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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Photo courtesy of the Babcock twins.
‘Just like a machine’: Debate twins share inner workings of college collaboration
Genesis Merriett, Reporter • May 4, 2024

The debate-team duo Thomas and Travis Babcock describe their partnership as a scrappy, unique team of underdogs. The Babcocks are twins, and both are...

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Using a microscope, Maria Martino focuses in on cells in a students dental swab. Martino teaches microbiology whenever the department has a need.
Retirement is only the beginning for biological sciences adviser
Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor • May 4, 2024

Wichita State’s last print course catalog, an old darkroom sign and not one but two places reserved for snake skins are some of the few things that...

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Photo courtesy of Olivia Malanchuk.
‘I wanted to keep spinning’: Olivia Malanchuk reflects on competing in winter guard in Kansas
Maleah Evans, Reporter • May 4, 2024

Olivia Malanchuk is part of the ICT Independent Winterguard, the only competitive winter guard team in the Kansas area, according to Malanchuk.  Malanchuk,...

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Senior Lauren Vuytecki speaks during her first in-person class on April 24. Vuyteckis English course is called Technologies of the Book.
Senior English major talks pros and cons of remote learning
Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor • May 3, 2024

Currently finishing a degree in English, senior Lauren Vuytecki’s academic experience had so far been limited to an online education before her final...

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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
Freshman Camden Johnson slides into third base on April 3 against KU. Johnson had three hits in the game.
Road struggles continue for Wichita State baseball in 10th consecutive away loss against Kansas
Owen Prothro, Reporter • May 2, 2024
Freshman Drew Iverson pitches against Kansas State on March 19. Iverson injured his arm and was taken out before finishing his first at-bat on the mound.
Baseball pitches worst game in over 20 years in 15-run loss at No. 14 Oklahoma State
Owen Prothro, Reporter • May 1, 2024
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