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Emmie Boese, Assistant Sports Editor

Emmie Boese is the assistant sports editor for The Sunflower. This is her second year on staff.

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After defeating Memphis on Nov. 26, the Shockers celebrate together. They won with a score of 3 - 1.

Volleyball program looks ahead to bright future after fifth place finish in the American

November 27, 2021
Junior Qua Grant blocks the ball against South Alabama at the Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 13.

Shockers prepare for non-conference matchup with Missouri

November 26, 2021
Craig Porter Jr. looks to pass during the game against Arizona on Nov. 19 inside the T-Mobile Arena.

Shockers drop overtime thriller to Arizona

November 20, 2021
Ricky Council IV defends the ball during the game against South Alabama on Nov. 13 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Council leads the Shockers to close victory over South Alabama

November 13, 2021
Bryn Stansberry dives for a ball during the game against Temple on Nov. 12 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Volleyball continues winning ways in second half of the season

November 13, 2021
Back from the Portal: Udeze and Porter reflect on decisions to stay at WSU

Back from the Portal: Udeze and Porter reflect on decisions to stay at WSU

November 11, 2021
Tyson Etienne looks to attack during the final possession against Jacksonville State on Nov. 9 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Shockers win season opener in thrilling fashion

November 10, 2021
Mariah McCully celebrates after the exhibition game victory against Missouri Southern State on Nov. 4 inside Charles Koch Arena.

McCully comes back for more

November 8, 2021
Head coach Keitha Adams talks to junior Carla Bremaud before the game against Southern on Dec. 4 at Koch Area.

Adams prepared to produce second winning at the helm

November 8, 2021
Trajata Colbert battles for a rebound during the exhibition game against Missouri Southern State on Nov. 4 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Colbert uses senior season to step into leadership role

November 8, 2021
Junior Carla Bremaud and Junior Seraphine Bastin pose on media day at the Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 13, 2021.

Senior guard duo prepares for final season at Wichita State

November 8, 2021
I just got blessed last year: Council ready to open more lanes for himself

‘I just got blessed last year:’ Council ready to open more lanes for himself

November 8, 2021
Kayce Litzau celebrates with Brylee Kelly after a point during their match against Tulane on Nov. 7 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Shockers get revenge by sweeping Tulane

November 8, 2021
OPINION: Follow the golden rule: sports edition

OPINION: Follow the golden rule: sports edition

November 5, 2021
Sophomore Kayce Litzau celebrates during the game against Kent State University on Sep 10 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Center.

‘This is the best Kayce Litzau that any of us have ever seen:’ Sophomore setter unlocks full potential in her third year at Wichita State 

November 3, 2021
Wichita State senior Yazmine Wright races during the JK Gold Classic on Sept. 4 at the 4 Mile Creek Resort.

Yazmine Wright wins individual title at American Championships, men’s finish in second place

October 29, 2021
J.W Webster, WSUs first ever indigenous language instructor, discusses his connection to the Cherokee culture.

First indigenous language instructor hopes to preserve his language and culture through Cherokee course

October 20, 2021
Senior Louisa Brunt prepares to hit a put during a practice on Oct. 6 at Crestview Country Club.

Louisa Brunt finds home at Wichita State as a graduate transfer

October 14, 2021
Ryan Crabtree (#11) takes a corner kick fot Wichita State

OPINION: Wichita State needs to create a soccer program

October 7, 2021
The Shockers celebrate after scoring a point against Southern Florida on Oct. 3 at the Charles Koch Arena.

Volleyball picks up first AAC victory of the season

October 4, 2021
Former WSU football player Bill Glasco points towards names of fallen Shocker players during the memorial held Oct. 2.

Wichita State memorializes plane crash 51 years later

October 2, 2021
Nick Taylor brings Paralympic experience to Tennis program

Nick Taylor brings Paralympic experience to Tennis program

September 29, 2021
Piglets race for a fried Oreo at the Kansas State Fair.

Kansas State fair brings genuine entertainment

September 26, 2021
Wichita State senior Caitlin Bingham throws a pitch during a game against Kansas on Sept. 25 inside Wilkins Stadium.

Shocker pitching staff excels in victory over Kansas

September 26, 2021
Head coach Chris Lamb talks to the team during the game against Delaware on Sep 11 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Center.

Lambs find forever home at Wichita State

September 25, 2021
Mackenzie Borland is one of the craters of Dead Center Vintage.

Student achieves dream of opening up vintage clothing store

September 24, 2021
Neleigh Herring celebrates after hitting a home run during WSUs game against Pittsburgh State on Sept. 20 at Wilkins Stadium.

Shockers dominate Pittsburg State in fall-opener

September 21, 2021
Wichita State freshman Addison Barnard high-fives Neleigh Herring during the game against Texas A&M on May 21.

Shocker softball players ready for fall season

September 19, 2021
Screenshot from Facebook

Diversity Week serves as an opportunity to educate student body

September 10, 2021
Wichita State freshman Bailey Urban celebrates with her teammates after hitting a homerun during the game against South Florida at Wilkins Stadium on April 24.

Softball Program prepares for Fall Season

September 9, 2021
Fans who typically use disability parking spots outside of Charles Koch Arena had to choose to either pay $10 to park their vehicle or walk in the cold, wintery rain Saturday night.

OPINION: Dealing with invisible disabilities

September 7, 2021
Head coach Danny Bryan talking to the team after the Division I Mens Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Tennis completes coaching staff ahead of upcoming season

September 5, 2021
Shockers take advantage of summer offseason

Shockers take advantage of summer offseason

August 25, 2021
McKenna Paintin, Winny Koskei, and Yazmine Wright pose for picture after the awards ceremony. The American Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships was held at 4 Mile Creek Resort, on Feb 6.

Shockers look to build off strong spring season

August 22, 2021
College of Fine Arts reign victorious in annual Clash of the Colleges

College of Fine Arts reign victorious in annual Clash of the Colleges

August 22, 2021
Wichita State freshman Bailey Urban celebrates with her teammates after hitting a homerun during the game against South Florida at Wilkins Stadium on April 24.

Softball adds seven fall exhibition games to 2021 Schedule

August 16, 2021
Former Shocker Aliphine Tuliamuk makes Olympic debut

Former Shocker Aliphine Tuliamuk makes Olympic debut

August 7, 2021
Wichita State freshman Addison Barnard celebrates with head coach Bredbenner during the game against Texas A&M on May 21.

Kristi Bredbenner receives contract extension through 2026

August 6, 2021
Wichita State Neleigh Herring and Sydney McKinney celebrates during the Regional Final game against OU on May 23.

Shocker athletes utilize offseason training to pay dividends for upcoming season

July 28, 2021
Fans go wild during the Aftershocks game against the Ex-Pats during the TBT on Friday, July 16.

TBT provides the chance for Koch Arena to return to full capacity

July 19, 2021
Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner talks to the team during the Regional Final game against OU on May 23.

Shocker Softball adds two players from the transfer portal

July 13, 2021
Online classes are a common class choice during summer.

Professor gets creative with online lab classes

June 30, 2021
Presley Bell promoted to pitching coach for Shocker Softball

Presley Bell promoted to pitching coach for Shocker Softball

June 24, 2021
Wichita State senior Bailey Lange watches her teammates from the sideline during the Regional Final game against OU on May 23.

Shocker Softball season comes to a close with Regional Final loss to Oklahoma 

May 23, 2021
Wichita State freshman Addison Barnard runs home during the game against Texas A&M on May 23.

Shockers advance to NCAA Regional Championship

May 23, 2021
Wichita State senior Madison Perrigan celebrates with teammates during the game against Texas A&M on May 21.

Madison Perrigan’s two home runs lead the Shockers to an opening round victory over Texas A&M

May 22, 2021
Wichita State senior Madison Perrigan runs home during the game against UCF on May 15.

Shockers secure No. 2 seed in Norman Regional

May 19, 2021
Shockers win first-ever AAC tournament tittle after beating UCF 7-4 in the championship game on May 15.

Shockers win their first ever AAC Conference Tournament 

May 15, 2021
Wichita State sophomore Lauren Mills celebrates at home base during the game against Tulsa on May 14.

Shockers advance to their first AAC Tournament Championship

May 15, 2021
Wichita State softball players have a little pep talk equipped with high fives all around during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Shockers rack up 12 conference awards 

May 13, 2021
Wichita State senior Madison Perrigan gathers with her teammates during the game against Oklahoma State at Wilkins Stadium on April 27, 2021.

Shocker Softball secures the No. 1 seed heading into the AAC Tournament 

May 13, 2021
Courtney Minor poses for a photo in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Philosophy senior reflects on future dreams

May 11, 2021
Wichita State freshman Madyson Espinosa is introduced during the game against Oklahoma State at Wilkins Stadium on April 27, 2021.

Softball wins its first American Athletic Conference title

May 9, 2021
Wichita State, senior Ryeilgh Buck watches the ball during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Shockers drop final regular season game to No. 1 Oklahoma

May 7, 2021
Wichita State senior Bailey Lange and Wichita State senior Madison Perrigan strategize durring the game against Houston at Wilkins Stadium on April 9, 2021.

Softball seniors’ extra year of eligibility makes a lasting impact

May 7, 2021
Wichita State sophomore Sydney McKinney throws the ball during the game against Oklahoma State at Wilkins Stadium on April 27, 2021.

Shockers win final conference series against Tulsa

May 4, 2021
Wichita State senior Bailey Lange pitches during the game against Oklahoma State at Wilkins Stadium on April 27, 2021.

Neleigh Herring’s late home run clinches upset victory over No. 11 Oklahoma State

April 28, 2021
Wichita State freshman Addison Barnard jogs to the dugout during the game against South Florida at Wilkins Stadium on April 25.

Addison Barnard stands out in first season of her college career

April 26, 2021
Wichita State senior Bailey Lange pitches during the game against South Florida at Wilkins Stadium on April 24, 2021.

Softball drops first conference series of the season

April 25, 2021
Wichita State senior Madison Perrigan hits a grand slam during the game against Houston at Wilkins Stadium on April 9, 2021.

Shockers pick up three wins against No. 23 UCF

April 20, 2021
Interested in the history of WSU? A Walk with Wu is for you

Interested in the history of WSU? A Walk with Wu is for you

April 19, 2021
Wichita State players talks with head coach Kristi Bredbenner during the game against ECU at Wilkins Stadium on Mar. 28, 2021.

Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner collects her 600th win in the Shockers victory against UMKC 

April 15, 2021
Wichita State senior Bailey Lange pitches during the game against Houston at Wilkins Stadium on April 9, 2021.

Softball collects second straight series sweep with four wins over Houston

April 11, 2021
Wichita State sophomore Sydney McKinney looks to swing during the game against ECU at Wilkins Stadium on Mar. 28, 2021.

Matchup against No. 1 Oklahoma postponed

April 7, 2021
Wichita State players talks with head coach Kristi Bredbenner during the game against ECU at Wilkins Stadium on Mar. 28, 2021.

Shockers win second AAC series with sweep of Memphis

April 6, 2021
Wichita State sophomore Sydney McKinney celebrates after hitting a home-run during the game against ECU at Wilkins Stadium on Mar. 28, 2021.

Softball picks up series victory in conference opener

March 28, 2021
Carolyn Copple stands next to Millie the Millipede on the Wichita State University campus.

Carolyn Copple shares how her passion for art came full circle

March 24, 2021
Wichita State junior Caitlin Bingham pitches at Wichita State game on March 11, 2021.

Shockers collect highest ranked win during Mizuno Classic

March 23, 2021
The team celebrates after four home runs.

Softball finish Wichita State Tournament 2-0

March 16, 2021
The 2021 Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference was held March 12, 2021.

8th annual Gender and Sexuality Conference goes virtual this semester

March 14, 2021
A fulfilling, rewarding career may be at your fingertips if you know how to network. (NAPS)

Virtual career fair creates conveniency for students and employers

March 7, 2021
Sophomore Pedro Cupertino studies in the Ablah Library. While masks and social distancing are required at the library, staff are working to provide students with the resources they need.

Student Ambassadors Society raising money for access to academic resources

March 1, 2021
Junior Erin McDonald winds up for a pitch during the game against Cowley Community College on Monday.

Shockers run-rule Creighton on Saturday

February 28, 2021
WSU Weekly Briefing featured Barton School business dean Larisa Genin. The briefing was held on Thursday, Sept 26 2019 in the Marcus Welcome Center.

Barton School of Business ranked high in online programs

February 24, 2021
Assistant Music Professor Phillip Black plays tuba at the performance held inside Weidemann Recital Hall Sunday.

Assistant music professor performs solo and collaborative works

February 9, 2021
Students can now run for spots in the Student Government Association

Students can now run for spots in the Student Government Association

February 3, 2021
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