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Garima Thapa

Garima Thapa, Photographer

Garima Thapa is a second-year photographer for The Sunflower.

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Two students pour colors onto a sheet of paper during a spin art piece activity featured at the RSCs Throwback Thursday event. The annual pop-up event features an assortment of freebies and snacks popular during the 80s and 90s.

PHOTOS: Throwback Thursday

Cheyanne Tull and Garima Thapa
September 25, 2023
Salcido and Gallegos serve Aguas for Kappa Delta Chi Sorority fund raiser.

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Mendoza, Gallegos and Rodriguez make tostielotos for Kappa Delta Chi Sorority fundraiser.

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A local business provided a bike decoration stand for cyclists at the event.

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Local shows skateboarding talent at ICT Open Streets, where roads were blocked off so that attendees could travel via bike, skateboard or on foot.

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Performers perform cultural dance in front of Century II in downtown Wichita at ICT Open Streets.

[Photo] Open Streets and Shop N’ Grub take over Douglas in downtown Wichita

September 20, 2023
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SkyKings forward Johnny McCants screams after dunking Little Rock Lightning during the game in Charles Koch Arena. The Wichita SkyKings won, 142-85.

PHOTOS: FanFest at Koch Arena

Nithin Reddy Nagapur and Garima Thapa
May 31, 2023
Fans waiting in line to meet celebrities at FanFest on May 28.

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Actor and musician Charles Esten speaks to fans after the game between the Wichita SkyKings and the Little Rock Lightning. Esten as well as basketball pros were invited to the game for the SkyKings first FanFest.

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Wichita State alum Shaq Morris poses for a photo with a child after the Wichita SkyKings game on May 28. The game and FanFest after was held in hopes of breaking attendance records.

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Wichita State alums Ron Baker and Conner Frankamp sign items for fans after the Wichita SkyKings game on May 28. The alums as well as other celebrities were invited for the SkyKings first FanFest.

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Actor and musician Charles Esten sings the national anthem before the start of the game between the Wichita SkyKings and the Little Rock Lightning. Esten as well as basketball pros were invited to the game to meet with fans.

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SkyKings forward Kam Williams goes up for a dunk during the game between the Wichita SkyKings and the Little Rock Lightning on May 28. The SkyKings defeated Little Rock, 142-85.

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Little Rock Lightning players lock arms after a successful play against the Wichita SkyKings in Charles Koch Arena on May 28.

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Actor and musician Charles Esten sings the national anthem before the start of the game between the Wichita SkyKings and the Little Rock Lightning. Esten as well as basketball pros were invited to the game to meet with fans.

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SkyKings point guard Julian Winton goes up for a two-pointer during the game against the Little Rock Lightning minor league team. The game was hosted inside Charles Koch Arena before the free FanFest.

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New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado poses for a photo with a fan at the Wichita SkyKings FanFest on May 28.

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Actor and musician Charles Esten poses for a photo with a fan after the game between the Wichita SkyKings and the Little Rock Lightning. Esten as well as basketball pros were invited to the game for the SkyKings first FanFest.

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KU alum Brandon Rush poses for a photo with a fan at the Wichita SkyKings FanFest on May 28.

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Museum-goers roam the newest exhibition at the Ulrich Museum: Artists at Work: The Ulrich Staff Creates. The exhibition showcased work from five different museum employees.

PHOTOS: Ulrich Summer Exhibition 2023

Garima Thapa, Photographer
May 29, 2023
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[Photo] ‘Best moment ever’: Adult learner of the year looks ahead to teaching career

April 25, 2023
Elementary education student Jennifer Johnson works on her computer at Isley Magnet Elementary.

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Darrel Hart, Nick May, and other volunteers give out seeds along with a flyer at the Earth Emergency event on Earth Day.

[Photo] ‘Earth Emergency’: Panelists talk climate change on Earth Day 

April 25, 2023
To break their fast, Muslim Students Association members and attendees get food at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet.

PHOTOS: Ramadan Iftaar Banquet

Garima Thapa, Photographer
April 19, 2023
Ruqia Arabia, Areeba Mohiuddin, and another Muslim Students Association member pose for a photo at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet on April 17.

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Members of the Muslim Students Association eat together at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet on April 17. The event was open to any and all.

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To break their fast, Muslim Students Association members and attendees get food at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet.

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To break their fast, Muslim Students Association members and attendees get food at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet.

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To break their fast, Muslim Students Association members and attendees get food at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet.

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To break their fast, Muslim Students Association members and attendees get food at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet.

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The Muslim Students Association had a customized cake at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet on April 17.

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A member of the Muslim Students Association poses for a photo at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet on April 17.

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Ramadan Iftaar Banquet attendees pray before breaking their fast. The Muslim Students Association held the event on April 17 and invited any and all.

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Ramadan Iftaar Banquet attendees pray before breaking their fast. The Muslim Students Association held the event on April 17 and invited any and all.

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Members of the Muslim Students Association eat and laugh together at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet on April 17. The event was open to any and all.

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Members of the Muslim Students Association eat together at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet on April 17. The event was open to any and all.

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Members of the Muslim Students Association eat together at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet on April 17. The event was open to any and all.

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To break their fast, Muslim Students Association members get food at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet.

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M. Aamir Usmani, co-advisor for the Muslim Students Association, speaks to attendees at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet on April 17.

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Ruqia Arabia speaks to members and guests at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet on April 17.

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Members of the Muslim Students Association pose for a photo at the Ramadan Iftaar Banquet on April 17.

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The Muslim Students Associations hosted a Ramadan Iftaar Banquet on April 17.

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During the Iftaar banquet, the Muslim Students Association split tables between men and women.

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During the Iftaar banquet, the Muslim Students Association split tables between men and women.

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A Bubl Works worker prepares drinks for students at the SGA Food Truck event on April 12. Students were able to obtain free meal/treat tickets.

PHOTOS: SGA Food Trucks

Garima Thapa, Photographer
April 12, 2023
Hernandez ties his culture and upbringing into his printmaking at an artist talk on April 4.

[Photo] Art professors talk immigration, the pandemic and dog fur

April 6, 2023
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