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Ella Dominguez

Ella Dominguez, Former writer and photographer

Ella Dominguez was a photographer and writer for The Sunflower. Dominguez studied an open emphasis in communications with a minor in theatre. She is from Wichita, Kansas.

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Nyle DiMarco shares his experience as a deaf man during "Living Out Loud" at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex on Thursday.

Nyle DiMarco inspires the deaf and hearing alike during ‘Living Out Loud’

Ella Dominguez, Writer
October 17, 2019
Nyle DiMarco shares his experience as a deaf man during "Living Out Loud" at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex on Thursday, October 17.

Nyle DiMarco shares his experience as a deaf man during "Living Out Loud" at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex on Thursday, October 17.

Jared & The Mill performs at WAVE on Wednesday, October 16.

PHOTOS: Jared & The Mill bring their western indie rock performance to WAVE in downtown Wichita

Ella Dominguez, Photographer
October 16, 2019
Chuck Morriss III, bassist for Jared & The Mill, performs at WAVE on Wednesday, October 16.

Audience members smile as Jared & The Mill performs at WAVE on Wednesday, October 16.

Michael Carter, banjo player for Jared & The Mill, strums at WAVE on Wednesday, October 16.

Michael Carter of Jared & The Mill plays his banjo at WAVE on Wednesday, October 16.

Jared Kolesar, lead singer for Jared & The Mill, speaks to the audience about his musical influences at WAVE on Wednesday, October 16.

Jared Kolesar, lead singer for Jared & The Mill, sings at WAVE on Wednesday, October 16.

Jared Kolesar, lead singer for Jared & The Mill, sings at WAVE on Wednesday, October 16.

Larry Gast III, guitarist for Jared & The Mill, performs at WAVE on Wednesday, October 16.

Deltha Colvin is being honored as the 2019 Education Trailblazer by The Kansas African American Museum.

Associate Vice President for Special Programs honored by The Kansas African American Museum

Ella Dominguez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 24, 2019
Senior musical theatre student, Ari Chandler, sings with the band Annie Up on Sept. 11 at Wave. The group already has shows booked throughout the rest of 2019.

Musical theatre major finds second love as Annie Up frontwoman

Ella Dominguez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 16, 2019
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Cruelty-Free on a budget

Ella Dominguez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2019
Ixy Esparza, a junior studying nursing, makes a WSU tile at the event held on Wednesday, January 30. The event was put on by Student Affairs.

SUNFLOWER SOUNDTRACK: Study Sounds

Ella Dominguez, Karen Galindo, Brogan Gillmore, Aileen Rueda-DaCosta, and Jeromiah Taylor
September 12, 2019
The Multicultural Greek Council Quad sign stands tall at the west entrance to the quad. The MGC will host a candlelight vigil for victims of police brutality this Friday at the quad.

MGC Quad looking for donors

Ella Dominguez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2019
FROM THE FILES: A group of guys wearing high heels for the 2017 Walk-A-Mile.

OPINION: Walk-A-Mile is a slap in the face to survivors

Ella Dominguez, A&E Editor
September 9, 2019
Divinity Masters performs “Don’t Stop Believin‘” by Journey at Club Boomerang on Thursday. Divinity Masters is the drag queen persona of Brad Thomison, owner of Club Boomerang.

Queen of the Renaissance

Ella Dominguez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 26, 2019
Sarah Myose, a senior honors baccalaureate student studying art and sociology, applies mixed paints to their work on the south side of Clinton Hall. The piece will be done for the start of the fall semester.

‘Dreams and Wishes’ come true on Clinton Hall steps

Ella Dominguez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 22, 2019
Lisa, Olivia and Brielle Parsons look at the Chihuly glass floor piece during a free entry Saturday on August 10 at the Wichita Art Museum.

ICT on a Dime

Ella Dominguez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 16, 2019
Morgan Cusick highlights sections of a book while she studies at Fairmount Coffee on August 8.

Sacred study spots of Wichita State

Ella Dominguez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 16, 2019
A crowd gathers at Ellis Street Moto during Final Friday before local acts performed at the gallery.

Dominguez: Independent art is the answer

Ella Dominguez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 12, 2019
Marchers carry a giant pride flag through downtown Wichita during Wichita Pride's Unity March on Saturday, June 29.

PHOTOS: Wichita Pride celebrates Pride Month, 50th anniversary of Stonewall Riots

Ella Dominguez, Photographer
July 1, 2019
Marchers carry a giant pride flag through downtown Wichita during Wichita Pride's Unity March on Saturday, June 29.

[Photo] Wichita Pride cancel June events due to COVID-19 concerns

April 24, 2020
Logan Bush of Kill Vargas performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

PHOTOS: Kill Vargas and friends headline performance at Riverfest

Ella Dominguez, Photographer
June 7, 2019
Logan Bush of Kill Vargas signs a fan's poster at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Logan Bush of Kill Vargas signs a fan's poster at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

After the show, Trent Gaddie chats with a young fan at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Austin Engler of Kill Vargas smiles during their set at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Griffin Bush of Kill Vargas sings at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

A fan holds up Old News' poster during Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Logan Bush of Kill Vargas performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Griffin Bush of Kill Vargas performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

A fan crowd-surfs during Kill Vargas' set at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Trent Gaddie of Kill Vargas performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Griffin Bush of Kill Vargas performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Austin Engler of Kill Vargas performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Matt Bennett of The Cavves holding up his middle finger at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Troy Toon throws his middle fingers in the air at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Fans dance during The Cavves' set at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

FILE PHOTO: Fans sing-along during The Cavves' performance at Riverfest.

[Photo] OPINION: Quit making fun of girls for existing

October 7, 2019
A fan crowd-surfs during The Cavves' set at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

A fan crowd-surfs during The Cavves at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

[Photo] Wichita River Festival canceled; smaller fall festival planned for November

March 31, 2020
Fans dance during The Cavves' set at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Sophie Emerson, lead singer of The Cavves, performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Fans hug as The Cavves perform "Soil Mates" at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Bassist for The Cavves, Troy Toon, performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Fans rock out during The Cavves' set at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Fans dance during The Cavves' performance at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Fans rock out during The Cavvves' golden hour performance at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Bassist for The Cavves, Troy Toon, performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Fans of Old News take a selfie with the sign Beau Harris gave them at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Beau Harris of Old News gives a poster to a fan in the crowd at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Fans watch Old News perform at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Beau Harris, frontman of Old News, performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Beau Harris, frontman of Old News, performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Beau Harris of Old News performs at Riverfest on Thursday, June 6.

Funnel cake is one of the most popular food items available at Riverfest.

How to conquer Riverfest like a local

Ella Dominguez, Reporter
May 31, 2019
Kennedy Kerr rocks out during The Cavves' set at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

PHOTOS: Wichitans rally together at Jenny Woodstock

Ella Dominguez, Photographer
May 27, 2019
Troy Toon of The Cavves rocks out at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Matt Bennett of The Cavves shreds his guitar during Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Sophie Emerson of The Cavves encourages the audience to donate at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Behind the scenes, The Cavves prepare for their set at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Kristyn Chapman of Cartwheel sings at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Kristyn Chapman of Cartwheel performs at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Wearing a #violentfreeICT shirt in support of Jenny Wood, Caleb John Drummond of The Travel Guide performs at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Despite the rain, patrons showed their support at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Shirts for sale during at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat. All proceeds from the event are going directly to Jenny Wood and her family.

Honey the dog at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

A supporter writes a heartfelt note for Jenny Wood's recovery at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Madi Laughlin shows her support at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

A supporter enthusiastically attaches a young girl's flower crown at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Wearing a flower crown donated by Beards Floral Design, a supporter watches musicians perform at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Supporters wearing flower crowns donated by Beards Floral Design leave a note in the Jenny Woods' guestbook at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

In full support of Jenny Wood's recovery, men sport flower crowns donated by Beards Floral Design at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Sage Judd performs with Old News at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Friends, family, and supporters left encouraging notes for Jenny Wood in a notebook at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Hunter Gromala receives puppy kisses at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

A supporter leaves a note in Jenny Woods' guestbook at at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Volunteers held donation buckets adorned with flowers at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Sporting flower crowns and Jenny Wood shirts, two young boys show their support at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Kristyn Chapman of Cartwheel attached a wristband to a supporter at Jenny Woodstock on Saturday, May 25 at The Back Beat.

Duerksen Fine Arts Amphitheater sits empty.

Best places to hang on campus

John Darr, Ella Dominguez, Becca Yenser, and Ryan Crews
April 25, 2019
Duerksen Fine Arts Amphitheater sits empty.

[Photo] SGA approves Duerksen amphitheater mural proposal

November 9, 2022
Dream figments lift Dante (Cainan Spellman-Sak) off the ground.

PHOTOS: Wichita State’s Wind Ensemble and Contemporary Dance Theatre collaborate on original production

Ella Dominguez, Photographer
April 24, 2019
Dante (Cainan Spellman-Sak) embraces his destiny.

Dante (Cainan Spellman-Sak) learns how to live on his own.

Dream figments carry Dante (Cainan Spellman-Sak) away from his love.

Surrounded by dream figments, Dante (Cainan Spellman-Sak) and his muse (Kenzie Gannaway) embrace before saying goodbye.

Dante's Muse (Kenzie Gannaway) and Dante (Cainan Spellman-Sak) share a glance.

Dream figments (Trevor Hayden and Randi Reinert) leap across the stage in Dante's Nightmares & Dreams.

A dream figment (Nasir Burton) looks to the sky.

Dream figments (Randi Reinert, Nadia Al-Khalidi, Megan Reinhart, and Trevor Hayden) dance in Eros - The Ascent to Grace.

Dream figments (Camille Knoepffler-Calvo and Timothy Portwood) dance across the stage in Eros - The Ascent to Grace.

Dante's Muse (Kenzie Gannaway) and Dante (Cainan Spellman-Sak) dance in Eros - The Ascent to Grace.

Dante's Muse (Kenzie Gannaway) shows Dante (Cainan Spellman-Sak) the light.

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