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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

A screenshot of the KWCH Storm Team 12 weather alert issued Monday morning.
Wichita metro-area moved to Level 5 severe weather threat, Wichita State students to prepare to seek shelter
Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor • May 6, 2024

As of 8 a.m. on Monday morning, Wichita will be moving to a Level 5 extreme severe weather risk. A Level 5 extreme severe weather risk is the highest...

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Fabiola Ayarza, or Fabi, a Human Resources major, listens as her friend and fiancé applaud her work and involvement at WSU during an interview on Apr. 11.
‘We need more students like Fabi’: International student accomplishes dream to study in US
Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor • May 6, 2024

Fabi Ayarza came to Wichita State from Lima, Peru, with a childhood dream to study in the United States. In 2018, her dream came true when she arrived...

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Student Government Association Acting President Sophie Martins gives the executive report during the SGA session on Feb. 7. Martins served as acting president from Feb. 2 to Feb. 12.
Sophie Martins jumps from graduation to law school
Courtney Brown, News Editor • May 5, 2024

Sophie Martins said it was a “wild day” when she learned she’d been accepted into not one, but two law schools — just hours before she interviewed...

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Jade Driggs responds to an interview question. She spoke about her plans of going back to work for the U.S. Airforce after graduation.
Jade Driggs balances military, machines, motherhood and more in doctoral work
Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor • May 5, 2024

During her time in the Air Force, Wichita State doctoral student Jade Driggs has traveled around the country and the world. She’s studied at a few universities...

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Senior Bailey Urban celebrates after hitting an RBI double on April 5 against Tulsa. Urban had one hit.
Bailey ‘the softball player’ Urban overcomes adversity in last season
Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor • May 5, 2024
Senior Nate Adler screams and celebrates after closing off the ninth inning on April 3 against KU. Adler had four strikeouts, three of which came in the ninth.
Nate Adler looks back on three years of WSU baseball and ahead to the future
Ainsley Smyth, Reporter • May 5, 2024
Andy Sykes poses in front of the logo for his Amplify My Training company on April 26.
Wichita State alum Andy Sykes ‘amplifies’ health and wellness on individual level
Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor • May 4, 2024
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
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