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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower
Genesis Merriett

Genesis Merriett, Reporter

Genesis Merriett is a second-year reporter for The Sunflower. She is a sophomore majoring in mathematics and minoring in French and anthropology. Merriett wants to pursue a doctoral degree after graduating, but for now, she enjoys writing, drawing, and baking.

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A rose Italian cream soda from R Coffeehouse, a family-owned cafe located on 1144 N Bitting Ave, Wichita KS. The coffee shop offers an assortment of drinks, both hot and cold, as well as sandwiches, pies and cakes.

[Photo] REVIEW: If you’re looking for something cool this summer, visit R Coffeehouse

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
June 18, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Babcock twins.

‘Just like a machine’: Debate twins share inner workings of college collaboration

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
May 4, 2024
Chidera Okoro jumps onto the sand during the Shocker Spring Invitational in 2024. Okoro won the long jump with the mark of 5.69m 18' 8."

Track and field brings personal bests home over the weekend

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
April 16, 2024
Jackson Anderson and Kyle Hall pose for a photo in front of the campus chapel. The two initiated the first meeting of Wichita State's new poetry club.

Club of a thousand names brings poetry to light on campus

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
April 7, 2024
What you need to know about the last solar eclipse for 20 years

What you need to know about the last solar eclipse for 20 years

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
April 7, 2024
Students pet Rex the Labrador-Retriever mix at Procrastination Prevention Night on March 27. The event was sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.

Procrastination event offers students alternative ways to deal with procrastinating

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
April 2, 2024
Maneja and Roaya attend the Iftar Night hosted by ODI. They enjoyed breaking their fast as they had experienced "A different cuisine.”

ODI celebrates Ramadan with Iftar Night

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
March 31, 2024
Staff Senate President Jason Bosch (right) laughs at the Class of Colleges event on Aug. 25, 2023. File photo.

Staff Senate president reflects on 17 years at WSU

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
February 13, 2024
A couple of Wichita Statestudents practice a Brazilian jiu-jitsu technique.

WSU, say hello to jiu-jitsu

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
February 9, 2024
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SEAL celebrates Kansas Day through community building

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
January 31, 2024
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OPINION: Here are the top 8 ways you can help Palestine from home

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
January 26, 2024
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Artist Exploration Association creates welcoming, accessible environment for art

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
December 8, 2023
Grace Richardson colors in a printed coloring page of Stitch at Coloring with Conduct. Student Conduct and Community Standards hosted the destress event twice on Dec. 4 and Dec. 7.

Coloring with Conduct gives students chance to relax during finals preparation

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
December 6, 2023
Photo courtesy of Sois Sage Musique

REVIEW: Pomme’s new album ‘Saisons’ captures haunting beauty of shifting seasons

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
December 5, 2023
Makenna Green sells photograph prints at Art Market in the RSC. The school of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) held a student-led Art Market on Nov. 29 and 30 to showcase various artists from the College of Fine Arts and give them experience selling their work.

Fine arts students showcase creativity on campus through art market

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
December 4, 2023
Wichita State dancers do turns and kicks during their Shocker Madness routine in Charles Koch Arena.

Diving into game day with Wichita State’s Spirit Squad

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
November 15, 2023
Kendah Ballout listens as the names of 220 killed Palestinans are read during the Arab Student Association's vigil for lost Palestinian lives on Nov. 9. Kendah, along with some of her friends, painted the Palestinian flag on their cheeks before the vigil.

‘A past, a present and no future’: Vigil dedicated to Palestinians honors lives lost

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
November 13, 2023
Brett Grizzell (center) answers audience questions as Bassem Chehab (right) and Greg Hand (left) listen in the CAC Theater on Oct. 27.

Brett Grizzell (center) answers audience questions as Bassem Chehab (right) and Greg Hand (left) listen in the CAC Theater on Oct. 27.

Brett Grizzell (center) answers audience questions as Bassem Chehab (right) and Greg Hand (left) listen in the CAC Theater on Oct. 27.

Bassem Chehab (right) answers audience questions as Brett Grizzell (center) and Greg Hand (left) listen in the CAC Theater on Oct. 27.

Jewish Student Alliance Vice President and Treasurer Jacob Unruh and Secretary Vishnu Avva speak at the first meeting of the semester on Oct. 24. The first meeting served as a vigil for lives lost in the Israel-Palestine conflict, as well as an intro into the organziation.

Shalom, JSA: Campus introduces Jewish Student Alliance

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
October 26, 2023
Men in support of Palestine gather at Old Town Square for the protest. On Oct. 22, A pro-Palestinian protest was held at Old Town Square followed by a march downtown.

‘Not a war about religion’: Protesters in Old Town Square call for ceasefire in Gaza

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
October 24, 2023
Guest speaker and historian David Rodriguez (far right) discusses the film with community members at the screening. "Mexican Americans Hit Home Runs in Kansas" premiered at the Evergreen branch library on Sat.

Mexican-American fastpitch history in Wichita preserved through first-hand accounts

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
October 18, 2023
Sofía Polanco Botteselle and Natanya Ordoñez admire the Wu finger puppets from the Women of WSU auction and fundraiser on Oct. 3.

Women of Wichita State hold vintage fundraiser for scholarships

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
October 5, 2023
Debate partners Grace McManus and Neymara Freeman prepare their speech on Afro-futurism for their upcoming tournament on Sept. 23-24.

Lively, encouraging atmosphere motivates debate team to break 16

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
September 21, 2023
American Red Cross collections technician Debi Goodner prepares Wichita State graduate student Jamie Stephens’s arm for a blood donation at the American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday.

Students donate blood with the Red Cross to those in need

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
September 11, 2023
Marquetta Atkins-Woods speaks about her appreciation and hope for the new generation during a talk event at the Ulrich Museum of Art on Sept. 5. The talk was titled “Social Justice in Our Community."

Social justice talk at Ulrich highlights empowerment of youth

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
September 6, 2023
Omar Alshogre, public speaker and human rights activist, speaks to councilmember Brandon Johnson (left) and mayoral candidate Lily Wu (right) before the start of the organization's first event on Aug. 26.

Syrian student organization raises awareness for Syria through storytelling

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
August 29, 2023
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Attendees at the Maternity and Child Health Equity Conference discussed various issues that impact mothers and children's well-being.

Health conference aims to find solutions through connections

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
August 28, 2023
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