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Danielle Wagner, Reporter

Danielle Wagner is a first-year sports reporter for The Sunflower from LaCrosse, KS. Wagner is a freshman majoring in communications with an emphasis on journalism, and minoring in political science. Her favorite quote is by Kristen Costello: "And one day the girl with the books became the woman writing them."

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Student Senate elects new speaker in hopes of a ‘fresh perspective’

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
May 15, 2023
Self Portrait by Jade Warden. The mixed media piece of art was made last year by the studio art major.

From studio to Senate: Studio art major gives advice, reflects on college

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
May 4, 2023
Senator Nathan Atkison puts his head in his hands during the debate about Kian Williams being vacated from the Speaker of the Senate position. During the debate, Atkison revoked his nomination for Academic Affairs subcommittee chair, which was appointed by Williams.

[PHOTO] Speaker of the Senate voted out after sexual harassment allegations

May 4, 2023
Illustration depicting Danielle Wagner’s column on what to do when your forget to study, or get a surprise exam.

OPINION: A college girl’s guide for when you forget to study

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
April 25, 2023
Budget and Finance Chairperson Olga Lesnik speaks to the Student Senate. Lesnik gave her advice to returning senators.

SGA says goodbye to leaving members

April 20, 2023
Illustration depicting Danielle Wagners column on pulling an all-nighter.

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to pulling an all-nighter

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
April 19, 2023
Chief Justice nominee Maureen Wetta speaks to the student senate. Wetta was approved by the senate during the April 12 meeting.

Next chief justice for student government chosen

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
April 16, 2023
Chief justice nominee Maureen Wetta speaks to the Student Senate on April 12. Wetta was approved by the Senate as chief justice

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Chief justice nominee Maureen Wetta speaks to the Student Senate on April 12. Wetta was approved by the Senate as chief justice

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Former Chief Justice Garett Butler speaks on behalf of the chief justice nominee Maureen Wetta on April 12.

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Former Chief Justice Garett Butler speaks on behalf of the chief justice nominee Maureen Wetta on April 12.

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College girls guide illustration depicting Danielle Wagners column about mental health.

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to mental health

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
April 12, 2023
Athletic Director Kevin Saal talks to the student senate about improvements within the athletic department. Saal visited and answered questions during the April 5 Student Senate meeting.

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Athletic Director Kevin Saal talks to the student senate about improvements within the athletic department. Saal visited and answered questions during the April 5 Student Senate meeting.

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Provost Shirley Lefever visits the Student Senate for essentially a Q&A session. Lefever listened to the senators concerns and answered their questions on April 5.

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Provost Shirley Lefever visits the Student Senate for essentially a Q&A session. Lefever listened to the senators concerns and answered their questions on April 5.

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Provost Shirley Lefever visits the Student Senate for essentially a Q&A session. Lefever listened to the senators concerns and answered their questions on April 5.

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Athletic Director Kevin Saal talks to the student senate about improvements within the athletic department. Saal visited and answered questions during the April 5 Student Senate meeting.

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Athletic Director Kevin Saal talks to the student senate about improvements within the athletic department. Saal visited and answered questions during the April 5 Student Senate meeting.

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Members of the Student Senate clap before the adjournment of the Aug. 31, 2022 meeting.

Annual $22 increase to student fees approved by Senate, president next

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
April 6, 2023
The Student Senate of the Student Government Association sits during a meeting on Aug. 31, 2022.

Motion to allocate funding increase to The Sunflower denied by Student Government 

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
March 29, 2023
Jolynn Dowling, nursing senator, speaks at the Faculty Senate meeting on March 27. Dowling spoke about Wichita States Title IX training at the meeting. “While this is important training, we have completed those courses before,” Dowling said. “To go through another three to five hours to complete the courses again, in their entirety, has been very cumbersome.”

Plan to simplify Title IX training in the works

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
March 28, 2023
WSU Chief of Police Guy Schroeder adds his feedback related to classroom conduct throughout campus. Schroeder emphasized the importance of calling for a police presence when students or staff feel they need it.

WSU police says they want to combat inappropriate disruption in the classroom

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
March 28, 2023
OPINION: A college girl’s guide to staying healthy

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to staying healthy

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
March 28, 2023
OPINION: A college girl’s guide to New York City

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to New York City

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
March 21, 2023
Wichita State campus on Monday, March 23, 2020.

Calling all movie enthusiasts: Free movie showings around Wichita

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
March 16, 2023
Junior Garrett Pennington cracks a line drive against the Mississauga Tigers on Sept. 26 in Eck Stadium. Pennington is a transfer student from Missouri Sothern State University.

Baseball starts season 1-2 at Long Beach State

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
February 24, 2023
OPINION: A college girl’s guide to saving money

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to saving money

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
February 22, 2023
Ikram Ahmed, mechanical engineering senator, tells fellow senators his views on the proposed gen ed changes.

Faculty Senate amends portion of gen ed proposal

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
February 16, 2023
At Large Faculty Senator Roy Myose gives his opinion on the proposed amendment. This amendment would change the way first year seminars are considered in the new gen ed program.

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At Large Faculty Senator Chase Billingham voices his opinion about the general education proposition.

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General Education Committee Chair Mathew Muether presents new changes to the general education program. Muether gave his feedback about what the Faculty Senate is looking to change.

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OPINION: A college girl’s guide to the Super Bowl

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to the Super Bowl

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
February 9, 2023
How to start a student organization on campus

How to start a student organization on campus

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
February 2, 2023
KBOR pushes for changes to gen eds statewide

KBOR pushes for changes to gen eds statewide

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
February 2, 2023
Photo courtesy of Netflix

REVIEW: “That 90’s Show” killed plot and character development

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
February 2, 2023
Cessna Stadium originally opened in 1946 as Veterans Field before the expansion and renaming in 1969. Wichita State University plans to rebuild the stadium with a fund of approximately $11.8 million.

This week on the road – Feb. 2

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
February 1, 2023
Faculty Senator George Dehner addresses what he believes needs to be done with the proposed general education changes on Jan. 30. Dehner hosted a discussion for faculty and interested individuals to talk about the new gen ed plan on March 24.

[PHOTO] ‘I don't think it's a good revision:’ Faculty member discusses implications of gen ed plan proposal

March 25, 2023
Faculty Senate member Neal Allen points out issues with the proposed general education changes on Jan. 30

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Faculty Senate member Neal Allen points out issues with the proposed general education changes on Jan. 30.

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General Education Committee Chair, Mathew Muether, introduces the proposed policy for general education. Muether gave the first read presentation to the Faculty Senate on Jan. 30.

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Aaron Hamilton, the program director for One-Stop, gives the Faculty Senate an update on the student services program.

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Government Relations Chief of Staff Zach Gearhart leads the Legislative Update on Jan. 27. Gearhart talked about current political issues city and statewide.

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Government Relations Chief of Staff Zach Gearhart leads the Legislative Update on Jan. 27. Gearhart talked about current political issues city and statewide.

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OPINION: A college girl’s guide to campus safety

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to campus safety

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
February 1, 2023
Cessna Stadium was originally opened in 1946 as Veterans Field before the expansion and renaming in 1969. Wichita State University plans to rebuild the stadium to create an 8-lane track and soccer field.

This week on the road – Jan. 26

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
January 27, 2023
OPINION: A college girl’s guide to spring semester

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to spring semester

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
January 20, 2023
Mens Basketball Alumni Markis McDuffie and the AfterShocks team celebrate after winning the first round of TBT 2022. McDuffie was recently named an All Star in the LNB Pro A league. He plays professionally for JDA Dijon Bourgogne.

Men’s basketball alumni expand skills in the pros

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
December 11, 2022
Senators clap at the end of the last SGA Senate meeting of the semester on Dec. 7, 2022.

SGA bill will fund free menstrual products on campus

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
December 8, 2022
OPINION: A college girls guide to Christmas

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to Christmas

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
December 7, 2022
Director of Athletics Kevin Saal speaks to the crowd of mourners and Wichita State community members present for the Memorial 70 ceremony. The ceremony of rememberance honored WSU football players, administrators and supporters who died in a plane crash on Oct. 2, 1970.

Kevin Saal pushes for student athletes to be students first

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
December 4, 2022
Shocker fans celebrate from the crowd at the mens basketball game against Mizzou at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 29.

This week’s sports in brief — Dec. 1

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
December 4, 2022
OPINION: A college girls guide to finals week

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to finals week

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
December 1, 2022
Tulsa Police Officers David Medrano and Jesse Guardiola talk to WSU students about the role of the police. They discussed the benefits of bilingual officers.

Tulsa police officers stress importance of bilingualism

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 30, 2022
Cessna Stadium originally opened in 1946 as Veterans Field before the expansion and renaming in 1969. Wichita State University plans to rebuild the stadium with a fund of approximately $11.8 million.

 This week’s sports in brief – Nov. 23

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 26, 2022
OPINION: A college girl’s guide to study spots

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to study spots

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 16, 2022
Chief diversity officer Marché Fleming-Randle claps in celebration at the end of SGAs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium, which marked the end of Diversity Week.

Change in DEI plans requires representative in each college

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 16, 2022
Ashlie Jack, assistant dean and accreditation officer for the College of Education goes over the results of the 2022 Hanover Climate Survey results.

Survey of campus leads to recommendations from Faculty Senate

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 16, 2022
OPINION: A college girl’s guide to staying warm

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to staying warm

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 13, 2022
OPINION: A college girl’s guide to being an introvert

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to being an introvert

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 13, 2022
OPINION: A college girl’s guide to being an extrovert

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to being an extrovert

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 13, 2022
OPINION: A college girl’s guide to classes

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to classes

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 7, 2022
U.S. Kansas senator Roger Marshall talks to Wichita community members at a town hall on Oct. 31. Marshall discussed any issues or questions the audience had for him.

Senator Roger Marshall visits Wichita

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 7, 2022
Democratic candidate for Senate, Mark Holland talks to WSU students. Holland visted the college for a meet and greet on Nov. 4.

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate looks to change the status quo in Kansas

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 7, 2022
Photo courtesy of Crown Uptown

REVIEW: “Rocky Horror Picture Show” returns to the stage for another year

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 5, 2022
Young voter registration on the rise in Kansas

Young voter registration on the rise in Kansas

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 5, 2022
SGA Diversity, Empowerment & Inclusion Chair Iris Okere and Academic Affairs Chair Mackenzie Lane speak to SGA about issues facing misgendering. The senators will be working on a project to hold faculty, staff, and students accountable for using correct pronouns.

SGA senators seek solutions to misgendering on campus

November 4, 2022
SGA advisor Gabriel Fonseca and SGA Senate advisor Brandon McClain give SGA an update on the Shocker Support Locker.

KBOR provides Shocker Support Locker with $105,000 in funding

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
November 4, 2022
SGA Diversity, Empowerment and Inclusion Chair Iris Okere and Academic Affairs Chair Mackenzie Lane speak to SGA about issues facing misgendering. The senators will be working on a project to hold faculty, staff, and students accountable for using correct pronouns.

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SGA Diversity, Empowerment and Inclusion Chair Iris Okere and Academic Affairs Chair Mackenzie Lane speak to SGA about issues facing misgendering. The senators will be working on a project to hold faculty, staff, and students accountable for using correct pronouns.

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SGA advisor Gabriel Fonseca and SGA Senate advisor Brandon McClain give SGA an update on the Shocker Support Locker.

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Senator Roger Marshall

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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall talks to Wichita community members at a town hall on Oct. 31. Marshall discussed any issues or questions the audience had for him.

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Senator Roger Marshall

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Senator Roger Marshall

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Seniors Clayton Duchatschek and Ben Flowers sprinting the last portion of the 6 Kilometer race at the JK Golden Classic on Sept. 3. The seniors finished in second and third place.

This week’s sports in brief — Oct. 30

Danielle Wagner, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2022
SGA advisor Gabriel Fonseca addresses the Shocker Support Locker and issues with it. During the 2023 fiscal year, the locker experienced extremely high usage.

Shocker Support Locker at risk due to increased use

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
October 26, 2022
After trailing the Black Team since the first inning, the Yellow Team secured their fourth victory of the Fall World Series on Oct. 20 in Eck Stadium. The Yellow Team stormed the field after freshman Charlie Rogan ended the game with an RBI.

Freshman seals game four of fall world series

Danielle Wagner, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2022
OPINION: A college girls guide to voting

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to voting

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
October 20, 2022
SGA senator Mark Barlow speaks to the student Senate on Oct. 19. Barlow addressed funding issues during public forum.

SGA senator says nearly $10,000 allocated with little oversight

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
October 19, 2022
This weeks news in brief – Oct. 13

This week’s news in brief – Oct. 13

Allison Campbell and Danielle Wagner
October 13, 2022
Cessna Stadium was originally opened in 1946 as Veterans Field before the expansion and renaming in 1969. Wichita State University plans to rebuild the stadium to create an 8-lane track and soccer field.

This week’s sports in brief — Oct. 12

Danielle Wagner, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2022
OPINION: A college girl’s guide to sleep

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to sleep

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
October 12, 2022
Happy Wright, played by Renae Richmond, asks the audience if they like airplanes on Oct. 8 in Welsbacher Theatre. Wright has an obcession with airplanes because the day she learned about Amelia Earhart, her life changed forever.

Award winning play “Happy Wright” touches on the struggles of mental illness for college students

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
October 11, 2022
Koch Arena sits empty on Friday.

This week’s sports in brief — Oct. 6

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
October 6, 2022
OPINION: A college girls guide to financial aid

OPINION: A college girl’s guide to financial aid

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
October 6, 2022
Senior Sawyer Thornhill crushes a line drive against Pittsburg State on Oct. 4 in Eck Stadium.

Baseball ends exhibition undefeated

Danielle Wagner , Sports Reporter
October 5, 2022
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