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The Sunflower News Podcast (#SNP) covers newsworthy subjects for the people who live, work and interact with the Wichita State community. Each episode we sit down with people from WSU to talk about what’s happening here and how it impacts you.

Director and Host: Audrey E. Korte,
Production Team: Blake Kenneson, Calen Moore

SNP is a product of The Sunflower - Wichita State's Independent, student-run news source with support from the Elliott School of Communication.

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Keeping the faith or losing my religion? The effects of the pandemic on faith

Keeping the faith or losing my religion? The effects of the pandemic on faith

Are people turning towards or away from their faith as a way to cope with the hardships of COVID-19? In this episode Podcast Host and Director, Audrey Korte sits down with three religious leaders from Wichita to talk about faith.
After a five-minute news rundown (courtesy of Calen Moore) stick around for a great interview with Rabbi Michael Davis of Congregation Emanu-El, Pastor Jo Meade of University United Methodist Church and Heba Madi, Communication Director for the Islamic Society of Wichita and Outreach Communication Coordinator for WSU’s Undergraduate Admissions. You don’t want to miss this conversation.
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This episode was produced by Audrey Korte and Blake Kenneson, News Report produced by Calen Moore.
The Sunflower News Podcast (#SNP) covers newsworthy subjects for the people who live, work and interact with the Wichita State community. Each episode we sit down with people from WSU to talk about what’s happening here and how it impacts you.

Director and Host: Audrey E. Korte,
Production Team: Blake Kenneson, Calen Moore

SNP is a product of The Sunflower - Wichita State's Independent, student-run news source with support from the Elliott School of Communication.
Oct 22, 202040:18
The Sunflower News Podcast Weekly News Rundown Trailer
Oct 20, 202000:48
Moving Wichita State University Online — Media, IT and technology
Oct 07, 202042:04
The State of The Sunflower

The State of The Sunflower

We begin this episode with a recap of our recent big news stories at The Sunflower. Then Podcast Director Audrey Korte sits down with News Editor Lindsay Smith, Visuals Director Morgan Anderson, and Sports Editor Sean Marty to discuss The State of The Sunflower. We cover what it’s like working in the newsroom now that COVID-19 has disrupted our normal operations, and how we’re all pivoting in the age of the pandemic. 

This episode was produced by Audrey Korte, Calen Moore and Blake Kenneson.

Sep 23, 202029:35
On Campus Healthcare in the time of COVID-19

On Campus Healthcare in the time of COVID-19

Welcome back, listeners! After an extended break due to the coronavirus, The Sunflower News Podcast is back. Picking up where we left off, we sit down with Camille Childers, the director of Student Health Services for Wichita State University, to discuss safety measures and how to manage healthcare appointments in the age of COVID-19. Since this episode was recorded, WSU began reporting positive cases on campus. As of September 7, the dashboard reports 35 positive cases on campus, with 1,555 people being tested through WSU. For more information, check out The Sunflower.

Sep 08, 202029:59
President Jay Golden talks campus shut-down, online classes and COVID-19 prep

President Jay Golden talks campus shut-down, online classes and COVID-19 prep

Wichita State University President Jay Golden met with reporters on Thursday, just before the university released a statement about canceling in-person classes and moving to online classes after spring break. The situation is changing rapidly. Knowing that many of you have some of the same questions that we at The Sunflower have, we’ve put out a bonus episode of that interview here on The Sunflower News Podcast.
You’ll hear Golden speak about his coordination efforts with campus businesses, the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), the American Athletic Conference (AAC), restrictions to on-campus gatherings and how the university is preparing its technology its faculty, staff and students for the switch to online classes. During the interview, you’ll hear a variety of voices. Here’s everyone who was present:
WSU President, Jay Golden
The Sunflower Editor in Chief, Kylie Cameron
The Sunflower Managing Editor, Matthew Kelly
The Sunflower Reporter and Podcast Host/Producer, Audrey Korte
Director of Student Health Services and facilitator of the university Pandemic Planning Team, Camille Childers
WSU Vice President for Strategic Communications, Lou Heldman
KMUW News Reporter, Stephan Bisaha
WSU student and KMUW News Intern, David Garcia
*Note the interview was recorded at 2 p.m. on March 12. The situation may have changed by the time it is heard.
The Sunflower News Podcast is a service of The Sunflower at Wichita State University. This episode was hosted and produced by Audrey E. Korte. It features original music by Ramsey Jamaleddine (https://soundcloud.com/fury-10.)
You can find The Sunflower News Podcast on eight podcast platforms, including Spotify - or listen in your browser at
anchor.fm/sunflowernews.
If you like what you hear, remember sharing is caring. Send it to your friends.
Mar 13, 202035:28
COVID-19: Student Health and Study Abroad
Mar 09, 202033:14
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Why and how to get free testing for sexually transmitted infections
Feb 21, 202021:11
WSU Student Veterans Part I and II

WSU Student Veterans Part I and II

Want to know what's in the news at Wichita State? Check out Episode 8. You'll hear Part I and II of our interview with Student Veterans Organization president Levi Schenk and Student Body Vice President Michael Bearth. Both men served in the US Marine Corps and are responsible for November's American flag campaign which placed 22 flags across the WSU campus for 16 days in an effort to raise awareness for veteran suicide. They also contributed to the Suicide Awareness Summit. This interview was broken into two parts. This segment includes the entire interview (Parts I and II) including our discussion about how the local VA and WSU treat their veterans.

Thank you for tuning in. 

If you like what you hear give us a shoutout on social media (#SNPWSU) and remember sharing is caring - we hope that you will tell your friends about what we’re doing here so that everyone can join in on the fun. You can find The Sunflower News Podcast on eight different podcast platforms, for free - just search for The Sunflower News Podcast or listen to it on Spotify or in your browser at anchor.fm/sunflowernews.

This episode features original music, courtesy of Ramsey Jamaleddine - a WSU senior majoring in electronic communication. Check him out on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/fury-10.

This podcast is a service of The Sunflower at Wichita State University.


Dec 05, 201941:13
Student Veterans Organization - Part I of II: Suicide Awareness & Prevention Campaign

Student Veterans Organization - Part I of II: Suicide Awareness & Prevention Campaign

Catch up on recent news at Wichita State and stick around for an interview with Student Veterans Organization president Levi Schenk and Student Body Vice President Michael Bearth. Both men served in the US Marine Corps and are responsible for the recent American flag campaign which placed 22 flags across the WSU campus for 16 days in an effort to raise awareness for veteran suicide. This conversation was broken into two parts. This episode focuses solely on veteran suicide and mental health. Part II will be available at the end of the month.

Thank you for tuning in. If you like what you hear give us a shoutout on social media (#SNPWSU) and remember sharing is caring - we hope that you will tell your friends about what we’re doing here so that everyone can join in on the fun. You can find The Sunflower News Podcast on eight different podcast platforms, for free - just search for The Sunflower News Podcast or listen to it on Spotify or in your browser at anchor.fm/sunflowernews.

This episode features original music, courtesy of Ramsey Jamaleddine - a WSU senior majoring in electronic communication. Check him out on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/fury-10.

This podcast is a service of The Sunflower at Wichita State University. 


Nov 10, 201929:36
Wichita State Basketball (and Babies) - Audrey Korte interviews Taylor Eldridge, DJ Bearfoot and Kylee Sorrells about the Shocker Basketball Season

Wichita State Basketball (and Babies) - Audrey Korte interviews Taylor Eldridge, DJ Bearfoot and Kylee Sorrells about the Shocker Basketball Season

Catch up on the biggest news at Wichita State this week and stick around for an awesome segment on Shocker Basketball. This week Audrey Korte interviews Taylor Eldridge - Sports Reporter at The Wichita Eagle, DJ Bearfoot - game-day DJ for Shocker Basketball games, and Kylee Sorrells who is a Marketing and Game Day Operations Intern for WSU Athletics, and a Graduate Teaching Assistant in The Elliott School of Communication. We'll discuss what game-day looks like for these professionals, the players and Coach Marshall's sweet dance moves - captured in a viral video by DJ Bearfoot last season. In the interview segment, you may hear some unexpected commentary from our guest's children. Getting all of us together in-studio to record this special episode was a labor of love and we did have to accommodate both a one-year-old and a two-year-old who joined us in the recording studio. Because no working mom or dad should ever be turned away or silenced because of their need to juggle their children, we did our best to make sure that everyone had their say, and the conversation was better for it. Despite many hours of audio editing,  at times you will hear babies in the background which is why this episode is called Basketball (and Babies).

This episode also debuts our brand new, original intro and transition music, courtesy of Ramsey Jamaleddine - a WSU senior majoring in electronic communication. Check him out on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/fury-10.

Thank you for tuning in. If you like what you hear give us a shoutout on social media (#SNPWSU) and remember sharing is caring - we hope that you will tell your friends about what we’re doing here so that everyone can join in on the fun.

Nov 02, 201942:43
Weekly News Wrap-Up and Interview with Neal Allen & Melissa Schnieders

Weekly News Wrap-Up and Interview with Neal Allen & Melissa Schnieders

Catch up on recent news. Then enjoy our weekly interview segment. This week we're focusing on voting. The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 5th election is October 15th. So why should you vote? And is voting your right or is it your responsibility? Tune in to hear Audrey Korte's interview with Dr. Neal Allen - WSU's Political Science Department Chair, and Melissa Schneiders - the Deputy Election Commissioner for Sedgwick County. 

Thanks for listening. 

Oct 11, 201922:31
Episode Four - Weekly News & Interview with members of the Wichita/Sedgwick County Domestic Violence Coalition

Episode Four - Weekly News & Interview with members of the Wichita/Sedgwick County Domestic Violence Coalition

The first week of October provided The Sunflower with lots of newsworthy subjects - both on and off-campus. Catch up on some recent headlines with the fourth episode of The Sunflower News Podcast.

This week, in honor of # DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, Audrey Korte sat down with two members of the Wichita/Sedgwick County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Coalition.

Keri McGregor is the program director for Harbor House at Catholic Charities. Harbor House at Catholic Charities exists to help break the cycle of violence against women and their children, as well as men by providing them a safe place to stay and support services.

Peggy Bennett (LMSW, LMAC) is the Clinical Coordinator of Outpatient Services at the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas. She runs a program for domestic violence offenders.

Harbor House offers a 24/7 hotline. Call (316) - 263- 6000 to speak with domestic violence trained advocates. They are available to answer questions, offer support and provide resources. To contact someone via email go to: https://www.catholiccharitieswichita.org/services/harbor-house/contact

“We understand everyone's situation is different and so we would modify our services to meet their needs,” said Program Director of Harbor House at Catholic Charities.

If you need help for an offender or batterer please call the Mental Health Association at (316) 652- 2590.

On Thursdays, this October, share your PURPLE domestic violence awareness commitment with a photo or promise to act at #PurpleThursdayICT.

The Purple Mile will take place at 9 am on Saturday, October 12 on the WSU campus. It begins at the Rhatigan Student Center. It’s a free community event to honor victims of domestic violence and raise awareness.

The Sunflower News Podcast is a courtesy of The Sunflower - Wichita State’s Independent, Student-Run News Source. Follow us on Facebook: @sunflowerwsu and Twitter: @sunflowernews. Stay up to date on all our coverage through our website: https://thesunflower.com/.


Oct 07, 201924:50
Episode Three - News Rundown & Interview with The Sunflower's Daniel Caudill & Matt Kelly

Episode Three - News Rundown & Interview with The Sunflower's Daniel Caudill & Matt Kelly

In this episode, catch up on recent news and listen to Audrey Korte's interview with Daniel Caudill, News Editor for The Sunflower and Matt Kelly, Managing Editor of The Sunflower. Caudill and Kelly explain what's happening with SGA (student government), the faculty senate debates about reducing general education requirements for WSU undergrads and how to understand WSU's enrollment reports which are due out the first week of October. 

The Sunflower News Podcast is a courtesy of The Sunflower - Wichita State's Independent Student-Run News Source. 

Check us out on the Anchor App, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.


Sep 30, 201917:29
Campus News: 2nd week of September + Interview with the Student Body President & Vice President about how SGA can help you

Campus News: 2nd week of September + Interview with the Student Body President & Vice President about how SGA can help you

The 2nd Episode covers:

THE NEWS: The first Wichita mayoral candidate debate, the first football game played at Cessna Stadium since 2004, a proposal to reduce the general education credit-hour-minimum, the new goose-chasing team hired by WSU to combat Canada goose poop on campus and more. This week we moved the news rundown to the start of the episode. 

THE INTERVIEW: Next, listen to Audrey Korte's interview with SGA president, Kitrina Miller and vice president Michael Bearth. They discuss what student government does, how issues get addressed and decided on, and how SGA can serve current students. Then we move into a discussion about the anniversary of 9/11. Miller is 21-years-old, Bearth is 33 and served in the Marine Corps. Miller and Bearth discuss their collective memories of that day and how some WSU students do remember 9/11 but many more do not.

Sep 17, 201923:06
Interview with Kylie Cameron & Matt Kelly from The Sunflower + News Rundown for the 1st Week of September

Interview with Kylie Cameron & Matt Kelly from The Sunflower + News Rundown for the 1st Week of September

Episode One
Welcome to The Sunflower News Podcast. Each week we'll share recent news which effects Wichita State University students and the Shocker Community. We'll also offer original content, through interviews with people on and around campus. Our goal is keep you informed. The Sunflower News Podcast is a service of The Sunflower - Wichita State's independent, student-run news organization.
Part I: In this episode you'll hear from two people who have helped make The Sunflower into what it is today: an award-winning news source that reports on campus news, arts and entertainment, sports and more. Kylie Cameron (Editor-In-Chief), and Matt Kelly (Managing Editor and former Editor-In-Chief) sit down with SNP host, Audrey Korte, to discuss how an independent student news source differs from others, what The Sunflower reported on last year, what it's focusing on this year and how students can interact with the paper to ensure their stories, and their voices get heard.
Part II: The News Rundown - Recent Campus News
Thanks for listening.
Sep 09, 201918:10