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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Allison Campbell

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief

Allison Campbell is the editor-in-chief of The Sunflower. Campbell is a senior pursuing a journalism and media production degree with a minor in English. She served as one of the news editors during the 2023-2024 year. Campbell hopes to pursue a career in writing or editing after graduation. Campbell uses she/her pronouns.
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President Richard Muma addresses the attendees of the James J. Rhatigan Tree Dedication ceremony on Tuesday, April 22. The canaert juniper and a plaque in Rhatigan's memory were unveiled by Rhatigan's wife, Beverly, his daugher, Becky, and his son-in-law, Joe.

New life takes root in tree dedication ceremony for former dean of students

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2025
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[Photo] I can read CLEAR-ly now: state literacy initiatives shape School of Education curriculum

Riley Sipes, Reporter
April 17, 2025
Elections Commissioner Natalie Benjamin reads unofficial election results on April 9.

Thousands of students turn out in senator elections, several seats still left vacant

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2025
Jia Wen Wang and Amy Nguyen smile for a photo in the office where they shared their first hug. Wang is running for student body president and Nguyen is running for vice president.

Wang, Nguyen build on friendship in Student Government campaign

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2025
Course Materials Manager Lisa Fitzsimmons flips through the pages of the display journal in the basement of the Shocker Store. Fitzsimmons introduced the sample journal in 2023 after learning about the merits and popularity of journaling.

Scribbles, sketches and signatures: make your mark in a Shocker Store journal

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2025
Team 4 members Anubhav Pant, Pedro Cupertino and Yuto Minami carry their Aerospace Design II plane to the testing area during the practice flight session on March 19. Students in the class are required to build a plane and test it over three different flight test days before submitting their planes for a final flight in the Bronze Propeller competition.

PHOTOS: Engineering students’ work takes to the sky

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2025
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Eitle, Eichhorn and Estes: Three candidates vie for liberal arts and sciences dean position

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2025
Kodi Baxter and other winners of Shockers Got Talent smile for photos after being awarded their prizes. Baxter won first place with her original house song, "I Never Could Let Anyone In."

A contestant of the intermission game "The Price is Right" holds up a teddy bear after guessing its price. The gameshow activity was hosted while judges determined the winners of Shockers Got Talent.

A contestant of the intermission game "The Price is Right" uncertainly holds up her white board. Four contestants tried to guess the price of a foam finger from the Shocker Store.

Dressed in leapord print, senior Evelyn Ochoa sings Cil's "Bloodsucker" at Shockers Got Talent. Ochoa won third place and a cash prize of $500 for her cover of the song.

Skylar Isenegger's father records his daughters performance during the Shockers Got Talent show on March 28. Isenegger performed in the talent competition last year and took home second place.

Skylar Isenegger, the lead singer of Skyler and the Strings, sings her original song "The Person You've Become." Isenegger performed at last year's Shockers Got Talent show as a solo singer and pianist.

Kodi Baxter performs her original house song "I Never Could Let Anyone In" at Shockers Got Talent. Baxter won first place, leaving the CAC Theater with a $1,000 prize.

Toomaj Amiri, a graduate research assistant at Wichita State University, sings Faramarz Aslani's "Age Ye Rooz." Amiri said he dreams of become Iran's next singing star.

Singer and guitarist Noah Carter performs an original song, "All of Me" at Shockers Got Talent. Carter is a second time performer at the Student Activities Council event and won the People's Choice Award last year.

Best friends and members of Neighbors with Guitars Hannah Schwemmer and Kennedy Fisher perform to Schwemmer's original song, "If You Buy Me Flowers." The performance marked the first time the duo has publicly performed the song.

Taylor Sims sings "Listen" by Beyoncé at the March 26 Shockers Got Talent show. Sims is from Kansas City, and has participated in gospel choirs and used the Student Activities Council event to showcase her solo singing skills.

Kass Lewis belts a note of RAYE's "Oscar Winning Tears" during the Shockers Got Talent show on March 28. Lewis, the fifth performer of the night, won second place in the competition.

A member of KVersity, a group that focuses on Korean pop and hip hop, strikes a pose while dancing to GOT7's "Lullaby." The group's dance routine was met with roaring applause and cheers from the audience.

Beyonce Jani, an international student from Zimbabwe, performs John Legend's "All of Me" at Shockers Got Talent. Jani won the People's Choice Award, which is awarded based on audience votes.

Kailer Megrail sings Stephen Schwartz's "No Good Deed," as performed in Broadway musical Wicked. Megrail brought a "spellbook" to read Elphaba's encantations.

Sena strikes a final pose after singing Ariana Grande's "Popular" during Shockers Got Talent on March 28. Sena was the first of 12 performers to compete in the show.

Dressed in leapord print, senior Evelyn Ochoa sings Cil's "Bloodsucker" at Shockers Got Talent. Ochoa won third place and a cash prize of $500 for her cover of the song.

PHOTOS: WSU students showcase their skills in Shockers Got Talent

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2025
The desks of the Kansas Board of Regents members during their meeting hosted on May 15 in Topeka.

[Photo] OPINION: Colleges need to have DEI policies

Kami Steinle, Reporter
March 25, 2025
Student Body President Kylee Hower listens to a speaker during the March 26 Student Senate Meeting. Hower introduced the legislation that provided funding for the ADHD, autism and learning disability scholarship.

[Photo] SGA authorizes funding for ADHD, autism and learning disability testing scholarship

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
March 27, 2025
A sign informs visitors in the Duerksen Fine Arts Center that the elevator is closed.

[Photo] Elevator in Duerksen Fine Arts Center closed until further notice

Megan Bailey, Reporter
March 22, 2025
Student Government Association adviser Gabriel Fonseca addresses the Student Senate on March 4. This meeting was held in emergency due to the $900,000 deficit in student fees.

Campus groups, programs react to slashed funding

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2025
Program Director of the Master of Arts in Arts Leadership and Management provides advice to a group of students as they work on a composition project. Through her position, Banke trains and develops the next generation of musical artisits.

[Photo] Former oboe professor contemplates occupation switch after career-ending injury

Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor
March 2, 2025
Microphones reserved for Student Government Assocation senators sit unused during the Student Senate meeting on April 10.

‘This is their livelihood’: Task force works to build disability protections into WSU

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2025
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Half as many fans in the stands: Athletic attendance dwindles over past decade

Allison Campbell and Jacob Unruh
February 27, 2025
Participants of the Wichita State Engineering 5k Run/Walk take off outside of the John Bardo Center. The 5k took runners around campus — from Shocker Hall to Hyatt Place — during the annual event.

PHOTOS: Shockers and local community members brave the cold for annual engineering 5K

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2025
Max Lazzo leads the Wichita State Engineering 5K Run/Walk, hosted on Feb. 22. Lazzo finished the race in first place with a chip time of 18:07, more than 30 seconds faster than the second place runner.

Spencer Merrill, a Wichita State student, fastens his bib to his jacket ahead of the Wichita State Engineering 5K Run/Walk. The annual event raised money for College of Engineering need-based scholarships. Run/Walk. The annual event raised money for College of Engineering need-based scholarships.

Racers gather at the start of the Wichita State Eningeering 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Feb. 24. More than 100 students, faculty, staff and community members particpated in the annual race held to raise money for need-based financial aid for WSU engineering students.

More than 100 students, faculty, staff and community members wait for the start of the annual Wichita State Engineering 5K Run/Walk. The temperature around the start of the race was 13 degrees Fahrenheit.

Participants of the Wichita State Engineering 5K Run/Walk take off outside of the John Bardo Center. The 5K took runners around campus — from Shocker Hall to Hyatt Place — during the annual event.

Kyan Tenpenny, mechanical engineering major, and Damyin Allmond, aerospace engineering major, walk on campus together.

Wichita State moves to remote operations on Feb. 18

Ainsley Smyth and Allison Campbell
February 17, 2025
Taylre McPherson and Allison Jabara hold a sign at the Wichita Ice Center vigil. McPherson and Jabara are members of the Wichita Figure Skating Club.

‘They were kind of our babies’: Development camp coach, figure skating community left devastated by Flight 5342 crash

Allison Campbell and Maleah Evans
February 7, 2025
Courtesy of Cedarville University

Faith community mourns loss of Grace Maxwell

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2025
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu speaks to Wichita crowd during a prayer vigil. The vigil was held on Thursday, Jan. 31 to mourn victims of the Flight 5342 crash.

‘A horrible tragedy’: Wichita community gathers to mourn the lives lost in Flight 5342

Allison Campbell and Maleah Evans
January 30, 2025
A couple who attended the Jan. 30 vigil for the Flight 5342 crash victims bow their head in prayer. Several local priests, pastors, rabbis and other religious leaders spoke and gave prayers during the Thursday afternoon ceremony.

Neshia Greene poses near the sinkhole she said she fell into in Decemeber.

University employee considers legal action after falling in unmarked hole

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2025
Gage Brown lifts and carries Oona Brown during the U.S qualifying competition. The siblings earned a total score of 193.37.

PHOTOS: 2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Kristy Mace and Allison Campbell
January 29, 2025
Championship women competitor Sherry Zhang twists mid-air during her Short Program performance. Zhang placed fifth with a score of 67.42.

Josephine Lee performs a catch-foot camel spin during the Championship Women / Short Program competition on Jan. 23. Lee finished in 10th place with a score of 60.10.

Bradie Tennell glides across the ice on Jan. 23 during the Championship Women / Short Program competition. Tennell placed second with a final score of 71.23.

Ting Cui of the Baltimore Figure Skating Club glides around the rink during her Short Program performance. Cui placed 18th with a final score of 43.94.

Starr Andrews bows and waves to ice skating fans with a Mickey Mouse plush in hand. Andrews placed 12th with a score of 59.45 in the Championship Women / Short Program competition.

Mia Kalin holds up a triumphant fist while holding a giant Rilakkuma plush after her Championship Women performance. Kalin placed seventh with a score of 62.07 during the 2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships' competition on Jan. 23.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates complete a spin during the free dance competition at the 2025 Prevagen US Figure Skating Championships on Jan. 25. The pair won their sixth U.S. ice dance title.

Linzy Fitzpatrick and Keyton Bearinger spin on the ice together during the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The duo placed 12th with a final score of 44.25 in the Championship Pairs competition.

Ilia Malinin twists mid-air during his Championship Men / Short Program performance. Malinin placed first in the competition, earning his third straight U.S. figure skating title.

Audrey Shin completes an upright spin while competing in the Championship Pairs competition on Jan. 23. Shin, and her partner Balazs Nagy, placed fifth with a score of 62.06.

Sydney Cooke leaps and twirls over a spray of ice during her Championship Pairs / Short Program performance. Cooke and her partner, Matthew Kennedy, placed 10th with a score of 55.43.

Warning signs on fences are found around the constructions on campus. The construction has continued into spring 2025 from fall 2024.

Wintery weather gives way to renewed construction at Wichita State

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2025
Snow and ice cover Wichita State University. (File photo)

WSU to move to remote operations on Jan. 6

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2025
A student walks to the Rhatigan Student Center on Wichita State's campus in November.

Wichita State to close in honor of Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2025
An undergraduate WSU student holds up her degree during the Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony.

PHOTOS: Fall 2024 Commencement

Allison Campbell and Mack Smith
December 16, 2024
Cole Tourney, the president of Wichita State's Game Design Club, leads the group's December meeting. The club hopes to give game design students an opportunity to collaborate and create community.

[Photo] Game design student creates space for the digital arts community right at home

Riley Sipes, Reporter
December 11, 2024
Adonis Morgan holds up their newly-created pet rock created at the Geology Club's "Pet Rocks for Stressed Shocks" event. Morgan said the pet rock was a fish with a curly mustache.

PHOTOS: Rock-solid stress relief

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2024
Wichita State Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever smiles for a photo. Lefever is set to retire from her role after nearly 20 years at the university at the end of 2024.

Provost Shirley Lefever is putting ‘one foot in front of the other’ in preparation for retirement

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2024
Members of the Wichita State volleyball team huddle up to celebrate after defeating Tulsa on Friday, Nov. 22. The Shockers beat Tulsa in a 3-0 sweep.

[Photo] Volleyball to play SMU in first round of NCAA Tournament

December 1, 2024
Members of the Wichita State Women's Volleyball team embrace after winning their second consecutive set in their Friday, Nov. 22. The Shockers beat the University of Tulsa in a 3-0 sweep.

[Photo] Volleyball handles Tulsa in three sets, advances to AAC Tournament semifinals

November 22, 2024
Sophomore middle blocker Maddie Wilson spikes a set by fifth year Izzi Strand against the University of Tulsa. The Friday, Nov. 22, AAC quarterfinal match saw the Shockers walk away victorious, 3-0.

Freshman outside hitter Alyssa Gonzales returns a hit during the AAC quarterfinal match against the University of Tulsa. The Shockers defeated Tulsa, 3-0, and will advance to the semifinal game against the top-seeded University of South Florida.

Aaron Mitchell, senior vice president for finance, administration, and operations, introduces himself to the WSU Staff Senate. Mitchell was previously the associate vice president for financial services at Montana State University.

Aaron Mitchell resigns as vice president for administration, finance and operations

Allison Campbell and Ainsley Smyth
November 20, 2024
Jeremiah “Jerry” Serugo sings along to Jordan Kayemba's piano playing and a pre-recorded track during the Afro Karibbean Night talent show. After showering the audience in fake $100 bills, Serugo and Kayemba won the contest and took home a gift card prize.

African Caribbean group unites nearly 100 regions in the United States’ center

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2024
Jeremiah “Jerry” Serugo sings along to Jordan Kayemba's piano playing and a pre-recorded track during the Afro Karibbean Night talent show. After showering the audience in fake $100 bills, Serugo and Kayemba won the contest and took home a gift card prize and praise from the Kelly Matahwa, the "African Queen" and judge of the contest.

Jeremiah “Jerry” Serugo sings along to Jordan Kayemba's piano playing and a pre-recorded track during the Afro Karibbean Night talent show. After showering the audience in fake $100 bills, Serugo and Kayemba won the contest and took home a gift card prize and praise from the Kelly Matahwa, the "African Queen" and judge of the contest.

Kapinga Victoria Tshianyi, the owner of LadyKay Boutique, speaks to Afro Karibbean Night attendees after the event's fashion show. Tshianyi dressed several of the students-turned-models in her own African-inspired gowns and patterns.

File photo of a police car parked in front of McKinley Hall at WSU.

Wichita State confirms man arrested for rape is graduate assistant

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
Jocelyn Mallonee, a piccolo flute player, holds up a sign after Wichita State's men's basketball team scored a 3-pointer. Mallonee is a member of the Shocker Sound Machine and has been performing at WSU home basketball games since 2021.

Shocker Sound Machine brings spirit, traditions to home games

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2024
Esau Freeman, a U.S. House of Representatives candidate for Kansas, speaks to attendees at the Wichita State Young Democrats watch party on election night. Freeman lost his race to incumbent Ron Estes, according to unofficial results.

Estes holds U.S. House seat against Freeman

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Justin Hill, a guard, runs down the court against Emporia State on Oct. 27. Hill scored four points during his 14 minutes of play time.

Transfer guard Justin Hill carries on family legacy at WSU

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-chief
November 4, 2024
Beverly Rhatigan, the widow of James Rhatigan, is embraced by a family friend while at the reception service hosted at the Rhatigan Student Center. More than 100 friends, family members and former colleagues attended the reception to express their condolences and talk about Rhatian's legacy.

PHOTOS: Community celebrates life of James Rhatigan

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2024
Chelsah Penick pets Snoopy the therapy dog at the PAWS & Relax event hosted by TRIO and Love on a Leash on Oct. 31. Penick and her friend, Crissy Magee, both work in WSU's Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance and were passing by when they saw the event and decided to stop by.

Therapy dogs and WSU students get in the Halloween spirit

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2024
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