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Ainsley Smyth

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter

Ainsley Smyth is a second-year reporter for The Sunflower. Smyth is a sophomore communications major with an emphasis in journalism and media productions. Her dream job is to travel back in time 30 years and then be a reporter for Rolling Stone. Smyth uses she/her pronouns.

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Larry Burks Sr. and Sierra Riley transport the chili for Veteran Students Organizations first event of the year from the second to first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center on Feb. 13. Students were able to get a bowl of chili for $3, with the proceeds going to the organization.

‘If no one else will do it, it’s gotta be me’: Trio of students bring back veteran organization

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Jack DiGiovanni, Luke Goter and Paul DiGiovanni of Ferris Wheel Regulars. (Photo courtesy of Ferris Wheel Regulars)

Midwest band Ferris Wheel Regulars are Wichita regulars, too

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
April 17, 2024
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Jens Kreinath, professor of anthropology, presents a slideshow about Palestinian history alongside Abdelkarim Jibril, president of Students for Justice in Palestine.

[Photo] Anthropology professor, student organizations teach Palestinian history

April 15, 2024
Jens Kreinath, professor of anthropology, presents a slideshow about Palestinian history alongside Abdelkarim Jibril, president of Students for Justice in Palestine.

Anthropology professor, student organizations teach Palestinian history

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
April 15, 2024
President Rick Muma speaks at a virtual town hall on Friday, April 5. Muma, Vice President for Student Affairs Teri Hall and Provost Shirley Lefever provided updates on various topics.

From renovations to AI: What to know from the latest student town hall

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
April 8, 2024
Aubany Russell poses for a photo. (Photo courtesy of Russell)

Black Student Union President is prioritizing ‘community and unity’

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
March 25, 2024
Clara Byom, Scott Brewer, Paul Hunton, Travis Rourk and Jesse Culberson

New Mexico band, Dust City Opera, is bringing ‘haunted grunge folk’ to Wichita

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
March 20, 2024
Angela Linder speaks to customers at the Black Wall Street Makers Market on Feb. 21. The Makers Market was intended to showcase Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

Makers Market highlights Black-owned businesses

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
February 27, 2024
Kansas Leadership Center building located in downtown Wichita. The Kansas Leadership Center is holding a listening session on housing in Wichita on Feb. 26.

Wichita residents invited to discuss affordable housing

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
February 16, 2024
A view of the gallery featuring “Puck on a toadstool” by Harriet Hosmer. She was born in 1830 and was sometimes known to flow between femininity and masculinity. In William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Puck is not assigned a gender in the play and can be played by any person.

Wichita Art Museum to hold free College Night

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
February 14, 2024
Joey Wise prepares to throw his first disc at tryouts on Jan. 27. The Wichita State Disc Golf Club is a recreational sport at the university.

Wichita State Disc Golf Club has nationals in sights

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
February 6, 2024
The Ulrich Museum on Nov. 18, 2021

Ulrich celebrates 50 years with ‘visitor-focused’ exhibits

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
January 29, 2024
Marco Hernandez talks with guests at his artist talk at the Wichita Art Museum on Jan. 19. Hernandez highlighted his printmaking process and what inspires his art. Hernandez is also an assistant educator of print media at Wichita State.

Artist and educator explores his Mexican-American identity

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
January 22, 2024
Photo courtesy of Marrice Anthony

‘Two things can be true:’ Rapper Marrice Anthony on collaboration, complaining and reexamining his life at 30

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
January 18, 2024
The Ulrich Museum of Art will welcome illusionist Scott Silven to celebrate 50 years. Tickets for the show, including a three course meal, are on sale for $175 dollars. 24 WSU students will be picked from a drawing for free entry.

Ulrich continues focus on refugee stories with documentary screening

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
December 5, 2023
Wichita-raised AJ Harvey performs for a crowd at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum. The event was a fundraiser for The Stumblingbear Regalia Cupboard, which aims to loan traditional attire to Native American youth.

Local singer returns to community to raise money for cultural clothing

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
December 5, 2023
A sculpture of Hester Prynne is featured in Lesley Dills sculpture exhibit, available at the Ulrich Museum of Art until Dec. 2. Dill recently spoke at the Wichita Art Museum alongside Beth Lipman and John Douglas Powers.

‘Damn, I’m an artist’: Three sculptors share inspiration at WAM artist talks

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
November 20, 2023
The first edition of Mikrokosmos, published in the spring of 1958, features a collection of poetry, art and prose by Wichita State students. The journal persists today and is currently edited by Clarence Albury.

Editors of university literary journal plan to face challenges head-on

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
November 15, 2023
Scot Pierce announces at the womens basketball game against Presbyterian on Nov. 8. Pierce announces games for both Wichita State and Friends University.

‘Worth a million dollars’: WBB announcer Scot Pierce reflects on four seasons at WSU

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
November 10, 2023
Hunter Gromala & the Disorders performs to draw the night to a close as the headlining band for this years Monster Mash.

Monster Mash event returns for a second year despite past controversy

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
October 31, 2023
Oi! Bones! illustration (courtesy of James Owsley)

Punk zine ran by WSU student combines music, politics

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
October 26, 2023
Surf Machine members Maric and Floyd perform at Oct. 19 Halloween Bash. The event took place at Odd Fellow Hall. Surf Machine performed alongside Social Cinema at the event.

Midwest rock band Social Cinema talks inspiration for first album at Halloween Bash

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
October 24, 2023
Keo & Them, a bad based in Wichita, got together in 2018. The band will be releasing their first EP later this Oct. (Photo courtesy of Keo & Them)

Local neo-soul band Keo and Them kicks off tour ahead of album release

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
October 20, 2023
Sandy Wilson, Kayla Vix and Carole Neal from the League of Women Voters handed out QR codes with voter registration information on Sept. 19.

‘Where I want my vote to count’: Out-of-state student shares challenges on voting

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
October 16, 2023
Gnar Gnar Jinx prevents Dog Pile from completing a pass in sparring practice.

‘We’ve had to completely rebuild’: Roller derby team makes post-pandemic return

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
October 10, 2023
Students, faculty members and university deans enjoyed a light breakfast together as they chatted about college initiatives and related subjects. Dine with the Deans was hosted on Oct. 4 as a part of Shocktoberfest, a week-long series of events on campus.

Dine with the Deans creates connections over breakfast

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
October 9, 2023
Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte does a Q&A on stage with Quiara Alegria Hudes about her book and this years Common Read, My Broken Language. Hudes is also a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright.

‘Make your place in the world’: Author discusses community, imposter syndrome and taking chances

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
October 1, 2023
James Clark, an educator that teaches to students all around Wichita, and his interpreter Darla DeSpain, said it is important that ASL is at least taught to everyone due to a shortage of interpreters.

Fairmount College welcomes ASL faculty to language department

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
September 25, 2023
The Embarassment, Wichita band, experienced the height of their popularity in the 1980s after meeting as students at Wichita State University. Photo courtesy of Bill Goffrier.

Forty years later, documentary tells the story of Wichita band, The Embarrassment

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
September 21, 2023
A student receives a free Monster outside of the RSC. Free Java Monsters were given to any participants passed by the truck.

Discounts, freebies and tabling attract students to RSC open house

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Community member Allison Sutton gazes at ledger art by local artists for the Twice Removed exhibition on Sept. 8.

WAM artist talk introduces exhibit highlighting local Native artists

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
September 12, 2023
Several organizations discussed their roles in local education during the “Cultural Institutions and Educator Support” panel on Aug. 29.

Educators discuss ways to help students at Corbin Connect Panel

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
September 2, 2023
The Zahy Tentehar film is available for viewing at the Ulrich Museum of Art on campus until December.

Zahy Tentehar’s ‘The Civilized,’ imagines the future through indigenous identity

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
August 29, 2023
A family from the community attends the fall opening celebration on Aug. 24 at the Ulrich.

‘Diverse voices and stories to enrich our society’: Ulrich highlights human connection in fall opening

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
August 28, 2023
One floor of the garage featured multiple local artists selling their creations.

Garage Party kicks off fall semester with various art, entertainment

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
August 21, 2023
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‘Lifelong Passion’: Student-teacher reflects on her journey learning, teaching Spanish

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
May 6, 2023
Pia Schwamman, Fit For A Queen owner, tells a customer how to put on a pair of earrings. Schwamman specializes in clothing and accessories for plus sized women and is based in Wichita.

International Women’s Bazaar offers goods from art to jewelry, made by women from around the world

Ainsley Smyth, Reporter
April 24, 2023
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