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Tulips have bloomed at Wichita State.

Bollywood Night is an event hosted by the Association of Hindu Students In America. The event was to play Bollywood dance music an get other stuents intereste in thier group.

Bollywood Night is an event hosted by the Association of Hindu Students In America. The event was to play Bollywood dance music an get other stuents intereste in thier group.

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Wichita State's 14th President Jay Golden talks about the future of the university.

Wichita State's 14th President Jay Golden talks about the future of the university.

Wichita State's 14th President Jay Golden talks about the future of the university.

Wichita State's 14th President Jay Golden talks about the future of the university.

Wichita State's 14th President Jay Golden talks about the future of the university.

Wichita State's 14th President Jay Golden talks about the future of the university.

President Jay Golden addresses fine arts students at a town hall on Friday.

[Photo] President Jay Golden hosts student, faculty town halls

February 3, 2020
Wichita State's 14th President Jay Golden talks about the future of the university.

Wichita State's 14th President Jay Golden talks about the future of the university.

Wichita State's 14th President Jay Golden talks about the future of the university.

[Photo] Here's what Golden's transition out of presidency looks like

September 30, 2020
Wichita State's 14th President Jay Golden talks about the future of the university.

Wichita State's 14th President Jay Golden talks about the future of the university.

During the Lunar New Year Event hosted by Wichita State Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Wichita State International admissions, and the Asian Student Conference there was a performance by St. Anthony Lion and Dragon Dance Team.

PHOTOS: WSU’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosts Lunar New Year Event on Tuesday

Austin Shaw, Photographer
January 29, 2020
Wichita State junior and biology major Stacy takes a break from class to participate in draw surge in the McKnight Atrium on Monday December 2, 2019

Students go through the "laser" maze during Draw Surge an even hosted by Art professor Robert Bubp in the McKnight Atrium on Monday December 2, 2019.

Wichita State senior and studio art major Bryan Raymundo draws different poses during Draw Surge in the McKnight Atrium on Monday December 2, 2019.

This is one of the drawings done during Draw Surge. Students go through a maze and when the music stops they have to freeze and students on the outside draw their pose in which they froze in at the McKnight Atrium on Monday December 2, 2019.

Graduate student and studio art major Lily Guillen controls the music during Draw Surge in the McKnight Atrium on Monday December 2, 2019.

Grant Stuart going through the laser maze during Draw Surge. He was one of the many people who help set it up in the McKnight Atrium on Monday December 2, 2019.

Jonas Zabriskie emcees during Songfest on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Orpheum Theatre. Songfest is a lip sync and dance battle competition between sororities and fraternities.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon throws it back with their history of hip-hop theme at Songfest on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Orpheum Theatre.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon throws it back with their history of hip-hop theme at Songfest on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Orpheum Theatre.

Ivan Castillo starts the Transition Mentor's routine which was "shockerland" themed during Songfest on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Orpheum Theatre.

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[Photo] OPINION: Where have the old values gone?

November 25, 2019
The men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Start of the guys tournament at the SAC dodgeball tournament.

Trey from the team of Phi Delta Theta throws the first ball for his team.

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Gamma Phi Beta represeting their soroity in the dodgeball tournament hosted by SAC. Gamma Phi Beta eneded up winning the girls tournament.

Trey from the team of Phi Delta throws the first ball for his team during the Dodgeball Tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Gamma Phi Beta representing their sorority in the dodgeball tournament hosted by SAC. Gamma Phi Beta ended up winning the girls tournament.

Gamma Phi Beta represents their sorority in the Dodgeball Tournament hosted by Student Activities Council on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Heskett Center. Gamma Phi Beta won the girl's tournament.

Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon talk strategy while sitting on a bench during the dodge ball tournament hosted by Student Activities Council on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

The men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon advance upon the opposing team during the Dodgeball Tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Heskett Center Gym.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Sigma Phi Epsilon scramble to grab the dodgeballs at the beginning of the Dodgeball Tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Heskett Center Gym.

The balls are set up in center court for the chanpionship game against Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Phi Epsilon. Phi Delta Theta won the guys tournament.

The line grows as attendees arrive for the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Braeburn Square.

PHOTOS: Wichita State’s 2019 Trunk or Treat event brings smiles to children in Braeburn Square

Austin Shaw, Photographer
October 19, 2019
Jaxon Drake from Shocker Baseball serves snow cones with various flavors during the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Braeburn Square.

Children take turns shooting baskets for a chance to win extra candy during the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Braeburn Square.

Airbus employees give candy and DIY paper airplanes to children during the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Braeburn Square.

A Cookie Monster themed trunk ensures that children reach into the mouth of the cookie monster to grab candy during the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Braeburn Square.

The Performing Arts trunk provides candy and advertisement for the upcoming musical "Anything Goes," during the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Braeburn Square.

A child present for the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19 walks from trunk to trunk dressed as a popcorn bucket in Braeburn Square.

A wall of pumpkin crafts hang from strings near one of the tables during the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Braeburn Square.

The Shocker racing team gave out candy and took free photos of children inside the race car during the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Braeburn Square.

The crowd grows at the 2019 Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Braeburn Square.

WSU Counseling and Testing Center employees hand out candy at the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Braeburn Square.

David Parks, son of Gordon Parks, talks about his inspiration for his movies. He also talks about what it is like to be the son of Gordon Parks.

[Photo] David Parks, son of Gordon Parks, talks film and literature at WSU

October 12, 2019
David Parks, son of Gordon Parks, talks about his inspiration for his movies. He also talks about what it is like to be the son of Gordon Parks.

David Parks, son of Gordon Parks, talks about his inspiration for his movies. He also talks about what it is like to be the son of Gordon Parks.

David Parks, son of Gordon Parks, talks about his inspiration for his movies. He also talks about what it is like to be the son of Gordon Parks.

David Parks, son of Gordon Parks, talks about his inspiration for his movies. He also talks about what it is like to be the son of Gordon Parks.

A woman waiting outside for mentalist Eric Dittelman. She was one of the first people in line. (DO NOT USE. NO NAME. SAVE.)

Mentalist Eric Dittelman explains what his show will entail on Oct. 4 in the CAC Theater.

Eric Dittelman is on stage with an event goer who only provided the name "Matt." Dittelman guessed what Matt was wearing prior to the start of the show.

Wichita State student Richy Thach serves a Traditional southern Indian breakfast. Some of the dishes included dosa, sambar vada, and khara kadubu.

PHOTOS: Interfest brings diverse palette to WSU

Austin Shaw, Photographer
October 4, 2019
A traditional Turkish dish called börek, a potato mixture wrapped in bread. The börek was served during the Interfest event on Oct. 3 in Hubbard Hall.

Micah Parga cooks a noodle dish at the Japanese table during Interfest on Oct. 3 in Hubbard Hall. The event was moved from the Multicultural Greek Council Quad to Hubbard Hall due to weather.

Micah Parga makes and serves noodles at the Japanese table during the Interfest event on Oct. 3 at Hubbard Hall. She also served boba tea for the event.

A traditional Indian rice dish from Bangladesh called mutton biryani awaits Interfest event goers on Oct. 3 at Hubbard Hall. The event was moved from the Multicultural Greek Council Quad to Hubbard Hall due to weather.

Students check the food options at one of the Interfest event tables on Oct. 3 at Hubbard Hall. The event was moved to Hubbard Hall from the Multicultural Greek Council Quad due to weather.

Wichita State student Madi Laughlin partakes in Interfest.

Ellie enjoying the Shocker Pet Pathway.

Alfie greets Ellie at the Shocker Pet Pathway.

Lucy at the puppy and pizza event at the Pizza Hut Museum.

Alfie came out for pizza and a nice walk.

the sing in front of the Pizza Hut Museum. It is one of the classic signs.

Trevor Seyl plays Parker in Love Me or Leave Me. He is one member of the struggling couple.

Julian Cormejo plays Paul in Love Me or Leave Me. Paul is a happy character and always optimistic.

Love Me or Leave Me is a play about a married couple who try to save their relationship.

Ciaron Schaedtler plays Jesse during the rehearsal of Love Me or Leave Me.

Ariel Glorsky plays Nancy in Love Me or Leave Me.

Provost Rick Muma speaking at the fall exhibition opening.

Provost Rick Muma speaking at the fall exhibition opening.

[Photo] ‘A step in the right direction:’ Campus senate presidents encouraged by Rick Muma's appointment

October 17, 2020
A piece for the visually impaired resides in Ulrich for display on Sept. 12 during the Fall opening of the museum. One full size piece resides on the right. On the left is a piece meant to be touched to feel the texrures and the lins of the work.

Megan St. Clair's piece titled Portal resides in the Ulrich for viewing.

Chocolate candies reside in the entrance to the Ulrich's Fall opening on Sept. 12.

A piece by Trisha Coates titled "Love Letter To My River," is made from cone 6 porcelain, stoneware and glass on panel.

A piece by Trisha Coates titled "Love Letter To My River," is made from cone 6 porcelain, stoneware and glass on panel.

Jaedon Gray, Alfredo Aranda and Laura Barwick look at sculptures during the Ulrich's Fall opening event on Sept. 12.

Ceramic jars are among many other artworks on display at the Ulrich Museum's Fall opening event on Sept. 12.

Micheal Kline's pieces reside on a wall for display in the Ulrich on Sept. 12 for the museum's Fall opeining event. The pieces were made from thrown stoneware, wax resists and soda Glaze.

Hallie Linnebur's piece stands tall in the Ulrich on Sept. 12 during their Fall opening event. Linnebur is a 3-D Design teacher.

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