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The Sunflower
“We’re never going to use this information in the real world” is a common sentiment echoed by teens and pre-teens everywhere in relation to subjects taught in school. Even though I often found myself having similar thoughts during high school, one thing that has been helpful to me in every single area of my life...
The Sunflower
In the NIL era of college basketball, where rosters are constantly changing, showcases like Shocker Madness are usually a way for fans to see many of their favorite team’s players for the first time. However, that will not be the case for the Wichita State men’s basketball team this year as the Shockers bring back...
The Sunflower
When I die, bury me at The Cheesecake Factory. America’s imperial palace of gourmet gluttony — The Cheesecake Factory —opened its first location in Wichita earlier this week. Despite lines stretching out of the door every day since its opening, I managed to snag a table at this new culinary colosseum in Bradley Fair. And,...
The Sunflower
Senate affairs and Operations Chairperson Andrew Beam introduced a bill on Wednesday that would create forums to help senators engage with the student body. The goal is for senators to hear from their constituents more directly, so that more impactful legislation can be passed. Beam tied this legislation to his main goal upon being appointed...
The Sunflower
We were all taught to treat others as we would like to be treated, but that didn’t stick with everyone. The City of Wichita recently announced that dozens of people must leave the largest homeless encampment in Wichita by Oct. 12. The City of Wichita says 20-25 people live there, while the United Way says...
The Sunflower
“Fake news.” Those are the two words our president is currently using to describe news channels like CNN, Politico and MS Now. And it’s not because it’s unfair or false content. It’s because of its unfavorable coverage. On Sept. 18, President Donald Trump banned three national news outlets from the White House. Think about that,...
The Sunflower
Senior | English education major Q: What’s your favorite type of music to play? A: That’s tough. That’s so tough. For the longest time here in college, I played pep band music. There’s a sort of joy that always comes with that. But then, when I went into the concert band, the symphonic band, I’ve...
The Sunflower
A newly released book written by two Wichita State English professors delves into an underexplored movement in Kansas history — punk (or rather, postpunk). “No Choice But Action: The Kansas Postpunk Revolution” is a 10-year-long project by Francis Connor and Darren DeFrain. And it shows in its quality. It’s a meticulously researched exploration into the...
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