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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Stefanie Coronado and Alexia Vence shelter their candles from the wind during the memorial held for Cole Brings Plenty last week. Members of the club gathered to honor Brings Plentys memory and speak on the violence commonly endured by Indigenous individuals.
Indigenous organization gathers in memory of actor Cole Brings Plenty
Allison Campbell, News Editor • May 1, 2024

The faint glow of candlelight could be seen from outside the Grace Memorial Chapel Friday evening as members of the Indigenous Student Collective (ISC)...

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Alexis Golden smiles to the audience during the professionalism in the LGBTQIA+ community panel hosted by ODI and Shocker Career Accelator. Golden is an advocate supervisor at Court Appointed Special Advocates in Sedgwick County.
Wichita community members share advice for queer students in the workplace
Lily Bann, Reporter • May 1, 2024

What does it mean to be an LGBTQ+ member in the professional world? What does it mean to advocate for yourself or others in the workplace? Experienced...

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Trio office, located in Grace Wilki Hall, on April 29. Trio provides services to students from first generation and limited income families as well as students with disabilities.
TRIO Student Support Services and nationally recognized speaker join forces to maximize student potential
Lydia Steeby, Reporter • May 1, 2024

Not everyone has access to the resources they need to succeed in college. Whether that's because of poverty, disability, or lack of knowledge, TRIO Student...

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Council of Presidents members take notes during a Kansas Board of Regents meeting in the Rhatigan Student Center
‘Unfortunate’: Kansas legislature to cut 800 scholarships
Allison Campbell, News Editor • April 29, 2024

An approved appropriations bill from the Kansas legislature would allocate $280 million for higher education at the cost of almost 1,000 student scholarships....

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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
(Photo courtesy of Xavier University Athletics)
Women’s basketball adds senior transfer guard Kaysia Woods
Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor • May 1, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)
Women’s bowling wins 11th national title, reflects on season
Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor • May 1, 2024
(Courtesy of the University of Georgia Athletics)
Another guard transfer: Men’s basketball lands Justin Hill
Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor • April 29, 2024
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