campus Credit Union hosting two Toys for Tots drop off locations

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2021
Crime Scene ICT is located in the basement of Ablah Library by special collections

True crime in the Ablah Library: Graduate student display lays out a timeline of forensic sciences

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2021
Students marching from Shocker Hall to the University Police department as a part of their protest Friday. The protest was calling for immediate action from the university police department after alleged sexual assault on campus.

Students hold protest calling for immediate action from UPD following alleged sexual assault

Kyran Crist, Julia Nightengale, and Lindsay Smith
September 17, 2021
Shocker Hall on Wichita State's main campus

Rape reported at Shocker Hall

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2021
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Suicide Prevention Walk aims to open doors to tough conversations

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
September 9, 2021
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Wichita State helps open three vaccination clinics through county partnership

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
September 8, 2021
The Fire Department responded to a reported fire at Ahlberg Hall on Wednesday evening

Some Ahlberg Hall classes cancelled following reported smoke

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
September 2, 2021
Wichita State Police Department Captain Guy Schroeder

WSUPD Capt. Guy Schroeder selected as interim police chief

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
August 31, 2021
Wichita State's Office of Admissions is housed in the Marcus Welcome Center. KBOR approved on Wednesday the university's request to expand and renovate the building.

Office of Admissions develops permanent strategies through pandemic

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
August 27, 2021
Wichita State students pies two of the Black Student Union during their Pie a cabinet member event on Aug. 23.

Black Student Union holds series of events to welcome students back to campus

Julia Nightengale and Lindsay Smith
August 25, 2021
OPINION: Pay your interns.

OPINION: Pay your interns.

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
August 23, 2021
File photo from 2020. The Sedgwick County Health Department will be offering free vaccines every Wednesday in April at the Charles Koch Arena.

WSU now offering financial incentives for students who receive COVID-19 vaccine

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
August 20, 2021
Editor in Chief Lindsay Smith

From the editor: We’re here to make this semester a little easier

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
August 16, 2021
Julianna Meinecke, a sophomore at Wichita State, explains goals for this upcoming fall semester on Aug. 5 inside the Rhatigan Student Center.

Sophomores return to campus after a year of online learning, hoping for normalcy

Lindsay Smith and Julia Nightengale
August 12, 2021
The Student Wellness Center is located at the Steve Clark YMCA.

What to know before you get your COVID-19 vaccine on campus

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
August 12, 2021
Student Health encouraging students to submit COVID-19 vaccination records

Student Health encouraging students to submit COVID-19 vaccination records

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
August 6, 2021
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University reviewing new mask requirement and what it means for WSU

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
July 29, 2021
A partnership with Deloitte will bring a smart factory to Wichita State's innovation campus, according to a release published by Strategic Communications on Sept. 10

Wichita City Council approves $20 million bond request for MWCB, Deloitte Smart Factory

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
July 21, 2021
WSU Tech President Sheree Utash and dean of WSU's business school Larissa Genin hug after signing.

WSU and WSU Tech announce partnership giving students more accessibility to a business degree

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
July 15, 2021
Tulips at the south entrance of Wichita State's main campus.

Student senate approves revised student fees budget

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
July 15, 2021
Screenshot of the Student Fees Working Group meeting on Wednesday.

New student fees budget proposal includes 1.62% decrease, leaves EOF funds alone

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
July 12, 2021
Dr. Jessica Provines, the director of counseling and prevention services, prepares to answer a question during an interview with The Sunflower inside of the Student Wellness Center on July 7.

Most students can’t utilize CAPS counseling while out of state, but they can still prioritize mental health

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
July 9, 2021
Tulips at the south entrance of Wichita State's main campus.

Wichita State releases Title IX survey results

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
July 6, 2021
Wichita State's ShiftSpace Gallery hosts an opening reception for "From Lima to Wichita" on July 2nd.

From Peru to WSU: Workshop students learn to tell stories in a unique and creative way

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
July 5, 2021
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KBOR approves no tuition increase, $13 per credit hour increase in mandatory student fees

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
June 16, 2021
Wichita State President Dr. Richard Muma named the 15th president at Wichita State. Muma meets with The Sunflower staff to discuss next semesters goals for the University in the fall on June 10.

Get to know Muma: Q&A with newly-selected president

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
June 14, 2021
Miss Juneteenth ICT Jayden Earl at a press conference at the Miss Juneteenth ICT pageant in the Rhatigan Student Center on June 11, 2021.

‘My Black is beautiful’: High school students compete for Miss Juneteenth ICT

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
June 14, 2021
Lizeth Ortega and Bobby Gandu discuss the first ever Latino Impact Summit

WSU Admissions to hold first ever Latino Impact Summit

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
June 9, 2021
A line of Wichita State University Police Department patrol cars line department's parking lot. On Sept. 13, campus police responded to a break in at Alpha Phi Sorority.

WSUPD ask for help identifying man following School of Music theft

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2021
Rick Muma hugs Teri Hall, vice president of student affairs, after being named the 15th president of Wichita State University Thursday, May 6.

Rick Muma named 15th president of Wichita State University

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2021
Morrison Hall on the campus of Wichita State University.

KBOR to name next WSU president tomorrow

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
May 5, 2021
WuShock wears a cap and gown at last May’s LAS commencement ceremony.

What you need to know about May’s graduation ceremonies

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2021
A goose watches members of the Green Group plant at the WSU Community Garden on Wednesday during their Earth Day Event.

Goose nest removed from community garden

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2021
Senator Jacob Tubach is sworn in as speaker of the senate Wednesday.

SGA elects Student Sen. Jacob Tubach speaker of the senate

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2021
Blackboard Ultra's navigation page

University to switch from Blackboard Learn to Blackboard Ultra. Here’s the difference

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2021
Armando Minjares, coordinator of student diversity program at Wichita State, is speaking at the launch of Belonging Plaza on April 24, 2021 east of Wiedemann Hall.

WSU unveils new memorial aimed to highlight underrepresented populations

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2021
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